Tennessee Wendy's manager charged with assault after biting teen employee: police

An unnamed manager of a Wendy’s in Tennessee was charged with simple assault after admitting to biting a teenage employee on the shoulder during their shift.

Tennessee K9 dies after being shot 3 times by suspect

A Tennessee police K9 named Sjaak has died after a suspect shot him three times while opening fire on his partner's patrol car. "A K9 is more than just a dog to our handlers, they’re a partner.”

Child molestation suspect in Georgia may have more victims in Memphis, investigators say

Investigators said a 56-year-old man arrested in north Georgia on child molestation charges may have more victims that have not yet come forward with some of the cases dating back more than two decades.

Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts

A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.

Dollywood adds 1,000-pound pumpkins for harvest celebration

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is bringing back its annual harvest festival and “Great Pumpkin LumiNights” Sept. 25 through Oct. 31.

Large American flag hangs from Gatlinburg SkyBridge ahead of 9/11

A large American flag hanging from the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park bridge in Tennessee will be kept up through September 11, according to the park.

Police arrest man in Tennessee for 25-year-old Georgia cold case

A 25-year-old homicide in Georgia has been closed with the arrest of a man in Tennessee, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

Tennessee mom says parents asked to sign 'ridiculous' waiver they will not eavesdrop on kids' online lessons

A Tennessee school district is under fire for asking parents to sign a form agreeing not to eavesdrop on kids' virtual classes over concerns they could overhear confidential information.

Tourists flock to Nashville to see Dolly Parton mural with Black Lives Matter quote

Mural artist Kim Radford had already decided to paint the mural of the country music icon on the side of a local music club called The 5 Spot, which was made famous for being one of the many filming locations for the TV show “Nashville.”

Tennessee couple admits to raping, torturing woman, storing her in freezer: police

A Tennessee couple is accused of raping, torturing and killing a woman after offering her a place to stay sometime around the end of last year, according to police and multiple reports.

Tennessee grandma, 58, faces charges after teen's driving lesson leaves 5 hurt: police

A 58-year-old grandmother in Tennessee faces DUI and other charges after trying to teach her 13-year-old grandson to drive, resulting in injuries to five pedestrians, police say, according to reports.

Report says pilot became disoriented in fatal Atlanta crash

Tennessee businessman who was flying a plane that crashed in Georgia in 2018 likely lost control after becoming disoriented in cloudy weather after taking off, a National Transportation Safety Board report said.