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Chuy's bought by Olive Garden’s owner. How many are there in Tennessee?
Darden Restaurant Company will be acquiring Chuy's in a multi-million dollar deal, the two companies announced jointly on Wednesday. Darden Restaurant Company, owner of popular chains like Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and others, said the Tex-Mex eatery is an excellent fit to their portfolio which will support their "winning strategy." According to a...
Bartlett Eclipse Glasses a Finalist in The Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Three rounds and nearly 45,000 votes later, the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” contest is down to its final four contestants. “We are thrilled to see such strong support for our local manufacturers and the incredible products they make right here in Tennessee,” Bradley Jackson, President & CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry/Tennessee Manufacturers Association, said. “As we narrow it down to the Top 4, I encourage everyone to continue voting and join us at our celebratory luncheon later this month as we honor the finalists and announce a winner.”
Fewer storms around on Friday, staying cooler
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There are more storms coming through on Friday, but they won’t be as widespread as on Thursday. The good news is the temperatures will stay lower. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
A first: Some grandparents/relatives taking care of children to get financial help
For some grandparents and relatives across Alabama raising children who are impacted by the opioid epidemic, some much-needed financial assistance is coming their way for the first time in state history.
Cheeseburger sliders franchise targeting 8 more Alabama locations
Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders is continuing to sign development deals geared toward covering Alabama. The chain earlier this year announced as many as five locations in and around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, and the cheeseburger franchise already has Auburn and Birmingham locations set to open over the next year. According to...
WFF’s Harders Celebrates 50 Years with State of Alabama
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Harders was recently celebrated for 50 years of service to the State of Alabama, […]
Bicyclist dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Murfreesboro Police have identified the man they believe was driving a vehicle that struck and killed a bicyclist on Thursday night. Police believe Isaiah Isom, 41, of Murfreesboro, was driving a 2011 Buick Enclave that struck the bicyclist around 5:30 p.m. on South Rutherford Boulevard near Walmart. Police said Isom initially fled the scene.
Rep. Mark Green to host annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High Aug. 3
U.S. Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) will host the sixth-annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High School on Aug. 3. The event will take place at from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with doors open at 10 a.m. Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be in attendance.
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