Celestial Spectacle Over Murfreesboro: Meteor Showers Light Up the Sky This Week
Murfreesboro, TN - Stargazers in Middle Tennessee are in for a dazzling treat this week as multiple meteor showers converge in the night sky, offering prime viewing opportunities across the region. The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids are both expected to peak on this coming Wednesday night...
Immunization rates continue to decline for school-age children across the Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s the time of year where the waiting room at Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Center in the Medical District will soon be full of patients in for appointments with pediatricians like Dr. Jason Yaun. “It gets really busy. We do a lot of checkups, a lot of back to school immunizations,” said […]
Tennessee media group challenges “buffer” law blocking access to police action
A coalition of media groups, including the Tennessee Lookout, is challenging a new state law making it a crime to come within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after being told to stay back. Tennessee’s so-called “buffer” law lays out scenarios in which reporters or others approaching police may be arrested and...
Tennessee troopers report finding $40K in stolen cargo during commercial vehicle inspection
A recent commercial vehicle inspection led Tennessee troopers to recover tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen cargo, police said. On July 22, 2025, the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Nashville Division reported finding $40,000 in stolen cargo during an inspection performed on a box truck in Dickson County,...
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday sparks renewed debate over grocery tax
As families across Tennessee take advantage of the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend, another conversation is quietly gaining momentum: why are Tennesseans still paying sales tax on groceries?
How to protect your car from excessive heat
People across the Volunteer State are dealing with a dangerous heat wave, which can also damage vehicles.
This Unassuming Restaurant In Tennessee Serves Up The Best Fried Pickles You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden along a country road in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee sits a blue-sided treasure that food enthusiasts whisper about with reverence and longing. The Log Cabin Restaurant doesn’t announce itself with neon signs or flashy billboards. Instead, it lets its legendary food do all the talking – and believe me,...
Tennessee lawmakers look beyond the 180-day school year
(The Center Square) – A legislative panel has floated ideas for how to change the school calendar from the required 180 days a year to a formula based on the number of instructional hours. Members of the Advisory Committee on Innovations in K-12 Education expressed concerns about how a change would work with local...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A Nashville man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Gallatin Pike South, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. in the 1300 block of Gallatin Pike. According to officials, 41-year-old Rustin Needer had called a family member and said he...
7 Unassuming Restaurants In Tennessee Serving Outrageously Delicious Sandwiches
Looking for amazing sandwich spots in Tennessee that don’t show off?. These 7 humble eateries serve jaw-dropping sandwiches and might become your new favorite lunch destinations!. 1. Sandwich Factory (Murfreesboro) Don’t let the simple blue and white brick building fool you. This place is a sandwich paradise hiding...
