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Newly-crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer reacts to winning title
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant wrapped up last weekend with a newly-crowned winner. Saturday, 2024 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Jada Brown placed the crown on 22-year-old Hannah McKay from Seymour, Tennessee. “It has been a journey from 11-year-old Hannah to 22-year-old Hannah,” McKay said. “I have grown...
Putnam Approves New Cameras For Sheriff’s Department
The shooting of a Cookeville-based Highway Patrol Officer more than a week ago led Putnam County Commissioners to make a change to the county’s budget approved Monday night. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto said he spoke with Sheriff Eddie Farris after the shooting and learned that there are gaps in the county’s specialized camera monitoring. Farris said these cameras, called license plate readers, can identify types of vehicles and plates using a database connected to other departments across the state and country.
TN: REI Co-op Opens LEED-Certified Distribution Center in Lebanon, Tenn., Employing 275 Workers
REI Co-op, a national specialty outdoor retailer, announced its newest distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee earned the prestigious LEED v4 Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement marks the first certified facility of its kind in Tennessee and the largest LEED Platinum industrial building in the Southeast. REI joins an elite group of only 10 warehouse facilities in the country to achieve this rating.
Counselor: Routine, Attitude Key To School Return
With the new school year about to begin, positivity and routine are the best ways for parents to get children ready to return to class. Cookeville High School Counseling Department Head Julie Smith said students can struggle during the first weeks of school as they readjust to the structure and responsibility they have not had all summer. Smith said parents can help with the transition by encouraging students to develop healthy morning and bedtime routines before the first day of school.
Hit-and-run fugitive accused of killing TSU football player almost released for $650
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Court records show the man accused of killing a Tennessee State University football player would have been able to walk on a low bond if it wasn’t for him having an out-of-state fugitive from justice warrant. Officials said the suspect turned himself in, but...
Please Help Family of Kylee Romans find their 19-year old daughter
Murfreesboro, TN - 19-year-old Kylee Romans was reported missing by a family member. They told police that the teen was last seen on July 20, 2024, almost 2-weeks ago. Romans is 5-feet 3-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds, and has green eyes and blonde hair. Murfreesboro Police PIO Larry Flowers...
Possible Tornado Strikes Murfreesboro: MTSU Equipment Trailer Overturned, No Injuries Reported
On Monday afternoon, Murfreesboro felt the fury of nature as high winds swept through the city, catching residents and infrastructure in its sudden chaos. The National Weather Service (NWS) is investigating a possible tornado that is reported to have hit near the Dollar General on Medical Center Parkway, as conveyed by WKRN. Amid this unexpected weather event, surveillance footage revealed a startling image: an equipment trailer from Middle Tennessee State University flipped on its side and pushed against a fence at Floyd Stadium.
UPDATE: Heat index reaches 107 in Clarksville, new Heat Advisory issued for Wednesday
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have a double weather threat today: A heat index that could reach 109 and a slight risk of severe storms. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory today through 7 p.m. Today, Wednesday and Thursday the high is expected to be 95 or 96. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the NWS said. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”
GRAND OLE OPRY CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC FORREST GUMP WITH SOLD-OUT SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2024) –The Grand Ole Opry, the home of America’s music, celebrated the 30thanniversary of Paramount Pictures’ beloved classic Forrest Gump on a special sold-out Sunday Night Opry at the Grand Ole Opry House and the Opry debut of award-winning actor & humanitarian Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, who was introduced to the stage by a heartfelt video message from Tom Hanks. Additionally, the movie’s producer, Academy Award-winner Wendy Finerman, actor Mykelti Williamson, who portrayed the iconic character Bubba in the film, and Michael Conner Humphreys, who portrayed Forrest Gump as a young boy, each appeared as guest hosts.
Put on your Fancypants: New East Nashville restaurant opens from Butcher & Bee owners
The team at East Nashville's newest fine-dining spot Fancypants wants to give people a reason to get dressed up — but don't take it too seriously. From the owners of Butcher & Bee and Redheaded Stranger, Fancypants is a vegetable-forward fine-dining restaurant located at the heart of new developments on the Dickerson Pike corridor. The only dress code requirement: "Please wear pants." ...