Tennessee News

2023-24 fishing regulations in effect, new guide available

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the state's 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect. Anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide, now available at locations throughout the state, as well as TWRA's website…

Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16

By Mark Long - AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua tied his career high with 27 points, including 13 straight for Tennessee during a decisive span in the second half, and the fourth-seeded Volunteers beat Duke 65-52…

Lady Vols rout March Madness newcomer Saint Louis 95-50

By Teresa M. Walker - AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Horston spent much of the final quarter cheering from the bench, at one point even waving a towel cheering on her teammates. Coach Kellie Harper has a…

Supervisor in Tyre Nichols' death retired before firing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis police supervisor on scene when Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers retired with his benefits the day before a hearing to fire him, according to documents filed to revoke his law enforcement…

Family seeks jailer punishments after beaten inmate's death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The parents of a Black man who was having a psychotic episode and died in custody last fall after Memphis jailers punched, kicked and kneeled on his back during a confrontation are seeking answers for their son and…

Ex-Tennessee lawmaker asks judge to withdraw guilty plea

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee state senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, arguing that he initially did so with “unsure heart and confused mind.” FILE -…

NBA fines Grizzlies' Brooks $35K for shoving camera person

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks $35,000 on Friday for shoving a camera person on the sideline after chasing a loose ball in a loss in Miami. Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks,…

Tennessee librarian fired for 'unkind pushback' at conservative event

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say a library director has been fired after the actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron accused him of “unkind pushback” to visiting celebrities during a conservative event. Sumner County Mayor John Isbell told The Tennessean…

Tennessee eyes 18+ gun-carry age with court or Capitol deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two years after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee led the charge to allow residents 21 and older to carry handguns in public without a permit, younger adults could soon have the same privilege, with or without the…