Tennessee Headlines

House bill challenges Haslam, speakers on judges

14 hours 38 min ago
State Rep. Glen Casada is moving ahead with a bill calling for the popular election of Supreme Court justices, a position at odds with the wishes of fellow Republican Gov. Bill Haslam and the speakers of both chambers.

3 arrested in Miss. drive-by shooting

15 hours 22 min ago
Three men charged in the Christmas Day shooting death of a 16-year-old Memphis, Tenn., girl will be in Marshall County Justice Court on Wednesday.

Dyersburg senior heads to White House science fair

15 hours 22 min ago
A senior at Dyersburg High School is headed to Washington, D.C., to participate in the White House science fair this week.

Consumer officials warn about online dating scams

15 hours 22 min ago
State consumer officials are warning about the danger of online dating scammers.

State lottery has new game with $3 million prize

15 hours 22 min ago
The Tennessee Lottery launches a new game on Tuesday with the biggest top prize in the history of the state game.

Charles Darwin being celebrated this week at UT

15 hours 44 min ago
Biologist Charles Darwin is being celebrated this week at the University of Tennessee's Knoxville campus.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press

16 hours 17 min ago
Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin says he was pleased with how Trae Golden responded to being benched in Tennessee's 73-62 win against Georgia on Saturday, but won't say for sure if Golden will be back in the lineup when...

Here is the latest Tennessee news from The Associated Press

16 hours 17 min ago
The Senate has voted to name the eastern red cedar as Tennessee's official evergreen tree. The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Mike Faulk of Kingsport was unanimously approved 31-0 on Monday evening.

Latest Tennessee news, sports, business and entertainment

16 hours 17 min ago
A proposal to change the name of the state Department of Mental Health has passed the Senate.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press

16 hours 17 min ago
Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin says he was pleased with how Trae Golden responded to being benched in Tennessee's 73-62 win against Georgia on Saturday, but won't say for sure if Golden will be back in the lineup when...

Bill to change name of Mental Health Dept.

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 00:05
A proposal to change the name of the state Department of Mental Health has passed the Senate.

Senate passes measure naming state evergreen tree

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 23:54
The Senate has voted to name the eastern red cedar as Tennessee's official evergreen tree.

TBI director requests money for drug buys

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 23:43
The head of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking lawmaker for money to buy drugs.

Afghan war vet fatally shot in Kentucky

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 23:32
A soldier who was found shot to death outside Fort Campbell, Ky., had recently returned from his second tour to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division.

Niota sewage operator sentenced to prison

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:48
The operator of a Niota, Tenn., water treatment plant must serve six months in a federal prison for falsifying documents that covered up his failure to properly operate a sewage treatment system.

Tennessee News Minute

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:15
The latest Tennessee news from The Associated Press

Tennessee News Minute

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:15
The latest Tennessee news from The Associated Press

Inmate found dead in Montgomery County jail

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 21:53
A 23-year-old inmate has been found dead at the Montgomery County jail. Authorities say they are investigating the cause of death.

Bills to change pension plans stall in Legislature

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 20:57
Proposals to change the retirement system for public employees in Tennessee have stalled in the Legislature.

Ship that hit Ky. bridge moved away from span

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:51
A massive cargo ship that tore through a bridge in western Kentucky has been moved downriver so the remaining debris can be cleared from its bow.