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.
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.
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.
Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
St. Jude Research Hospital campus tour
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.
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.
Byron Black execution: Tennessee inmate with heart device was not shocked, attorney says
Byron Black noted intense pain during his lethal injection death earlier this week, with some wondering if it was because his defibrillator wasn’t deactivated.
Byron Black noted intense pain during his lethal injection death earlier this week, with some wondering if it was because his defibrillator wasn’t deactivated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A young child in Tennessee helped stop a home burglary by spotting an intruder rummaging through kitchen cabinets and quickly running to safety.
Skydiving plane crashes in Tennessee with 20 people on board
A skydiving plane carrying 20 people crashed soon after taking off in Tennessee Sunday.
A skydiving plane carrying 20 people crashed soon after taking off in Tennessee Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tennessee Saturday morning and was felt as far as Atlanta and western North Carolina.
Texas man who threatened to lynch Nashville DA found guilty
A Texas man threatened to lynch the Nashville DA after a member antisemitic group was arrested during a protest, according to court documents.
A Texas man threatened to lynch the Nashville DA after a member antisemitic group was arrested during a protest, according to court documents.
3 former Memphis officers acquitted in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Three of the five Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death after he fled a traffic stop were acquitted on murder, assault, kidnapping and misconduct charges.
Three of the five Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death after he fled a traffic stop were acquitted on murder, assault, kidnapping and misconduct charges.
Jelly Roll could receive Tennessee state pardon for crimes tied to early life
Country artist Jelly Roll may receive a state pardon for past convictions after the Tennessee Board of Parole voted unanimously to recommend clemency. Gov. Bill Lee will make the final decision.
Country artist Jelly Roll may receive a state pardon for past convictions after the Tennessee Board of Parole voted unanimously to recommend clemency. Gov. Bill Lee will make the final decision.
Man accused of raping 11-year-old, child gave birth in February
A man was arrested for rape of a child after a preteen girl gave birth in February, prompting an investigation, police say.
A man was arrested for rape of a child after a preteen girl gave birth in February, prompting an investigation, police say.
'Free eggs with purchase': Home listing comes with sunny-side incentive
In a creative bid to attract buyers amid high inflation and rising home costs, a Tennessee realtor is offering free eggs with the purchase of a $595,000 townhouse in Germantown.
In a creative bid to attract buyers amid high inflation and rising home costs, a Tennessee realtor is offering free eggs with the purchase of a $595,000 townhouse in Germantown.
Memphis child with autism found dead after wandering off while aunt slept, police say
Kayden Nolen, a 5-year-old boy with autism, was found dead in a body of water near the Memphis apartment complex where he was last seen.
Kayden Nolen, a 5-year-old boy with autism, was found dead in a body of water near the Memphis apartment complex where he was last seen.
Sauce Walka shot: Houston rapper reportedly among 2 wounded in Memphis
Houston rapper Sauce Walka was injured and another man was killed in a shooting in Downtown Memphis on Saturday, TMZ reports.
Houston rapper Sauce Walka was injured and another man was killed in a shooting in Downtown Memphis on Saturday, TMZ reports.