Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24

Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.

Mom of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell accused of filing false police report

Megan Boswell, the mother of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell, is being held on a false report charge, according to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.

Parrot shouts 'fire' to warn family about blaze in kitchen

The residents inside the home said that their bird has never said the word 'fire' until this incident, reports say.

Amber Alert issued for Tennessee toddler that hasn't been seen in two months

"Evelyn was reportedly last seen on December 26, 2019. She was not reported as missing until February 18, 2020," the agency wrote on Facebook. 

Inmate busted for smoking pot in front of judge

A Tennessee inmate is accused of smoking a joint during his court appearance on a drug possession charge on Monday morning.

Lockdown at McGhee Tyson airbase in Tennessee lifted; resulted from 'misunderstanding'

The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee was on lockdown Wednesday amid reports of shots fired, authorities said. It was later learned that the incident was a "misunderstanding."

Soldier home for the holidays and his 1-year-old son killed in head-on collision

A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a soldier who was home for Christmas and his 1-year-old son, who were both killed in a head-on car crash Thursday night.

Brother of 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard killed outside Nashville bar

The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.

Electric eel powers Christmas lights at aquarium

Talk about renewable energy. An aquarium in Tennessee is powering the lights on a Christmas tree using an electric eel.

Stunning snowfall on suspension bridge in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains

Footage shows snow falling on the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, which spans 680 feet across a valley in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Popeyes worker accused of attacking customer seeking refund

A Popeyes worker recorded throwing a woman onto the pavement outside a restaurant in Tennessee has been charged with felony aggravated assault.