Tennessee
Tennessee, located in the southeastern part of the United States, it is known for the great Smoky Mountains. The state is famous for its country music, which has roots in Nashville, the state capital. Memphis is the home of the blues and Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home.
"Happy tears" as shelter's longest dog resident adopted after 625 days
Cheeks' new owner flew from Oregon to Tennessee to adopt him after reading about his story on Newsweek.
Republican candidate admits she worked for escort service
Gabrielle Hanson has been running what one local TV channel in Tennessee has described as a "morality campaign."
Naughty bear breaks into Tennessee repairmen's truck to steal lunch
The cheeky animal was caught on a doorbell camera as it crawled out from the window and ran off with a lunch bag in its mouth.
"Sad" dog spends 600 days in shelter after being adopted and returned twice
Cheeks was returned twice through no fault of his own, but being the shelter's longest resident is beginning to get him down.
Republican's plan to crack down on drag show backfires
The event reportedly doubled its 2022 attendance.
Man beat girlfriend's 2-year-old son to death with dog toy: Police
Anthony Andrews, 22, was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and aggravated child neglect.
Tennessee woman sets world record with mullet taller than Tom Cruise
Tami Manis has a five foot eight inches mullet, which she has been growing since February 1990.
I was kicked out the Tennessee House for holding up a sign
It was hard to believe I was watching something in America, much less my own city.
"Vote Them Out": Video shows Tennessee House erupt into chaos
The end of the special session for the Tennessee State House ended on Tuesday in disorder, chants and a brief physical confrontation between two lawmakers.
Judge deals blow to Tennessee House Republicans on sign ban
A state judge decided that the new rule banning signs from House proceedings was likely unconstitutional and allowed a temporary ban on the rule to continue.
Vivek Ramaswamy calls for racist Florida shooting not to be politicized
The Republican presidential hopeful said he doesn't think the shooting in Jacksonville should be politicized.
Wildfire risk raised in 5 U.S. areas
Some of the urban areas in the U.S. most at risk for out-of-control wildfires were surprising.
Spotless giraffe, likely Earth's only one, born at zoo—name poll underway
"This is beyond rare," David Bright, director of Brights Zoo in Tennessee, told Newsweek. "The last time this happened was 1972 in Japan."
Video of gun safety activists' removal from Tennessee House goes viral
Three members of the public were removed from a Tennessee state subcommittee hearing Tuesday for holding up signs, a breach of newly adopted decorum rules.
John Rich Appears to Mock Bud Light in Music Video for New Single
Country singer John Rich's new music video "I'm Offended" takes a jab at a well-known drinks brand.
Shelter throwing doggy "pool pawty" might be the best thing you see today
Before Chattanooga authorities close the city pool for the year, they invite local dogs and McKamey Animal Center residents in for a dip.
Dog who walked home after owner killed in hit-and-run gets forever family
After his owner was killed in a hit-and-run earlier this year, this loyal dog is finally getting a second chance at life.
Joy as "miracle" cat who lost both eyes after being hit by car is adopted
When Joy was found, both of her eyes had ruptured and her bottom jaw was broken. Against all odds, she has recovered.
Shelter begs for help rehoming 62 dogs to avert spread of deadly virus
"We do not have an outbreak, but we are taking preventive action for the health and safety of our dog population," said a Memphis Animal Services spokesperson.
Peyton Manning returning to University of Tennessee as professor
"The Sheriff" is back in town. Hall of Fame QB and University of Tennessee alum Peyton Manning is returning to his alma mater as a professor of practice.
GOP primary winner refuses to be alone with a woman over adultery fears
"Adultery has ruined many a man and the more power or attention the more this attack is ready," Tennessee Republican David Hooven wrote on his website.
Progressives score big win in Tennessee
Nashville's nonpartisan mayoral race will go to a runoff after 12 candidates were reduced to two in the first round of voting.
NASA solves mystery of the fireball that lit up the West Virginia sky
The huge explosion of light was seen on August 2, with eyewitnesses across the eastern U.S. reporting a mystery object falling to Earth.
Family furious after being asked to tip at vacation rental: "Excessive"
"Tipping has been creeping into every type of business," the irritated traveler told Newsweek.
Tennessee teachers fight back against race lessons ban
Educators have launched a legal challenge that seeks to rule a 2021 law restricting what can be taught about race, gender and bias unconstitutional.
Ron DeSantis in car crash traveling to Tennessee event
Neither the 2024 hopeful nor his team were injured during the accident Tuesday morning.
Dad convicted of murder after getting high and falling on infant daughter
Harley Kemp Craddock was 4 months old when she died after her father overdosed on fentanyl and collapsed on top of her for more than 10 minutes.
Student loan forgiveness: White House responds to outraged GOP senators
The new forgiveness plan targets income-driven repayment plans and automatically cancels all debt for people that have been making payments for over 20 years.
Jason Aldean shooting music video at 1927 lynching site sparks backlash
In a behind-the-scenes video, Aldean confirmed that the music video was shot outside the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee.
Grouchy overweight dog who struggled to move 'happy' after losing 30 lbs
The overweight senior suffers from a thyroid problem that causes difficulty in trying to lose weight.
