Tennessee True Crime Draws Response From Listeners Across the State

Tennessee True Crime airs each Thursday at 5 p.m. on WBMC 97.7 FM and 960 AM, focusing on criminal cases from across Tennessee. The show is hosted by McMinnville’s Tiffany Morgan, who brings a background in criminal justice, including work as a probation officer, investigating child abuse and neglect cases for the state, and experience as a private investigator.

Morgan said the show was not something that came together overnight.

“There’s something deeply humbling about creating something you care about and then watching it find its way into other people’s lives. Tennessee True Crime started as just an idea—one that sat quietly in the back of my mind for nearly four years. I thought about it often. Planned it. Imagined what it could be. But if I’m being honest, I held myself back for one simple reason: fear.

Fear that no one would listen.
Fear that it wouldn’t be good enough.
Fear that I would put my heart into something and it wouldn’t go anywhere.

For a long time, that fear was louder than the dream.

But somewhere along the way, my perspective shifted. I realized something that seems so obvious now—this was never about numbers. It was never about chasing a massive audience or instant success. It was about telling stories that matter. Stories that deserve to be heard. And if even a small group of people found value in that… then it would be worth it.”

She said her background continues to shape the way she approaches each episode.

“My passion for criminal justice and true crime has been with me for years. I earned my degree in criminal justice from Middle Tennessee State University, and I spent around eight years working in a criminal justice-related field. That experience shaped the way I approach these cases—it taught me the importance of accuracy, responsibility, and respect when telling real stories involving real people. It’s not just about what happened, but how we tell it.

I’ve always been drawn to understanding the ‘why’ behind cases—the details, the investigations, the people affected, and the systems surrounding them. But more than that, I’ve felt a deep pull toward the human side of these stories. The families. The victims. The ones still waiting for answers.

That’s a big part of why I finally decided to start.

I don’t just want to tell stories—I want to make a difference. I want to help bring attention to cases that need it. To shine a light on cold cases and missing persons who may have been forgotten over time. If this platform can help even one family feel seen, heard, or a step closer to closure, then every bit of effort poured into this podcast is worth it. My goal is to provide accurate, well-researched stories while also using this platform to help families in any way I can.”

Morgan said she also hopes the stories resonate with listeners beyond the facts of each case.

“But there’s another layer to this that matters just as much to me.

I want these stories to do more than inform—I want them to resonate. I want people to listen and recognize feelings, patterns, or situations that may feel uncomfortably familiar. Sometimes it’s not obvious when you’re in something dangerous, controlling, or wrong. Sometimes it starts small. A gut feeling. A red flag. A moment you brush off.

If sharing these stories helps even one person pause and think, ‘This feels like something in my life,’ or gives them the clarity or courage to step away from a situation that isn’t safe, then this podcast becomes something even more meaningful. Awareness can be powerful. And sometimes, hearing someone else’s story is what makes things finally click.”

“So I started.

And now, here we are.”

Since launching, the show has reached more than 4,515 streams and downloads, including close to 3,695 plays on Spotify, and has built a following of over 1,300 people on Facebook, with those numbers climbing every day.

Most listening comes from within the United States, but the show has also picked up listeners in places like Canada, Japan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, India, Norway, and South Korea.

Listening is led by Spotify at about 64.7 percent, followed by Apple Podcasts at 22.4 percent. The show is also available on Amazon Music, web browsers, and other podcast platforms.

Morgan said hearing from listeners has been one of the most meaningful parts of the experience.

“Every message, every comment, every ‘hey, I love your podcast’ means more to me than I can properly put into words. When someone takes a moment out of their day to reach out—whether it’s to say they enjoy an episode, to offer a case suggestion, or just to say hello—it reminds me why I took the leap in the first place.

You’ve turned something that once felt intimidating into something incredibly meaningful.”

In some cases, individuals connected to the stories have also reached out after hearing episodes.

Morgan said those moments carry weight.

“Speaking with family members and even victims of the stories I share is truly one of the most remarkable aspects of getting to do this show. I am currently working with a family to get their loved one’s story out there and I don’t take that lightly. It’s a great responsibility and an honor to play a small part in each of their journeys to answers.

These aren’t just stories to me. They stick with me. I think about them after that theme music rolls. So please know if you are trusting in me to be a voice for your family, it’s not something I take lightly.”

Tennessee True Crime continues to air weekly and is currently open to sponsorship opportunities. To reach out to the sales department, email sales@mainstreetmedia.llc. To submit a story to Tiffany, drop a comment, send an email to tntruecrime@mainstreetmedia.llc, or follow along on Instagram and Facebook.