'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."

After Nashville school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.

Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University

Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.

Tennessee dog rescued from cave after falling over 50 feet

A hound named Shaker was rescued near Bean Station, Tennessee, after falling nearly 75 feet into a cave on Monday night, officials said.

'Tennessee Three' member Rep. Gloria Johnson vows to keep gun reform fight going

One of the Tennessee state lawmakers at the center of controversy, amid calls for new gun laws, says she has no plans to give up her fight — even if it nearly cost her a seat in the state House.

Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee House

The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday.

Rep. Justin Pearson: Second ousted lawmaker to be reinstated in Tennessee House

Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.

Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker

A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

Nashville school shooter planned attack for months, police say

Authorities say 28-year-old Audrey Hale spent months planning the deadly shooting at The Covenant School and disclosed that Hale “considered the actions of other mass murderers."

Nashville shooting: Hundreds protest at Tennessee Capitol demanding gun control

Protesters gathered outside Tennessee’s state capitol building in Nashville on Thursday, March 30, demanding gun reform legislation following Monday’s shooting at the city’s Covenant School.

Nashville school shooter identified as 28-year-old woman

Authorities say they believe the 28-year-old female shooter who killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday was a former student.