Tennessee News

Child dies, 3 others injured in Tennessee house fire

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One child died and three others were in critical condition following a fire that destroyed a home in East Tennessee, officials said. The Knoxville Fire Department said crews responded Monday afternoon to a report of a…

7 fired Starbucks workers celebrate union vote in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seven employees of a Tennessee Starbucks who were fired after starting unionization efforts claimed victory Tuesday when their Memphis store voted to join a wave of U.S. locations of the coffee chain that have decided to…

West Tennessee cities getting grants for industrial sites

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nine Tennessee cities and counties are receiving a total of $7.6 million in grants for industrial development projects, state officials said. The new Site Development Grants will help the nine communities prepare industrial sites for economic…

Fence, barbed wire being added to bridge to prevent jumpers

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — A chain link fence topped with barbed wire is being added to a 155-foot (47-meter) high bridge over a scenic Tennessee valley in an effort to prevent people from jumping off the span, the National Park…

Tennessee Governor issues Executive Order to enhance school safety

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is issuing Executive Order 97 on Monday, which aims to enhance school safety measures across the state. The order directs accountability measures for school safety and calls for an evaluation of training for…

Tennessee mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 14 injured

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a shooting near a Tennessee nightclub led to three deaths and 14 people suffering gunshot wounds and other injuries. Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy said during a press conference that 14 people were hit…

Police: Tennessee shooting leads to 3 dead, 14 injured

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A shooting near a Tennessee nightclub early Sunday led to three deaths and 14 people suffering gunshot wounds and other injuries, police said. Fourteen people were hit by gunfire and three were hit by vehicles while…

Probe finds former Austin Peay coach took at least $30K

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Investigators from the Tennessee Comptroller's Office found former Austin Peay track and field coach Douglas Molnar stole at least $30,600 in funds that belonged to the university. The comptroller's office released the results of its investigation…