A 29-year-old sex offender went to jail trying to enroll in high school. A year later, they tried again, police say.
Police say Makayla Craig tried to enroll in a Minnesota high school, a year after going to jail in Oregon for the same thing.
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A 29-year-old sex offender went to jail trying to enroll in high school. A year later, they tried again, police say.
Police say Makayla Craig tried to enroll in a Minnesota high school, a year after going to jail in Oregon for the same thing.
Crossville announces new $50 million retail development
The 180,000 foot retail center will be built directly across from the Crossville Buc-ees.
Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed.
Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed.
A fairway or a field? Knoxville residents divided over future of municipal golf course
Golfers want to preserve an affordable place to play, youth sports families say more fields are desperately needed, and neighbors worry about the impacts.
9 injured in crash involving pedal tavern in The Gulch, Metro police say
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, there were 12 passengers. Nine of them suffered injuries, two of which were seriously injured.
Man accused of impersonating officer to enter home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police say a man was arrested after he pretended to be an officer and tried to force his way into an East Memphis home with a fake badge. The victim said the suspect, later identified as Jeremy Fields, 41, arrived at her home last week with her former boss and said he
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump said he has heard that the Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Trump.
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump said he has heard that the Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Trump.
Hemp shops across Tennessee struggle to stay afloat, with another round of restrictions come December
Tennessee hemp business owners say new state restrictions are hurting sales as they watch for potential changes at the federal level.
Franklin County High School student arrested after 'suspected THC overdose' on campus
On Wednesday, a Franklin County Sheriff's Office school resource officer and high school personnel reportedly responded to the suspected THC overdose.
'Now is the time': 2026 flu shot expected to provide better protection
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Early season flu activity has kicked in here in the Mid-South. That’s according to two infectious disease specialists we spoke with this week. The good news is this year’s shot will fight against both the H1N1, the pandemic strain from 2009, and the H3N2 K-Clade virus that hit fairly hard last year.
Etsy bans some AI-generated products in new guidelines
Online marketplace Etsy has announced guidelines around AI-generated products but stopped short of banning AI art altogether.
Etsy bans some AI-generated products in new guidelines
Online marketplace Etsy has announced guidelines around AI-generated products but stopped short of banning AI art altogether.
Actor Michael Gray, known for 'Shazam!' TV show, dies at 75
Michael Gray, who starred on the 1970s TV show "Shazam!" and appeared on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 75.
Actor Michael Gray, known for 'Shazam!' TV show, dies at 75
Michael Gray, who starred on the 1970s TV show "Shazam!" and appeared on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 75.
Woman wanted for grandmother's death in Montana could be in Memphis area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Memphis man is asking for the public's help finding a relative he says kidnapped and killed his elderly mother. Raque Sterling said in May family members told him his 83-year-old mother, Irene "Bonnie" Johnson, died in California and had been cremated. Last week, he got a bill from an ambulance…
Nashville drivers becoming frustrated with aggressive panhandling
One woman told News 2 she had to swerve to avoid hitting one of these panhandlers, and the maneuver may have caused damage to her Dodge Challenger.
Shelby County Voter Alliance plans press conference on voter rights
SCVA and other coalition partners will be present at the press conference taking place at the Memphis branch of the NAACP
'That's not what I voted for': Davidson County precincts reinstate stir sticks after voting selection issues
Following multiple reports of voting machines not registering voters' selections as intended, the administrator of elections in Davidson County said polling locations are bringing back a tool that was in place two years ago.
Official report reveals new details about moments leading to Kohen Wiley shooting death
A report from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety paints a new picture of what led officers to Walmart on the day of Kohen Wiley's death.
Court filing alleges staff warned IV site might have 'blown' during Christa Pike's execution attempt
A court document says Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution.
Repossession companies using LPRs at Opry Mills
Security at Opry Mills has reported patrons leaving the shopping center to find their cars missing, only to later discover they've been towed.
Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions
In this April 5, 2017 photo, an exhibit at the Texas Prison Museum shows the three-chemical mixture used by Texas prison officials for lethal injections in the state from 1982 until 2012, when it was replaced by a single drug. Tennessee was using a three-drug protocol when an independent investigation found the state…
Healthcare security expert weighs in on escaped inmate at Nashville hospital
One healthcare security expert told News 2 escapes from hospitals are uncommon but not unheard of.
Unseen bodycam video of police shooting that killed Kohen Wiley
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi officials released a video Thursday showing the moments as Senatobia officers opened fire on a car after a shoplifting call, killing a 1-year-old and wounding a woman. The video can be seen above. A leaked copy has been circulating online, but WREG chose not to air it until it was…
A farmer, city mayor face off for 5th Congressional District seat
Two candidates with different backgrounds, but some shared priorities, are competing to represent Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in Washington.
The Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie ahead
The Boring Company photographed rock in front of a tunneling machine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Attorneys warned of 'blown' veins prior to botched execution, court filings say
New details about Christa Pike's botched execution have been revealed in filings from her legal team.
County mayor unveils 92-page 'One Shelby' plan
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shelby County's newly elected mayor, Mickell Lowery, is announcing his "strategic" plan for the county Thursday. The 92-page report is full of recommendations from nine groups working within Mayor Lowery's transition committee and covers a wide range and diverse set of goals for his term. Shelby…
Kamala Harris visits MS with Senate candidate Scott Colom
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Former Vice President Kamala Harris spent the day in Mississippi on Thursday, as high-profile Democrats make a push in the U.S. Senate race there. Harris' first stop in Mississippi was in Clarksdale at Coahoma Community College, where she and District Attorney Scott Colom, the Democratic nominee…
Dems in Congress say they’re wary Trump won’t accept results of election
As Election Day approaches, top Democrats on the intelligence committees in Congress are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump will allege foreign interference to discredit unfavorable results. And they want leading U.S. intelligence officials to be immediately reachable if he does. Sen. Mark…
Memphis restaurants serve Michelin-worthy flavor in 2026 guide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Have you eaten at any new or familiar Memphis restaurants being recognized in the 2026 Michelin Guide? On the American South 2026 Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes restaurants for great food at a great value, were Bao Toan Kitchen and Bar in Crosstown Concourse and Hog and Hominy in East…
The late Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson was a singular voice
John Anderson performs at the ceremony for the 2013 inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
Third suspect in gas station homicide arrested; one of 4 task force arrests in a day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A third suspect has been arrested in a homicide at a Bellevue Boulevard gas station, one of several arrests made by the Memphis Safe Task Force on the same day. Dequarius Nash, 30, was arrested Wednesday on charges of First-Degree Murder, five counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm…
At Tennessee District 5 forum, Hatcher rescinds debate promise
GOP District 5 Candidate Charlie Hatcher addresses the crowd at a candidate forum in Spring Hill on Oct. 21, 2026.
At Michelin Guide’s Nashville ceremony, a local Mexican restaurant earns a new honor
A spread of food from the Maiz de la Vida truck at Chopper in 2021
After Christa Pike’s failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again
Christa Pike is currently slated for execution in Tennessee in September. Photo 2: Christa Pike at hearing in 1996 – Knoxville News Sentinel
Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states
A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, an appointee of President Joe Biden in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, issued a…
Remember this acronym next time you’re facing a big medical decision: B.R.A.I.N.
Illustration by Maria Fabrizio for WPLN and KFF Health News
Nashvillager Podcast: Edward Gaylord
Who was Edward Gaylord? Plus, a feature on an alternative protein for those with alpha-gal syndrome.
Oct. 22: Titan Released for Having a Gun, Michelin Awards Stars to Nashville, John Anderson Dies
Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott was released for an incident with a gun at the team's training facility; three Nashville restaurants recognized with Michelin stars, country music star John Anderson dies, and more.
Candidates in Tennessee’s 5th District Face Off at Campaign Forum
Democratic nominee Chaz Molder and Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher appeared together on stage at a civil forum in Spring Hill to discuss key issues for an audience of several chambers of commerce as they campaign to be the representative from Tennessee's 5th District.
How Proposed Amendments Two and Three Will Alter the Tennessee Constitution
Tennesseans will decide on three constitutional amendments regarding bail, property taxes, and victims' rights in the Nov. 3 general election.
Tennessee Republicans want electrocution or firing squads to replace lethal injection
Tennessee Republican lawmakers are ready to change the state’s death penalty laws in the wake of two botched executions by lethal injection, including a renewed look at electrocution and firing squads. Republican Rep. Jody Barrett of Dickson confirmed this week he is considering sponsoring legislation in 2027 to make…
Nashville judge temporarily blocks immigration status checks in HIV/AIDS program
A Nashville judge temporarily blocked Tennessee health officials from requiring immigration status checks of HIV-positive individuals enrolled in a healthcare safety-net program. Chancellor I’Ashea L. Myles issued the temporary restraining order late Wednesday. The order prevents the Tennessee Department of Health…
Trump set to campaign in tight US Senate contests in Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Michigan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s midterm travel blitz will continue in the coming days, with Election Day on Nov. 3 now less than two weeks out, headlining rallies in several states hosting hard-fought Senate contests seen as toss-ups. Trump began his October campaign road trip in GOP-friendly states, but has…
Lorenzo Washington, Champion and Chronicler of Jefferson Street’s Black Music Legacy, Dies at 83
Lorenzo Washington, founder of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum who dedicated his life to preserving the legacy of Black music in North Nashville, has died at age 83.
Jack Cawthon, Legend of Nashville Barbecue Scene, Dies at 80
Nashville barbecue pioneer Jack Cawthon died on Wednesday at age 80 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer who helped establish the city as a premier culinary destination and a sense of camaraderie among chefs.
Memphis City Council asks ICE, National Guard to leave
The Memphis City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of a nonbinding resolution calling for the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Tennessee National Guard from the city. The resolution drew dozens of speakers who urged its adoption during a public comment period. It takes aim at the presence of…
Commentary: John Cole’s Tennessee: No candy for you!
US Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care for trans people in federal prisons
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in federal prisons. It means a lower court order that blocked the policy from going into effect will remain in place for…
Oct. 21: ThinkTennessee Weighs in on a Ballot Initiative; Black Caucus of State Legislators Hosts a Town Hall
ThinkTennessee issues a report on the proposed bail amendment, a Black Caucus town hall focuses on voter engagement, and a another pedestrian dies on Nashville's roads.
Polls Give Conflicting Views of Green vs. Blackburn in Tennessee Gov Race; Independent David Hatley is a Factor
New polls on the Tennessee gubernatorial race show Republican Marsha Blackburn maintaining a lead over Democrat Jerri Green, but independent candidate David Hatley's surprising numbers remain a variable that could influence the final outcome.
Legal Challenge to Gov. Lee’s School Voucher Program Dismissed
A three-judge panel dismissed a major legal challenge to Governor Bill Lee's universal school voucher program, ruling that the program does not violate the Tennessee Constitution's Education Clause.