Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'

A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.

Tennessee deputy found shot to death inside home engulfed in flames; suspect arrested

When 22-year-old Deputy Savanna Puckett didn't show up for work, another deputy went to her home to check on her and found the house engulfed in flames. Firefighters found her body inside, and investigators said she had been shot to death.

Tennessee ax woman hacked dad’s arm and gave grandpa black eye, deputies allege

A Tennessee woman allegedly chopped her dad with an ax and punched her grandpa in the face before they disarmed and subdued her, according to authorities.

Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4M after man was served sanitizer instead of water

Cracker Barrel has been ordered to pay $9.4 million in damages after staff served a customer sanitizer instead of water. But the restaurant chain will only have to pay a fraction of that amount.

Rapper Young Dolph shot, killed at Memphis cookie shop

Officials say rapper Young Dolph has been fatally shot at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter.

Tennessee pastor tackles suspect who pulled out gun during church service, police say

A quick-thinking pastor in Nashville and a handful of congregants managed to tackle and disarm a suspect police said brandished a firearm during a Sunday morning service.

Tennessee mom barricades toddler in bathroom after man breaks through window, crawls into home

A Tennessee mom grabbed her 2-year-old son and barricaded themselves inside a bathroom while she called 911 after a man repeatedly punched her home's doors and windows, then used a log to break the glass and crawl into the house.

Entire historic Tennessee town for sale for $725K

Water Valley, Tennessee is up for sale and real estate broker Christa Swartz said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing with potential buyers.

Memphis elementary school shooting leaves 1 student in critical condition

A shooting at Memphis elementary school left a student in critical condition. The suspect, identified as another student at the school, was taken into custody.

Sam's Club worker, 61, rammed with cart by suspected thief, police say

A man suspected in a string of computer thefts in Tennessee allegedly rammed a 61-year-old Sam’s Club employee with his cart last Friday, police say.

Tennessee Kroger shooting: Police say 13 injured, 1 killed, shooter dead

Thirteen people were shot and one victim was killed after a suspect opened fire in a Kroger supermarket in Collierville, Tennessee, according to law enforcement.

Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death

"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.

Bonnaroo canceled in wake of Hurricane Ida

Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida have forced Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee to cancel as organizers say the waterlogged festival grounds are unsafe for driving or camping.

Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.

Waverly, Tennessee: 7-month-old twins among 22 dead in floods

Search crews continue to look for several missing people after heavy rains pummeled Middle Tennessee, killing at least 22 — including a pair of infant twins.

Tennessee flooding: At least 22 dead, dozens more missing

At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee.