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.
Tennessee BLM founder sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegally voting
A Black Lives Matter chapter founder in Tennessee was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote while serving probation.
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.
Tennessee family missing nearly 2 weeks are found dead in vehicle
Authorities said the family’s babysitter had called for a welfare check on their home on Jan. 21, but no one was home and nothing suspicious was found.
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 deputy found shot to death inside home engulfed in flames; suspect arrested
When 22-year-old Deputy Savanna Puckett didn't show up for work, another deputy went to her home to check on her and found the house engulfed in flames. Firefighters found her body inside, and investigators said she had been shot to death.
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.
Derrick Henry activated by Titans ahead of divisional playoff game against Bengals
Derrick Henry will be back on the field for Tennessee's AFC divisional game with Cincinnati. The NFL’s 2019 and 2020 rushing leader was moved from injured reserve to the active roster.
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.
Missing 3-year-old Tennessee boy, missing Kentucky teen found safe; suspect in custody
“UPDATE: #NoahClare and #AmberClare have been found safe and sound, just outside of San Clemente, CA!” the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted on Nov. 18.
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.
Tennessee mom barricades toddler in bathroom after man breaks through window, crawls into home
A Tennessee mom grabbed her 2-year-old son and barricaded themselves inside a bathroom while she called 911 after a man repeatedly punched her home's doors and windows, then used a log to break the glass and crawl into the house.
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.
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.
Sam's Club worker, 61, rammed with cart by suspected thief, police say
A man suspected in a string of computer thefts in Tennessee allegedly rammed a 61-year-old Sam’s Club employee with his cart last Friday, police say.
Tennessee Kroger shooting: Woman killed in attack was widowed mother of 3
A woman was killed and 15 others hurt after a gunman entered a Kroger in Collierville, Tennessee, and opened fire.