Tennessee News

Oprah tells class of 2023 to follow 'still, small voice'

By Travis Loller - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media…

Taylor Swift returns to Nashville, reveals 'Speak Now' date

By Kristin M. Hall - AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift is playing catch-up with her fans this year in a massive and impressive stadium show that embraces her artistic reinventions. Nearly two months into the 52-show…

Pride organizers keep eye on drag laws ahead of festivals

(AP) — Organizers of Pride festivals and parades in conservative states are under increasing pressure to censor their events or ban drag performances. That's making it challenging to hold events that celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identity without…

Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries, autopsy shows

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An autopsy report shows Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest. The Shelby County medical examiner released the report Thursday. It was…

First grants for Families First program announced

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The first round of grants for the Families First Community Grant Program have been announced. According to a news release, the first round of 40 grant recipients will award more than $95 million in funding to organizations…

Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect in custody

UPDATE: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A shot was fired at a Memphis television station on Tuesday, but no one was wounded, the station said. The suspect then hid in a nearby business before he was arrested about two hours later,…

More than 23,000 pounds of trash removed from river

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 23,000 pounds of trash has been removed from the Tennessee River. A news release says that from March 10 to April 2, volunteers and partners with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful held the fourth…