Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.

Gunman kills 1, injures 4 at Nashville coffee shop on Easter Sunday

A gunman opened fire at a Nashville coffee shop, leaving at least one person dead and four others injured, during Easter brunch, Nashville police said. 

33 kayakers rescued after high winds slam Tennessee cave tour group

A group of 33 people, including children, had to be rescued when harsh weather conditions and high winds began knocking some of them over into the water.

Riley Strain's body found in West Nashville

The body of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who's been missing in Nashville, Tennessee, since March 8, has been found in the Cumberland River, police said.

Watch: Riley Strain shown with police in video before student's disappearance

Police have disclosed bodycam footage capturing an interaction between Riley Strain and officers on Gay Street on March 8, the night he was reported missing.

Blaise Taylor, former NFL scout, charged with murder of girlfriend, unborn baby

Blaise Taylor, a former college football standout and scout for the Tennessee Titans, has been charged with murdering his girlfriend and unborn child in 2023.

Country star Eric Church gives Nashville bar ownership to fans: 'This is our house'

Country music star Eric Church gave individual deeds to the bricks that built Chief's in Nashville to the people who have supported him the most throughout his career.

Plane crash in Nashville along I-40 kills all 5 people on board

A plane crash in Nashville, Tennessee, killed all five people on board, authorities said. The plane crashed along I-40, bursting into flames.

Knoxville police recruit dies after collapsing during routine training

A police recruit in Knoxville, Tennessee, died after collapsing during a routine physical training session about a week before he was set to be officially sworn in as an officer, authorities said Sunday.

Masked demonstrators wave Nazi flags in front of Tennessee capitol

In Nashville, a group of masked demonstrators clad in red T-shirts and flying flags marked with swastikas gathered outside the state Capitol building, prompting widespread condemnation.

Tennessee deputy killed during traffic stop, another injured; 'armed and dangerous' felon at large

A manhunt is underway Friday in Tennessee for an "armed and dangerous" suspect accused of shooting and killing a sheriff's deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop last night.