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GOV. BILL LEE SIGNS BILLS EXPANDING DEADLY FORCE FOR PROPERTY, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER RULES
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed several notable bills into law. One expands the legal justification for using deadly force to protect property. Under the legislation
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES APPEALS COURT TO BLOCK KALSHI’S SPORTS BETTING EVASION
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that his office has filed an opening brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, urging
COOKEVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR AFTER UPLOADING CSAM TO INSTAGRAM
The Herald Citizen in Cookeville reports that Timothy Michael Lynch, a 31-year-old Cookeville man, was arrested and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of
CARGO THEFTS SURGE IN TENNESSEE, MIDSTATE RANKS 4TH NATIONALLY
A report by WKRN says cargo thefts are increasing in Tennessee, with the Midstate now ranking fourth nationally for the highest volume of incidents. Recent
SEMI TRUCK SLAMS INTO BRIDGE SUPPORT ON I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On Saturday night at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Putnam County Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 40 near Exit
CLASSIC STYLE PIZZA HUT REMODEL COMING TO MONROE COUNTY AND ONEIDA
Pizza Hut is reviving its retro dining experience at select locations, including two in East Tennessee. On May 20, Yum! Brands announced that participating restaurants
FEAST BUFFET IN BRADLEY COUNTY EARNS CATASTROPHICALLY LOW FOOD SAFETY SCORE OF 40
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine inspection of Feast Buffet at 350 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN, resulting in a critically low score
WHITE COUNTY SCHOOLS REPORT HOAX THREATS AS SWATTING WAVE CONTINUES EAST
In a message posted on May 19th, White County Schools addressed a concerning situation involving a hoax phone call received that morning by several schools
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST IN MONTEREY
On Saturday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 AM, Monterey Police conducted a traffic stop in Monterey, TN. During the investigation, the driver, Michael Lynn
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DIRECTOR ADDRESSES WAVE OF HOAX THREATS
Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County, Tennessee, addressed the recent wave of swatting calls and false threats targeting schools, including messages about potential
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO SPOT RED FLAGS AND AVOID CONTRACTOR SCAMS
Tennessee officials are urging residents to stay vigilant against contractor fraud during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (May 18-22, 2026). The Tennessee Department of Commerce &
8 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS UNDER LOCKDOWN AFTER MORE HOAX THREATS
As of 10:30 AM, eight Putnam County Schools are under lockdown following multiple false threat calls received throughout the day. The affected schools include Upperman
MONTEREY POLICE ARREST MAN ON FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT CHARGES
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, officers from the Monterey Police Department arrested Charles Martin Davis on two active warrants stemming from an in-depth investigation into
PUTNAM DEPUTIES RESPOND TO MORE HOAX SCHOOL THREATS
This morning at approximately 7:58 AM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to hoax threats targeting two local schools. An anonymous caller reported that
FREE FISHING DAY COMING JUNE 6TH
Free Fishing Day is coming to Tennessee on June 6th, offering a perfect opportunity for experienced anglers and beginners alike to get outside and enjoy
WHITE COUNTY DEPUTIES NAB SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT ONE DAY LATER USING FLOCK LPR SYSTEM
On May 16, 2026, White County deputies apprehended Caleb Horn one day after he and a female accomplice allegedly committed a shoplifting incident at Lazy
GOV. BILL LEE SIGNS BILLS EXPANDING DEADLY FORCE FOR PROPERTY, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER RULES
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed several notable bills into law. One expands the legal justification for using deadly force to protect property. Under the legislation
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES APPEALS COURT TO BLOCK KALSHI’S SPORTS BETTING EVASION
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that his office has filed an opening brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, urging
COOKEVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR AFTER UPLOADING CSAM TO INSTAGRAM
The Herald Citizen in Cookeville reports that Timothy Michael Lynch, a 31-year-old Cookeville man, was arrested and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of
CARGO THEFTS SURGE IN TENNESSEE, MIDSTATE RANKS 4TH NATIONALLY
A report by WKRN says cargo thefts are increasing in Tennessee, with the Midstate now ranking fourth nationally for the highest volume of incidents. Recent
SEMI TRUCK SLAMS INTO BRIDGE SUPPORT ON I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On Saturday night at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Putnam County Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 40 near Exit
CLASSIC STYLE PIZZA HUT REMODEL COMING TO MONROE COUNTY AND ONEIDA
Pizza Hut is reviving its retro dining experience at select locations, including two in East Tennessee. On May 20, Yum! Brands announced that participating restaurants
FEAST BUFFET IN BRADLEY COUNTY EARNS CATASTROPHICALLY LOW FOOD SAFETY SCORE OF 40
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine inspection of Feast Buffet at 350 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN, resulting in a critically low score
WHITE COUNTY SCHOOLS REPORT HOAX THREATS AS SWATTING WAVE CONTINUES EAST
In a message posted on May 19th, White County Schools addressed a concerning situation involving a hoax phone call received that morning by several schools
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST IN MONTEREY
On Saturday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 AM, Monterey Police conducted a traffic stop in Monterey, TN. During the investigation, the driver, Michael Lynn
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DIRECTOR ADDRESSES WAVE OF HOAX THREATS
Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County, Tennessee, addressed the recent wave of swatting calls and false threats targeting schools, including messages about potential
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO SPOT RED FLAGS AND AVOID CONTRACTOR SCAMS
Tennessee officials are urging residents to stay vigilant against contractor fraud during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (May 18-22, 2026). The Tennessee Department of Commerce &
8 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS UNDER LOCKDOWN AFTER MORE HOAX THREATS
As of 10:30 AM, eight Putnam County Schools are under lockdown following multiple false threat calls received throughout the day. The affected schools include Upperman
MONTEREY POLICE ARREST MAN ON FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT CHARGES
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, officers from the Monterey Police Department arrested Charles Martin Davis on two active warrants stemming from an in-depth investigation into
PUTNAM DEPUTIES RESPOND TO MORE HOAX SCHOOL THREATS
This morning at approximately 7:58 AM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to hoax threats targeting two local schools. An anonymous caller reported that
FREE FISHING DAY COMING JUNE 6TH
Free Fishing Day is coming to Tennessee on June 6th, offering a perfect opportunity for experienced anglers and beginners alike to get outside and enjoy
WHITE COUNTY DEPUTIES NAB SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT ONE DAY LATER USING FLOCK LPR SYSTEM
On May 16, 2026, White County deputies apprehended Caleb Horn one day after he and a female accomplice allegedly committed a shoplifting incident at Lazy
