Background checks no longer required for gunowners in Tennessee

Supporters of the bill argued that the proposal includes harsher penalties for those who commit certain gun-related crimes.

Chicago trucker charged in kidnapping and ransom scheme, and there may be more victims

The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC. 

Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.

Judge orders release for Georgia mom, son charged in Capitol riot

A Georgia woman and her Tennessee son accused of being involved in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be released from jail, a federal judge has ruled.

Flash flooding prompts rescue operations in Nashville; 4 dead

The National Weather Service said the downpour left Nashville with its second-largest two-day rainfall in the city’s history.

Sheriff: Escaped Hall County inmate caught in Tennessee

Deputies say the Hall County inmate walked off his outside work detail assignment and got into an SUV nearly a month ago.

Florida activates statewide Amber Alert after kidnapped Tennessee teen, father spotted in Panhandle

Florida authorities have issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing teenager from Tennessee, who had been kidnapped by her father back in 2019, after the pair was spotted in the Florida Panhandle.

Dollywood opens Saturday for 36th season 

Popular Pigeon Forge theme park Dollywood opens this weekend for a 36th season.

Tennessee teen, kidnapped in 2019, may be being held in Tampa area

A Tennessee teenager, who was kidnapped by her father in 2019, could be in the Tampa Bay area, authorities say. They fear she is "routinely being drugged and/or kept drunk to incapacitate her."

COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say

Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.

Tennessee bill would allow fathers to prevent abortions

A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.

Judge blocks release of Georgia woman involved in US Capitol riot

Lisa Eisenhart is accused of breaking into the Capitol with her son, Eric Munchel, who was photographed carrying flexible plastic handcuffs in the Senate chamber.