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Locals able to keep a part of Bemis Mill

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Residents of Jackson were able to take home part of the Bemis Mill on Tuesday. The owner, Christian Morton, let residents come in and take free wood as a memento. "When…

Jackson nurse practitioner surrenders nursing license

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Jackson nurse practitioner John Michael Briley voluntarily surrendered his state nursing license last Friday, according to the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Briley was licensed as an advanced nurse practitioner at Primary…

Woman finds drugs, guns in backyard near elementary school

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee family found drugs and guns stashed in their backyard and say drug addicts are knocking on their door looking for their next fix. "Anyone including law enforcement says…

Second, smaller train derailment confirmed in Carroll Co.

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials with CSX Transportation have confirmed a second train derailment in less than two days. A train has derailed at the Bruceton train yard, according to CSX. According to the…

Eastern Tennessee eyeing another college

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials in eastern Tennessee are hoping to open the doors of a 35,000-square-foot building to students seeking a four-year degree. Sevier County Economic Development Director Allen Newton says the city of Sevierville and Sevier County have…

Search is on for new carrier at Jackson airport

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The search for a new carrier at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has begun just months after the airport secured federal funding to keep Seaport Airlines. The airport authority has confirmed Seaport will…

Suspect in deadly hit-and-run in court

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The man accused of causing a deadly accident in Jackson and then leaving the scene appeared Tuesday in Jackson City Court. Court documents said Sean Jamal Blackmon reportedly told his coworkers…

Man charged in death of 4-year-old son free on bond

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A father who is charged along with his girlfriend in the death of his 4-year-old son is now free on bond, according to the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. Anthony Deon…

Survey says Tenn. ranks among least politically active states

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new study shows shockingly low turnout numbers for Tennessee voters. The Volunteer State is the sixth least-politically involved state in the country, according to a report by WalletHub. The website…

Railroad operations resume after Benton Co. train derailment

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Normal train operations resumed Tuesday morning after a train derailment late Sunday in Benton County, according to a release from CSX Transportation. Crews are continuing cleanup efforts at the site…

Pastor, wife remembered after fatal accident

This video is no longer available. LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Church members at Wynnburg Baptist Church in Lake County are remembering their pastor, Larry Byassee, and his wife, Shirley, after they were killed Sunday afternoon in a two-car collision. "They…

Former conductor talks about train derailment

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A freight train derails in Benton County Sunday night, leaving a big mess to clean up. Train cars and a locomotive are now lodged in the mud. "It sounded like…

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