Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including prominent Memphis rappers Lontrell Williams Jr., known as "Pooh Shiesty," and Rodney Wright Jr., known as "BIG30," in connection with the violent armed robbery and kidnapping of three people at a Dallas music studio.

Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case

A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.

At least 2 students killed, several injured in school bus crash in Tennessee

At least two students were killed and at least seven other people were injured Friday after a school bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in West Tennessee.

Elderly DoorDash driver finally gets to retire after customer raises $550K

A DoorDash customer jumped into action after she saw an elderly delivery driver struggling to drop off her order. More than 18,000 people have answered her call to help.

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.