Tennessee
Woman Undergoes Multiple Surgeries After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, potentially fatal infection caused by several different types of bacteria which move rapidly through the body, attacking the skin and soft tissue.
Baptisms on Tennessee High School Football Field Spark Controversy
"It is illegal for coaches to organize or participate in religious activities with students, including baptisms," the Freedom From Religion Foundation wrote to the school superintendent.
Tennessee High School Covers Bathroom Mirrors Because of Student Lateness
"Even prisons have mirrors," former pupil Shelby Campbell complained in a Facebook post about the issue, which attracted hundreds of comments and shares.
Tennessee Man Suing Popeyes Chicken Because He Can't Get a Chicken Sandwich
After he was unable to get his hands on Popeyes' new fried chicken sandwich, Craig Barr filed suit against the company for compensation for his wasted time and emotional damages.
Substitute Teacher's Students Include the Siblings of a Man She Shot
On August 16, Mykal Prime's twin siblings were in a math class taught by substitute teacher Khadijah Griffis, who told police she shot Prime last month when he tried to rob her as she was selling him marijuana.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Family Survive Fiery Plane Crash In Tennessee
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter were transported to a hospital following a private plane crash Thursday.
Tennessee Catholic Priest Blames Racist Dog for Rejection of Black Cleaner
Rev. Jacek Kowal claimed his dog, a German Shepherd, once had a "bad experience with a stranger who happened to be African American." He has now been accused of discrimination.
TN School District Tells Teachers 'People of Color Cannot be Racist'
The Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga gave a slide presentation on racism and white privilege, then claimed the information was "taken out of context."
Tennessee Woman Comes Home to Find Intruder in Her Clothes, Making Dinner
The victim told Memphis police she didn't know the suspect or give them permission to enter her house.
Church Tells Gay Man He Can't be Involved in His Father's Funeral
Jessie Goodman's father's dying wish is for his son to sing "The Anchor Holds" at his funeral, which he wanted held at Lee's Chapel Baptist Church.
Amid Rumors of Explicit Grindr Messages, Tennessee State Lawmaker Resigns
State Rep. Bill Sanderson cited the health of his son-in-law and his growing winery business as his reasons for resigning, but some claim messages he sent to gay men were the real reason Sanderson stepped down.
Nashville Country Radio Station Blocks Buttigieg Interview From Being Aired
Blair Garner interviewed Buttigieg for roughly 20 minutes on Wednesday during the 2020 candidate's Nashville, Tennessee campaign stop. But now, the interview will not be aired.
Swastika and Racial Slurs Spray-Painted on Tennessee Church
Pastor James Mitchell said he was "broken-hearted" when he discovered the graffiti earlier this week.
Coulter Blames Euthanization of Man-Eating Bear On Lack of Border Wall
"The poor bear was euthanized for no reason. (Except that we don't have a wall on our border)," Coulter tweeted.
Tennessee Boy, 13, Stabbed 15-Year-Old Brother in Car
The incident happened in the driveway of a house in Crestview, Florida.
Tennessee Woman Attacks McDonald's Manager With Stun Gun Over Wait for Food
According to the victim, the attacker punched him and hurled insulting remarks, including that he deserved the vicious attack because he had voted for Donald Trump.
Metal Detector Finds Wedding Ring Missing for Almost 50 Years
"I was really thrilled. I didn't think I'd ever see it no more," said Florene Bush, 94. "It's very special."
Tennessee Man Killed Pregnant Mother and 2-year-old Son with Car: Police
William David Phillips, 33, of Jefferson City, has been charged with murder after the deaths of Sierra Wilson Cahoon, 30, her son Nolan, 2, and her unborn child, police said.
Driver Allegedly Killed Pedestrian Later Arrested With Victim's Torso in Car
Dorrae Debrice Johnson allegedly told an officer who suspected him of being under the influence that he was "blitzed."
Sheriff's Deputy Says LGBT 'Freaks' and 'Animals' Should Be Executed
Knoxville Sheriff's Deputy Grayson Fritts referred to his knowledge of law enforcement while calling on police to round up members of the LGBT community.
Tennessee Man's Finger Swells to Size of a Lemon After Rattlesnake Bite
Doctors say his wound could take more than six months to heal fully.
Foul Smell Like 'Rotten Eggs' Reported Across Memphis: Residents
The unpleasant odor made its way into offices and homes in some parts of the city on Friday and Saturday.
Taylor Swift Kicks Off Pride Month With Equality Act Endorsement
"The fact that, legally, some people are at the mercy of the hatred and bigotry of others," wrote Swift, "is disgusting and unacceptable."
The U.S. Government Is Building World's Most Powerful Supercomputer
The Department of Energy have announced a $600 million contract with Cray Inc. to build the supercomputer.
Good Friday 2019: Are Post Offices, Banks, Stores Open?
Good Friday falls on April 19, so we've gathered the latest information on post office, bank and store opening times.
Cherokee Cave Inscriptions Tell of Sacred Ceremony
The inscriptions suggest the cave was a place for reflection and ceremony "during perhaps the most stressful time in Cherokee history, when the people were forcibly and finally removed forever from their beloved homelands," scientists said.
Great Granny Turned Dirty Harry On Armed Bandit
"The gun just went off...I didn't mean to shoot [at] her."
Woman Fatally Stabbed Jeweler Inside Hotel Room: Cops
"He went [to New Orleans] with his wife. It's not what everybody was thinking was going on."
ICE Agents Sued Over Tennessee Raid
"I offered to show them my documentation to work in this country, but they handcuffed me anyway, detained me, and took me to the armory," one person said.
Tennessee Floods: Warnings, Rainfall and Evacuations
The flood warnings are expected to end Saturday afternoon.