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Weekend Weather 8-16-18-2024 Stormy
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
TDEC, Office of Outdoor Recreation announce $21M in parks & rec grants
The Volunteer State's newly created Office of Outdoor Recreation -- which is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) -- announced a total of $21,017,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for 27 communities.
New parental consent law may prevent school nurses from doing basic functions
Would you feel the need to approve your child getting a Band-Aid from the school nurse? That could be one of the unintended consequences of a new state law dealing with parental consent.
Tennessee offers driver tests in only five languages. This group is trying to change that
Tennessee residents can only take drivers tests in five languages, and a group of immigrant rights activists is taking action to get that changed. The Our State, Our Languages Coalition, created by local immigrant groups in 2022 to address this specific issue, filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department...
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.
SKYHAWK SOCCER FALLS IN SEASON OPENER AT NORTH ALABAMA
FLORENCE, Ala.- The University of Tennessee at Martin soccer team fought hard in the season opener this evening but fell to North Alabama by a score of 1-0. The Skyhawks were led in shots by Izzy Patterson and Peyton Cook with two attempts apiece while both of Cook's tries were on goal. Makayla Robinson, Brooke Kala (one shot on goal) and Nyeemah Prescod-Beckles (one shot on goal) each fired a shot apiece while freshman Unni Wolf put a shot on goal.
Henry Co. Junior Livestock Auction Surpasses Last Year
Paris, Tenn.–It was a long day and a late night, but it was worth it for everyone involved in this year’s Junior Livestock Auction at the Henry County Fair. Officials said proceeds from Thursday night’s annual Auction surpassed the $435,000 that was raised last year. A total 120 exhibitors showed their steer, lambs, goats and hogs in the Livestock Arena. This morning, fair officials were still calculating the total, which will be announced later. In photo, exhibitors show their hogs during the Junior Market Hog Show in the morning. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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