Tennessee News

Hurts has 3 TD passes plus TD run, Eagles beat Titans 35-10

By Dan Gelston - AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts strengthened his MVP bid by throwing for 380 yards and three touchdowns and running for another score, and A.J Brown caught two touchdown passes against his former team…

Tennessee facing ACC champ Clemson in Orange Bowl on Dec. 30

By The Associated Press undefined High-powered Tennessee will play Atlantic Coast Conference champion Clemson in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. It's the seventh Orange Bowl appearance for Clemson and the fifth for Tennessee. The programs haven't played since Clemson…

Ja Morant fined $35K after jawing at referee during game

MEMPHIS, Ten.. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant has been fined $35,000 for getting angry at a referee and not leaving the court "in a timely manner" after he was ejected from Wednesday's game against Minnesota. The NBA announced the…

Tennessee roads plan mulls toll lanes, electric car fee hike

By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering allowing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he targets his first big push after winning reelection…

TDOT commissioner, governor propose 'Build With Us'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee and a state commissioner have proposed “Build With Us." According to a news release, Build With Us is an infrastructure proposal aimed at allowing private investment in new roadway infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships. “As…

ACLU warns Tenn. hospital over transgender treatment policy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Civil rights advocates say a Memphis hospital is no longer providing gender-affirming surgeries, a move they argue is illegal and discriminatory. According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare alerted…

Tennessee to provide free books to young students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Education announced it is partnering with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to provide free books to children in kindergarten through second grade. The decodable book series encourages at-home reading practice to help…

NASCAR, Goodyear extend partnership in new multi-year deal

NASHVILLE (AP) — Goodyear will remain the exclusive tire for NASCAR's top three national series under a new multi-year deal announced on Thursday. Specifics of the extension weren't included, but the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will continue as title…

'20/20' episode to examine teacher's abduction of Tennessee student

A special two-hour "20/20" episode will examine a Tennessee teacher's abduction of his 15-year-old student. In 2017, 50-year-old high school teacher Tad Cummins took Elizabeth Thomas from her hometown in Maury County after illicit behavior that began in his classroom…