Tennessee News

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…

Tannehill returns, throws 2 TD passes as Titans beat Broncos

By Teresa M. Walker - AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as the Tennessee Titans rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Denver Broncos 17-10 on Sunday. The…

Winterfest 'lights up' for the holidays

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- The Pigeon Forge Winterfest is planning to make this winter the brightest one yet. This year the event will showcase the new Winterfest Wonders of Light…

Researchers hope AI can alleviate interstate traffic jams

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Researchers at Vanderbilt University and other schools around the country are conducting an experiment in Nashville next week to try to decrease the number of stop-and-go traffic jams on a local interstate. The new experiment will…

Vanderbilt researchers hope AI can alleviate traffic jams

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Researchers at Vanderbilt University and other schools around the country are conducting an experiment in Nashville next week to try to decrease the number of stop-and-go traffic jams on a local interstate. The new experiment will…

Proposed bills target trans youth, drag shows in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new bills have been proposed in the state just days after the nation's midterm elections. On Wednesday, Sen. Jack Johnson, along with Rep. William Lamberth, drafted legislation that would prevent doctors from providing medical procedures that…

CMA Awards honor Loretta Lynn, Combs wins album of the year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Country Music Association Awards opened with Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire playing tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn. Carrie Underwood, from left, Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert perform a tribute…