What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee

Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.

Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

Tennessee governor pardons Jelly Roll for his criminal past

Tennessee’s governor has pardoned country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who for years has spoken about his criminal record and path to finding redemption.

San Francisco Giants hire University of Tennessee's Tony Vitello to be next manager

Tony Vitello – head baseball coach at the University of Tennessee – will be the first manager in Major League Baseball without any professional baseball experience.

Mother of Pflugerville man killed in 2021 speaks out; 4 suspects arrested

Four people were arrested in connection with the deaths of two Pflugerville men in 2021, police said. The mother of one of the victims spoke out as the criminal cases work their way through the court system.

Video: Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy

A mom in Tennessee did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she donned a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store recently.

Skydiving instructor dead after separation in air, student rescued

The student was stranded in the parachute for hours in a wooded area near Nashville. The skydiving instructor was later found dead.

Tennessee set to execute first woman in more than two centuries

Authorities say Christa Gail Pike was 18 when she tortured and killed 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Trump signs order to deploy National Guard to Memphis

President Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime. Here's what we know.

Tennessee authorities: Sheriff who inspired 'Walking Tall' film killed his wife in 1967

Tennessee authorities announced that Buford Pusser, the sheriff whose life inspired the film "Walking Tall," killed his wife Pauline in 1967 and falsely claimed she was gunned down by his enemies.