Tennessee News

Work was halted on May 11 when a mixture of bentonite clay and water spilled from a drill into Otter Creek at the Radnor Lake State Natural Area.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam joined Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Major General Terry "Max" Haston of the Tennessee Military Department to pay tribute to three Tennesseans killed in action, including a soldier previously missing in action for 62 years.

Former World War II Army squad leader and Medal of Honor recipient Vernon McGarity has died at age 91, a funeral home said Thursday.

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the problems involve seven patients who received steroid injections from Main Street Family Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy in Newbern, Tenn.

According to The News-Enterprise in Elizabethtown, Kentucky State Police identified the victims as Claire R. Kahane, 75, and Charles S. Kahane, 78, of Nashville.

To ensure that special events are celebrated safely, the State Fire Marshal's Office wants to remind Tennesseans of legislation passed in 2011 concerning sky lanterns.

Members of The Boy Scouts of America are now speaking out about Thursday's historic vote to end the ban on openly gay members.

BEAN STATION, Tenn. An East Tennessee pharmacy owner and a customer have been killed during a robbery that left a pharmacy tech and another employee wounded.

Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward, has visited Tennessee to promote one of the British royal family's charities, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Well, this is good news. The Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, recently conducted a poll that shows the highly Conservative RED state of Tennessee, is having a positive change of heart towards legalized marriage for same-sex couples.

It's been a great Spring of restaurant scores as establishments work hard to keep dining experiences safe and healthy.

Rep. Scott DesJarlais , a licensed physician, was reprimanded and fined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for having sex with patients before he was elected to Congress , according to documents released Thursday.

A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman tells the Knoxville News Sentinel that one person is in custody.

Two men have been charged with capital murder in the deaths of six people, including an unborn child, in Tennessee.

Erskine Oglesby, Jr. has been named Tennessee Men's Health Network's "Man of the Year" for 2013 by the TMHN board of directors.

Pathway Lending is expanding its product offerings by partnering with the Tennessee Bankers Association and its member banks to provide developers a uniquely designed long-term, fixed-rate financing option for new construction and the rehabilitation of affordable multi-family housing communities.

A WWE wrestler from Jefferson City is challenging the Lieutenant Governor to a debate.

The signs of growth are hard to miss. New housing developments are under construction in Franklin and across Middle Tennessee.

A Nashville judge has permanently suspended the public guardian of Davidson County while citing "significant concerns" that she charged excessive fees to the elderly and disabled people she is supposed to protect.

Susan Randolph said DCS' policies on immediate protection agreements are vague and scattered.