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.
Father of Kennedy Hoyle confesses to murder of missing 2-day-old baby, mother in Memphis
The father of a missing 2-day-old Memphis baby girl has been charged with the murder and kidnapping of the child and her mother. Police are still searching for Kennedy Hoyle's body.
Tennessee man wanted for murdering missing 2-day-old baby girl, her mother
Brandon Isabelle is wanted for the murder of his 2-day-old baby girl and her mother in Memphis. Investigators earlier issued an Amber Alert for the newborn, but have since said evidence suggests she is dead.
Man with box cutter killed by 9 officers along Tennessee interstate; videos show police pleading with him
Body camera footage appears to show police officers in Tennessee repeatedly plea with a man who stopped traffic on an interstate to drop a box cutter and surrender.
Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
Tennessee ax woman hacked dad’s arm and gave grandpa black eye, deputies allege
A Tennessee woman allegedly chopped her dad with an ax and punched her grandpa in the face before they disarmed and subdued her, according to authorities.
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.
Tennessee mother finds naked sex offender inside home, wearing daughter's shoes
'I was literally shaking and cried because it’s scary,' the Knoxville woman said of the incident.
Mayfield, Kentucky tornado: Gov. fears at least 70 dead after storm hits candle factory
Tornadoes and severe weather left catastrophic destruction and multiple deaths in several states, including Kentucky where dozens are feared dead. Here is a look at where the storms hit across the U.S. late Friday.
Texan on hunting trip in Tennessee helped search for survivors following tornado
A group of Texans who were out on a hunting trip in Tennessee Friday night found themselves in a tornado's path.
Oh, deer: School staff surprised by hooved intruder inside classroom
After causing quite a mess, the deer was taken off campus before students realized they almost had a new classmate.
Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo
Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.
Tennessee pastor tackles suspect who pulled out gun during church service, police say
A quick-thinking pastor in Nashville and a handful of congregants managed to tackle and disarm a suspect police said brandished a firearm during a Sunday morning service.
Country singer Luke Bryan helps change woman’s tire in Tennessee
The country music star was in the right place at the right time when a woman blew her tire while driving.
Entire historic Tennessee town for sale for $725K
Water Valley, Tennessee is up for sale and real estate broker Christa Swartz said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing with potential buyers.
Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
3 Tennessee postal employees killed in post office shooting, authorities say
The police department said there were no active threats and the area was secured
Nashville parents charged after car left running with baby inside is stolen
An Amber Alert was pushed to cell phones in Middle Tennessee, asking the public to look out for the baby and the blue car he was last seen in. The baby was found safe Thursday.
Memphis elementary school shooting leaves 1 student in critical condition
A shooting at Memphis elementary school left a student in critical condition. The suspect, identified as another student at the school, was taken into custody.