Early morning tornado hits Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Woodland Street in east Nashville, just one of the many streets and neighborhoods devastated by early morning storms on Tuesday. Derrick Frey works on Woodland Street. "Around 1:30, I saw…
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Man killed in Benton Co. tornado identified
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials in Benton County have identified a man killed during the tornado that hit the area late Monday night. Officials say Carl Frazee, 67, was killed after the storms came through the Ballard Road area, near…
West Tennesseans react to tornado damage
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Monday night's storms brought a tornado to parts of Carroll County and Gibson County. Residents of McKenzie and Bradford described the night. "It was a quiet, and then it was a roar of a train. That's when…
U of M Lambuth hosts series of gardening workshops
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Art and Garden Spring Series brings professional gardeners and local artists together for a series of talks and workshops. The events take place on select Tuesdays at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. Gardening talks will…
Jackson City Council advances Great Wolf Lodge project, Lincoln School transfer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council voted to move forward with a multi-million dollar project and transfer an old school to a local college. The Jackson City Council voted Tuesday to open doors for the Great Wolf Lodge to…
Multiple deaths confirmed after tornadoes strike Tennessee
NASHVILLE -- Metro Police say nineteen people are confirmed dead so far after at least two tornadoes touched down early Tuesday in central Tennessee, including one that ripped across Downtown Nashville and caused buildings to collapse around the city. Police…
Martin Coffee House owner speaks about light controversy
MARTIN, Tenn. -- John Sellers, owner of the Martin Coffee House, says he is being forced to shut his lights off, which are essential for his business. He says many people from…
Lambuth library celebrates Read Across America
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents brought their children to read the night away! Children and families met at the University of Memphis Lambuth campus library to listen to college students read selective children…
City officials gather to discuss 'Month of Miracles'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Month of Miracles is a city-wide community volunteer program where our initiative is to build stronger relationship in our community," said Gayle Tacker-Gilbert, community relations for the City of…
Bicycle tour donates proceeds to local college, state parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The KJ100+5K, once named Bagels and Bluegrass Century Bicycle Tour and 5K, is helping others with proceeds from the event. It is now called the Kent Jones Bicycle Century Tour…
Alexander Elementary celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Oh, the places you'll go when you pick up a book. This librarian at Alexander Elementary just wants you to take a look. "I think that's what we…
Deputies rescue dog in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deputies rescued a dog this afternoon in south Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there as the dog was rescued from a ditch off D Street in Bemis Monday afternoon. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office,…
Lexington mayor gives update on future of civic center
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- City officials gave an update on a historic building and why it might not be around much longer. $5.3 million - that's how much it would cost taxpayers to…
Polling sites prepare for Super Tuesday voters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday you have the chance to cast your vote in the presidential preference primary. On Monday, officials were getting the polling sites ready. "Our officers are picking up their supplies and their voting machines today," said Kim…
New fishing regulations in effect
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee’s 2020-21 fishing regulations are effective March 1 and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on the TWRA…
