Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

Video: Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy

A mom in Tennessee did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she donned a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store recently.

Skydiving instructor dead after separation in air, student rescued

The student was stranded in the parachute for hours in a wooded area near Nashville. The skydiving instructor was later found dead.

Tennessee authorities: Sheriff who inspired 'Walking Tall' film killed his wife in 1967

Tennessee authorities announced that Buford Pusser, the sheriff whose life inspired the film "Walking Tall," killed his wife Pauline in 1967 and falsely claimed she was gunned down by his enemies.

Lockdown at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga lifted, no threat found

The lockdown at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been lifted after police say they have found no evidence of a threat on campus.

St. Jude Research Hospital campus tour
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Melissa Wilson visits the St. Jude's Research Hospital in Tennessee to give a tour of the campus focused on supporting children facing catastrophic diseases.

Country music legend Jeannie Seely passes away at 85

Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.

Shooting at Tennessee class reunion leaves 4 hospitalized

Four people were hospitalized Saturday after a shooting erupted at a class reunion in Tennessee, according to authorities and local reports.

Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying

Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.

Child's quick thinking foils Tennessee home burglary, leads to fast arrest

A young child in Tennessee helped stop a home burglary by spotting an intruder rummaging through kitchen cabinets and quickly running to safety.

Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee

Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.

Gatlinburg accident: Chaos downtown as multiple cars crash, injuring 6

Check out the hectic scene from busy downtown Gatlinburg, where multiple cars were involved in a crash over the weekend and several people were injured.

4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tennessee, felt in Atlanta

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tennessee Saturday morning and was felt as far as Atlanta and western North Carolina.