Tennessee News

Memphis Zoo bids farewell to panda ahead of return to China

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Visitors at the Memphis Zoo said goodbye Saturday to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to China. Highlighted by Chinese cultural performances, the sendoff marked the end of a…

FEMA shares how to apply for assistance after storms

FEMA is sharing instructions to apply for assistance after TN tornadoes. After tornadoes and storms tore through parts of West TN, ten counties were approved for federal help. FEMA is sharing information on how to apply to receive help. According…

Kamala Harris leads Tennessee rally, backs ousted lawmakers

By Travis Loller, Kristin M. Hall and Zeke Miller - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris made a last-minute trip Friday to Tennessee where she called for tougher firearm laws and criticized the Republican-controlled state House,…

Spring turkey season to begin April 15

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Turkey season begins soon. There are a few things to know. The TWRA is making a few changes to this year's turkey season. One major change is that…

Organization aims to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day

One organization is asking for your help in reaching its goal. Green Interchange has a goal to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day on April 22, and you're invited to take part. Tennessee residents can get tree seedlings to plant…

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a…

Tennessee’s House expels first of 3 Democrats for protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House on Thursday expelled the first of three Democratic members who were at risk of being thrown out of the Legislature for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control after the Nashville…

Legislators push bill to arm teachers as protests rise

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Students from coast-to-coast rose to the call for a walkout on Wednesday, and here in West Tennessee was not different. Students at Crosstown High School in Memphis put down their books to participate in the walkout, holding…

Narrow abortion exemption bill passed by Tennessee lawmakers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's GOP-dominant Senate gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would add a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States, with it now heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for…

Gov. Lee requests federal assistance following storms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee is requesting federal emergency assistance for ten counties impacted by the recent tornadoes and severe storms. “State and local officials, first responders and volunteers continue to provide critical support to impacted Tennessee communities following…