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West Tennessee bands win awards at Tennessee state band competitions

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Local West Tennessee bands competed in several competitions Saturday, including the Tennessee State Band competition and the 2026 Band Masters Championship. The Tennessee State Band competition was held at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna and at Independence High School in Thompson’s Station. The 2026...

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Two-time MTSU alum named state educator of the year, proceeds to national competition

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two-time Middle Tennessee State University education alumna and STEM elementary teacher Jenna Burke was recently named Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education and will soon move on to the national stage of the competition. “Each time there has been an...

Murfreesboro, TN · 3d
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Tennessee considers kratom workplace rule change

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee is considering adding kratom to its drug-free workplace rules, a change state officials say would not require employers to test for the substance but could have implications for workers’ compensation claims. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10,...

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Tennessee seeks to hide drug vendors after botched Sep. 30 execution

Tennessee prison officials have requested that a chancery court judge keep the identities of their lethal injection drug suppliers confidential, fearing vendors will face harassment, threats, or boycotts following Christa Pike’s botched execution on September 30. Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital administered via multiple needles at a...

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Tennessee Biodiversity Summit Returns to Talk Conservation Progress

On October 21st, I returned to the campus of MTSU in Murfreesboro to attend the 2nd annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit, presented by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This year’s summit built on 2025’s inaugural event, which drew participants from 72 counties and 12 states. This year’s theme was...

Tennessee · 2d

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Williamson County Property Transfers October 19, 2026

Check out the latest Williamson County Real Estate Property Transfers for October 19-23, 2026, to see which homes and properties changed hands and what they sold for. View previous property transfers here. To learn more about buying or selling a home, contact Susan Gregory Realty. The post Williamson County Property Transfers October 19, 2026 appeared first on Williamson Source .

Williamson County, TN · 3d

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Del Webb women's club raises $10K for Wilson County nonprofits

The Women's Club of Lake Providence at Del Webb raised $10,000 for two Mt. Juliet nonprofits through a September fundraiser.

Mt Juliet, TN · 3d

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Metro Council moves forward with $35 million for proposed new Davidson County jail

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Metro Council has approved $35 million Thursday to begin work on a proposed new Davidson County jail, moving forward with the initial stages of the project expected to cost more than $400 million. The funding approved Thursday will allow officials to begin the design phase...

Davidson County, TN · 4d

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Around 21K NES customers at risk of losing power at the end of the year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — About 21,000 Davidson County residents risk losing their power at the end of the year. After the January ice storm that knocked out power to around 230,000 customers—nearly half its service area—Nashville Electric Service offered customers a six-month payment plan to help them pay down past-due balances; now that deadline is coming up.

Davidson County, TN · 5d

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Around 21K NES customers at risk of losing power at the end of the year

About 21,000 Davidson County residents risk losing their power at the end of the year.

Davidson County, TN · 5d

The Tennessean

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Tennessee reports 11 measles cases in 2026. Symptoms to watch for

Measles cases are rising in Tennessee and across the United States. As of Nov. 6, 2026 , Tennessee had reported 11 confirmed measles cases amid a nationwide outbreak that has reached its highest level in more than three decades . According to the Tennessee Department of Health, seven of the state's 11 cases have been reported in East Tennessee. The remaining cases have been identified in the Memphis area, the Mid-Cumberland region and the Nashville area. Officials said 64% of the cases involved unvaccinated individuals. The latest case was reported in Nashville , where the infected person may have exposed others at several locations, including a large Halloween party and a grocery store in Nashville, as well as a restaurant, chiropractic office and beauty supply store in Brentwood. The Metro Public Health Department issued an alert Nov. 5, saying the person was unvaccinated and had recently traveled internationally. Nationwide, 5,182 confirmed measles cases had been reported as of Nov. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Here's what to know amid the outbreak . How many measles cases have been reported in Tennessee and Nashville? According to the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee has reported 11

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Wilson County Source

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Spread Joy and Shop Local at the Glade Christmas Market

The Glade Christmas Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Gladeville Community Center, 95 McCrary Road in Lebanon. More Hometown Holidays The one-day holiday market brings local vendors together under one roof, giving shoppers a chance to find gifts while supporting small businesses in the area. The […] The post Spread Joy and Shop Local at the Glade Christmas Market appeared first on Wilson County Source .

Lebanon, TN · 4d

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Fisk Names Metro Nashville Council Member Jennifer Gamble Director of Alumni Affairs

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Fisk University announced today that longstanding Metro Nashville Councilwoman Jennifer Gamble has joined Fisk University as Director of Alumni Affairs. Gamble, a Chicago native, graduated from Fisk with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1991 and has long remained involved with the university. In addition to being an active member of the General Alumni Association of Fisk University (GAAFU), she returned to campus in 2003 to host a show on Fisk’s radio station, WFSK 88.1 FM, called “All things Fisk.” She also spent several years working in the university’s Office of Student Affairs and as a Prospect Research Manager in the university’s Office of Advancement. In 2024, she joined the business administration department as an adjunct professor.

Nashville, TN · 3d

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Tennessee’s failed executions will now factor into lawsuit challenging lethal injection protocol

The lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol is getting a major update. On Friday morning, a Davidson County judge signed off on a re-written complaint that documents issues in each of the executions carried out under the new protocol. The complaint includes detailed accounts of the failed attempt to...

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Tennessee's juvenile justice strategy

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Tennessee youth correctional system under scrutiny

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Williamson Source

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Retail Food Health Scores for Williamson County November 5, 2026

These are the food safety retail health scores for Williamson County with their most recent inspection score as of November 5, 2026, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s latest available health score information. This includes grocery stores, Gas Stations, and more. The information posted at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture about inspections and the score is valid […] The post Retail Food Health Scores for Williamson County November 5, 2026 appeared first on Williamson Source .

Williamson County, TN · 7d

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Veterans Day 2026 in Middle Tennessee: Parades, free events and deals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — From parades and live music to a museum visit or brunch with adoptable dogs, Middle Tennessee has several ways to recognize Veterans Day this year on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are some options around Middle Tennessee. Parades and community events. Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Veterans Day...

Nashville, TN · 6d

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Dolly Parton’s estate issues notice to drop lawsuit against her nephew

According to Davidson County Chancery Court records, a notice of dismissal was filed on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Davidson County, TN · 6d

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Rutherford County turns purple, flipping three statehouse seats to Democrats

The blue wave may have missed Tennessee, but it seems to have splashed Rutherford County. Three of the six statehouse seats that flipped Democratic in Tuesday’s election were in Rutherford County. in House District 13, which covers parts of Murfreesboro and Smyrna, Democrat Brett Windrow defeated incumbent state Rep....

Rutherford County, TN · 7d