Tennessee

CRIME 9 hours ago

Suspects arrested after missing Georgia woman found dead in Tennessee

Authorities have arrested three suspects possibly linked to the disappearance and death of a Georgia woman found dead in neighboring Tennessee.

Police and Law Enforcement 2 days ago

Black clergy and DA clash in racially charged Tennessee rally over police chief's prosecution

A group of Black clergy members say that the prosecution of former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy over residency fraud is racially motivated, but the DA is accusing them of race baiting.

Joe Biden 2 days ago

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Union soldiers in 'one of the earliest special operations' in Army history

President Biden is to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers who stole a Confederate train during the Civil War and then destroyed railroad tracks and telegraph lines.

Coronavirus 4 days ago

Tennessee woman awarded nearly $700K after being fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

A Tennessee woman who was fired for refusing BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's COVID-19 employee vaccine mandate received a nearly $700,000 settlement.

Georgia 4 days ago

Missing Georgia firefighters found dead in baffling circumstances: police

In a Georgia mother's worst nightmare, the bodies of her missing son and his ex-girlfriend were found Sunday in Tennessee after a desperate weekslong search.

Police and Law Enforcement June 28

Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy’s indictment is a ‘sad day,’ mayor says

A Tennessee mayor says the indictment of Chattanooga's former police chief just a day after her resignation is a "sad day for our community."

Police and Law Enforcement June 27

Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy facing criminal charges one day after her resignation

Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy, who resigned on Wednesday, is now facing numerous felony and misdemeanor criminal charges.

US June 25

Bear euthanized after injuring Tennessee theme park concession stand employee

A black bear in was put down after helping itself to food in a park concession stand and injuring a worker.

Abortion June 25

Tennessee sued over law banning adults from helping minors get abortions without parental consent

A lawsuit was filed Monday seeking to stop a Tennessee law that would prohibit adults from helping minors obtain an abortion without parental approval.

Supreme Court June 24

Supreme Court to review Tennessee ban of puberty blockers, transgender surgery for minors

The Supreme Court is to consider the Biden administration's equal protection challenge to Tennessee's restrictions on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors.