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Memphis Police Disband Unit Tied to Death of Tyre Nichols
By Associated Press
Tyre Nichols' Family Attorney Says Video Shows Police Beating Him
By Adrian Sainz / AP
Lawsuit: Biden Administration Foster Program Rejected Woman for Being Gay
By Madeleine Carlisle
Tennessee Newspaper Criticized for 'Horrific' Islamophobic Ad
By Sanya Mansoor
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Family of 3 Killed by Tennessee Tornadoes
Sawyer was the youngest victim of the storm
By Madeleine Carlisle
March 7, 2020
Survivors Grapple With Aftermath of Tennessee Tornadoes
This is the deadliest tornado disaster in the U.S. since last year in Alabama when 23 people were killed by a tornado that hit Lee County.
By Josiah Bates
March 4, 2020
Two Months After Child's Disappearance, Mother of Missing Toddler Evelyn Boswell Arrested for Providing 'False' Information to Police
A Tennessee sheriff said the case of missing Evelyn Boswell is "unlike anything I’ve ever seen"
By Katie Reilly
February 26, 2020
Mississippi and Tennessee Have Been Deluged With Near-Record Levels of Flooding. Here's What to Know
During a Monday press conference, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said that the Pearl River crested at 36.7 feet just above the major flood level which is 36 feet.
By Josiah Bates
February 17, 2020
A Photo of a Tennessee Lawmaker Seemingly Chugging Chocolate Syrup Went Viral. It's Not Quite What It Seems
It's not quite what it seems
By Madeleine Carlisle
February 5, 2020
'About As Ugly As You Can Get.' Critiquing 2020 Democrats, Tennessee County Commissioner Uses Anti-Gay Slurs, Racially-Charged Remarks
'We got a queer running for president, if that ain't about as ugly as you can get,' Commissioner Warren Hurst said
By Josiah Bates
October 22, 2019
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and His Family Survived a Plane Crash in Tennessee. Here's What to Know
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family survived a plane crash without any injuries in Elizabethton, Tennessee Thursday. The small Cessena Citation private jet they were in crashed toward the end of a runway as it...
By Mahita Gajanan
August 16, 2019
Trafficking Victim Cyntoia Brown Released From Prison
She pledged to "help other women and girls suffering abuse and exploitation"
By Katie Reilly
August 7, 2019
Tennessee Neighbors Protect An Man From ICE Arrest
The man was with his 12-year-old son
By Jasmine Aguilera
July 23, 2019
Police Admit They Were Totally Just Joking About Those 'Meth-Gators'
But still don't flush your meth, m'kay
By Rachel E. Greenspan
July 22, 2019
Memphis Man Killed in Police Shooting That Sparked Violent Protests Was Wanted for Assault, Robbery, Authorities Say
"This was a violent felon who did not obviously want to go jail and they ended up, from my knowledge, doing what they had to do to not only protect themselves but to protect other people around them in the neighborhood."
By Gina Martinez
June 14, 2019
Why a Memphis Police Shooting Turned Violent
"They shot and killed someone while executing a warrant, they are supposed to be trained to apprehend without deadly force, but when it comes to us, we always have to die.”
By Gina Martinez
June 13, 2019
Diver Who Helped Save Thai Soccer Team Rescued from Cave
The British diver was trapped in the Mill Pond Caves, about 65 miles from Nashville, for more than a day
By Amy Gunia
April 18, 2019
Pediatrician Dies After Saving Son From Falling Tree in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The pediatrician may have saved her 6-year-old son's life by breaking the tree's fall, her husband wrote on Facebook.
By Tara Law
December 31, 2018
Marsha Blackburn Prevails in Tennessee Senate Race
Her victory virtually ensures Republicans will retain control of the Senate
By Alana Abramson
November 6, 2018
A Crucial Senate Race in Tennessee Is Coming Down to the Wire
"Bredesen is absolutely the best candidate they could have gotten"
By Alana Abramson / Smyrna, Tenn.
November 4, 2018
Confederate Flag License Plates Are Getting More Popular in Tennessee
They've hit a 10-year spike in popularity
By Jamie Ducharme
July 19, 2018
The Man Who Stopped the Waffle House Gunman Was Shot at and Burned. He Still Says He's Not a Hero
"I just wanted to live"
By Katie Reilly
April 23, 2018
Manhunt Continues for Waffle House Shooting Suspect
The shooter is still at large
By Alix Langone
April 22, 2018
'We Can’t Ignore It Any More.' A Tennessee Lawmaker Filed a Bill to Ban Fraternities and Sororities
“This is something that we’ve got to get right all over the country"
By Katie Reilly
February 1, 2018
12-Year-Old Girl Charged With Criminal Homicide After Killing Teen, Police Say
The victim was a 16-year-old girl
By Melissa Chan
January 1, 2018
Celebrities Rally Around Bullied Student After Viral Video
Patricia Arquette, Millie Bobby Brown and the UFC have Keaton Jones' back
By Stephanie Petit / People
December 10, 2017
'Disturbing.' Dance Teacher Accused of Having Sex With 14-Year-Old Girl
He is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl
By Jamie Ducharme
December 9, 2017
'White Lives Matter' Rallies Held in Tennessee
Demonstrators in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro were met by hundreds of counter-protesters
By Aric Jenkins
October 28, 2017
At Least 1 Person Was Killed in Tennessee Church Shooting. Here’s What We Know
The shooter is in custody
By Lucinda Shen
September 24, 2017
Brothers in
Last Chance U
Charged in Relation to Killing
Isaiah Wright and Camion Patrick were both seen as promising players on the show
By Kevin Lui
September 14, 2017
White Nationalists' Protest Over Confederate Statue May End Up Getting Others Removed
When white supremacist Dylann Roof shot and killed nine African American parishioners in a Charleston church, communities quickly called for the removal of public commemorations to the Confederacy. Cities across the country agreed, taking down...
By Maya Rhodan
August 14, 2017
Nashville Mayor: Son Died of a Drug Overdose
“We received news that no parents should ever have to hear"
By Melissa Chan
July 31, 2017
Parents Charged With Murder After Toddler Left in Hot Car Overnight Dies
The couple could face the death penalty, if convicted
By Lisa Marie Segarra
July 25, 2017
Tennessee Teacher Accused of Abducting Student Indicted
Cummins was accused of allegedly kidnapping then-15-year-old student Elizabeth Thomas on March 13
By Alexia Fernandez / PEOPLE
May 18, 2017
A Man Died After Setting Himself on Fire on Facebook Live, Police Say
The man succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the hospital
By Lisa Marie Segarra
May 15, 2017
Dolly Parton's Telethon Raised 'Millions' for Tennessee Wildfire Victims
The "My People Fund" will give families affected by the fire $1,000 per month for six months
By Kate Samuelson
December 14, 2016
Factory Workers Will Split $420 Million Powerball Jackpot
"I thought I was in a dream"
By Alexia Fernandez / People
November 30, 2016
See a Stunning Escape from the Brutal Wildfires That Have Razed Tennessee
"Conditions remain dangerous," Tennessee officials wrote
By Lucinda Shen
November 29, 2016
Lady Gaga Debuted Three New Tracks During Her Dive Bar Tour
The intimate set was live-streamed on Facebook
By Tekendra Parmar
October 6, 2016
College Student Wears Gorilla Mask to Black Lives Matter Protest
He was handing out bananas with rope tied around them
By Abigail Abrams
September 29, 2016
2-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots 12-Year-Old in Tennessee
The 12-year-old child was accidentally shot in the leg
By Mahita Gajanan
September 25, 2016
At Least 3 Dead in Shooting at Tennessee Factory, Police Say
The gunman was found dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted wound
By Melissa Chan
September 22, 2016
Firefighters Weep After 5 Children Die in Memphis Fire: ‘I've Never Seen Firemen Cry'
"I've never seen firemen cry, but they were bawling like babies when they brought the children out"
By Melissa Chan
September 12, 2016
Three Girls Amazingly Survive 45-Ft. Fall From Ferris Wheel
One of the girls suffered a head injury and was taken to intensive care
By Kate Samuelson
August 9, 2016
Country Singer Craig Morgan's Son Found Dead
Jerry Greer, 19, was reported missing on Sunday
By Simon Lewis
July 12, 2016
Georgia Man Called Police, Then Shot Responding Officer
One of several incidents of anti-police violence this week
By Charlotte Alter
July 8, 2016
Man Who Opened Fire on Tennessee Highway May Have Been Motivated by Police Shootings
One person was killed and several were injured in highway attack
By Charlotte Alter
July 8, 2016
Grandmother of Memphis Stabbing Survivor: 'I Forgive' Mom Accused of Killing 4 Kids
"I know this was the work of the devil"
By Melissa Chan
July 3, 2016
4 Children Fatally Stabbed in Memphis; Mother Taken Into Custody
"Our community has suffered an egregious act of evil and tremendous loss today"
By Tessa Berenson
July 1, 2016
Pat Summitt, Women's Basketball Coach, Dies at 64
The winningest coach in Division 1 basketball history was the real deal
By Sean Gregory
June 28, 2016
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