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Tennessee in Ten

Also, the Music City Loop is under the microscope, and a lawsuit targeting school vouchers was...
TN in Ten 10-22-26: Titans release Jordan Elliot after firearm incident

Tennessee in Ten

Also, the election coordinator for Tennessee addresses early voting issues with machines, and...
TN in Ten 10-22-26: TN man tied to white supremacist group pleads guilty to arson

Tennessee in Ten

Also, an important question about TN's property tax will be on the ballot this November, and...
Tennessee in Ten 10-21-26: Memphis data center moratorium vote fails

Tennessee in Ten

Also, the push to pause data center development fails in the Memphis City Council, and some...
TN in Ten 10-21-26: Jefferson County school district removes 32 books for innappropriate material

Tennessee in Ten

Also, the latest after six people were banned from Memphis City Council meetings, and a man...
TN in Ten 10-20-26: Dolly Parton's nephew in court for hearing about restraining order

Tennessee in Ten

Also, a man is challenging Tennessee's identification laws due to his gender transition, and...
TN in Ten 10-20-26: Memphis City Council to vote on data center moratorium

News

Fourteen students hospitalized for heat illness after Knox County school bomb threat...

21 Knox County students hospitalized for heat illness, 3 critical, after bomb threat evacuation: Rural Metro

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM EDT
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By Josh Jarnagin and Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
A bomb threat was reported at Carter Middle School Friday morning after a student found a written threat.

News

The public is invited to help select which businesses and nonprofits will be included in the...

Monopoly creating Great Smoky Mountains edition of iconic board game

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM EDT
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By Josh Jarnagin
The public is invited to help select which businesses and nonprofits will be included in the game.

News

Former Knox County sheriff, current assistant chief deputy among 11 indicted in theft...

Former Knox County sheriff, assistant chief turn themselves in on indictments

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Jake Pietrasz and Kaitlyn Walsh
TBI and FBI began investigating theft allegations against a dozen members of the KCSO Narcotics Unit and Special Investigations Unit in 2019.

Tennessee in Ten

Metro Nashville Police vehicle.

Man arrested for making threats on Nashville school playground while intoxicated, police say

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
A man was arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly making threats while on a school’s playground, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.

State

The League of Women Voters joined with the NAACP and other civil rights organizations to...

League of Women Voters files federal lawsuit in response to Tennessee redistricting

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM EDT
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By Stuart Rucker
The League of Women Voters joined with the NAACP and other civil rights organizations to challenge Tennessee’s recently redistricted congressional maps in federal court.

Tennessee in Ten

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Investigation underway after driver hits elementary student, crossing guard in Bartlett

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT
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By Lydian Coombs
Police are investigating after a driver struck an elementary schooler and a crossing guard at a Bartlett intersection just after school dismissal Thursday afternoon.

Tennessee in Ten

"From his videos I don't know how that can make anyone feel safe."

Online streamer charged with attempted murder after courthouse shooting

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Amber Jayanth
A man is in the hospital after he was shot outside the Montgomery County courthouse Wednesday.

Tennessee in Ten

Jakaylan Summers, one of seven people shot in Brownsville during a pre-prom gathering, remains...

Mom accepts diploma for son recovering from mass shooting

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By Imani Williams
Jakaylan Summers, one of seven people shot in Brownsville during a pre-prom gathering, remains hospitalized nearly a week after the shooting. His mother, Jennifer Summers, accepted his diploma at Liberty High School’s graduation ceremony.

State

Cardwell Mountain Highlights via Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee’s newest State Park is on top of one of the world’s largest cave systems

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM EDT
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By Chasity Maynard
Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park was named the state’s 64th park on May 8, a move that “preserves and protects 5,000 years of Tennessee history.”

News

911 logs show field tests indicated THC in vapes; questions remain about other substances

Documents reveal details of Gibbs High School vaping incident that sent students to hospital

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Lindsey Stenger
911 logs show field tests indicated THC in vapes; questions remain about other substances

News

Life Force helps K-9 officers get life saving care needed after injuries on duty

Tennessee law allows EMS to treat, transport injured K-9 officers

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM EDT
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By Jared Austin
Gov. Lee signed a new law allowing EMS groups to treat and transport K-9s injured on duty.

Tennessee in Ten

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke looks on from the bench in the second half of an NBA...

Teammates react to death of Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM EDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The death of Memphis Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke shocked the NBA world on Tuesday.

State

VIDEO: Police body cam footage shows moments leading up to shooting of MPD officer

VIDEO: Body cam footage shows traffic stop shooting of Memphis police officer

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM EDT
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By Hannah Kozlowski, Joyce Peterson and Lydian Coombs
The Memphis Police Department released body-worn camera video from a Feb. 26 shooting that left Officer Oscar Torres-Molina injured.

News

Steven Blanken, a Grainger County school board member, is facing two counts of aggravated...

Grainger County school board member indicted on rape charges

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 10:22 PM EDT
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By Josh Jarnagin
Steve Blanken has been indicted by a grand jury on three counts of statutory rape.

Tennessee in Ten

The sinkhole in Downtown Memphis

Water leak repair causes sidewalk damage in Downtown Memphis, MLGW says

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Jacob Gallant
A sinkhole opened up on a sidewalk in Downtown Memphis on Tuesday.

News

Justin Jones

Most TN House Democrats stripped of their committee assignments

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Li Cohen
State Reps. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) have been stripped of all their committee assignments in the Tennessee House, according to a letter posted by Jones on social media Tuesday.

State

Three day special session ends at Capitol with new Congressional Map

Hearing set for TN Democrats’ lawsuit against redistricting maps. Here’s what to know.

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Li Cohen
The lawsuit filed by Tennessee’s Democratic Party challenging the state’s new congressional maps is going to court.

Tennessee in Ten

Governor signs legislation aimed at increasing accountability for homeowners associations

New law requires Tennessee HOAs to carry insurance against fraud and theft

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Diana Rocco
Governor signs legislation aimed at increasing accountability for homeowners associations

News

The proposed budget includes increases in mandatory fees, out-of-state tuition and minimum pay...

University of Tennessee proposes fee hike, increasing minimum wage for employees

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Josh Jarnagin
The proposed budget includes increases in mandatory fees, out-of-state tuition and minimum pay for regular employees.

Tennessee in Ten

Child rescued after floating down river on raft at Clarksville park

Child rescued after floating down river from one Clarksville park to another on raft

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
A child was rescued Sunday afternoon after he floated away from his father while on a raft on the Red River, according to Clarksville Fire Rescue.

Tennessee in Ten

A large police presence is seen at a Brownsville City Park where a shooting occurred.

TBI asking public for help after Brownsville shooting leaves 4 injured, 1 dead

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM EDT
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By Stuart Rucker
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is working to find out what happened Friday night in a shooting that left four teens injured and one dead in Brownsville, Tenn.

Tennessee in Ten

Kane Brown arrives at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11,...

Country music artist Kane Brown’s new Broadway bar gets opening date

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Li Cohen
Another bar is moving into downtown Nashville, this one owned by country music star Kane Brown.

Tennessee in Ten

File photo of a Metro Nashville Police Department patrol vehicle

Social media influencer arrested after allegedly refusing to pay nearly $400 bill at Nashville restaurant

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Danica Sauter
Social media personality Dalton Eatherly, also known as “Chud the Builder,” was arrested on Saturday, May 9 after he reportedly bought nearly $400 worth of food at Bob’s Steak and Chop and didn’t pay for it, according to an arrest affidavit. 

Tennessee in Ten

Detectives have identified a suspect as Dennis Fentress, 18, and a warrant has been issued for...

SCSO identifies suspect in Cordova homicide case

Updated: May 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM EDT
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By Shayna Norwood and Stuart Rucker
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot to death in Cordova, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

News

8 U.S. veterans returned to Vietnam for the first time since the war

East Tennessee veteran returns to Vietnam for first time since war

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM EDT
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By Jared Austin
Command Sergeant Major Marcus Whitt returned to Vietnam for the first time since serving there during the war, a trip he said gave him closure decades after his service.

Tennessee in Ten

Justin Pearson (L) and Steve Cohen (R)

Cohen, congressional candidates sue Tennessee leaders over redrawn congressional map

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By Garner Montgomery
Rep. Steve Cohen said he has no plans to run for the newly drawn congressional districts and is focused on a lawsuit filed against the Gov. Bill Lee to get his old district back.

News

Low lake levels in East Tennessee

Low rainfall leaves East Tennessee lakes below normal summer levels

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM EDT
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By Lindsey Stenger
TVA says spring rainfall deficit is exposing shorelines and creating hazards for boaters

News

Ballots cast at the Fentress County Jail will now be placed in a locked box and secured until...

‘There will be disciplinary action’ | Interim sheriff shares details on issue involving inmate ballots at Fentress County Jail

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By Emily Akiyama
In an updated statement late Thursday, Fowler said he reviewed camera video and spoke with those involved.

News

A message appearing across several Canvas accounts following a reported security breach.

East TN schools confirm cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, UT exams postponed Friday

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:25 AM EDT
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By Jake Pietrasz
Instructure shut down the platform, but now says Canvas has been restored to most users.

Tennessee in Ten

Video shows tense moment between Rep. Pearson, state troopers as brother detained at Tenn....

Video shows tense moment between Rep. Pearson, state troopers as brother detained at Tenn. Capitol

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Lydian Coombs
Cameras in the capitol captured a tense moment between Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis) and state troopers who were attempting to detain his brother Thursday, moments after GOP lawmakers passed a new congressional map that split the brothers’ city into three districts.

Tennessee in Ten

Protestors gathered inside the Tenn. General Assembly Thursday in response to redistricting...

Tennessee GOP approves congressional map dividing Memphis, diluting Black vote

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 10:48 PM EDT
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By Joyce Peterson and Stuart Rucker
The Tennessee GOP supermajority approved a new congressional map Thursday that divides Memphis and dilutes the Black vote, sparking protests at the state capitol and promises of legal action.

Tennessee in Ten

Chris Harris' mugshot

TN Christian school superintendent arrested after sex offender volunteers on campus

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Jordan James
A Christian school superintendent in Dickson County was arrested after allegedly allowing a sex offender to volunteer on campus.

News

TN lawmakers pass new congressional map, dividing Memphis as protests ring out

TN governor signs new congressional map into law, dividing Memphis and marking end of special session

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Republicans passed bills repealing a state law barring lawmakers from changing congressional districts between census apportionments.

Tennessee in Ten

State Sen. Brent Taylor speaks to US Senate on violent crime in Memphis

Senator Brent Taylor announces his intent to run for newly-drawn District 9 congress seat

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Hannah Kozlowski
Taylor, who is currently the state Senator for District 31, announced Thursday his campaign for Tennessee’s Ninth Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis).

State

Craig Berry, age 53.

Special forces veteran at center of manhunt after allegedly shooting his wife found dead in Tennessee

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM EDT
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By Caleb Wethington
SCSO reports that Berry was found by deputies and TBI agents during their Wednesday search.
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