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. …
Ex-owner of plant raided by ICE gets 18 months in prison
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The former owner of a Tennessee meatpacking plant where a federal immigration raid took nearly 100 people into custody has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. News outlets report 62-year-old James Brantley, who had owned…
Demolition looming for building with country music legacy
The Atlanta recording preceded "location" or studio recordings in New Orleans (1924), Memphis (1927), Bristol (1927), or Nashville (1928).
Georgia buys new voting machines amid challenge to old ones
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office says the new machines will be in place for Georgia's presidential primaries on March 24, leaving officials roughly eight months to fully implement the system throughout 159 counties.
WWE wrestler Jerry Lawler files suit over son's death
Jerry Lawler has expressed doubt about the manner of his son's death.
Searchers look for man missing in Great Smoky Mountains park
the search is focusing on an area near the Cataloochee Divide Trail in Haywood County in North Carolina.
Toddler spins, scrambles on wild ride on airport bag belt
He suffered a broken hand in his wild ride.
Tennessee Republicans choose Crossville's Cameron Sexton as their next speaker
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee House Republicans met behind closed doors on Wednesday to pick their next speaker. They chose Republican Caucus Chairman Cameron Sexton from Crossville as the Speaker Select. He still must be approved by the full House…
Immigration agent gives up after man aided by neighbors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An immigration agent gave up trying to arrest a Tennessee man who, aided by neighbors, refused to leave his vehicle for four hours. WTVF-TV reports an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle blocked the man's van in…
Tennessee must mediate with prisoners over hepatitis C drugs
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered the state of Tennessee to mediate with a group of prisoners who are demanding treatment for their hepatitis C infections. The order came after a four-day…
Georgia senator hospitalized after apartment fall
WASHINGTON (AP) - Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson has been hospitalized after he fell and fractured four ribs. In a news release Wednesday evening, the senator's spokeswoman Amanda Maddox said the 74-year-old fell in his Washington apartment Tuesday night. Maddox…
Tennessee senator faces unethical medical conduct charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials are accusing a Tennessee Republican lawmaker of engaging in unethical conduct as a physician and are urging the state to take disciplinary actions. In June, the Department of Health submitted the charges against Sen.…
Tenn Ag reports disease on Walmart Rhododendron bushes in Tennessee
detected a deadly water mold pathogen on Rhododendron plants shipped to 18 states
Troopers charge suspects with carrying kids in back of U-Haul truck
Trooper found 2 toddlers and baby in the back, 3 adults up front.
Gov. Lee says he will work to change Nathan Bedford Forrest Day law
His proclamation declaring the day stirred national criticism.
Powerball ticket worth $198M sold in Tennessee
Winning ticket sold in Henderson, Tennessee, near Nashville
Troopers launch speeding crackdown this week
Operation Southern Shield involves five states including Tennessee and Georgia.
President tweets Bill Hagerty will run for U.S. Senate in Tennessee
"Has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"