‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
Dog adopted by Tennessee trooper who rescued her from extreme heat on side of highway
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
Bear gets stuck, dies in hot car parked outside Smoky Mountain cabin
“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”
Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee
A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.
Man who raps about robbing ATMs arrested for robbing ATM
A man who raps about robbing ATMs was one of four people arrested for robbing an ATM.
Graceland celebrates 40th anniversary of opening to the public — here's a look at its history
On June 7, 1982, Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Tennessee, home — also known as Graceland — officially opened to the public.
6 teens shot in downtown Chattanooga; 2 in critical condition
The shooting in Chattanooga is the latest in a string of gun violence sweeping across the United States.
Alaska Airlines passenger dies during flight
The flight was heading from Seattle to Nashville on Monday.
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Tennessee police officer run over during traffic stop after suspect resists, flees, dashcam video shows
Tennessee police have released dramatic dashcam video that authorities say shows a suspect resisting officers during a traffic stop before running one officer over with his vehicle as he flees.
Towns, Timberwolves rebound to even series with Grizzlies at 2
The Timberwolves recover from their Game 3 collapse and pull out a 119-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night to even the first-round series at 2-2.
Artist with diabetes walks 470 miles from Ohio to Tennessee to inspire others
Krista Sheneman says she wanted to test the limits of what was possible
Member of Timberwolves traveling party robbed in Memphis
A member of the Minnesota Timberwolves traveling party in Memphis was robbed after the team defeated the Grizzlies in Game 1 of their playoff series on Saturday evening.
Police caught in crossfire during shooting outside Memphis music venue
One person was killed and two others were hurt in the shooting, which police said involved three Memphis police officers returning fire in a gunfight.
Jeff Carson, country music artist turned Tennessee police officer, dies at 58
Jeff Carson had several country music hits in the mid-‘90s before he went on to become a police officer in Tennessee.
Boozy Mountain Dew now available but only in three states
Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.
Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
2 inmates dead, 1 at large after escaping through air vent, Tennessee officials say
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee said Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown and Timothy Allen Sarver escaped last week from the local jail.
Nashville Waffle House shooter gets life in prison without parole
Jurors handed down the penalty for 33-year-old Travis Reinking after hearing about two hours of testimony from family members of the four people killed.
Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4M after man was served sanitizer instead of water
Cracker Barrel has been ordered to pay $9.4 million in damages after staff served a customer sanitizer instead of water. But the restaurant chain will only have to pay a fraction of that amount.