JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 LANA Light Fight has been announced. Residents of the Lambuth-area in midtown Jackson are encouraged to join their neighbors in helping light up the community for the holidays. Along with spreading holiday cheer, participants will also…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we get closer to the holiday season, one of the first indicators is the return of a local holiday shopping staple. The USJ Holiday…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce held their annual award celebration and luncheon Thursday at Union University. The goal of this celebration is to recognize local businesses and individuals…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, Jackson city leaders spoke out about the stormwater assessment and the challenges the city faces regarding stormwater infrastructure. There is a 54-inch stormwater pipe located in…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many first responders gathered at the main boat ramp at Pickwick Landing State Park to participate in a rescue drill. This particular drill was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Thursday to make decisions for the progression of the community. The Long Range Planning committee held a meeting to discuss how to continuously…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is investigating multiple suspicious fires. The Hardin County Fire Department says they are investigating four separate grass/woods fires that occurred this month near…
From the TWRA: NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2023-24 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 18. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The…
UPDATE (12/6/23): Report provides details in mid-November plane crash UPDATE (11/20/23): Victims identified in plane crash near West Tennessee airport UPDATE: Two people were killed in a airplane crash in Union City.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is empowering youth with groundbreaking ideas. Wednesday, the school system broke ground for the Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena. This comes after…
JACKSON, Tenn. – With the traditional Thanksgiving meal comes a lot of extra calories. Those who want to get some exercise before the big meal can do so by running a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday is America Recycles Day. We spoke with leaders of Doxicom, a private company with facilities in Memphis and Jackson. They're a zero waste to landfill consulting firm that…
JACKSON, Tenn. – As Infrastructure Week takes off, the City of Jackson receives new machinery to repair damaged streets. Workers were out Wednesday milling areas on the corner of Johnson and Airways…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, a Thanksgiving dinner for the community was held at the Brownsville Family Restaurant on East Main Street. This annual event has been happening for over a decade…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An incident in the Hub City leaves a local park with damage. On Wednesday, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster shared photos with us showing damage at the Jackson Downtown Dog Park. The dog park, which…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in one local county. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says on Monday, the sheriff's office was alerted to possible remains being discovered near a home in the…
UPDATE (12/6/23): Report provides details in mid-November plane crash UPDATE: Victims identified in plane crash near West Tennessee airport UPDATE: Plane crashes outside airport, leaving two dead in Union City UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Multiple WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipsters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option will soon be on the menu in the Hub City. Littlebird Restaurant & Bar is a new vegan restaurant opening near downtown Jackson. According to their social media, Littlebird is ideal for foodies…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A law enforcement official was injured Wednesday morning while responding to a wreck on Interstate 40. According to a media release from the Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Dwan Anderson of the Haywood County Sheriff's…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. – A local school director spoke out regarding an incident involving one student bringing an unloaded weapon to school. After the incident in Crockett County, parents had a…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – This Friday and Saturday, Country Christmas is happening at the Hardin County High School auditorium. The fundraising events start at 7 p.m. and admission is $5. There's…
JACKSON, Tenn. – “Show up, work hard, be a worthy champion.” These are words from Markel "Marko" Harris, a Jacksonian born and raised. A graduate of Liberty High School, he has…
JACKSON, Tenn. – RIFA will host the first ever hunger-free holidays "Pack the Truck" event Saturday. The event will be from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon at Kroger…
HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local artist is continuing to do work around the area for local businesses. Loralea Landrum is back in Henderson putting her artistic abilities to work for another…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In a follow up on story we brought you earlier this year, a man and woman appeared in court again over a stop conducted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Reem Cooper and Ashley Thomas appeared…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new book telling the powerful story of a Tennessee woman will be available at an upcoming event in the Hub City. "The Girl In The Iron Lung: The Dianne…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local business had an unexpected visitor on Monday night. Customers at The Grind in Martin were enjoying food when a deer crashed through a window. Video shared to social…
BUCHANAN, Tenn. – A West Tennessee restaurant is being featured on America's Best Restaurants. Owners Thomas and Teresa Van Selow were interviewed Monday for their own episode of America's Best Restaurants. Their restaurant, TNT Pizza, has been open since…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Educators collaborated on an art exhibit in the Hub City. Professors from all over West Tennessee were invited to showcase their art skill at the Ned Performance Art Theatre. This artwork features pieces displaying watercolor, paintings,…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. – One of Disney's top selling movies has made its way to a local county's stage. Chester County's Youth Theatre Group will showcase "Moana," which tells the story of a young Polynesian girl navigating the ocean…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Several West Tennesseans with an interest in weather were given the tools to do just that. A free Skywarn Spotter training class was held in Camden Monday. Those in attendance learned the basics of storm spotting,…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A woman spoke out in regards to the safety in her Jackson community. Paige Labrador, who lives in midtown Jackson, says her neighbors made her aware that her…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Monday begins a week of showcasing the hard work carried out by different departments to enhance our community. Infrastructure Week allows residents to learn about their qualifications, experiences and…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Major DECA competition with more than 500 students held at Union University. Over 500 students from over 20 high schools in West Tennessee gathered at Union University for a…
JACKSON, Tenn. – This Saturday, November 18, there will be a "Before Thanksgiving Meal" on Airways in Jackson in the vacant lot next to Golden Tax Services. There will be free…
The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – Lainey Hutchison is a sophomore from Gadsden in Crockett County majoring in farm and ranch management at the University of Tennessee at Martin. She…
MARTIN, TN (November 13, 2023) – West Tennessee Healthcare recently welcomed Kathryn Glass, M.D., family medicine physician, to her new medical practice at West Tennessee Medical Group – Primary Care, located at 143 Kennedy Dr., Martin, TN. Dr. Glass has…
Brentwood, Tenn. – Dr. Jason Goolsby, a family physician with Brownsville Family Medicine in Brownsville, Tenn., has been named 2024 President of the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. He will preside over meetings of the Board of Directors and serve…
The following is a news release from Tennessee State Parks: NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks offer a great alternative to the frenzy of shopping on Black Friday by hosting the annual Day After Thanksgiving hikes at parks across the state.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. Senate candidate will make a stop in Jackson to meet the community. Democrat Gloria Johnson will hold a public meet and greet at Baker Bros BBQ on Saturday, November 18. Johnson, who currently serves as…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed details regarding a fatal fire over the weekend. On Saturday, November 11, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to a fire at a home on Dowty Road…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- An affordable holiday attraction is back for one neighboring city. Discovery Park of America celebrates another year of Let it Glow. This attraction features Christmas characters…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A group of people gathered together for a time of solace and connection. Restorative Willow conducted a forest bathing or therapy walk this afternoon. This walk allowed people to slow…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Joshua 24:15 V.2 says, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord... And serving is exactly what one local church did this morning. St. Paul CME Church blessed Lincoln…
NEWS RELEASE VIA: UNIVERSITY OF TN MARTIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 10, 2023 Contact: David Snow, Office of University Relations, UT Martin STRAUSS PRESENTS ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE’ FOR VETERANS DAY MARTIN, Tenn. – “Thank you for your service”…
NEWS RELEASE VIA: JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JACKSON, Tenn.---Ribbon cutting held for new therapy barn. School Board members and district leaders joined students at Liberty Technology High School this weekend to mark the official opening of a therapy barn…
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City gathered tonight to raise funds and fellowship. Members across West Tennessee gathered to raise money for the Community Foundation's charity event. This was the 32nd year of this…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Liberty Tech's Future Farmers of America chapter hosted their first ever fundraising auction event. Recently the organization received a barn that will allow students to teach local middle and elementary school…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Here's the sound of "Home" from the Jackson Choral Society. Veterans, active duty soldiers and members of West Tennessee were invited to enjoy the sounds of the Jackson Choral Society. …
JACKSON, Tenn.---A celebration with music, smiles, enjoyment and even a few tears took place this morning. The 9th Annual Veterans Parade took place in downtown Jackson. The parade began at Carl Perkins…
