The Volunteer State has received a record number of Tennessee Promise applicants, and Gov. Bill Haslam is calling for mentors. The state’s goal is to secure 9,000 mentors before the deadline on Nov. 20. Currently, 4,500 mentors have committed, and…
For more information on Pier I's recall on glass knob recalls, visit: www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.…
For more information on the Boys and Girls Club "Windows of Hope" campaign, visit: www.bgcjmc.org or call (731) 422-2008.
The Tennessee State Library & Archives has launched a major effort to collect digital records of how World War I affected Tennesseans. Archivists will be traveling throughout the state to digitally scan and photograph documents, maps, photographs, uniforms, and…
Pet of the week: Waylon, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. He's a 6 month old hound mix. He loves kids and most other dogs. He's a huge love…
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance: For General Information or Assistance: Telephone Number: 615-741-2241 Mailing Address: Department of Commerce & Insurance 500 James Robertson Parkway Davy Crockett Tower Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0565…
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam announced Wednesday that the Volunteer State has received a record number of Tennessee Promise applicants. In turn, he is calling for mentors. Nov. 1 marked the deadline for the state program which provides high school…
NASHVILLE -- The results are in for the first-ever statewide Student Mock Election, and a majority of students voted for Donald Trump as their choice for the next president. A total…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The combined Miss UT Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant has been rescheduled. Previously scheduled for Nov. 5, the pageant now will be held Nov. 13, according to a release from the University of Tennessee at Martin.…
You can help bring more free concerts to 'The Amp' in downtown Jackson, by simply casting a vote online. The Amp is in the running for a $25,000 grant, aimed at expanding live music in the city next year.. Supporters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As part of wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween, the Jackson Police Department has provided a list of safety tips. 1. First and most importantly, watch out for one another and work together as a community…
Check out these Halloween pet pics sent in by WBBJ viewers!
See the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's interactive sex offender registry map at http://tnmap.tn.gov/sor.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is hoping residents will head to their garages and sheds before Saturday and get rid of hazardous waste. Clear out your old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween is less than a week away. If you do not want to trick-or-treat, there are other options. Thousands of people are expected to pack the Ballpark at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween may be right around the corner, but a new survey shows consumers aren't buying it. A survey from offers.com shows Halloween spending is actually down. More than 9 percent fewer consumers plan on dressing up this Halloween. Read…
The pet of the week for October 22, 2016 is Scooter. Available for adoption through Saving the animals together or S.T.A.T. Scooter is an 18-month-old terrier-mix. According to Melissa Roberts…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's Historic Preservation Office announced grant applications for the Historical Preservation Fund will be accepted beginning Nov. 1. Total award funding is expected to reach up to $250,000. Proposed projects should be based around the preservation plan ‘A Future for…
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards Hazard: The rice/slow cooker’s improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards. Remedy: Replace Consumers should…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on fifth graders across the Volunteer State for the Department of Justice's 2017 National Missing Children's Day poster contest. The TBI will accept entries for the state level for a chance…
