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Tennessee Folks Among Most Financially Distressed in the U.S.
It's no secret that folks all around the U.S. are in financial distress, but according to WalletHub, people in states like Tennessee seem to have it the worst. I've spent most of my life in Indiana, but I also spent a year in both Kentucky and Tennessee, respectively. Having lived in each of those states, I came to have a good understanding of the housing market, taxes, and average utility bill in those areas. From my personal experience, the most expensive of the three was undoubtedly Kentucky. I definitely paid more in taxes and utility bills in Kentucky than the other two states. That said, the housing market was slightly better in the Bluegrass State than both Indiana and Tennessee.
August Starts Off with Flash Floods and Heat Index Over 105°F in Tennessee
Morristown, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for an intense start to August, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown has issued both a Flash Flood Watch and a Heat Advisory for Thursday. The region is expected to experience locally heavy rainfall and sweltering heat, potentially leading to hazardous conditions.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee views school vouchers as a way to 'undo the disparities'
Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his comments calling school choice the "civil rights issue of our time" ahead of a Thursday election that could emerge as a referendum on his signature private school voucher plan. Lee’s comments, first made during a primetime address at the Republican National Committee, rankled Democrats and...
Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins could miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, according to reports
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins could miss four to six weeks with a knee injury suffered in practice, multiple outlets reported Thursday. Hopkins joined the Titans last season and led the team with 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. If Hopkins...
Polls open for state primaries, local general election
Voters can now head to the polls to vote for several state and federal primary races as well as the county's general election. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, and voters are required to go to their designated locations. Voters in Davidson County's District 18 and who are assigned to Precinct 3, which was previously the Belmont Sport Science Center, will now need to vote at the Belmont Curb Event Center. (Find your Davidson location here and Williamson here.)
Clarksville Mayor Pitts elected to Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts was elected to the 2024-25 Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League, during the League’s annual business meeting recently held in Knoxville. Pitts was nominated by the TML membership for consideration by a six-member nominating committee composed of municipal officials statewide. He was then elected for a one-year...
Harold Ford Sr. is a Memphis political icon
Harold Ford Sr., a pioneering figure in Tennessee politics, broke barriers and set precedents as the first African American to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born on May 20, 1945 in Memphis, Ford’s career was marked by dedication to public service, advocacy for civil rights, and a commitment to his constituents.
Tennessee Rep. candidates react to election results during watch party
JACKSON, Tenn.– Watch parties were held here in the Hub City for both political parties, as well as for Jimmy Harris and Chris Todd, we visited the locations to check in as results were announced. In downtown Jackson, at the Idea Factory and Business Center, the Jackson Republican Party...
Balaprakash chosen for Tennessee’s new AI advisory council
Prasanna Balaprakash, director of AI programs at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been appointed to Tennessee’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. The council, created this year by the Tennessee legislature, will provide recommendations and draw up an action plan for AI use in state government....
Miranda Lambert Reportedly 'Stressed Over' Marriage After Recent Scandal
Miranda Lambert is allegedly on a warpath right now. A video surfaces back in June of her husband Brendan McLoughlin dancing and flirting with other women at a Nashville. Now, Brendan and others begin to feel her vicious wrath as a result. Recently, In Touch reports an insider's scoop on...
Health Inspections: Rutherford County Child Care Facilities for July 2024
These are the health scores for child care facilities for July 2024, in Rutherford County with their most recent inspection scores. Some locations may be in multiple counties. Read more local health inspections here!. Facility NameResultLocationInspection Date. Aunty K's Childcare FE824050 Mercy Court Murfreesboro, TN 371287/30/2024. KinderCare Learning CenterApproval847 Fortress...
House Damaged In Hopkinsville Shooting
A home on West 15th Street in Hopkinsville was damaged in a shooting Wednesday night. Hopkinsville Police say at least two shots were fired into the home located at the intersection of Cherry Street and four shell casings were located in the yard. No one was injured and no description...
Tennessee lawmaker wants real time GPS tracking for violent, repeat offenders out on bond
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In Operation Crime and Justice, Tennessee lawmakers are set to introduce a bill in the next legislative session aimed at tackling repeat offenders. The bill would require real-time Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking for violent and repeat offenders out on bail. As you can imagine,...
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