Tennessee News

Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined pending further testing. Vrabel told reporters he had a sore throat and an earache. He went to the team headquarters Sunday…

Don Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Don Everly, one-half of the pioneering rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers, has died. He was 84. The Los Angeles Times reports that a family spokesperson confirmed Everly died Saturday at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. His…

Radio host who regretted vaccine skepticism dies of COVID

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 has died. He was 61. Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a…

Memphis teens lead surge in Tennessee COVID vaccinations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis teenagers have been leading Tennessee's surge in recent COVID-19 vaccinations. The Commercial Appeal reports, the 15-to-19 age group in the Memphis region showed the greatest growth of any age group across the state's eight regions…

Floyd Reese, GM of Titans’ Super Bowl team, dies at 73

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The general manager of the Tennessee Titans’ lone Super Bowl team has died. Floyd Reese's family informed the team of his death. The radio station where he worked until mid-December says he had cancer. Floyd took…

Tennessee doctors ask governor to reconsider mask opt-out

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee doctors have presented Gov. Bill Lee with a petition from 5,400 medical professionals urging Lee to drop an executive order that lets parents opt their children out of school mask requirements. The Chattanooga Times Free…

Country singer Tom T. Hall dies; wrote ‘Harper Valley PTA’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall, who composed “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and sang about life’s simple joys as country music’s consummate blue collar bard, has died. He was 85. His son, Dean Hall, confirmed the musician's death Friday…

TN man charged with killing grandma extradited from California

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man charged in the beating and stabbing death of his grandmother in Tennessee has been arrested in California. Shelby County prosecutors say Juamark Ryans has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in…

ICU beds full at most metropolitan Tennessee hospitals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee hospitals are warning that the intensive care units are full in nearly every hospital in the state’s major metropolitan areas. In a Thursday statement, they pleaded with Tennesseans to get vaccinated and wear masks while…

New Amazon fulfillment center bringing 500 jobs to Tennessee

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new Amazon fulfillment center is planned for Tennessee, bringing with it 500 full-time jobs. Gov. Bill Lee and state and company officials say the 1 million-square-foot center is being located in Clarksville. Amazon spokesperson Nikki…