Tad Cummins To Change Plea Thursday

Ex-Maury County teacher Tad Cummins intends to plead guilty Thursday to federal charges of taking a former student cross-country for sex.

Put Down The Phone: Tennessee Cracks Down On Texting And Driving

As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is on the hunt for texting drivers.

Tennessee Inmate Captured After Escape On Hot-Wired 4-Wheeler

A Weakley County Jail inmate fled the facility on a hot-wired ATV and apparently stole cash and meth from an evidence room.

Middle Tennessee Teen Accused Of Sexual Battery Of Florida Girl

A Hendersonville 18-year-old is charged with sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in Florida.

Tuberculosis Cases Climb In Tennessee

The CDC says tuberculosis diagnoses increased by more than 24 percent in Tennessee in 2017.

Bredesen Leads Blackburn In Senate Race: Poll

A Democratic-leaning pollster says former Gov. Phil Bredesen has the edge on U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn to succeed Sen. Bob Corker.

Republicans Kill Tennessee Resolution Condemning Neo-Nazis

A resolution condemning neo-Nazis and white nationalists died in a legislative subcommittee Wednesday as its GOP members refused to hear it.

Haslam: Trump Steel Tariff Would Be 'Very Harmful'

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is the latest member of a cross-party chorus expressing concerns about President Trump's steel tariff.

Tennessee Worker's Comp Filing Now Available Online

Paperless - and travel-free - filing for worker's compensation claims is now available in Tennessee.

Federal Court Denies Challenge To Tennessee Abortion Amendment

A federal appeals court denied a hearing challenging the vote approving a Tennessee constitutional amendment on abortion.

Tennessee Delegation: How Much Money It Gets In Gun Debate

Perhaps the most indisputable aspect of gun debates is this: Our congressional members get a ton of money to influence their votes

How Tennessee Ranks In ‘Best States In The Country’ Report

U.S. News & World Report released its rankings of best states in the U.S. for 2018. See how Tennessee ranks.

Tennessee Ranks No. 2 With Most Hate Groups In US, Analysis Shows

The Southern Poverty Law Center's 2018 Hate Map shows growth in alt-right white supremacy and anti-Muslim groups

'Potential Mass Shooting Thwarted' In Small Tennessee Town

A Tennessee prison guard had multiple weapons in his car and had threatened to "shoot up a church," officials say.

Homeschool Laws Can Shield The Most Abusive Of Parents

From 2000 to last year, at least 320 homeschooled children were severely neglected and abused

Sunday Wine Sales Should Fund Pre-K: Tennessee Lawmaker

State Sen. Lee Harris, a Memphis Democrat, wants to earmark tax dollars generated by Sunday wine sales for Pre-K scholarships.

Fincher Bows Out Of Senate Race, Urges Corker To Run

Former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher is ending his Senate bid and wants Bob Corker to reconsider retirement.

Russians Ran Fake Tenn. Republican Twitter Account: Indictment

An indictment charging 13 Russians in a plot to meddle in the 2016 election alleges they ran a fake Tennessee Republican Twitter account.

Applications Open For Tennessee's Tuition-Free Adult College Plan

Gov. Bill Haslam announced that Tennessee adults can begin applying for a program offering tuition-free college education.

9 Tennesseans Die From Flu

Eight children and one woman have died from the flu, the Tennessee Department of Health says.

'Kingpin Granny' Arrested In Rural Tennessee Drug Bust

Decatur County Sheriff's investigators arrested a 75-year-old woman accused of leading a massive prescription drug ring.

A Love Letter To Susan

A campfire by the headstone of Davey Crockett’s wife served as the first date spot for this couple.

TBI Director Stepping Down After 14 Years

TBI Director Mark Gwyn will retire June 1, the bureau announced Thursday.

Something's Afoot: Podiatrist Cracks Tennessee Robbery

An alleged beer store thief in Wayne County, Tenn. is believed to be the first American arrested using forensic podiatry.

Tennessee Sheriff After Shooting: 'I Said Take Him Out'

A Tennessee sheriff was caught on tape saying he called for a fleeing suspect to be shot to prevent damage to his patrol cars.

Tennessee Authorities Warn Of Child Porn On Facebook

A link to child pornography is circulating on Facebook and authorities urge users not to share it and to report it immediately.

Tennessee Lawmakers Take Aim At Teacher Sexual Misconduct

A group of state legislators are sponsoring a package of bills aimed at preventing teacher sexual misconduct after a scathing report.

Tennessee Bill Would Ban Fraternities, Sororities

A Tennessee lawmaker wants to bar fraternities and sororities from operating at public universities.

A Horse Of A Different Color: Zebra Escapes In Mule Capital

Columbia Police had their hands full when a zebra named Marty got loose at a truck stop.

Tennessee Ranks 13th In State Unemployment Rates

The state with the lowest unemployment rate may surprise you.

Dad Sues Alleged Kidnapper Tad Cummins, Maury County Schools

The father of the teenage girl allegedly abducted by her former teacher Tad Cummins is suing Cummins and Maury County Schools.

Albino Whitetail Deer Confirmed In Marshall County: TWRA

The TWRA said a rare albino deer is roaming the woods near Chapel Hill.

Hardin County House Fire Leaves Family Of 4 Dead: Reports

BREAKING: A neighbor reported the fire around 1:20 a.m, local media outlets reported.

Tennessee Lawmakers Renew Push For Sunday Booze Sales

Liquor and wine sales will be permitted on Sundays in Tennessee under a proposal filed by a leading GOP lawmaker.

3 Per Day: Tennessee Suicide Rate At Record High

Tennessee's 2016 suicide rate was the highest in 35 years of record keeping, according to statistics released Monday.

Tennessee Legislature Returns Tuesday

With elections looming and a high rate of turnover and retirements expected, policy may take a backseat to politics in the General Assembly.

TN Officer-Involved Shootings: 10 In The Past Month

There have been 10 officer-involved shootings since Nov. 25 across Tennessee with four in three days.

Stock Up On Saturday: Booze Unavailable In TN For Next 2 Mondays

Need wine or liquor for those holiday parties? Make sure to hit the package store on Saturday.

Little Girl Steals Baby Jesus. Then This Happened.

A typical church Christmas pageant unravels when a girl playing a sheep steals a baby Jesus doll. What happens next will fill you with joy.

TN Senate Race: Mackler's Withdrawal Clears Field For Bredesen

Political rookie James Mackler, an attorney and veteran, ended his pursuit of the Democratic Party's nomination for Senate.