Tennessee’s new school voucher program raises concerns about transparency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The classrooms may be empty now, but that won't last much longer. Starting in the 2025–26 school year, Tennessee’s new Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program will provide nearly $7,300 per student to 20,000 students...

Tennessee Gas Prices Drop 7 Cents Following Global Tensions

Nashville, TN – After a knee-jerk reaction to tensions in the Middle East, gas prices fell an average of 7 cents across Tennessee to bring the Tennessee Gas Price average to $2.78. The average is 7 cents higher than on June 1st, but well below the...

Tennessee’s Jahmai Mashack Expresses Gratitude After 2025 NBA Draft

Tennessee basketball player Jahmai Mashack was selected as the final pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. In a heartfelt message to Vol fans, he expressed gratitude for their support throughout his college career. Mashack...

Nashville Fire Department still unsure of what caused massive fire at downtown library parking garage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Fire Department has completed its initial phase of investigating the massive fire at the parking garage at 615 Church Street on June 10. NFD said that after a thorough on-site examination, witness...

Tennessee gas prices drop 7 cents ahead of July 4 travel surge

Published 2:51 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 NASHVILLE — Tennessee drivers saw gas prices fall an average of 7 cents over the past week, bringing the state average to $2.78 per gallon, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group. Although the current...

Tennessee Judge Pauses Release of MS-13 Defendant to Avoid Premature Deportation

A federal magistrate in Tennessee has ordered MS-13 suspect Kilmar Abrego Garcia held in custody, delaying his release to prevent removal before trial. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A Tennessee magistrate judge has postponed the release of Kilmar...

Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

VELIKO TARNOVO, Bulgaria – Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgaria Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition at the National Military University. The June 23-26 competition featured 12...

Tennessee lands star Rutgers pitching transfer Landon Mack

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee has landed one of the best arms in the transfer portal. Rutgers transfer Landon Mack has committed to Tennessee. Mack picked the Volunteers over LSU when he announced his commitment on his social media. As a...

Tennessee New Laws: Closer look at changes effective July 1

JACKSON, Tenn. — Many new laws will be going into affect Tuesday across the State of Tennessee. The first item is a change in how citizens can take the boating safety exam. Previously, it was a requirement to take them in person under the...

Memphis Boxer Macro Hall Jr. Launches Expanded Gym in Westwood

Macro "ManDown" Hall Jr. has opened the ManDown Boxing Club in a renovated 7,400-square-foot facility in Westwood, expanding from a smaller space to better support local youth. Hall's mission is to create a positive, rehabilitative environment...

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Nashville left off of new WNBA expansion plan

MGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) will not expand to Tennessee, at least not now. The WNBA announced today that they will add teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. Nashville had hoped to snag...

Nashville notes: Craig Morgan’s ‘Live with Kelly & Mark’ + Carter Faith’s ‘Cherry Valley’

Tyler Rich will release two new tracks on Friday: “When?” and “Summer of Us.” Craig Morgan will perform the title track of his latest EP, American Soundtrack, Friday on the syndicated Live with Kelly & Mark. The debut album from Carter Faith,...

WNBA announces three expansion cities, Nashville’s ‘Tennessee Summitt’ excluded

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The wait to bring a WNBA team to the Volunteer State will continue for basketball fans. The WNBA announced expansion cities in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on Monday. Nashville’s bid to create the Tennessee Summitt...

Memphis Zoo to send Sumatran tiger Suci to new zoo, mom Dari to stay

Sumatran tiger Suci, born at the Memphis Zoo in 2023, will be moved to another zoo. The move is part of a species survival plan to protect endangered Sumatran tigers. Suci's move mimics natural tiger behavior and helps manage zoo populations....

Tigers add international big man to roster. What Simon Majok brings to Memphis 

Memphis basketball adds 7-foot prospect Simon Majok from South Sudan. The Tigers currently have 13 players for the 2025-26 season, although they are allowed up to 15 scholarship players. Memphis basketball has landed a commitment from Simon Majok,...

Victim in Memphis Rox shooting identified

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A friend has identified one victim in a shooting at Memphis Rox that left two people dead. Jarmond Johnson, an employee of Memphis Rox, has been identified as one of the victims. Jarmond Johnson(Isiah Henderson)The second...

2 dead after shooting inside Memphis Rox Climbing Center

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that took place in Soulsville Sunday night. At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at 879 E. Mclemore Avenue. MPD reports that one man was pronounced...

Teen accused in armed robbery at Nashville vape store

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of a teenage boy following an armed robbery at a vape store in late June. MNPD reports a 14-year-old boy was charged in Juvenile Court with aggravated robbery...

Police: Juvenile shot in head in apparent accidental shooting in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A juvenile was shot in the head Monday in what police say is possibly an accident. The minor was taken to Vanderbilt in a personal vehicle, Metro Nashville Police Department confirms. The department adds the incident...