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Wanted fugitive arrested after flock alert in Jefferson City, police say
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A wanted fugitive was arrested on Wednesday in Jefferson County after a flock alert was issued. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers responded to a “wanted person” flock alert on Broadway Boulevard near Hicks Road just after noon on Wednesday. When...
Agriculture Students Raise Pheasants for Fentress County Hunting Lodge
High school students at the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute (YAI) in Jamestown are learning agriculture is about more than cows, sows and plows. As part of their Feather to Fork program, students at the school have partnered with Sawbriar Lodge to raise pheasants for an annual hunt in October that will raise money for their agriculture program.
Loudon County principal is Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist
A Loudon County Schools principal is a finalist for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year. Christie Amburn of Loudon Elementary School is one of eight finalists named by the Tennessee Department of Education, according to a press release. Amburn said she works among some of the strongest school administrators she’s ever known … and being recognized at the district level is an honor. ...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after spending...
Federal documents outline how police caught Knoxville bank robbery suspect
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A federal complaint is revealing details in a Knoxville bank robbery investigation, including just how much money the suspect got away with before being caught. The investigation centers on 54-year-old Steve Herman. Representatives for the Knoxville Police Department announced Monday evening that Herman had been taken...
In rural Tennessee, domestic violence victims face barriers to getting justice
(This story was originally published by ProPublica.) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Before rural Scott County remade itself into a model for managing domestic violence, Jade Peters didn’t know where to turn for help. Her ex-boyfriend was […]
Byrdstown Hiring Water Plant Operator
Byrdstown has started a search to hire a water plant operator after the previous employee Annette Sells announced her retirement. Sells has worked at the Water plant for several years. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the position could be difficult to fill. “Even though we have upped our salaries over...
Gov. Bill Lee appoints lawyer to review Tennessee State's records at new board's request
The Tennessee Attorney General's office hired a former U.S. attorney earlier this summer to "review" Tennessee State University financials and corporate governance, a probe TSU said its newly appointed board of trustees requested. The external review comes after the state spent millions on multiple audits that ultimately found leadership issues but no evidence of fraud or malfeasance amid a governance tug-of-war between TSU administration and General Assembly Republicans that came to a head earlier this year. ...
Police Investigate ‘Mystery’ Helicopter Landing in Tennessee
Tullahoma, TN – What started as a local mystery with police investigating an unannounced helicopter landing in Tullahoma ended up being, well, just a routine military training exercise—though not everyone got the memo. Late Monday night, around 7 p.m., a helicopter—a big, intimidating Mi-171E1—landed in a field, prompting...
Tennessee answers 89% of 988 calls in-state, advocates say more investments needed
"To the state's credit, they have put their money where their mouth is in a big way and have added more funding for mental health crisis services. There can be a lot more investments to really make things better for folks," Elliot Pinsly, president and CEO of the Behavioral Health Foundation said.
$21M In Outdoor Recreation Grants Awarded; Trenton Receives $553,000
NASHVILLE – The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $21,017,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for 27 communities across the state. The office is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The city of Trenton received $553,000 for improvements to Shady Acres Park.
Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney up for auction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Middle Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney is going up for auction on Monday. Luxury real estate auction marketplace Interluxe Auctions will hold the sale on Monday, August 19 via their online auction portal. The home, located in Brentwood, boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half baths, floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the gorgeous views, a gourmet kitchen, movie theater, golf simulator, tennis court, 12-person Jacuzzi, and much more.
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