Gatlinburg SkyBridge coated in snow in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains

Gatlinburg SkyBridge is North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge and spans 680 feet across a valley in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Parrot shouts 'fire' to warn family about blaze in kitchen

The residents inside the home said that their bird has never said the word 'fire' until this incident, reports say.

Amber Alert issued for Tennessee toddler that hasn't been seen in two months

"Evelyn was reportedly last seen on December 26, 2019. She was not reported as missing until February 18, 2020," the agency wrote on Facebook. 

Historic flooding hits Mississippi, Tennessee with more drenching rains expected

Forecasters said heavy rains were expected in a band from eastern Louisiana across central parts of Mississippi and Alabama and into far west Georgia.

5 earthquakes rattle Tennessee-North Carolina border, USGS says

The cluster of earthquakes hit in a small area about 25 miles southwest of Knoxville, near the North Carolina border.

Inmate busted for smoking pot in front of judge

A Tennessee inmate is accused of smoking a joint during his court appearance on a drug possession charge on Monday morning.

Lockdown at McGhee Tyson airbase in Tennessee lifted; resulted from 'misunderstanding'

The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee was on lockdown Wednesday amid reports of shots fired, authorities said. It was later learned that the incident was a "misunderstanding."

Brother of 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard killed outside Nashville bar

The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.

Police: Man killed cat for playing with Christmas tree

"We are going to do everything possible to make sure he is convicted," the shelter told FOX 35 News.

Bullied fan's T-shirt design helps raise $950K for nonprofit

The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel. Sales of the shirt have raised nearly $1 million for an anti-bullying organization.

Electric eel powers Christmas lights at aquarium

Talk about renewable energy. An aquarium in Tennessee is powering the lights on a Christmas tree using an electric eel.

McDonald's employee turns 92, says he has no plans to retire

Not only has the man been working at the company for more than two decades, but he can also now say he’s one of the oldest employees to wear the uniform.

Popeyes worker accused of attacking customer seeking refund

A Popeyes worker recorded throwing a woman onto the pavement outside a restaurant in Tennessee has been charged with felony aggravated assault.

McKamey Manor: Petition created to shut down ‘extreme’ haunted house that requires 40-page waiver

McKamey Manor describes itself as “an extreme haunted experience” where guests are promised the most terrifying and mentally exhausting 10+ hoursof their lives. But now, a petition calling it “a torture chamber under disguise” has reached over 65,000 signatures in a bid to shut the attraction down. 

Man grows 910-pound pumpkin, then turns it into a boat

Justin Ownby is known for his pumpkins, and now he’s become a viral sensation after video of him paddling in a hollowed-out 910-pound pumpkin was posted by his wife on Facebook.