Tennessee News

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…

8 state parks hosting Mother’s Day dinners

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There are eight Tennessee State Parks offering Mother’s Day dining on Sunday, May 14. Parks restaurants hosting Mother’s Day dinners are: Cumberland Mountain State Park Homestead Harvest Restaurant Buffet lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $28 per adult, $14…

TWRA says grants for habitat protection available

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says grants are available to groups looking to help with habitat protection. The TWRA says a total of $20,000 is available to cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation…

Young Grizzlies must grow up after early exit from playoffs

By Teresa M. Walker - AP Sports Writer The Memphis Grizzlies must prove the NBA's second-youngest team can learn the league's toughest lesson that the playoffs are nothing like the regular season. It's also time these young Grizzlies grow up.…

3 workers struck, 1 dies near Tennessee Volkswagen plant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Management shut down production Saturday at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee after three workers were struck by a vehicle on a walkway just outside the plant, authorities said. One person was killed, a second was critically…