Family attorneys likens Tyre Nichols' arrest to Rodney King beating
Attorneys for the family of a Black motorist who died after a violent encounter with Memphis police say officers beat Tyre Nichols for three minutes in a “savage” encounter reminiscent of the infamous 1991 police beating of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King.
In-N-Out Burger expanding to Tennessee
This marks the California burger chain's first expansion east of Texas, officials said.
Watch: Dramatic video shows police interrupting robbery-in-progress
Investigators say they believe this incident could be linked to another five similar robberies across Tennessee and Arkansas and hope this will put an end to this multi-state crime spree.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Elvis Presley fans can spend the night in the king of rock 'n' roll's Memphis apartment
The time capsule from the 1950s includes Presley family photos and a 'lipstick kisses' wall.
Riverboat casino that sank in Mississippi River resurfaces amid historic drought
Record-low water levels in the Mississippi River have unearthed a flurry of rare finds.
Watch: U. of Tennessee 'security guard' blocking dance team suddenly joins routine, wows crowd
A man posing as a University of Tennessee security guard is being called a “legend” for his unexpected performance during Saturday’s game in Knoxville.
Explorer finds rare Civil War relics on banks of drought-stricken Mississippi River
With river levels at record lows, the artifacts were just sitting there among the rocks waiting to be picked up.
Skydiver dies during Tennessee high school football pregame jump
A skydiver has died after his hard landing from a pregame jump at a Tennessee high school football stadium.
Eliza Fletcher murder suspect slapped with 'unrelated' kidnapping and rape charges
Memphis murder suspect Cleotha Henderson is due back in a Tennessee court on Sept. 19 following Eliza Fletcher's death.
Thousands of runners rally around US to 'Finish Eliza's Run'
The runs were organized as a tribute to Eliza Fletcher, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two who was forced into a vehicle after a struggle during her pre-dawn run last Friday in Memphis, Tennessee.
Police identify body of kidnapped Memphis jogger Eliza Fletcher
Police say the body of a Tennessee woman who was abducted while jogging in Memphis has been identified.
Eliza Fletcher kidnapping: Timeline of the Memphis teacher's abduction, murder
Here is a timeline of events surrounding the murder of Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher, who was abducted Friday morning while on a jog near the University of Memphis.
Eliza Fletcher abduction: Suspect allegedly cleaned 'vehicle of interest' prior to arrest, police say
An affidavit states the suspect, Cleotha Abston, allegedly cleaned the interior of a 'vehicle of interest' in Eliza Fletcher's kidnapping.
3 kids kidnapped after good Samaritan stopped to help suspect in car crash
A good Samaritan saw the crash and had stopped to help when the man who’d been in the crash suddenly jumped into his car and took off — with three kids inside.
Couple gifted with honeymoon to Italy by Olive Garden following viral engagement photo shoot
“Neither of us have been to Europe but it has always been a dream to go,” the bride-to-be said.
Tennessee woman charged with inmate's murder after alleged meth-laced kiss
A jailhouse kiss left an inmate dead and his apparent girlfriend facing serious criminal charges, officials in Tennessee say.
Developer digs up human remains near Nashville Civil War fort
A developer has unearthed human remains that could be two centuries old while digging to lay the foundation of a new Nashville project not far from a Civil War fort and cemetery.
Watch: Officer escorts elderly woman walking along busy highway to hair salon
The 84-year-old woman had taken a nearly 45-minute bus ride and was about to walk another mile to get to her destination before Officer Lance Hofmeister offered to take her the rest of the way.
'Elvis' actress Shonka Dukureh, 44, found dead in her Nashville apartment
"Elvis" actress Shonka Dukureh shared the apartment with her two young children. Police said there were no signs of foul play.