August 24, 2023 Tennessee city uses science-based playbook in battle to fight surging gun violence The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, is using a science-based playbook to fight surging gun violence in the community. The program includes policing changes and other efforts.
August 24, 2023 Tennessee judge allows people to bring signs back into state House hearing during gun control debate Tennessee held a special session on Aug. 23, 2023, to discuss control policies following a school shooting in Nashville. A judge ruled protestors can bring signs into the courtroom.
August 23, 2023 Loaded gun found in Tennessee high school student's backpack amid ongoing legislative debate on gun control During an ongoing special session initiated by Gov. Lee in response to a Nashville school shooting incident, a firearm was discovered in a Tennessee student's backpack on Wednesday.
August 23, 2023 Tennessee school shooting protestors removed from special legislative session regarding gun control Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee initially called a special legislative session following a school shooting in Nashville. School shooting protestors were removed from the session.
August 23, 2023 Texas man arrested after Ohio mom of 2 kidnapped, found shot dead in Tennessee Lance Miller, a Texas man, has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Kaitlyn Lynch, a Cincinnati mom of two, after the pair met online.
August 22, 2023 Tennessee judge orders mental evaluation for man who allegedly opened fire at Jewish school A Tennessee judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for Joel Bowman, who is accused of attempting to enter a Jewish school in Memphis while armed.
August 22, 2023 Rare spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo believed to be only one in the world Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, has welcomed a rare solid-colored reticulated giraffe into its family. Now, zoo officials are asking for help naming the baby giraffe.
August 22, 2023 Democratic Rep Gloria Johnson, member of the 'Tennessee Three,' may challenge Sen. Marsha Blackburn The lone Democratic member of the "Tennessee Three" is considering running for a Senate seat. The seat she would run for is currently held by Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
August 22, 2023 Tennessee lawmakers not expected to touch on gun-control in special session despite Nashville school shooting Tennessee's GOP Gov. Bill Lee called a special session in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. Lawmakers at the session have yet to address gun control.
August 18, 2023 Family of missing Tennessee woman says travel companion can live off the grid, has friends around the world The family of a missing Tennessee woman says that her travel partner can live off the grid for an extended period of time and has friends worldwide.