Tyre Nichols' death: Federal charges filed against 5 former officers

Five former Memphis police officers are now facing federal civil rights charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts arising from the killing.

Father dead, 9-year-old son missing after their jet ski collides with barge on Tennessee lake

A 36-year-old father died after the jet ski carrying him and his son hit a barge being pushed by a tow boat Saturday evening on a lake northwest of Nashville. His son is still missing.

Tennessee officials warn public after people get 'dangerously close' to bear

The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.

Father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley dies in apparent explosion

The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.

Tennessee hiking couple found safe in Alaska after search and rescue

Authorities in Alaska launched the search after finding the couple's vehicle abandoned and learning that they had never checked out of their Airbnb.

Agreement central to public dispute between Michael Oher, Tuohy family being questioned

The former NFL player is accusing the Tuohy family of enriching themselves at his expense and lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents.

Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.

'Good Times' actor John Amos hospitalized amid abuse allegations

Actor John Amos is receiving medical attention in Tennessee after officials in Colorado confirmed the "Good Times" actor "could be a victim of a crime."