Northwestern grad becomes USA Today's first-ever Taylor Swift reporter
After much excitement and controversy, USA Today has hired its first-ever Taylor Swift reporter — and he's a Northwestern grad!
Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state, federal charges in Tyre Nichols' death
A former Memphis police officer has pleaded guilty in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to reverse course.
Estranged son of Nashville police chief, wanted in shooting of 2 officers, found dead
Authorities say the estranged son of Nashville’s police chief, who was wanted in the shooting of two police officers, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a chase in a stolen car.
Nashville police chief's son accused of shooting two officers
Police identified the suspect as John C. Drake, Jr., the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake.
Collision between deer and animal rescue van jeopardizes dozens of pets’ chance at rescue
Dozens of cats and dogs are at risk of not being rescued next week after a deer collided with a Morton Grove animal shelter’s rescue van Thursday morning, leaving the van inoperable.
Mom warns of danger after she says her daughter, 7, died while playing with popped birthday balloons
A Tennessee mom is warning others about the dangers popped balloons pose after she says her daughter died from putting one over her head.
Watch: Tennessee couple rattled by venomous snake found nesting in baby's stroller
A Tennessee couple was left in shock recently after they found a venomous copperhead snake nesting in their baby's stroller.
Nic Kerdiles, former NHL player and Savannah Chrisley's ex-fiance, dead in crash at 29
Nic Kerdiles, the one-time hockey player for the Anaheim Ducks, died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Nashville, according to police.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Tennessee mom vanishes on birthday 'booze cruise'
Tamia Taylor disappeared from a Memphis Riverboats cruise on the Mississippi River.
Father dead, 9-year-old son missing after their jet ski collides with barge on Tennessee lake
A 36-year-old father died after the jet ski carrying him and his son hit a barge being pushed by a tow boat Saturday evening on a lake northwest of Nashville. His son is still missing.
Tennessee officials warn public after people get 'dangerously close' to bear
The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.
Tennessee nurse sets record for longest mullet: 'Pretty amazing'
Tami Manis committed to growing out her hair in 1990.
Biden to present Medal of Honor to heroic Vietnam War-era Army Pilot Larry Taylor
As an Army first lieutenant and Cobra helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Larry Taylor flew hundreds of missions and saved countless lives.
Rare spotless baby giraffe born at Tennessee zoo needs a name
The spotless baby reticulated giraffe is believed to be the only one living in the world, according to the zoo.
Father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley dies in apparent explosion
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.
Tennessee hiking couple found safe in Alaska after search and rescue
Authorities in Alaska launched the search after finding the couple's vehicle abandoned and learning that they had never checked out of their Airbnb.
Woman's remains found in 1985 finally identified as search for killer begins
A driver found the victim's remains in 1985 after having vehicle trouble on the side of an interstate.