Tennessee News

COVID in Tennessee: 769 cases, 10 deaths reported May 7 May 7, 2021 10:37 pm WKRN - Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Department of Health released its COVID-19 update for Friday, May 7. Cases The department reported 769 new cases, putting the state at 852,841 total cases. There are currently 11,085 active COVID-19 cases in the …
Over 1,200 tornadoes recorded in Tennessee since 1950 May 7, 2021 10:36 pm WKRN - Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Middle Tennessee is no stranger to severe weather, and certainly no stranger to tornadoes. Since 1950, Tennessee has recorded a total of 1262 tornadoes, the majority of which have happened in March and April, with May not far …
Tennessee Craft Fair damaged by Thursday's storms May 7, 2021 10:33 pm WSMV 4 - Tennessee NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Thursday's strong storms made for a rough start for artists on the first day of the Tennessee Craft Fair at Nashville's Centennial Park. Artists usually set up the day before the fair, and Thursday night, many of them came …
FBI: Tennessee man paid hitman in Bitcoin to kill his wife May 7, 2021 9:54 pm WRBL - Georgia GEORGIA (WRBL) – As of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s latest update, the state reports that 885,148 people have tested positive for COVID-19 statewide, with 62,104 hospitalized for treatment, and 17,675 Georgians who have died to the virus. …
Certificate-of-need reform passes Tennessee General Assembly May 7, 2021 9:26 pm The Center Square (The Center Square) – Before leaving Nashville this week, Tennessee lawmakers passed certificate-of-need (CON) reform, which would reduce the requirements and costs associated with opening, reopening or expanding a hospital. CON laws require providers to …
The Big Payback raises $4.2M for Middle Tennessee organizations May 7, 2021 9:19 pm Brentwood Home Page - Tennessee In its eighth year, and during a pandemic no less, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's annual day of giving raised more than $4.2 million for nonprofits in the area. In the past year or so, the area has endured a "worldwide pandemic …
Tennessee gov: Race shouldn’t be taught in ‘divisive’ way May 7, 2021 9:19 pm WBBJ - Tennessee FAIRVIEW, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has echoed arguments for a bill that would restrict what concepts on institutional racism can be taught in school, saying students should learn “the exceptionalism of our nation,” not things that “inherently …
TDCI, TLETA Recognize Sacrifices of Tennessee Police During National Police Week (May 9-May 15) May 7, 2021 7:51 pm Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance NASHVILLE —During National Police Week (May 9-May 15), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) will raise awareness of the ultimate sacrifices made by Tennessee law enforcement …
80th Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival kicks off in Portland May 7, 2021 7:50 pm WSMV 4 - Tennessee PORTLAND, TN (WSMV) - It's going to be a fun weekend up in Portland, Tennessee because the annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival is back. The annual festival is a huge event that brings folks from all over, including our Big Joe on the Go, who …
State of Tennessee grants, tunnels for Oracle to top $100 million, says economic development commissioner May 7, 2021 5:40 pm Bizjournals