NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee's newly signed executive orders show that he will largely follow his Republican predecessor's footsteps when it comes to ethics disclosure, transparency and nondiscrimination. Lee announced Thursday that the executive orders underscore the current…
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) -- General Motors says it plans to invest another $22 million in its Middle Tennessee manufacturing facility to build more engines. The automotive manufacturer made the announcement Thursday about the growth at the Spring Hill facility.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With elections coming up in just a few months, another candidate has announced he'll be running for Jackson City Council. Marshall Brooks announced Thursday during a news…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Mexican restaurant will reopen in north Jackson after closing their previous location last year. Coyote Blues will reopen in the former location of Blue Coast Burrito on Union University Drive in Thomsen Farms, franchise holder…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer temporarily closes the Highway 45 Bypass in north Jackson. The tractor-trailer overturned on the bypass around 9:45 a.m., blocking traffic. Police say no injuries have been reported. The northbound lanes from…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis says it is starting an internet site that will contain stories about young patients and their families. The Memphis-based hospital said in a news release Wednesday that the St.…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.--"If you see water across the road, do not drive through it," said Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin. But that wasn't the case for a Hardin County…
TREZEVANT, Tenn.--"I'm competitive. I can do it on my own. I like the strategy," said 33-year -old Zach Butler, referring to his favorite game...poker. "I'm thinking Zach's gonna have the trip…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is carrying out his first executive order since taking office. Lee's order will affect 15 economically distressed Tennessee counties. "It means a lot to us when…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local police department is working to be more transparent by turning to social media. "There's an old adage, what people don't know, they'll assume or make up. So…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization is making dreams come true for one local man. Zachary Butler, 33, of Trezevant is getting a special meet-and-greet with his favorite poker player, Daniel…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Farmers and vendors learn some tips and tricks to make more money. "This workshop is for farmers market vendors, and anyone that's doing some direct marketing," Hal…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee is directing all state agencies to find ways to improve how they serve rural Tennessee regions as part of his first executive order. Lee announced Wednesday his administration is placing a high emphasis…
NASHVILLE -- A total of 91 deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, and further testing could expand the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone to Madison County. The 91 deer that have so far tested positive were from Fayette…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- New Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he's asking his state agencies to assess impacts of the federal government shutdown. Amid his first Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Lee told reporters he's monitoring impacts, particularly around services like…
