Tennessee executes Stephen West for stabbing of mother and daughter in 1986
West was also convicted of raping the teen.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and wife survive plane fire in Tennessee
"I can confirm Dale, Amy & Isla along with his two pilots were involved in a crash in Bristol "
Sen. Marsha Blackburn fact finding on healthcare in Chattanooga
he is on a statewide tour of medical facilities.
DA: 'Bama fan who poisoned Auburn trees not making repayment
Updyke served more than 70 days in jail in 2013 and was ordered to pay about $800,000 in restitution
Family spokesman: Atlanta teen who died was running in heat
16-year-old Imani Bell was exercising for the basketball team Tuesday.
The obituary that is trending in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) It's not often that an obituary for a man who few people knew outside his hometown is a trending topic on Twitter. But Gary Bean pulled it off. He died at the age of 65 years last…
Lauren Daigle gets 6 nominations from Dove Awards
Daigle's nominations include artist of the year and song of the year.
CMA voters deciding whether to nominate 'Old Town Road'
Hit songwriter and producer Shane McAnally says most people in the country music industry do not consider it a country song.
Opponents warn a Tennessee abortion ban will cost taxpayers
part of a two-day hearing revolving around a potential abortion ban proposal.
Andy Burcham named Auburn play-by-play announcer
Burcham will replace Rod Bramblett, who died along with his wife in a wreck in May.
Freed inmate Cyntoia Brown marries recording artist J. Long
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Cyntoia Brown, an inmate recently released on clemency after being given a life sentence at the age of 16, has married recording artist J. Long, formerly associated with the group…
Tenn Gov: Protocol followed before inmate escaped on tractor
Gov. Bill Lee told reporters Monday he wants to examine Correction protocols
Officials: Georgia man killed in crash on Blue Ridge Parkway
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The National Park Service says a Georgia man has been killed in a car crash on the North Carolina portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway. News outlets report the park service says in a news release…
Longer waits at the DMV lately
CHATTTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Department of Motor Vehicles is seeing longer than usual wait times due to drivers getting their Real Id drivers license. News 12 Now Taylor Bishop has the details. Longer than usual wait times and headaces are what…
Young child dies in hot car in Knoxville
This is the third hot vehicle death in Tennessee this year.
UPDATE: Curtis Watson captured by TBI
prison officials realized he was missing around 11 AM.
Senate leader: Tennessee sports bets might not start by fall
The law officially took effect July 1.
The Latest: Escaped Tennessee convict could have left state
"We need Tennesseans as well as partners in surrounding states to be vigilant."
Tennessee prison employee killed; inmate escapes
He is a person of interest in the recent homicide of a Department of Correction employee.
Cyntoia Brown is released from Tennessee women's prison
She was granted clemency in January by outgoing Gov. Bill Haslam.
Alabama man indicted in fatal tanker truck crash
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they've arrested a man who was driving a tanker truck full of jet fuel when it crashed into a car and killed an Auburn University student. A statement from Auburn police says 45-year-old Robert…
Markers recalling South's racist past placed near monuments
ATLANTA (AP) - New markers are now in place, adding context to some of Atlanta's divisive Old South monuments that harken back to the Civil War. Two markers were installed Friday in Atlanta's Piedmont Park, in front of the 1911…
Tree falls, kills driver during storm in national park
4 inches of rain fell in less than an hour in Gatlinburg Thursday night
Winning $198 Powerball jackpot claimed in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The $198 million Powerball jackpot won in Tennessee last month has been claimed. The lottery said the prize was claimed by Freedom Trust, choosing the lump sum cash amount of $128.1 million. …