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'Biggest race of my life:' Local motocross racer prepares for national championship in TN
A local motocross racer is soon heading to Tennessee in hopes of being crowned the fastest in the country. Seven-year-old Maverick Novak is getting ready to race against 41 other kids in his age group for a national championship. “This is the biggest race of my life,” Novak says.
New Inclusive Playground Opens in Walker County
Walker County invites children of all abilities to come play at the county’s new inclusive playground at Walker Rocks Park, located on the Walker County Civic Center campus at 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring. Along with traditional playground components like slides and rockers, several climbing features were integrated...
Flooding in Soddy-Daisy community prompts county to tell nearby developer to make changes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Residents of one Soddy-Daisy community say their properties are experiencing problems with flooding due to nearby construction. Now, Hamilton County officials are telling the developer to make changes so these issues don't happen in the future. People living near Nature Trail tell us they've been...
Court orders hearing with bonding companies over Mississippi man’s release in Nashville before victim’s murder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Davidson County Criminal Court has ordered two bonding companies to appear for an evidentiary hearing to reveal the circumstances surrounding the release of a Mississippi man in Nashville who later allegedly murdered the woman he was jailed for assaulting in December 2023. On Aug. 15,...
Weather 7-24-2024 Rain Continues
Rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future every day. Some storms may be strong. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tennessee campaign finance officials blast AG, calling deferral of inquiry an abdication
Members of Tennessee’s Registry of Election Finance on Tuesday accused Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti of sluggish and inadequate handling of campaign finance investigations, calling his approach “an abdication of responsibility.” The registry oversees campaign finance in Tennessee and criticism arose from an investigation requested by members into a complaint against two groups that...
Stolen car chase lands 4 teens in custody in Chattanooga early Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Four teenagers in Chattanooga who led deputies on a crosstown chase in the early morning hours Wednesday are now in custody. The teens, between the ages of 13 and 16, were in a blue Hyundai Elantra near Highway 58 when the pre-dawn chase started. Deputies had...
Bellevue homeowners fear new development will disrupt ecosystem, large birds’ nest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Whether bald eagle or osprey, homeowners in Bellevue are worried the development of a new apartment complex will disrupt large birds who’ve built a nest on a nearby light pole. The Ariza Bellevue project, developed by Cypressbrook Company, would build a 417-unit apartment complex on...
River City Company Opens Request For Qualifications For District Banners
In 2023, River City Company announced a new program for community artists to assist with the redesign of the downtown banners across their districts. Over 50 artists have applied for the call for the Southside, Riverfront and Northshore Districts. Today, River City Company is announcing the call for artists to...
'Monumental': Franklin stem cell therapy shows promise in autistic children
Tennessee (WZTV) — A remarkable new therapy for autism is yielding results that feel like a miracle. Two Tennessee families have actually witnessed their children doing things they have never done before, like actually speaking for the first time. Stem cell therapy is best known for fixing knees and...
Tennessee Republican files articles of impeachment against Harris
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Harris on Tuesday, as Republicans ramp up attacks while she launches a presidential campaign. The filing expands on previously introduced articles that target Harris’s record on immigration, a GOP rallying cry against the vice president. He added a second article in the new filing,…
Surcheros Signs Largest Development Deal in Company History
Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
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