Background checks no longer required for gunowners in Tennessee
Supporters of the bill argued that the proposal includes harsher penalties for those who commit certain gun-related crimes.
Chicago trucker charged in kidnapping and ransom scheme, and there may be more victims
The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC.
‘This is the way it should be’: Tennessee police officer helps teens with their ties for senior photos
Officer Adam Price pulled over and helped the two teens, first tying the ties around his own neck and then putting them on 18-year-old Elijah Darling and his friend, Jalen Lewis.
Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
Judge orders release for Georgia mom, son charged in Capitol riot
A Georgia woman and her Tennessee son accused of being involved in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be released from jail, a federal judge has ruled.
Flash flooding prompts rescue operations in Nashville; 4 dead
The National Weather Service said the downpour left Nashville with its second-largest two-day rainfall in the city’s history.
No airlines required for this global Spring Break adventure
This Spring Break, why not take a global adventure without ever boarding an airplane?
Sheriff: Escaped Hall County inmate caught in Tennessee
Deputies say the Hall County inmate walked off his outside work detail assignment and got into an SUV nearly a month ago.
Florida activates statewide Amber Alert after kidnapped Tennessee teen, father spotted in Panhandle
Florida authorities have issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing teenager from Tennessee, who had been kidnapped by her father back in 2019, after the pair was spotted in the Florida Panhandle.
Dollywood opens Saturday for 36th season
Popular Pigeon Forge theme park Dollywood opens this weekend for a 36th season.
Amber Alert issued for Tennessee girl thought to be with father in Tampa Bay area
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Tennessee girl believed to be in the Tampa Bay area with her father.
Tennessee teen, kidnapped in 2019, may be being held in Tampa area
A Tennessee teenager, who was kidnapped by her father in 2019, could be in the Tampa Bay area, authorities say. They fear she is "routinely being drugged and/or kept drunk to incapacitate her."
Authorities searching for Georgia teen missing for over a year
Symone Thompson has been missing for over a year and could be in Memphis, Tennessee.
'Operation Volunteer Strong': Tennessee law enforcement recovers 150 missing children in operation
Tennessee law enforcement and the United States Marshals have recovered 150 missing children after a months-long operation.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee man arrested after forging former President Obama's signature on handgun permit: reports
A man from Tennessee was arrested after allegedly applying for a gun permit under former President Obama’s name, according to a report.
Tennessee bill would allow fathers to prevent abortions
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
Man shot, killed while filming “robbery prank” for YouTube, Nashville police say
Nashville police say a man filming a YouTube robbery prank video was shot and killed after approaching a group of strangers with butcher knives.
Super Bowl 2021: Le Le, the Memphis Zoo’s panda, picks Chiefs to win for 2nd year in a row
A panda at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee “forecasted” the Kansas City Chiefs as winner of the 2021 Super Bowl, the zoo said.
Judge blocks release of Georgia woman involved in US Capitol riot
Lisa Eisenhart is accused of breaking into the Capitol with her son, Eric Munchel, who was photographed carrying flexible plastic handcuffs in the Senate chamber.