Tennessee News

Mourners at Graceland to bid farewell to Lisa Marie Presley

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Sunday morning in Memphis to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who…

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee sworn in for 2nd term

By Kimberlee Kruesli - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee kicked off his second term on Saturday, promising to focus over the next four years on improving aging transportation systems, advocating for better conservation efforts and…

Video: Governor Lee delivers inaugural address 2023

TN Gov. Bill Lee delivered his 2nd inaugural speech on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Legislative Plaza in Nashville. Watch the replay of the livestream here.   NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TN Gov. Lee delivers 2nd inaugural speech. According to a…

Titans' 1st Black GM says he stands on 'shoulders of giants'

By Teresa M. Walker - AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ran Carthon looked up, pausing before answering a question his aunt warned would come. He is the first Black general manager in the history of the Tennessee…

5 police officers fired after Memphis man's arrest, death

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five Memphis Police Department officers were fired for excessive use of force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid stemming from an arrest during a traffic stop of a…

Tennessee cuts HIV program with Planned Parenthood ties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Top Tennessee health officials attempted to oust Planned Parenthood from a program designed to prevent and treat HIV before eventually deciding to forgo federal funding for the program, despite warnings that doing so will have a…

Lawyer asks judge to remove himself from Young Dolph case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The defense attorney for a man charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph said Friday he has asked a judge to remove himself from the case based on claims that the judge is not being impartial.…

FBI offers reward in vandalism at Tennessee pregnancy clinic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalism at a women's health clinic in Nashville. The fire occurred at the Hope…

Leslie Jordan's cause of death revealed, 3 months later

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jordan, the actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” died from natural causes and not from a car accident last…

2 Tenn. officials fired after lethal injection errors noted

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Correction has fired its longtime top attorney and another employee following a scathing independent report on failures within the state's lethal injection system. FILE - Ricky Bell, warden at Riverbend…