Tennessee bill would ban masks for law enforcement following ICE roundups
Rep. Jones' bill, called the "Stop American Gestapo Act," comes after multiple ICE roundups in Tennessee, where some plain-clothed, masked federal agents took individuals into custody. Rep. Jones and advocates argue the masks and lack of uniforms makes it difficult to tell whether these agents are legitimate or...
Site of Beech Grove Engagement During the Battle of Hoover’s Gap (Beechgrove, TN) HMOTD
American History Central's Historical Marker of the Day (HMOTD) is "Beech Grove Engagement." This marker is in Beechgrove, Tennessee, in Coffee County. On June 24, 1863, Union forces under Rosecrans overpowered Confederate defenders on Hoover's Gap, commanded by Stewart, Bate, and Bushrod Johnson. This was the...
Is the Black Bear Population in the Smokies Increasing?
Back in Black: Modern technology makes it easier to share evidence of bear sightings, but is it skewing our perception? When we moved to Tennessee and first started going to the National Park, bear sightings were rare or at least they were rare for us. We were lucky to see a bear or two each summer. In the spring and...
Tennessee toughens DUI penalties as holiday travel begins
Tennessee's new DUI law takes effect as July 4th travel begins. The new law stems from State Rep. Ron Gant, who survived a head-on collision by a suspected drunk driver.
These 5 Tennessee lakes and rivers were ranked as most snake-filled by World Atlas
In the peak of summer, when the heat is oppressive in Tennessee, a day at the lake often seems like the perfect remedy. The Volunteer State boasts a gorgeous natural landscape of picturesque lakes and streams, which are the perfect way to cool down on days when the heat index nears or exceeds 100 degrees. As you...
Tennessee Human Rights Commission Dissolved
On May 12, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 910/Senate Bill 860 which dissolved the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC), the state agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws and promoting equal opportunity in Tennessee, on Monday, June 30, 2025. The THRC was established...
‘Safe on Seventy’ operation begins on Highway 70
Tennessee Highway Patrol officials said more than 28,000 crashes have occurred on Highway 70 since 2020. More than 200 people have died in those crashes.
Job fair held for La Vergne Bridgestone employees ahead of plant closure
Hundreds of workers at Bridgestone's Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant in La Vergne will lose their jobs at the end of the month.
Appalachian Power urges eligible customers to seek energy bill assistance
(WCYB) — With power bills on the rise, Appalachian Power is urging eligible customers to apply for government assistance programs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a federal initiative, is available to help income-eligible customers reduce their electric bills. For information on how to apply in...
Inmate dies at Tennessee prison, investigation underway
TENNESSEE — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Male Correctional Development Center on Wednesday evening. According to the sheriff’s office, staff responded to a report of an unresponsive inmate around 5:50 p.m. on July 2. Officers began performing...
