Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.

Gunman kills 1, injures 4 at Nashville coffee shop on Easter Sunday

A gunman opened fire at a Nashville coffee shop, leaving at least one person dead and four others injured, during Easter brunch, Nashville police said. 

Riley Strain's body found in West Nashville

The body of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who's been missing in Nashville, Tennessee, since March 8, has been found in the Cumberland River, police said.

Watch: Riley Strain shown with police in video before student's disappearance

Police have disclosed bodycam footage capturing an interaction between Riley Strain and officers on Gay Street on March 8, the night he was reported missing.

Knoxville police recruit dies after collapsing during routine training

A police recruit in Knoxville, Tennessee, died after collapsing during a routine physical training session about a week before he was set to be officially sworn in as an officer, authorities said Sunday.

Tennessee deputy killed during traffic stop, another injured; 'armed and dangerous' felon at large

A manhunt is underway Friday in Tennessee for an "armed and dangerous" suspect accused of shooting and killing a sheriff's deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop last night.

Darius Rucker arrested on drug charges, reports say

Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker's mugshot was released on what's believed to be related from minor drug offenses.

Darius Rucker arrested in Tennessee for minor drug offense

Country star Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee for a minor drug offense, Fox News Digital has learned.

'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas

A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.

Former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck dead at 52

Frank Wycheck, a Tennessee Titans legend, died Saturday at the age of 52, according to the Titans website.