Proposed botanical garden could transform former North Portland superfund site
The former McCormick and Baxter Creosoting Company property, a 59-acre site in North Portland, has remained largely unused for more than 30 years.
May 22, 2026Open source
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BCSO reaches $4m restitution goal
The Baxter County Sheriff's Office reached a milestone this week, surpassing 4-million dollars in restitution paid to victims of crimes since 2005, according...
May 13, 2026Open source
4-H’ers compete in broiler chicken event
It was a fun day of “fowl play” at the Baxter County Fairgrounds Saturday morning when 4-H members came from nearby counties to participate in a newly la...
May 13, 2026Open source
Local 4-H’ers experience ‘Sow and Salsa’
Baxter County Extension agents recently brought hands-on learning to life with an educational workshop “Sow and Salsa,” where local 4-H members discovere...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Second not-for-profit hospital suing thousands of patients in Tennessee
Cookeville Regional Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital, has sued more than 2,000 patients since 2021 to recover medical debt. The hospital is the seco...
May 8, 2026Open source
Bombshell footage emerges of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini boarding boat alone... months before she gave b...
Remarkable video footage has emerged of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini arriving for their romantic boat trip that allegedly took place just months before she...
May 7, 2026Open source
Mike Vrabel and pregnant Dianna Russini were ‘cautious about photos being taken’ while renting a privat...
Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini rented a boat for two to three hours in Putnam County, Tennessee, in June 2021, a source with knowledge of the excursion told...
May 7, 2026Open source
Weekend bomb threat at Putnam County Courthouse deemed false call, as sheriff says suspect has made similar...
Reports of a bomb threat at Putnam County Courthouse over the weekend were proven to be false, authorities said, as it was discovered the suspect has made se...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs a...
May 20, 2026Open source
Have your heard the 'Scuttlebutt' around Tennessee Aquarium?
The latest addition to Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium is a real "knockout" — at least, it is if the peacock mantis shrimp inside have anything to say a...
May 17, 2026Open source
Blasting to begin May 18 at Nashville International Airport for parking garage expansion
Blasting begins May 18 at Nashville International Airport. Expect brief traffic delays twice daily on weekdays through the week of June 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Mother of slain Tennessee deputy pushes for nationwide domestic violence registry
Tennessee's new domestic violence registry, born from a deputy's murder, could go national thanks to her mother's fight.
May 16, 2026Open source
Nashville mayor responds to Vision Zero concerns after advocates demand safer streets
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell defends Vision Zero as advocates demand faster action on pedestrian and cyclist safety.
May 16, 2026Open source
One last ride: Tennessee Titans release 2026-27 schedule amid last season in current Nissan Stadium
This will be the last season for the Nashville franchise to play in the current Nissan Stadium before transitioning to the new one starting in the 2027-28 se...
May 16, 2026Open source
Man, 47, Shot On Wilson Street Wednesday Afternoon
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in the 1500 block of Wilson Street Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 12 p.m.,...
May 14, 2026Open source
Over 3,300 Athletes Set For Chattanooga IRONMAN 70.3 This Weekend
Over 3,300 athletes will be in town this weekend for IRONMAN 70.3. They are coming from 64 countries and 45 different states. The age range is 18-79. On Sund...
May 14, 2026Open source
Four Wrestling Mocs Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans
Four Chattanooga Mocs earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-America honors. The NWCA announced seniors Cooper Flynn and Mason Reinich alo...
May 13, 2026Open source
Vols baseball player Tegan Kuhns’ 15-strikeout game earns him SEC honor
Kuhns joins former Tennessee standouts Chase Dollander and Liam Doyle as the only Volunteers to win multiple SEC Pitcher of the Week awards in the same season
May 11, 2026Open source
Social media influencer arrested after allegedly refusing to pay nearly $400 bill at Nashville restaurant
Social media personality Dalton Eatherly, also known as “Chud the Builder,” was arrested on Saturday, May 9 after he reportedly bought nearly $400 worth...
May 11, 2026Open source
Social media influencer arrested after allegedly refusing to pay nearly $400 worth of food at Nashville res...
Social media personality Dalton Eatherly, also known as “Chud the Builder,” was arrested on Saturday, May 9 after he reportedly bought nearly $400 worth...
May 10, 2026Open source
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts.
May 9, 2026Open source
Histories: Gillette man starts 1,600-mile walk to Nashville to promote his music in 1988
Dave Stewart’s feet are beginning to feel the wear. The Gillette man is attempting to walk the 1,600 miles to Nashville, Tennessee to promote himself and t...
May 8, 2026Open source
How GOP's Tennessee redistricting map impacts Nashville, Memphis elections
How GOP's Tennessee redistricting map impacts Nashville, Memphis elections
May 7, 2026Open source
DOJ agreed to return Rep. Ogles’ cell phone, law firm says
The Justice Department has agreed to return the cell phone of Rep. Andy Ogles, according to a law firm representing him, after a lengthy dispute in which the...
May 6, 2026Open source
Tennessee Republicans plan three-way split of Shelby County districts
A Tennessee congressional map redrawn by Republicans with input from the White House cuts Shelby County into GOP-controlled three districts.
May 6, 2026Open source
Protestors gather in Nashville as lawmakers wrap up day 1 of special session to discuss redistricting efforts
Lawmakers are shaping plans to redraw the congressional map in Tennessee during a special session this week. They were met by protesters at the Capitol.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Baxter is in Putnam County, Tennessee.
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Severe storm causes building collapse, downs power lines in Claiborne County, officials say
A severe storm that rolled through East Tennessee Friday evening has caused significant damage, collapsing the building housing Duncan Lumber Inc.
May 23, 2026Open source
Tennessee halts man’s execution after failing to find a vein for injection, attorney says
An attorney who was present for a planned execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee says it was called off after officials struggled to find a vein for an hour.
May 22, 2026Open source
CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'
Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State Universi...
May 21, 2026Open source
Tennessee fails to execute Tony Carruthers after IV difficulties. State won't try again for a year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials on Thursday called off the lethal injection of Tony Carruthers, who was convicted of kidnapping and murdering t...
May 21, 2026Open source
Local wrestlers turned 'Beefy Boys' help bring Banana Ball to East Tennessee
Two pro wrestlers-turned "Beefy Boys" bring their dynamic energy from the ring to Banana Ball.
May 21, 2026Open source
LISTEN: A look at UT's music scene, from 1960 to now
In this episode of WBIR’s music podcast, we explore artistry at the University of Tennessee across generations.
May 21, 2026Open source
Tennessee is preparing to execute Tony Carruthers, whose defenders question trial fairness
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is scheduled to execute Tony Carruthers on Thursday after his attorneys questioned whether the state's lethal injection d...
May 21, 2026Open source
Some see white livestreamer's freedom of speech claims as cover for race-baiting
Experts say free speech claims by a white livestreamer charged with shooting a Black man outside a Tennessee courthouse don't constitute a blanket shield if...
May 21, 2026Open source
Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs a...
May 20, 2026Open source
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