Tennessee
Innocent Man Sentenced to Jail Sues Police for 'Falsifying Evidence'
Norman Graham spent nine years in prison before new evidence led a judge to set aside his conviction on Boxing Day 2019.
Nurse Fainting After COVID Vaccine Not Due to Shot Ingredients, Doctor Says
The nurse, who has a condition that often causes her to faint when she experiences pain, recovered quickly.
Tennessee 'Worst in the World' For COVID Transmission, Doctor Says
Dr. Steve Threlkeld, who works at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, has said cases of coronavirus will continue to rise if no changes are made.
Average Daily COVID Cases Are Highest in These 7 States
Nevada, Arizona and Tennessee are among the states that reported the highest average daily cases per capita in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lamar Alexander: Trump Has No Right to Bring 'Lawsuits With No Evidence'
"I think the processes say it's over on Monday if the electors vote for Joe Biden, which I expect that they will," the Republican lawmaker from Tennessee said.
COVID-19 Was the Leading Cause of Death in 20 U.S. States Last Month
Virus infections preceded more deaths than other leading causes in many of those states before the start of November.
Truck Carrying Blood Mysteriously Catches Fire on Tennessee Highway
"The truck itself looks to be a total loss," Knoxville-based blood center MEDIC said, adding that staff were "very grateful" no one was injured.
COVID Vaccines Won't Be Mandatory for Tennessee Schoolchildren Says Gov.
As cases rise across the U.S., Tennessee schools remain open, there is no statewide mask mandate and no official limits on Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ex-Corrections Officer Gets 5 Years for Tasing Restrained Detainee 4 Times
The officer used the stun gun four times for a total of 50 seconds, leaving the detainee's skin burned and looking like "raw hamburger meat," according to one officer.
3 Cities Saw COVID Cases Increase By Triple Digits In 8 Weeks Despite Masks
Health experts tell Newsweek that two key factors are playing a part in the case increase in areas with mask mandates, including pandemic "fatigue."
GOP Senator Urges Trump to Begin Transition Process for Biden
"If there's any chance whatsoever that Joe Biden will be the next president, and it looked like he has a very good chance, the Trump administration should provide the Biden team with all transition materials," Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander said.
Judge Upholds Deportation Order For Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard
Freidrich Karl Berger, who had been living in Tennessee, was still receiving a pension from Germany for his time as a concentration camp during World War II.
Tennessee Mayor Says No Mask Mandate 'At This Time'
In an interview with AL.com, Lincoln County Mayor Bill Newman said: "(The virus) is science and it's true and I do believe masking helps prevent the spread of it."
COVID Deaths Are Rising Fastest in These Five States
North Dakota reported the highest number of deaths per capita in the last seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Children Lived With Mother's Dead Body for up to Two Years, Officials Say
Laronda Jolly's remains were found under a pile of clothes by officers serving an eviction notice at a Tennessee apartment.
Human Skull on Mantelpiece Identified as Man Missing For 8 Years
The body part was displayed with sunglasses in Tennessee for a year before being discovered.
COVID Hospitalizations Are Soaring in These U.S. States
The number of coronavirus patients in hospital has been rising in several states, including Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.
Joe Biden Sign Torched in Tennessee, 50 Others Stolen or Vandalized
The Maury County Republican Party condemned the attack, noting the political discourse in the country has "become cancerous to our society."
Belmont Students Want Trump Campaign to Follow COVID Protocol At Debate
Despite being located in downtown Nashville, where coronavirus cases are on the rise, Belmont University has managed to keep their number of infections low. Students are worried that the school's decision to host the final presidential debate may jeopardize their vigorous healthy and safety efforts.
Man Opens Fire at KFC After Being Given Wrong Fast Food Order, Police Say
Bullets from the gun shattered glass and damaged walls at the restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee, officers said.
10 U.S. States With Most COVID Cases Per 100,000 People in Past 7 Days
Several states in the Midwest of the country, including North and South Dakota, have reported the highest number of infections per capita in the last week.
Controversial Christian Preacher Being Investigated After Mass Gathering
Images from the event show a large crowd of people, most of whom are not wearing masks.
KKK 'Social Visit' Cards Left at Joe Biden Supporters' Homes in Tennessee
Residents in Shelbyville also said that signs showing support for Democratic candidate appeared to have been run over by a car.
COVID Cases Are Skyrocketing in These 5 States
North Carolina, Tennessee, Montana, New Mexico and Vermont have each seen a more than 50-percent rise in new cases in recent weeks.
Tennessee Man Tries to Resurrect Dead Grandmother, Causes $30,000 Damage
Danny Frazier is alleged to have dug holes in the ground and broken headstones at the site in Knoxville.
Judge Apologizes for KKK Reference While Talking About Mask Mandate
The veteran Coffee County judge said he regretted the "Grand Wizard of our Supreme Court" remark from July.
ACC Trumps Both SEC and Big 12 This Weekend, Despite Texas-OU Showdown
The ACC has two games matching unranked teams this weekend. Though the SEC's Tennessee-Georgia game is intriguing, the ACC has more at stake.
GOP Senate Candidate Addresses Mostly Maskless Crowd at Restaurant
Bill Hagerty, the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and current GOP Senate nominee from Tennessee, held a campaign event where a number of attendees did not wear masks Saturday.
Five States Where Coronavirus Deaths Are Falling Fastest
A handful of southern states have each reported a drop in new COVID-19 deaths in recent weeks.
Dem Senate Candidate Jumps Out of Airplane to Promote Grassroots Campaign
Democratic nominee Marquita Bradshaw jumped from more than 10,000 feet to raise awareness for her underdog U.S. Senate campaign in Tennessee on Tuesday.