Bicyclist dead following crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A bicyclist died Saturday following a crash with a vehicle pulling a trailer on Gum Springs Road, according to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Investigators say the bicyclist, identified as Shaw, was traveling along Gum Springs Road when he entered a curve and crossed over the center line. He...
10-digit dialing starts next week for East Tennessee’s new 729 area code. Here’s what...
East Tennessee will soon have another new area code, and it's going to add three more digits to many people's local calls. Starting Aug. 5, people in upper and lower East Tennessee in the 423 area code region will move to 10-digit dialing and will need to dial a 423 or 729 area code to complete all local calls....
Family confirms victims in Montana plane crash were from Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family of the plane crash victims in Montana told WSMV4 they were from Middle Tennessee. On Thursday night, three people died after an airplane crash near Yellowstone National Park, including a father and daughter from Middle Tennessee. The victims were identified by the Gallatin County...
‘Dumb mistake’: TikTok before cheerleading practice gets middle schoolers arrested
One afternoon in mid-September, a group of middle school girls in rural East Tennessee decided to film a TikTok video while waiting to begin cheerleading practice. In the 45-second video posted later that day, one girl enters the classroom holding a cellphone. “Put your hands up,” she says, while a classmate flickers...
‘Not your grandmother’s heat wave.’ Why Tennessee summer heat feels more extreme in 2025
Summer evenings in Tennessee are usually a welcome reprieve from the heat, but even that won't be the case this week. Communities across Tennessee have been dealing with heat indices reaching into the 100s for almost a week during the day, now the heat will be following us into the twilight hours, according to the...
The Old-School Buffet In Tennessee Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Macaroni
In the heart of Pigeon Forge, where tourist attractions compete for attention like performers at a talent show, there exists a temple of comfort food that locals protect like a cherished family secret. Wood Grill Buffet stands unassumingly among the glitz and glamour of the Parkway, its entrance guarded by...
Tennessee program aims to expand affordable housing access
“Right now, we have approximately 600 voucher holders across the state who cannot find a landlord to take the voucher, so this is an opportunity to create more housing that would be available for eligible participants.”
Tennesseans urged to protect against ticks, mosquitoes this summer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With summer in full swing, Tennesseans are flocking outdoors to explore more than 50 state parks and three national parks across the state. As temperatures rise, health officials warn that protecting yourself from ticks and mosquitoes is more important than ever. “Staying active and enjoying time...
Vape shops voice concerns over phased rollout of Tennessee’s new compliance laws
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Some local business are confused about how a new Tennessee law on vape products is being implemented. Beginning Friday, the new law requires manufacturers of vapor products to register each product sold in Tennessee through the Department of Revenue. Also starting on Friday, retailers can only...
Rep. Justin Jones asked to leave airport event for not having credential, per BNA...
Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) was asked to leave an event after he arrived without "confirmed credentials," according to BNA officials.