Middle Tennessee change-makers outside of the Capitol give ‘southern politics’ a new meaning

The Capitol building in Nashville, Tennessee, is not the end-all be-all of politics. In fact, anyone who looks past the sea of neon illuminating Nashville’s lower Broadway will find a hotbed of political action.  Nashville is a lava field when it comes to …

Tornado tears roof off factory in Tennessee

What to know about Christa Pike, Tennessee's only woman on death row

Pike was moved out of what her attorneys argued was solitary confinement last year. Pike is the only woman on death row in Tennessee. One of the other people convicted alongside Pike goes up for parole soon. Christa Pike, the only woman in Tennessee …

Nashville Then: The Tennessee Renaissance Festival, founded in 1986, over the years in photos

Helping Michael Kaufman, right, who performs as the Magical Mystical Michael, paint his face for his magic act is Gail Preisler during a quitter moment at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival in Williamson County on June 19, 1988.Rick Musacchio / The …

Last meals: What Tennessee death row inmates picked before execution

When a Tennessee death row inmate faces execution, picking a last meal is one of the few remaining moments of free will. As the mechanics and logisitics of executions have continued to evolve in Tennessee, the last meal has been a constant. Inmates are …

The state of Tennessee executed 13 people from 2000 to 2020

The state of Tennessee has executed 13 death row inmates from 2000 to present. Seven have been executed by lethal injection and six by electrocution.The Tennessean And Tennessee Department Of CorrectionTennessee death row inmate Robert Glen Coe’s TDOC …

Tennessee signees Mia and Mya Pauldo's father shares how watching NBA players Kyle Anderson and J.R. Smith motivated ...

The Pauldo twins, Mia and Mya Pauldo, are gradually carving out a basketball career for themselves, and they're doing it together every step of the way. The sisters just wrapped up a remarkable high school basketball career at Morris Catholic. Now, …

Danny White named national AD of the year, first in Tennessee history

Danny White was named the Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal, the first in University of Tennessee history to take home the national honor. White was presented the accolade at the Sports Business Awards event in New York City on May …

Tourist Attractions in Tennessee

Written by Michael Law, Colin J. McMechan, and Catherine Hawkins Updated May 21, 2025 If you're one of many travellers who believe the most visited national parks in the United States are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, or Yosemite, you've probably …

Alabama plays Tennessee in the 2nd round of the SEC Tournament      

May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee pitcher Marcus Phillips (23) pitches against Alabama in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.Gary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa NewsMay 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Tennessee first …