Tennessee

Crime 10 hours ago

Suspect in fatal Tennessee hit-and-run shared victim's daughter's plea for answers on social media

Haley Layman, a fatal hit-and-run suspect in Tennessee, shared social media posts about the victim after allegedly striking him with her truck on March 31.

Mass Shootings 1 day ago

Covenant School trans shooter plotted Nashville attack for years, kept notebooks with plans: final report

Nashville police have released their final report on the Covenant School shooter Audrey Hale, who killed three children and three adults in March 2023.

Tennessee 5 days ago

WATCH: Hero cop rescued from Hurricane Helene flash flood, immediately helps injured man: 'It's what we do'

Video shows the brave efforts of a Tennessee state trooper who risked her life to save another after she was rescued during the Hurricane Helene flooding.

Politics March 27

Energy chief slashes red tape that led to 60% cost in inflation, burdened work in 'critical' labs

Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital ahead of a Friday order streamlining permitting and encouraging "gem" national labs to expand and thrive.

WWE March 26

Glenn Jacobs, WWE legend and Tennessee mayor, willing to do 'anything' for charity wrestling match vs Tim Walz

Glenn Jacobs, former WWE star and current Tennessee mayor, explained his challenge to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in an interview on OutKick's "The Ricky Cobb Show."

Tennessee March 25

Tennessee bill aims to hold charities liable if migrants they house commit crimes

A bill introduced in the Tennessee legislature could hold charitable organizations liable if they are caught housing an illegal migrant who commits a crime.

Crime March 23

Memphis police arrest man after allegedly threatening to ‘butcher’ churchgoers with a machete: police

A man is behind bars after Memphis Police said he was arrested this week after he allegedly threatened to “butcher" parishioners at a local Catholic church.

Health March 23

Tennessee reports first measles case amid U.S. outbreak

Tennessee is the latest state to confirm a case of measles during the 2025 outbreak that has largely been concentrated in west Texas, but has spread across the country.

US Education March 21

Illiterate high school graduates suing school districts as Ivy League professor warns of 'deeper problem'

Two high school graduates from Tennessee and Connecticut are suing their respective public school systems because they still can't read or write after graduating.

Crime March 18

Red state hunts Tren de Aragua terrorists as judges light ‘credibility on fire’ fighting deportations: senator

Tennessee officials are working to combat members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, as left-leaning officials push back on deportations of illegal immigrants.

Tennessee March 16

Tennessee bill allows schools to deny enrollment for illegal migrants, proposal panned as unconstitutional

Tennessee state lawmakers introduced a bill to allow school districts and law enforcement agencies to deny enrollment to illegal migrant students.

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Culture Trends March 6

Three more states join trend of passing universal school choice

Wyoming, Tennessee, and Idaho passed universal school choice legislation, joining a trend of red states expanding education options outside of a student's local school district.

Donald Trump March 5

DJ Daniel visits Trump in Oval Office following joint address honor: ‘One more thing I’ve got for ya’

DJ Daniel, the teen cancer survivor who was made an honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump, offered him a big hug during a visit to the Oval Office.

Supreme Court February 27

SCOTUS tosses challenge to TN law banning drag shows with kids present, state AG hails decision

Tennesee's ban on drag shows in public spaces where children are present will remain in effect as SCOTUS refused to hear a challenge to the law this week.

Police and Law Enforcement February 26

Police searching for ax-wielding suspect caught on camera attacking car in apparent road rage incident

The alleged attack in Memphis, Tennessee, shows the suspect repeatedly striking a car on the driver's side with an ax.

Campus Controversy February 26

Kyle Rittenhouse returns to speak at university where angry mob led to canceled speech

Kyle Rittenhouse will return to the University of Memphis a year after a mob of protesters disrupted his speech, sponsored by TPUSA, on campus.

Tennessee February 25

Woman behind bogus Graceland auction plot pleads guilty to federal charge

The Missouri woman accused by federal authorities of trying to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion pleaded guilty to a federal charge Tuesday.

Crime February 20

Masked robbers point ARs at guard in bold ATM heist caught on chilling video

A group of brazen suspects were seen pointing assault rifles in the face of a cash-in-transit guard before making off with large sums of cash from an ATM machine, wild video released by police in Tennessee shows.

US February 18

Tennessee man, self-proclaimed 'serial killer,' sentenced to 261 years in 5 separate murders

A Memphis man, who referred to himself as a "serial killer" during his trial, has been sentenced to a combined 261 years in prison after confessing to five murders.

True Crime February 13

Tennessee man who murdered wife on luxury honeymoon ripped by judge at sentencing

Tennessee IT specialist Bradley Dawson gets life in prison for the murder of pharmacist wife Christe Chen on their honeymoon at an exclusive private island resort in Fiji.

Migrant Crime February 11

Tren de Aragua crackdown: 8 Venezuelan gang members indicted for sex trafficking

The U.S. Attorney's Office and law enforcement agencies in Tennessee announced the indictment of multiple people in the state with ties to the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Army February 9

2 suspects, including victim's husband, charged in stabbing death of Fort Campbell soldier in Tennessee

Two people were charged in last year's stabbing death of a Fort Campbell soldier in Tennessee, police said, noting that one of the suspects was the victim's husband.

Tennessee February 6

Camping World CEO defies another city's threat of legal action over huge American flag: Not 'coming down'

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis is defying another city's threat of legal action over the store's signature, massive American flag that waves outside the dealership.

US Crime February 5

Sanctuary cities that refuse ICE removal requests could be punished under state, federal legislation

Federal and state officials are eyeing legislation that would allow state officials to punish local officials for following so-called "sanctuary cities" policies.

Missing Persons February 4

Missing North Carolina hiker, 73, found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A missing 73-year-old North Carolina hiker was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, park officials said.

US Crime January 29

Illegal immigrant accused of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase faces possible deportation

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala was charged in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper after he led police on a high-speed pursuit Jan. 12.

Tennessee January 28

Nashville school district defends no metal detectors before school shooting: 'Unintended consequences'

Antioch High School, which just experienced a deadly shooting, reportedly did not have metal detectors because of administrators' concerns about racism.

Tennessee January 27

Tennessee lawmaker reintroduces bill to allow veterans, retired cops to work as School Resource Officers

A Tennessee state lawmaker reintroduced legislation that would allow veterans and retired law enforcement officers to be hired as School Resource Officers.

Tennessee January 23

Tennessee school shooter ‘significantly influenced’ by material found on ‘harmful’ websites: police

Nashville investigators say they believe the teenager who opened fire in a high school and killed a girl before killing himself was influenced by material found on "harmful" sites.