Walgreens employee claims self defense after shooting pregnant alleged shoplifter, resulting in early birth
Police in Tennessee are investigating a claim from a Walgreens employee that he shot a pregnant woman who is alleged to have been a shoplifter.
'Tennessee Three' member Rep. Gloria Johnson vows to keep gun reform fight going
One of the Tennessee state lawmakers at the center of controversy, amid calls for new gun laws, says she has no plans to give up her fight — even if it nearly cost her a seat in the state House.
Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee House
The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday.
Rep. Justin Pearson: Second ousted lawmaker to be reinstated in Tennessee House
Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.
Taylors Falls search: Teen missing after falling into St. Croix River
The search continues Wednesday morning for DAndrea Sanvig, a teenager who fell from a rock ledge at Taylors Falls into the St. Croix River.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
‘Invaluable’ American flag recovered for Tennessee family after deadly tornado
Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.
Roy McGrath shot, killed in Tennessee after 3-week manhunt
Roy McGrath, the fugitive ex-chief of staff for former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, has died after he was shot during an arrest in Tennessee, according to his attorney Joseph Murtha.
Nature and history headline Spring Break in Chattanooga
It just wouldn’t be spring break if Good Day Atlanta didn’t take a day trip up to Chattanooga — and this morning, we did some "attraction-hopping" to help our viewers plan an unforgettable family adventure.
Nashville shooting: Hundreds protest at Tennessee Capitol demanding gun control
Protesters gathered outside Tennessee’s state capitol building in Nashville on Thursday, March 30, demanding gun reform legislation following Monday’s shooting at the city’s Covenant School.
Covenant School shooting: Principal remembered by Georgia friend
Katherine Koonce lived in Georgia for several years before moving to Tennessee. She got her master’s degree at Georgia State University.
Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Melissa Joan Hart helped children escape from Nashville school shooting
Hart moved to Tennessee from Connecticut after the Sandy Hook school shooting.
Nashville school shooter identified as 28-year-old woman
Authorities say they believe the 28-year-old female shooter who killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday was a former student.
Impaired semi-truck driver kills 4 people changing tire, police say
The 60-year-old man was driving a tractor-trailer that sideswiped a van killing four people and seriously injuring another last weekend.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Congresswoman renews calls for assault weapons ban, gun shops anticipate surge in sales
Rep. Lucy McBath joined Democratic colleagues on Monday in a letter to Republican House leaders asking to let them vote on the ban.
Nashville shooter legally bought 7 guns before attack on Christian school, police say
Shooter Audrey Hale was a former student at The Covenant School.