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The Daily News Journal

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Murfreesboro area TSSAA football playoffs second-round top performers as Cannon County, Corbin Garrett shines

Following are Murfreesboro area TSSAA football players who excelled during the second round of the state playoffs : Corbin Garrett, Cannon County: Was 16-of-18 passing for 273 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-20 win over Tellico Plains in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. Brett Herrington, Eagleville: Had a 70-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and added nine tackles in a 29-27 loss to Greenfield in the second round of the Class 1A state playoffs. Cayden Maloney, Eagleville: Had 13 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown and added a 29-yard TD reception. Ridley Sheppard, Eagleville: Had five receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. Alie Bangura, MTCS: Had 21 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown in a 23-13 loss to Jackson Christian in the DII-A state quarterfinals. Elijah Carter, MTCS: Had eight tackles (three for loss) and a sack. Cooper Jones, MTCS: Had 13 tackles and a forced fumble. MORE: How motivated Riverdale squad rolled into TSSAA football Class 6A quarterfinals Landry Mason, MTCS: Had 12 tackles (three for loss). Marlo Nichols, MTCS: Passed for 150 yards and a TD and added 42 yards rushing. Jacob Vaughn, Oakland: Had 14 carries for 175 yards

Cannon County, TN · 23h

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8 Tennessee Meat-and-Three Restaurants Everyone Should Try Once

Nothing says Tennessee comfort food quite like a plate piled high with crispy fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, slow-cooked green beans, and creamy mashed potatoes on the side. If you’ve never tried a classic Southern meat-and-three restaurant, you’re missing out on one of the state’s tastiest food traditions, where...

Nashville, TN · 1d
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9 Huge Secondhand Stores In East Tennessee Where Bargain Hunters Love To Shop

One antique mall on this list spreads across three floors and roughly 36,000 square feet. That is a lot of room for old lamps, dishes, and furniture with a past. I have to admit, that number made me curious right away. Another stop sells nostalgic candy alongside its antiques. A...

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The Tennessean

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Property taxes, tariffs and stadiums. Poll shows Tennessee's affordability worries

As cost-of-living expenses continue to climb across the country and in Tennessee, a new poll is shedding light on Tennesseans' views of state spending and other policies affecting affordability across the Volunteer State. The Beacon Center of Tennessee released an independently financed statewide survey of 1,200 registered Tennessee voters on Nov. 12, featuring questions on everything from Tennesseans' favorite Dolly Parton song to their stance on the death penalty . Among those topics, Tennessee voters also answered several questions on state and national policies shaping Tennessee's economic landscape. Property taxes and professional sports stadiums were two topics Tennesseans took particularly strong positions on. On the other hand, the 1,200 voters had mixed opinions on tariffs, though many reported feeling more negative than positive effects from the policy. Here is what Tennesseans think of some of the state's most consequential financial issues, according to The Beacon Center of Tennessee's latest poll . What do Tennesseans think about property tax caps? Support for property tax limits runs high among Tennessee voters, with 88% saying local property tax increases should be capped each year, while only 6% oppose such a limit. The poll also found that property tax caps carry political appeal, as

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Blackburn appoints a committee to review Tennessee's Department of Children’s Services

Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn has appointed an advisory committee to review the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, which has been plagued by issues while serving some of the state’s most vulnerable kids. For years, families and advocates have reported issues with DCS. The goal of the new committee is...

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Tennessee State Representative-Elect Allie Phillips: ‘Living the Struggle Helps Me Understand the Struggle’

It’s pretty remarkable that Allie Phillips answers her own emails, given the mother of two—and newly elected Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives—has been fielding media inquiries nonstop since last week’s midterm elections. In Nashville the weekend after her win, Phillips’s name was still plastered everywhere—from the Honky Tonk Highway entertainment district to the city’s oldest diner to venerable lesbian karaoke institution the Lipstick Lounge.

Tennessee · 2d

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Child car seat changes: Tennessee police warning parents of new standards

New federal standards will affect child car seats sold after Dec. 5, 2026, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Traffic Division. Police say parents may see different height and weight guidance on new seats, even for models they already own. Police advise caregivers to follow both the car...

Nashville, TN · 2d

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New Tennessee code requires some drivers to show proof of US citizenship

From Local 3 News: Starting January 1, 2027, some drivers in the state of Tennessee will have to provide additional documents to secure their vehicle registration. To register a vehicle in the United States, an applicant must provide specific documents: a birth certificate, ID card and resident status. Now, new...

Tennessee · 2d

Robertson County Source

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Robertson County New Business Licenses for November 12, 2026

These are the latest business licenses in Robertson County from October 29 to November 12, 2026, from the Tennessee County Clerk. You can find archives of business license news right here!. Whether you are looking to start your own business or simply curious about what new companies may be entering...

Robertson County, TN · 2d

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Tennesseans overwhelmingly favor renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton, poll shows

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennesseans are “united in support” of renaming the airport for the late Dolly Parton, according to the latest polling data. The latest poll from the Beacon Center of Tennessee showed 78% of respondents support renaming Nashville International Airport for the late country icon and philanthropist, who died at 80 after a battle with cancer in August.

Nashville, TN · 2d

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Poll: Gov. Bill Lee leaving office with ‘strong support’; Tennesseans ‘satisfied’ with state direction

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Outgoing Gov. Bill Lee is leaving office with continued support, according to the latest polling data. The poll, released by the Beacon Center, shows “strong support” for the governor, with 55% of people responding approving of the governor’s job performance. Only 39% of respondents disapprove, per the poll.

Tennessee · 2d

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This Hidden Tennessee Folk School Lets You Learn Old-Fashioned Skills You Thought Were Lost

Somewhere in Tennessee, people spend a day weaving baskets out of kudzu. Yes, that kudzu, the vine famous for swallowing barns whole. The same school teaches broom making, beeswax candles, Shaker boxes, and fresh indigo dyeing. In one class, students pick indigo leaves from the field that morning and turn them into dye.

Tennessee · 1d

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This Tennessee Sweet Shop Serves Cinnamon Rolls So Huge, You Might Need Someone to Share

A cinnamon roll big enough to need a sharing plan sounds like a dare. In one small Tennessee sweet shop, that giant swirl is simply part of the everyday lineup. These rolls share the counter with homemade ice cream, specialty coffee, and a bakery case full of cookies and brownies. There’s even a drive-thru, so your sweet tooth never has to leave the comfort of the car.

Tennessee · 22h

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Tennessee Honors Shackelford Funeral Directors for 100 Years in Business

Shackelford Funeral Directors was recognized for 100 years in business in Tennessee during a program Thursday, November 12, 2026, at its Bolivar funeral home on Mecklenburg Drive. Tracey Exum from The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development presented a certificate from TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter marking the centennial. The...

Bolivar, TN · 1d

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6 Ingles Habits That Give Away an East Tennessean

You’re low on gas, low on groceries, and short on patience for two stops. At the Karns store in Knoxville and the Farragut store on Kingston Pike, one Ingles stop covers both. Here are the Ingles habits that give away an East Tennessean. 1. Buying Store-Brand Milk. Ingles puts...

Knoxville, TN · 17h

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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Tennessee is required to fund public schools, not private | Letter

According to recent articles, due to a decision by the Knox County Commission to redirect approximately $4 million of tax revenues to other expenses and an additional reduction of state funding by approximately $3.8 million, for the 2026-27 school year there is a $7.8 million budget shortfall for Knox County Schools. Current proposals to address the shortfall include closing some smaller schools , changing bus routes and changing when schools start and end each day, each of which could adversely affect students and their families For the 2026-27 school year, the state of Tennessee has provided funding of over $150 million for approximately 20,000 students to attend private schools. Dollars per scholar: How much it costs to educate each KCS student, sorted by school The Constitution of the state of Tennessee requires the state to "provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools." On the other hand, the choice to fund private schools is not mandated by the Constitution; instead it was a political decision by a majority of the legislature and the governor. In a state that already has an average spending per student that is the eighth lowest in the U.S.,

Knox County, TN · 2d

Country Herald

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East Tennessee Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Rain, Snow Possible Nov. 22-28

Knoxville, TN – East Tennessee residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter changing weather conditions November 22-28, with rain, mountain snow and potentially freezing rain among the possibilities as the holiday period approaches.

Tennessee · 6h

The Tennessean

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TSSAA football playoffs scores from 2026 Tennessee high school second round

Welcome to the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs . It's important to note two things about the outcomes across the state tonight. First, All Division II winners advance to their classification's state semifinals. All DII teams have smaller brackets and will be off Friday, Nov. 27. All Division I winners reach the state quarterfinals. It's a win or go home for all teams. But DII teams inch a significant step closer to reaching a championship game with a win tonight. Follow for our score updates. Final scores will be added as they are submitted to the TSSAA. All eyes will likely be scoreboard watching the Oakland at Maryville game. This is typically a state semifinal game. But with Oakland third in Region 3-6A and a new TSSAA playoff format has led to this game being played two weeks earlier than normal. TSSAA football playoff scores Class 1A Coalfield 30, Jo Byrns 0 Cornersville 29, South Fulton 6 Greenback 34, Clay County 32 Greenfield 29, Eagleville 27 McKenzie 49, Dresden 0 South Pittsburg 62, Jellico 7 Wayne County 22, Humboldt 14 Whitwell 54, Cosby 46 Class 2A Adamsville 35, Milan 27 Bledsoe County 21, Happy Valley 17 Cannon County

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DCHS Golf Star Chloe Boyd Signs with Tennessee Tech

Chloe Boyd, a standout Senior DeKalb County High School golfer, has committed to play golf at Tennessee Tech University in the fall of 2027. Boyd made it official in a signing ceremony Thursday afternoon at DCHS. Tennessee Tech’s golf program is known for developing competitive student-athletes, and Boyd’s consistent performance suggests she will be a strong addition to the team.

Cookeville, TN · 2d