Powerball player in Lincoln County wins lower-tier prize

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (WAFF) - One Powerball player in Lincoln County, Tennessee won a $50,000 prize in Wednesday’s drawing for an $847 million jackpot. The Tennessee Lottery said one player bought a ticket at Lucky’s Place on Huntsville Highway in Fayetteville that matched four of the five balls plus the powerball to win the prize.

6 Food City Checkout Traps That Often Catch Tennesseans

A coupon can feel like a sure thing, right up until the cashier scans it. Food City has rules for how savings work, and Tennesseans who shop there can get tripped up by the details. Here’s what to know so your total matches your plan. 1. Discounts Lost on...

Buc-ee’s Sets Opening Date for New Tennessee Travel Center

The site will mark Buc-ee's third in the state. Buc-ee’s has announced that it will open its newest travel center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Nov. 16. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. CST. Located at 3355 Elam Rd., the new Buc-ee’s will span 74,000 square...

This Rustic Tennessee Restaurant Cooks Its Ribeyes Over Hickory, and the Results Are Mouthwatering

Hickory smoke and a cowboy-cut ribeye share the same sentence on this menu, and my stomach noticed right away. The steaks here cook over real hickory wood, and that one detail changes everything. The menu also lists Marshall Dillon’s Ribeye, Whiskey River Sirloin, and a New Orleans steak. Then there’s...

Wawa’s First Nashville Store Opens This Month

The retailer plans to open more than 50 stores in Tennessee over the next 10 years. Wawa has announced the opening date for its first store in Nashville, which will begin serving residents on Nov. 19. This will mark the chain’s sixth store to open in Tennessee this year.

This Once-Massive Restaurant Chain Has Just One Tennessee Location Left, And It Still Serves The Classics

A pump of warm cheese sauce sits right on the toppings bar, and you get to decide how much lands on your plate. That’s how burgers work here. The kitchen cooks your patty, then hands the finishing touches over to you. The sesame seed buns are made in-house, which...

Murfreesboro Mexican Joint Scores 72 as Inspectors Toss 8 Pounds of Food

These are the lowest food health scores from October 27 to November 3, 2026, in Rutherford County, with their most recent inspection scores. Not all scores are bad; these are just the lowest health scores.Read more local health inspections here!. Mexiven | 1706 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro | 72 | 10/27/2026.

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These Tennessee Pie Shops Are Worth the Detour

Tennessee might just be one of the most beautiful states in the country during fall, between the Smoky Mountains in full foliage, the harvest season at all the local farms, and of course, the seasonal treats at every restaurant and bakery in the Volunteer State. There is no better time to visit some amazing pie […]

10 East Tennessee Spots Serving Some of the Best Fried Catfish You’ll Ever Try

One catfish joint in the Smokies runs a seasonal sno-cone stand right beside its New Orleans-style kitchen. I love that detail. Fried fish and shaved ice on the same stop sounds like a summer plan I could follow forever. Other spots on this list go big in different ways. One...

Christmas at the Caverns this December

The magic of the holidays comes alive underground at The Caverns as Christmas in The Caverns: Symphony & Sing Off brings orchestral music, local talent, and the sounds of the season together this December. Presented in partnership by The Caverns, the University of the South, and the South Cumberland Community...

Wild Quail Are Making a Comeback in Tennessee – and One Plantation Is Helping Lead the Way

Every February, some of the best bird dogs in America compete for a title on one patch of West Tennessee farmland. The prize has been chased there for more than a century, and the stars of the show are wild bobwhite quail. Those little birds have had a rough few...

Craig Campbell’s Grindstone Cowboy Shelbyville Turns One.

Craig Campbell headlines a free Saturday concert to mark the first anniversary of Grindstone Cowboy Shelbyville, the Tennessee coffee shop, restaurant and music venue he co-owns with Mindy Campbell and Beth and Mike Davis. The Nov. 7 “Throw Down Bash” at the downtown Shelbyville venue opens at 7am for regular...

Puckett’s Offers Thanksgiving Meals To-Go

Puckett’s is making Thanksgiving dinner easier this year with fully prepared holiday meals available for pickup. More Eat & Drink News. Thanksgiving meal packages start at $120 and serve four to 20 guests. The menu features smoked turkey, brisket, and Southern favorites, including mac and cheese, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, yeast rolls, and peach cobbler.

Jack Daniel’s Is Made in a Dry Tennessee County. Here’s How Tours and Tastings Work in Lynchburg

Jack Daniel’s is one of the best-known whiskeys in the world, and it is made...

Tennessee to Take Over Nashville Airport Authority

NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Nashville has lost a major legal battle over control of Nashville International Airport after the Tennessee Supreme Court dismissed the city’s challenge to a state law restructuring the airport authority’s governing board. The Nov. 2 decision removes an earlier court ruling that had blocked the state’s first attempt to take control, giving state officials a clearer path to influence the operation of one of Tennessee’s busiest economic assets.

2 On The Road: Davis' Fishing Funtacular

Fall is prime fishing season in Middle Tennessee, and this week's Two on the Road, sponsored by Two Rivers Ford, heads to one of Davis Nolan's favorite fishing spots. Join Silvia Castaneda and the retired News 2 meteorologist and Fishing Funtacular host as they cast a line and share why this time of year is perfect for getting out on the water.

This Tennessee Estate Pairs Botanical Gardens With A Fine Art Museum And Is A Great Pick For 2027

A coffee fortune built this Tennessee estate, and it shows. Money from a big-name coffee brand paid for a 30,000-square-foot Georgian mansion on a hill. The owners even mashed their two last names together to name the place, an old-school version of a couple’s hashtag. Today, the house holds...