January 13, 2026 College basketball player gunned down on Nashville freeway, police hunting for suspects Tennessee basketball player Andre Bell, 20, was fatally shot on Nashville freeway while returning to Fisk University, police said. Suspect vehicle fled.
January 9, 2026 Tennessee Democrat proposes new bill limiting ICE from school campuses statewide State Rep. Gabby Salinas of Memphis introduced legislation to protect Tennessee schools from ICE enforcement after the Trump administration rescinded a sensitive locations policy.
January 5, 2026 Knoxville Symphony sued for allegedly rejecting White male clarinet player over anti-DEI stance James Zimmermann sued the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, claiming they refused to hire him due to his opposition to DEI policies after winning a blind audition.
January 4, 2026 Plans to install a memorial for unborn children at the Tennessee Capitol spark debate Tennessee Capitol memorial honoring unborn children sparks debate among lawmakers and civilians ahead of planned June 24 unveiling anniversary date.
December 29, 2025 Tennessee officers rescue woman considering jumping from bridge on day after Christmas New video shows a dramatic bridge rescue as law enforcement agencies worked together to save a woman in crisis on Interstate 81 in Sullivan County.
December 26, 2025 White House reports inflation is lower in red states Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss a White House report that inflation on key utilities such as energy and transit are lower in red states amid President Donald Trump's efforts to increase affordability.
December 17, 2025 Suspect accused of causing massive fatal pileup was illegal immigrant who obtained CDL in New York: feds Federal officials reveal a Tennessee crash suspect was an illegal immigrant with a New York CDL. Yisong Huang allegedly caused a fatal pileup while distracted by phone video.
December 12, 2025 Turning Point USA partners with state of Tennessee to establish Club America Chapters Turning Point USA has partnered with leadership in the state legislature of Tennessee to establish Club America chapters at high schools across the state.
December 11, 2025 James Carville blasts Crockett for breaking 'first rule of politics,' focusing on herself more than voters James Carville spoke on his podcast about Rep. Jasmine Crockett, arguing she speaks more about herself than her voters, breaking a key rule of politics.
December 10, 2025 FCC, state AGs to join forces in crackdown on China-linked communications technology The FCC and several states are creating a formal partnership to share information and work together to protect U.S. consumers from risky communications technology tied to China.