Tennessee News

Dot Foods announces new CEO and president

MT. STERLING, Ill.---Dot Foods announces new leadership roles. According to information from DOT Foods Inc. a new CEO and president have been appointed to the company. The company announced on Friday, March 3 that Dot’s new Chief Executive Officer is…

Death row inmate who acted as own attorney seeks new trial

By Travis Loller - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man on death row who was forced to act as his own lawyer is seeking a new trial, claiming multiple violations of his constitutional rights. Howard Willis was…

UT Chattanooga program aims to lessen nursing shortage

By CARMEN NESBIT, Times Free Press undefined CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — As the county and nation suffer from a nursing shortage, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is launching an accelerated nursing degree program to get more nurses in the…

Grizzlies' Clarke out indefinitely with torn Achilles

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke tore his left Achilles tendon and will be out indefinitely, the team announced Saturday. Clarke was injured Friday night late in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' 113-97 loss to the…

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…