Tennessee News Archives - Page 5 of 324

tnAchieves prepares students for career readiness through workforce mentorship program

February 23, 2026

In its continued efforts to Build Tennessee’s Future Workforce, tnAchieves is now in its first year of expansion to its statewide volunteer mentoring program.

Man arrested following high speed chase across county lines

February 23, 2026

A man is behind bars after leading deputies on a high speed chase across county lines.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt

February 21, 2026

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points as Tennessee outlasted No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 in a back-and-forth affair.

‘His legacy will last forever’: High school student-athlete dies after battling bone cancer

February 21, 2026

A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a Wilson County School District student-athlete who died of cancer this week.

Lottery to launch Millionaire for Life game on Sunday

February 21, 2026

The Tennessee Education Lottery joins 30 other lotteries across the country on Sunday to launch Millionaire For Life, a new drawing-style game with a daily chance to win $1 million a year for life.

Tennessee bill allowing denial of service to same-sex couples draws debate as sponsor defends constitutionality

February 20, 2026

The Tennessee House of Representatives passed House Bill 1473 on Thursday, a measure that would allow private citizens and organizations to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages without legal consequences.

2025 Tennessee History Book Award recipient announced

February 20, 2026

The Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee Historical Commission are pleased to announce the Tennessee History Book Award for 2025 will be presented to co-authors Mary Ellen Pethel and Don Cusic for their book Howdy! The Minnie Pearl Story, published by the University of Tennessee Press.