Sen. Lamar Alexander on National Park's 100th birthday
Congress established the United States National Park Service in 1916.
CCA Prison company fights to seal documents about strip searches
Another controversy for company that runs the Silverdale jail
Police officer in bed of pickup shot driver 9 times; Lenoir City to pay
He was responding to an intoxicated driver report when Grubb tried to drive off and Lorenz somehow ended up in the back of his truck
Newspaper: Doctors in sex abuse cases often not disciplined in Georgia
Some doctors with egregious violations were able to participate in treatment programs and return to practice, while others quietly retired without facing police scrutiny.
Did we just get an early warning about Republican discord in Tennessee next session?
Senate leader Randy McNally endorses challenger to current House Speaker Beth Harwell
2 indicted, arrested in death at Tennessee State University
Two men have been arrested in Memphis in the death of a 19-year-old last year on the Tennessee State University campus.
TennCare fugitive from Chattanooga caught after a year on the run.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Police arrest six people for TennCare fraud in three different counties, including one from Chattanooga. 58 year old Linda Longley has been on the run from the law for the last year. She was indicted by a…
Tennessee has seen dramatic increase this year in worker fatalities
22 deaths so far, including Mcclellan building & M&M Mars workers
Lottery bill heads to public hearing in House committee
supporters are trying to keep it on the legislative fast track
Tennessee Free Hunting day announced by TWRA
The date coincides with the opening day of squirrel season.
Democrats Hit Jackpot with Tennessee Powerball winner
The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Roy Cockrum, who won a $154 million lump sum payout in 2014, has since then given more than $300,000 to Democratic causes.
Carter thought he had just weeks to live during cancer fight
That was a year ago when he was diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain.
Prosecutor: Father charged in girl's death fails drug test
First he said she came home from school shot, then he said he shot her thinking she was breaking in.
Gov. Haslam shifts environmental tab from gas stations (like his family owns) to taxpayers
Haslam and his brother own truck-stop chain Flying Pilot J.
Police: Burglars crashed truck into gun range, stole weapons
Police also say several rifles and pistols were taken.
Body found believed to be missing Tennessee college student
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a woman who was found dead near Knoxville is believed to be a missing East Tennessee State University student.
AP releases its preseason NCAA football poll
(CBS News) - In a way, the 2016 season will pick up where 2015 left off: Alabama is No. 1 and Clemson is 2.
Savannah group hopes tiny houses can help homeless veterans
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A group in Savannah is moving forward with plans to develop a community of tiny houses for homeless veterans.
Tennessee board shifts gas station cleanup costs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Since Gov. Bill Haslam took office, a Tennessee board that enforces environmental rules has eased the burden of business owners to pay for cleaning up toxic spills at gas stations and truck stops.
Tennessee permitted to hire new AD before Hart's exit date
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The terms of Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart's retirement allow the school to hire his replacement before his scheduled June 30 exit date.
Lake Lanier drownings include lifeguard, college athlete, firefighter
(CBS46) - Lake Lanier is close to setting some new records and it's nothing to brag about.
Newton leads 2 scoring drives as Panthers beat Titans 26-16
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Cam Newton threw for 162 yards and led scoring drives on two of his four series Saturday and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Tennessee Titans 26-16 in a preseason game.
Lottery heads to Alabama House after narrow Senate approval
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery legislation heads to the House of Representatives as lawmakers weigh ending Alabama's status as one of six states without a state lottery.
Dollywood starts preparing for holidays
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Dollywood has started the process of getting ready for the Smoky Mountain Christmas.