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See which Tennessee city made the 'safest college towns in America' list
A charming, historic city in East Tennessee is among the 50 safest college towns in America, according to a newly published list by Research.com . "Today, safety is a top concern in our school system at all levels," Imed Bouchrika, the co-founder and chief data scientist at Research.com, wrote in a March 12 article about the list. "This is not just limited to the physical safety and security of everyone. It extends to mental and emotional safety as well." A team of data scientists who work for the educational platform analyzed things like crime rates, local law enforcement presence,...
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Yung Gravy set to perform at Jackson Rockabillys Stadium
Yung Gravy Set to Perform at Jackson Rockabillys Stadium. Jackson, Tenn. — The Jackson Rockabillys are excited to announce that renowned hip-hop artist Yung Gravy will be performing live at Jackson Rockabilly Stadium. This highly anticipated concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, and promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and entertainment.
WREG
Manslaughter charge dropped against TN man in wife’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A voluntary manslaughter charge against David Swift, a West Tennessee man accused of killing his wife Karen in 2011, has been dropped, a Dyer County court clerk said Monday. Swift was indicted on the voluntary manslaughter charge by a Dyer County grand jury last June, after a trial. The jury in that […]
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‘We fight our fights in-house’: Local leaders speak out against State takeover of MSCS schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Elected officials, educators, and community members held a conference in front of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board to speak out against HB 0662 and its impact on local schools on Monday morning. HB 0662 is proposed legislation that would give control of MSCS to the state...
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CG Model Tek LLC to Begin Operations in Tennessee
Aerospace modeling and manufacturing company to create more than 30 jobs in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and CG Model Tek LLC officials announced today the company will expand its manufacturing operations to Coffee County. CG Model Tek will...
The Tennessean
Why these Tennessee cities were ranked among Southern Living's best in the South
Tennessee is home to some of the most beautiful and appealing cities in the Southern United States, according to Southern Living . The lifestyle magazine recently released their "Best cities of the South" list for 2025, which lists a variety of southern destinations, from bustling metropolises to quaint small towns to historic spots. This year's annual ranking includes three Tennessee cities — Nashville, Franklin and Chattanooga. Here's what Southern Living had to say about each of these Volunteer State hotspots. Southern Living names Nashville, Franklin and Chattanooga among the best southern cities Taking the top spot among the Tennessee...
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Line of storms whips through Midstate, with EF-1 tornado touching down in 2 counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- A line of storms swept through the Midstate Saturday, with an EF-1 tornado touching down in Rutherford and Bedford counties, leaving notable damage. Tornado warnings were issued in 16 counties starting after 3 p.m. A tree struck one home in Christiana, in Rutherford County, as crews also worked...