Are more Memphis school closures on the horizon? The state takeover could mean yes.
Texas school takeovers praised by Tennessee Republicans have resulted in school shutdowns, a trend experts say holds up nationwide.
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A Tennessee HELP Truck driver assisted in an unexpected roadside delivery, helping a baby born on I-40 brea...
A Tennessee HELP Truck driver assisted in an unexpected roadside delivery, helping a baby born on I-40 breathe, forming a lasting bond with the grateful family.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
Jun 10, 2026Open source
BBQ champ: Ardmore resident headed to Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
By Drew Butler, dbutler@cherryroad.com Ardmore resident AJ George recently came in first place at the barbeque competition hosted by the Ardmore Elks Lodge....
Jun 9, 2026Open source
At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
At Chattanooga's Erlanger Baroness hospital, a nurse stole and abused fentanyl but an AI medication monitoring software failed to detect it.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Knox County votes to challenge Tennessee’s book ban law after “Roots” removal
The Knox County Board of Education voted to ask the Tennessee Legislature to amend the state's Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Triton students make history for their school with the Business Professionals of America
The national competition was hosted in Tennessee and included almost 7,000 students from more than 800 schools from across the country, as well as some inter...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Trailer fire sends fireworks across Tennessee interstate
Fireworks on a trailer caught fire along I-75 in Chattanooga, shutting down both directions temporarily. No injuries were reported
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Fireworks explode in trailer after fire on Tennessee highway
An incident on a Tennessee highway has gone viral because of the spectacular way it erupted.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Trailer fire sends fireworks across Tennessee interstate
Fireworks on a trailer caught fire along I-75 in Chattanooga, shutting down both directions temporarily. No injuries were reported
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Trailer carrying fireworks ignites in spectacular display on Tennessee highway
Video of the incident Saturday outside Chattanooga shows fireworks shooting out of a box trailer a truck was towing on Interstate 75.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Widespread flooding closes roads, traps vehicles across Tennessee Valley
Widespread flooding closed multiple roads across the Tennessee Valley on Sunday as heavy rain continues to fall across the region.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Widespread flooding closes roads, traps vehicles across Tennessee Valley
Widespread flooding closed multiple roads across the Tennessee Valley on Sunday as heavy rain continues to fall across the region.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Fireworks explode as box truck burns on Tennessee highway
A truck carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, causing fireworks to explode in multiple directions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Fireworks explode as box truck burns on Tennessee highway
A truck carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, causing fireworks to explode in multiple directions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Fireworks explode as box truck burns on Tennessee highway
A truck carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, causing fireworks to explode in multiple directions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Benton is in Polk County, Tennessee.
Region: Tennessee
ZIP Codes
37307
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Are more Memphis school closures on the horizon? The state takeover could mean yes.
Texas school takeovers praised by Tennessee Republicans have resulted in school shutdowns, a trend experts say holds up nationwide.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
A Tennessee HELP Truck driver assisted in an unexpected roadside delivery, helping a baby born on I-40 brea...
A Tennessee HELP Truck driver assisted in an unexpected roadside delivery, helping a baby born on I-40 breathe, forming a lasting bond with the grateful family.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
'Definitely our hero': Tennessee roadside assistance driver helps deliver baby on interstate
Jun 10, 2026Open source
BBQ champ: Ardmore resident headed to Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
By Drew Butler, dbutler@cherryroad.com Ardmore resident AJ George recently came in first place at the barbeque competition hosted by the Ardmore Elks Lodge....
Jun 9, 2026Open source
At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
At Chattanooga's Erlanger Baroness hospital, a nurse stole and abused fentanyl but an AI medication monitoring software failed to detect it.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Knox County votes to challenge Tennessee’s book ban law after “Roots” removal
The Knox County Board of Education voted to ask the Tennessee Legislature to amend the state's Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Triton students make history for their school with the Business Professionals of America
The national competition was hosted in Tennessee and included almost 7,000 students from more than 800 schools from across the country, as well as some inter...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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