Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Walgreens employee claims self defense after shooting pregnant alleged shoplifter, resulting in early birth
Police in Tennessee are investigating a claim from a Walgreens employee that he shot a pregnant woman who is alleged to have been a shoplifter.
Police in Tennessee are investigating a claim from a Walgreens employee that he shot a pregnant woman who is alleged to have been a shoplifter.
Rep. Justin Pearson: Second ousted lawmaker to be reinstated in Tennessee House
Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.
Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Nashville school shooter identified as 28-year-old woman
Authorities say they believe the 28-year-old female shooter who killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday was a former student.
Authorities say they believe the 28-year-old female shooter who killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday was a former student.
Nashville school shooting bodycam video shows officers down suspect within minutes
The dramatic, six-minute video shows police confronting and opening fire on the assailant. It's a chilling look at the latest school shooting to roil the nation.
The dramatic, six-minute video shows police confronting and opening fire on the assailant. It's a chilling look at the latest school shooting to roil the nation.
Nashville school shooting: Officers who took out suspected Covenant shooter identified
Officer Rex Englebert and Officer Michael Collazo fired at the 28-year-old suspect "and fatally wounded her," Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake said.
Officer Rex Englebert and Officer Michael Collazo fired at the 28-year-old suspect "and fatally wounded her," Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake said.
Nashville school shooting: Pastor's daughter among victims
Hallie Scruggs was the daughter of Chad Scruggs, the lead pastor at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, according to a statement released by a Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
Hallie Scruggs was the daughter of Chad Scruggs, the lead pastor at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, according to a statement released by a Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says automatic death penalty should be considered for school shooters
Sen. Scott's statement comes following the tragic mass shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee that left six dead, including three young kids.
Sen. Scott's statement comes following the tragic mass shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee that left six dead, including three young kids.
Video: Man 'randomly' attacks unsuspecting laundromat customer in Tennessee, police say
The alleged attacker is a suspect in three other similar incidents in the Nashville area and was later arrested, police said.
The alleged attacker is a suspect in three other similar incidents in the Nashville area and was later arrested, police said.
Nashville school shooting: Suspect who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled campus, police say
The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and conducted surveillance before killing three students and three adults.
The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and conducted surveillance before killing three students and three adults.
Tennessee school shooting: Police release surveillance video
Officials with the police department in Nashville, Tennessee have released a portion of surveillance video taken during a deadly mass shooting on Mar. 27.
Officials with the police department in Nashville, Tennessee have released a portion of surveillance video taken during a deadly mass shooting on Mar. 27.
Nashville school shooting: Very few mass shootings committed by females
Officials confirmed Monday the school shooter in Nashville was a 28-year-old woman.
Officials confirmed Monday the school shooter in Nashville was a 28-year-old woman.
Six children killed in Tennessee highway crash
The deceased victims were all females ranging from one to 18 years old.
The deceased victims were all females ranging from one to 18 years old.
Kyle Chrisley arrested in Tennessee months after father, stepmom head to prison
Less than two months after "Chrisley Knows Best Stars" Todd and Julie Chrisley began their time in prison, the family is dealing with more trouble with the law.
Less than two months after "Chrisley Knows Best Stars" Todd and Julie Chrisley began their time in prison, the family is dealing with more trouble with the law.
Taco Bell unveils new Knoxville-exclusive menu item
Marble City customers will be the first to try the new Cheesy Chicken Crispanada.
Marble City customers will be the first to try the new Cheesy Chicken Crispanada.
Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property
The legislation criminalizes an “adult cabaret performance” that takes place on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a person who is not an adult.
The legislation criminalizes an “adult cabaret performance” that takes place on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a person who is not an adult.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.