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Son of former Pratt’s owner speaks out after ‘Big John’ statue collapses

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Native American statue known as ‘Big John’ was built in 1954 and stood outside Pratt’s Bar-B-Que restaurant in Kingsport since 1970. That was until Saturday when the statue collapsed. “It was hard to watch, you know? Being in the family that long, he’s like a brother,” Johnathan Pratt said Monday. […]

Kingsport, TN · 2025-03-10

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Controversial bill could help law enforcement but may also impede individual rights

NASHVILLE, Tn. — This new bill in Tennessee is very similar to what a few other states have already passed. It would require law enforcement to take DNA samples of all individuals charged with felonies before they’re convicted. Those samples would be maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11
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Total lunar eclipse visible in Middle TN, Southern KY

A total lunar eclipse will be visible early Friday morning in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, which is when the moon appears red as it passes through the Earth's shadow.

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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USDA Axes Food Programs For Local Farms, Children, Schools

Martin, Tenn.–The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network announced yesterday that the USDA has axed two programs that gave schools and food banks money to provide fresh produce from local farms for schools, children and families. It halts more than $1 billion in federal spending. Roughly $660 million that schools...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11
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TN House passes bill barring people from buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A bill to restrict people in Tennessee from buying soft drinks or candy with federal nutrition benefits passed on a third and final reading in the House Monday evening. Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) proposed the bill, HB 1236. It was introduced soon after The Associated Press...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

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Bill would exclude fruit, vegetables from Tennessee grocery tax

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that would exclude fresh, frozen, and canned fruit and vegetables from Tennessee’s 4% state tax has been deferred to next week’s Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. The bill was introduced in both the House and Senate. SB164 and HB633 would amend...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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Former Va. Senate candidate sentenced to jail for posing as immigration lawyer

A one-time Virginia Senate candidate will have to spend time in jail and pay restitution to her victims after fraudulently posing as an immigration lawyer. Jasmine Moawad, a 49-year-old woman originally from Bolivia, was sentenced to five years in jail for fraud on Friday, March 7, with all but six months suspended, the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office announced.

Fairfax County, VA · 2025-03-10

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Tennessee among 60 colleges warned of ‘potential enforcement actions’ over antisemitism claims

The U.S. Department of Justice has warned the University of Tennessee and dozens of other colleges that they may be the face "potential enforcement actions" due to allegedly not complying with federal obligations to protect Jewish students.

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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Senate passes bill to protect Tennessee property owners from unwanted calls, offers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill offering new protections to Tennessee property owners by reducing unsolicited harassment passed the Senate and is moving to a House subcommittee for consideration. SB 0204, also known as the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act," was introduced by Senator Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville). The bill limits...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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Democratic TN bill would expand definition of 'unlawful exposure' to include third parties who distribute private images of others

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill introduced by Democratic Tennessee lawmakers could result in some more people facing charges if they share personal and intimate photos of another person without their consent, causing emotional distress. SB 0586 was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) and would effectively expand the definition...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

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Firings from Cumberland Gap, Smoky Mountains: ‘My whole world had shattered’

Approximately 222,000 job cuts have occurred since the start of 2025 setting a new record as the largest total of job reductions since 2009. For environmental and park ranger jobs, about 750 employees who work for United States National Parks were fired. Here in Tennessee, the layoffs took a toll...

Great Smoky Mountains, TN · 2025-03-10

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Chance of Severe Thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday

The Ken-Tenn area will be seeing Spring like temperatures this week. Along with daytime highs in the 70’s will be the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms starting Friday. Memphis National Weather Service Meteorologist John Sirmon told Thunderbolt News that forecasters already have their sights set on the possible...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

WATE

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Bill to rename Nashville International Airport for President Donald Trump revived

A bill to rename Nashville International Airport for President Donald Trump has come back after previously being removed from consideration by its sponsor.

Nashville, TN · 2025-03-10

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New bill would protect TN homeowners from being repeatedly contacted by real estate developers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Have you received unsolicited phone calls, texts or emails from real estate developers wanting to buy your property?. A bill moving through the Tennessee legislature wants to prevent homeowners from being inundated with pesky real estate developers. State Sen. Charlane Oliver (D - Nashville) introduced the...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

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CHPD: Man who shot at dad during robbery charged with attempted murder

An Elizabethton man was charged with attempted murder and especially aggravated robbery Sunday after he allegedly beat his father in Church Hill while demanding money, and then admittedly tried to shoot his father in the leg. Church Hill Police Department Detective Kevin Grigsby stated in his report that on Sunday shortly after 3 p.m. he responded to an armed robbery report at a residence on Hamilton Street. The victim, Benjamin Peterson, stated that he was working in his garage at the rear of his home when his son, Benjamin Aaron Blackwell-Peterson, 34, of Elizabethton, pulled up to the garage...

Church Hill, TN · 2025-03-10