Tennessee News

Country star Sam Hunt pleads guilty to DUI in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Sam Hunt has pleaded guilty to drinking and driving in Tennessee. The Tennessean reports Hunt entered the plea Wednesday in Davidson County Circuit Court to misdemeanor DUI charges. He was arrested in 2019 and…

Company co-founded by Bredesen plans solar farm in Jackson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A startup company co-founded by former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen is funding a new, 1 million-watt solar farm in the City of Jackson. The company, named Clearloop, said Wednesday that it plans to break ground on…

Vandy gets fresh start under first-time head coach Clark Lea

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clark Lea sees great potential at Vanderbilt, and the first-time head coach has been busy making changes trying to set his alma mater up for long-term success. Yes, Lea believes winning is possible at Vanderbilt. The…

Special prosecutor named in Tennessee supermarket shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at a Tennessee supermarket. According to Shelby County district attorney Amy Weirich, Nashville-area district attorney Glenn Funk has been…