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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.
Five States Where Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Fastest
New infections were reported to have increased in Wisconsin, Utah, Tennessee, North Dakota and South Dakota in recent weeks.
School District Agrees To Stop Promoting Christianity After Being Sued
The Smith County Board of Education admitted incorporating official prayer into school events, proselytizing students and subjecting them to displays of religious iconography in classrooms.
Dem Candidate Calls 'Trump Shop' at Early Voting Location 'Voter Intimidati
If the signs and flags remain up while voting is underway for the November 3 national elections, it would violate state laws on electioneering too close to a polling place.
Tennessee Man Executed in Front of Pregnant Wife After Couple Taken Hostage
Jordan and Aileen Stevens were making their way to church when they were accosted while driving their Ford Mustang along I-24 in Coffee County.
Tiger On The Loose in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sparking Mass Police Hunt
The beast was spotted by a Knox County Sheriff's deputy in the Forks of the River Industrial Park on Wednesday night.
Woman Who Died Six Months Ago Notified By Letter She Had COVID-19
A Tennessee man received a letter saying his mother had tested positive for COVID-19, despite dying before the first case of COVID-19 was detected in her county.
KKK Flag Displayed on White House Barn Outrages Tennessee Residents
The flag was displayed close to the home of a biracial couple and in view from the nearby highway.
"Eat The Rich": Elvis Presley's Beloved Graceland Vandalized
The wall surrounding Graceland and the Levitt Shell were spray painted with phrases like "BLM", "Abolish ICE", and "Defund MPD."
Tennessee Prison Has 68 Percent COVID Positivity Rate Among Tested Inmates
Of the 1,410 inmates at a Tennessee prison tested for COVID-19 last week, 965 tested positive and 168 tests were still pending Monday afternoon.
Black Democratic Rep 'Appalled' by Racial Protests, Civil Rights Comparison
A Black Democratic state rep in Tennessee said he's "appalled" by comparisons between today's racial unrest and Martin Luther King Jr.'s era of the Civil Rights movement.
Son Charged in Mother's Killing Caught on Home Security Camera, Police Say
Chattanooga police said they charged the 19-year-old with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
TN Teachers Can Remain In Classrooms After Exposure To COVID, State Says
In Tennessee, teachers can now be required to come back to work or remain in the classroom, even if they have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to a new policy.
Over 2,000 Tennessee Children Test Positive For COVID As Schools Reopen
Students began returning to classrooms across Tennessee at the beginning of August, although several schools already suspended in-person learning after identifying COVID-19 cases.
Tennessee Cop Who Allegedly Ripped Mask off of Person in Viral Video Fired
In the viral video, Officer Harvey Briggs appears to walk up to a man filming a traffic stop Briggs was not involved in, and gets into an argument with the cameraperson, who then says Briggs ripped off his mask.
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Rising in These 7 States
Average daily death tolls have been rising in Georgia, Arkansas, North Carolina, Nevada, Louisiana, Tennessee and Oregon over the past month.
Florida Senate Candidate Drops Out of Race Because of COVID-19 Surge
Democrat Amanda Linton announced that she was dropping out of the race for Florida Senate, saying the pandemic has forced her and her family to relocate out of state.