Tennessee News

Tennessee court: Juvenile life sentencing unconstitutional

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Supreme Court ruled Friday that a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders is unconstitutional, saying it amounts to “cruel and unusual punishment" and violates the Eighth Amendment. FILE…

Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning. FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator…

Ticketmaster canceling next Taylor Swift concert ticket sale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ticketmaster says it is canceling Friday's planned general public sale for Taylor Swift's upcoming stadium tour because it doesn't have enough tickets. FILE - Ticketmaster tickets and gift cards are shown at a box…

TWRA announces online tool to make CWD monitoring easier

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is announcing a new tool to make monitoring CWD easier. CWD -- or chronic wasting disease -- is a major concern to hunters and wildlife professionals,…

Third case of HPAI found in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Tennessee. According to a news release, the newest case of HPAI, which is a highly transmissible disease known to be deadly for domesticated fowl, was…

Tennessee ranks 9th worst for potholes in U.S., report shows

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new report finds that Tennessee ranks 9th when it comes to the worst pothole problems in the U.S. The report by QuoteWizard analyzed Google search statistics over the past year across all 50 states. Michigan took…

Trans resource fair to connect community with resources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A first of its kind fair is being held in Memphis on Saturday. The Inaugural Mid-South Trans Resource Fair is being held this weekend with the goal of bringing anyone together, whether they be transgender, non-binary, a…

No Trash November: Cleanup efforts encouraged throughout Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is encouraging residents to participate in cleanup events throughout the state this month. So far more than eight tons (7.2 metric tons) of trash has been collected in the department's No…