Tennessee News

Judds asks court to seal report of death investigation

By Kristin M. Hall - AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of country singer Naomi Judd filed an amended court petition Friday to seal police reports and recordings made during the investigation into her death. The family…

Masks to be required again at Great Smoky National Park

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Masks will once again be required for visitors inside all Great Smoky Mountains National Park buildings due to the high transmission of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the park's website, the mask mandate will apply to…

2023 design challenge to focus on water, environment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's students have the chance to show their creativity in a statewide challenge. The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network is hosting the 2023 Statewide Design Challenge with the topic of Water and the Environment, according to a news…

Trace of 'bone-crushing' dog found at Tennessee fossil site

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State University says researchers have discovered evidence of the extinct “bone-crushing” dog at a fossil site that also included herbivores, a sabretooth cat and alligators. Artist’s illustration of the…

Tennessee Supreme Court names state's new Attorney General

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that Jonathan Skrmetti has been selected to be the state's next attorney general. Skrmetti replaces Attorney General Herbert Slatery, a Republican who announced in May that he wouldn't seek…

Report: Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new report has been released on the status of children across the country, including Tennessee. The report shows Tennessee ranking as 36th in child well-being, 33rd in economic well-being, 25th in education, 41st in health, and…