Tennessee News

Sheriff: 6 believed to be dead in Tennessee house fire

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities believe six people were killed in an early morning house fire in Tennessee on Monday. Cumberland County firefighters responded to find the Crossville home fully engulfed in flames, a statement from Cumberland County Sheriff's Department…

Bill naming post office for late ex-senator goes to Biden

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A bill that would name a Nashville post office after a late former state senator is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. In a news release Thursday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper said the proposal dedicated…

Titans' Tannehill out vs. Texans, rookie QB Willis to start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie Malik Willis will start his third NFL game Saturday against the Houston Texans with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill ruled out with an injured right ankle. Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) passes against the…

Gov. Lee grants pardons to 5 West Tennesseans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee is announcing his decision to grant executive clemency to 16 individuals. Governor Lee says the decision was made after thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, and in consultation with the Tennessee Board of…

New majority of Biden picks confirmed to TVA board

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed six long-waiting nominees by President Joe Biden to the board of the nation’s largest public utility, establishing a new majority with Biden’s picks. Tennessee Valley Authority spokesperson Ashton Davies said the…

Memphis Zoo pandas Ya Ya, Le Le to return to China

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Zoo says its giant pandas will be heading back to China within the next few months. The zoo says 22-year-old Ya Ya and 24-year-old Le Le will return after two decades in Memphis under…

Number of guns found at Tennessee airports hits high in 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — More than 350 guns have been found in passengers' carry-on luggage at security checkpoints at Tennessee's major airports this year, marking an all-time high, federal officials said. The 353 guns found so far this year at…

113th General Assembly to begin Jan. 10

JACKSON, Tenn. – The 113th Tennessee General Assembly begins next month, and legislators have a lot on the agenda. In West Tennessee, elected officials have proposed bills regarding transgender youth healthcare, firearms, and resolutions to the US Constitution. West Tennessee…

Kayaker's body found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say they have recovered the body of a kayaker who disappeared underwater and did not resurface. A news release from the park says rangers recovered the body of 61-year-old Carl…