Teen wanted for murder in Tennessee caught in Decatur

A 16-year-old wanted for a drive-by murder out of Tennessee was arrested at a home in Decatur, deputies say.

Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death

"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.

Tennessee mom offers free hair braiding for kids to help other parents

Brittany Starks has been living paycheck to paycheck and was even grappling last month with how to afford new school supplies and clothes for her own kids.

Officials find missing endangered toddlers safely in Tennessee

Missing 1-year-old Anara and 2-year-old Rykin were found safely in Tennessee after they were the subjects of an Endangered Child Alert.

German flood survivor offers support to Tennessee flood victims

An unknown person from Germany sent a local Tennessee sheriff’s office an email lending their support after rural areas of the state experienced devastating flooding over the weekend.

Waverly, Tennessee: 7-month-old twins among 22 dead in floods

Search crews continue to look for several missing people after heavy rains pummeled Middle Tennessee, killing at least 22 — including a pair of infant twins.

Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral

The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.

SC man wanted for robbing two Georgia banks arrested in Tennessee

Sidney Alan McCollum, 42, of Pickens County, South Carolina, was arrested in Chattanooga, Tennessee the Gainesville Police Department said Sunday. Investigators said McCollum is responsible for robbing a bank in Gainesville and Toccoa.

Volunteer High School: 'Hoax' shooter call prompted evacuation on first full day of class

A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office believes it was a hoax after finding no suspect and no shooting injuries.

Tennessee State University to pay off  balances of returning students

Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.

Antioch, Tennessee shooting: 3 hurt at SmileDirectClub site, gunman killed

The shooting at a SmileDirectClub warehouse in Antioch, Tennessee, left three employees hurt. The gunman was shot by police and killed by police.

Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay

Luke Prokop is the first active NHL player to come out as gay. “I am no longer scared to hide who I am,” he wrote in an Instagram post.

Tennessee halts COVID-19 vaccine outreach for minors, fires top official

Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.

Workers allegedly lit fireworks inside Taco Bell, locked themselves out

A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.

Tennessee missing 5-year-old Summer Wells: Investigators search for pickup truck

It has been nearly a month since 5-year-old Summer Wells disappeared from her northeast Tennessee home. Tips continue to pour in as investigators ask for help from residents.

18 arrested in Tennessee undercover child sex trafficking investigation

Special agents have arrested 18 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors after a two-day undercover operation into human trafficking in Tennessee.