Tennessee News

NBA opens investigation after Ja Morant's social media post

By Tim Reynolds - AP Basketball Writer The NBA has opened an investigation into a social media post by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant after he livestreamed himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub early Saturday.…

Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South

By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes. Republican Gov. Bill Lee wants to consider them in Tennessee, one of 14 states without…

New TN aquarium exhibit showcases Appalachian aquatic life

By Emily Crisman, Times Free Press undefined CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — About two years ago Jeff Worley's ideas for a new Tennessee Aquarium exhibit existed only in his mind. Worley, the Tennessee Aquarium's senior manager of exhibit services, turned those…

Special Interview with Memphis Wrestling's Dustin Starr

https://youtu.be/bp5XYtG56UY Hello everyone, we have a special video for you. Today, WBBJ 7's Entertainment Correspondent Eli McCaig was able to interview Memphis Wrestling's head promoter Dustin Starr. They spoke about many things including the origins of Memphis Wrestling, Dustin's transition…

Two controversial bills signed by governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two controversial bills have been signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. Lawmakers say both are a way to protect children, while others are saying they're divisive. Thursday,…

Tennessee GOP lawmaker apologizes over 'hanging' comment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Republican lawmaker on Thursday apologized after asking earlier this week if “hanging by a tree” could be added to the state's execution methods, a comment that has shocked Black lawmakers who point to the…

Documents detail EMTs' failure to aid Tyre Nichols

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technicians who were fired and had their licenses suspended for failing to give aid to Tyre Nichols for 19 minutes while he struggled with injuries from being brutally beaten by police, did…

Tennessee measure restricting drag shows heads to governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have advanced legislation on certain drag shows on public property or at private establishments where children could attend. Republican Gov. Bill Lee is expected to sign the change into law. He has brushed off…

Tennessee pushes to define 'sex,' could risk federal funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would prevent transgender people from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates, a move that officials warn could cost the state millions in federal funding. “In my view,…

Two people detained after protesting at governor's speech

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --  Two people were detained by Memphis police Wednesday after voicing concerns about Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to sign the bill that would restrict public drag performances. Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to unveil the new…