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Taylor Swift returns to Nashville, reveals 'Speak Now' date

Pop star Taylor Swift had a surprise announcement for fans in Nashville during her Eras tour when she revealed she'll be releasing a re-recorded version of her 2010 record “Speak Now.”.

Pride organizers keep eye on drag laws ahead of festivals

Organizers of Pride festivals and parades in conservative states are under increasing pressure to censor their events or ban drag performances.

Police: Man charged after shot fired at Memphis TV station

The mother of a man charged after a shot was fired into a Memphis television station says he has faced mental health challenges for much of his life.

Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the US

Access to gender-affirming care is taking center stage in state governments across the U.S., with some states passing restrictions and others protections.

Tennessee Gov. Lee says session on guns likely after July 4

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says a special lawmaking session dedicated to possible changes to the state’s gun laws in the wake of a deadly school shooting last month would likely have to take place after July 4.

Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'

President Joe Biden on Monday welcomed to the Oval Office the three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion for participating in gun control protests at their statehouse.

Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law

Lizzo filled her stage with drag queens in a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation against public drag performances.

Tennessee gun-control push at crossroads as proposal stalls

Chances are shrinking fast for a key gun-control proposal to make it out of the Tennessee Legislature.

Mom, son who took zip ties into Senate convicted in 1/6 riot

A Tennessee man and his mother have been convicted of charges that they stormed the Capitol and brought plastic handcuffs into the Senate gallery during a mob's attack.

Rep. Jones brings infant-sized casket into Tennessee Capitol

The recently reinstated Rep. Justin Jones carried an infant-sized casket into Tennessee’s Capitol as protesters calling for gun safety legislation outside the Capitol were blocked from bringing caskets inside.

While some students skip college, trade programs are booming

While almost every sector of higher education has fewer students registering for classes, many trade programs are booming.

Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half

A panel of judges has temporarily blocked a new requirement passed by state Republican lawmakers that would cut the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville’s Metropolitan Council in half, from 40 members to 20.

Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy

Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy after Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the state Legislature for their part in a protest urging passage of gun-control measures.

How Tennessee GOP's majority used power to expel Democrats

The expulsion of two Tennessee Democrats over a gun control protest is an extraordinary showcase of how the levers of single-party power in America’s statehouses can be pulled not only to shut down opponents, but also to punish them.

Kamala Harris leads Tennessee rally, backs ousted lawmakers

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a last-minute trip to Tennessee to support two Democratic lawmakers who were expelled by the Republican-controlled state House for their role in a protest following a deadly school shooting in Nashville.

What's next for Tennessee's expelled lawmakers?

Tennessee Republicans expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature last week for their role in a protest calling for more gun control.

States aim to boost school safety after Tennessee shooting

In the wake of a deadly elementary school shooting in Tennessee earlier this week, state lawmakers across the country are moving forward with school safety measures.

Trans people face rhetoric, disinformation after shooting

The days after the shooting at a Nashville Christian school that killed six people have been marked by anti-transgender rhetoric and disinformation.

Funerals set for Nashville school shooting's 6 victims

Funeral services are set for the six people killed in this week’s school shooting in Nashville, as the grieving city mourns the victims of the horrific attack on what should have been a normal day of school.

Children lost in shooting were ‘feisty,’ a ‘shining light’

Details from the rich, full lives of the three adults killed Monday at a Nashville elementary school have quickly emerged.

Orlando Magic lose out to Memphis Grizzlies after late free throws

Desmond Bane scored 31 points and made 8 of 10 free throws down the stretch as the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Orlando Magic 113-108.

After school shooting, Tenn. gun laws likely to remain lax

A federal judge quietly cleared the way to drop the minimum age to 18 for Tennesseans to carry handguns in public without a permit the same day Nashville residents were reeling from a fatal grade school shooting that left six dead, including three children.

States' divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned

GOP lawmakers in states with abortion bans already in place are pushing to make them more restrictive, while blue state officials are trying to expand abortion access.

Virginia Tech keeps rolling in March Madness, tops Tennessee

Georgia Amoore scored a career-high 29 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history with a 73-64 win over No. 4 seed Tennessee.

Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee

Florida Atlantic, playing in just its second NCAA Tournament, moved within a victory of the Final Four by using a second-half push led by Michael Forrest to beat fourth-seeded Tennessee 62-55.

Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16

Olivier Nkamhoua tied his career high with 27 points, and No. 4 seed Tennessee beat Duke 65-52 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019.

MARCH MADNESS: An AP trivia quiz for the NCAA Tournament

From the First Four to the Final Four, the women's NCAA Tournament captivates sports fans for more than three weeks every year.

Tennessee eyes 18+ gun-carry age with court or Capitol deal

Two years after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee led the charge to allow residents 21 and older to carry handguns in public without a permit, younger adults could soon have the same privilege.

Dozens of workers reject union at big Nissan Tennessee plant

Several dozen workers among thousands at a Nissan factory in Tennessee have voted not to form a union.

South Carolina women cap wire-to-wire No. 1 run in AP Top 25

South Carolina has joined an exclusive group, going wire-to-wire as No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll.

South Carolina No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament

South Carolina is six wins away from becoming the 10th women’s basketball team to go undefeated for an entire season, and the Gamecocks will enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed.

La Nina is gone. These were the deadly storms during its run

The natural temporary weather phenomenon La Nina is gone and that's good news for a disaster-weary Southeast.

Father of Nashville Waffle House shooter gets 18 months

An Illinois man has received an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used in a 2018 shooting attack that killed four people at a Waffle House in Tennessee.

Houston, UCLA, Kansas top latest AP Top 25; Duke back in

UCLA has climbed to No. 2 behind Houston in the latest Associated Press men's college basketball poll.

No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title

Zia Cooke scored 24 points and Aliyah Boston added 18 as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the final two quarters to beat Tennessee 74-58 for the SEC championship.

Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South

Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes.

Lufthansa flight shows turbulence still causing injuries

U.S. airlines have made steady improvements to their overall accident rate in recent years.

Lufthansa flight from Texas diverted after turbulence; 7 hospitalized

Officials say a Lufthansa flight that experienced “significant turbulence” was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport and seven people on board were taken to area hospitals.

Anti-abortion allies change tactics after post-Roe defeats

Republicans and their anti-abortion allies who suffered ballot question defeats in states across the political spectrum last year are changing tactics as new legislative sessions and the new election season start.

Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces

Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women’s clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.

Zia Cooke, unbeaten No. 1 South Carolina women top Tennessee

Zia Cooke scored 19 points and Kierra Fletcher had 15 as undefeated No. 1 South Carolina spoiled Tennessee’s pack-the-paint strategy in a 73-60 victory.

Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor's desk

Transgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.

Memphis police say 1 dead, 10 injured in overnight shooting

One person is dead and 10 are injured after a shooting in Tennessee.

Strong tornadoes possible across parts of the Deep South

Parts of the Deep South are once again under the gun for severe weather.

No. 10 Tennessee takes down newly minted No. 1 Alabama 68-59

Zakai Zeigler and Santiago Vescovi each scored 15 points and No. 10 Tennessee took down newly minted No. 1 Alabama 68-59.

Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew

The Tennessee National Guard says one of their Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Alabama, killing two crew members.

Mini-union vote at Nissan Tennessee plant set for March 16

Fewer than 100 employees out of the thousands who work at Nissan’s auto assembly plant in Tennessee will get to vote on March 16 on whether to form a small union.

Gholston's 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Missouri over Tennessee

D’Andre Gholston hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Missouri a stunning 86-85 victory over No. 6 Tennessee.

Vandy stuns No. 6 Tennessee on Lawrence's buzzer-beating 3

Tyrin Lawrence knocked down a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer as the Vanderbilt Commodores snapped an 11-game skid against its in-state rival by upsetting sixth-ranked Tennessee 66-65 Wednesday night.

Tennessee House speaker mulls rejecting US education money

A top Tennessee Republican lawmaker says the state should stop accepting the nearly $1.8 billion of federal K-12 education dollars that help provide support for low-income students, English learners and students with disabilities.

Longtime AP country music chronicler Joe Edwards dies at 75

Joe Edwards, who chronicled Tennessee news for more than 40 years as a newsman for The Associated Press and helped “Rocky Top” become a state song, has died.

US board clears path for mini-union vote at big Nissan plant

The federal labor board has decided that fewer than 100 employees out of thousands at Nissan’s auto assembly plant in Tennessee can hold a vote on whether to form a small union.

Florida upends No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 behind Colin Castleton

Colin Castleton had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kyle Lofton added 14 points and Florida used a 13-0 run late in the second half to upend No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 on Wednesday night.

US winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions

A deadly storm system is lashing a large swath of the southern U.S. with bands of sleet and snow for a third day.

Ghosts of police reform past haunt a newly divided Congress

The release of footage showing Memphis, Tennessee, police officers violently beating Tyre Nichols has renewed calls for Congress to pass police reform legislation.

Jitoboh's recovery coming into focus year after eye injury

Jason Jitoboh won’t step foot onto a basketball court without his glasses.

Tyre Nichols' parents to attend Biden State of Union speech

The parents of Tyre Nichols will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol next week.

Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

The Memphis police chief has disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat Black motorist Tyre Nichols to death.

A timeline of events in Tyre Nichols arrest, death

A timeline of events in the Tyre Nichols case, which sparked state and federal investigations into police brutality and led to murder and other charges against the five officers involved in his arrest this month.

Tennessee says pair gave incorrect execution drug testimony

Tennessee officials have conceded that two of the people most responsible for overseeing the state's lethal injection drugs testified incorrectly under oath that they were testing the chemicals for bacterial contamination.

Tennessee gives Josh Heupel big pay raise to $9 million

Tennessee has given coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee sworn in for 2nd term

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has kicked off his second term, promising to focus over the next four years on improving aging transportation systems, advocating for better conservation efforts and protecting the state’s most vulnerable children.

Tennessee cuts HIV program with Planned Parenthood ties

Documents show that top Tennessee health officials attempted to oust Planned Parenthood from a program designed to prevent and treat HIV before deciding to forgo federal funding for it.

Reeves, Tshiebwe lead Kentucky over No. 5 Tennessee 63-56

Antonio Reeves scored 18 points and Oscar Tshiebwe had 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead Kentucky to a 63-56 victory over No. 5 Tennessee on Saturday.

Nemeth leads with 5 Blues Music Awards nominations

Singer and harmonica player John Nemeth, vocalist Shemekia Copeland, country blues artist Rory Block, and guitarist Eric Gales are among the top nominees for this year’s Blues Music Awards.

In-N-Out Burger expanding east of Texas, 1st stop Tennessee

In-N-Out Burger plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee and restaurants in the Nashville area by 2026.

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, ODESZA to headline Bonnaroo

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters and ODESZA will headline the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this June in Tennessee.

Vrabel plays no games: Titans starting Dobbs at QB vs Jags

Quarterback Joshua Dobbs will make a second straight start Saturday night in Jacksonville with the Titans’ playoff hopes on the line despite being signed Dec. 21 off Detroit’s practice squad.

Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas

A federal utility’s decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recent decision to double down on fossil fuels.

No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange Bowl

Joe Milton passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 6 Tennessee finished off its best season in more than two decades by topping No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in the Orange Bowl.

Report shines new light on execution secrecy in Tennessee

A blistering independent report on Tennessee’s lethal injection system has turned up years of communications showing a state determined to push forward with executing death row inmates despite major issues.

Report: Tenn has broken its lethal injection rules since '18

A newly released report has found Tennessee has not complied with its own lethal injection process ever since that protocol was revised in 2018.

Turbulent flight that injured 41 illustrates phenomenon’s risks

U.S. airlines have made steady improvements to their overall accident rate in recent years.

‘This is crazy:’ 13 strangers take road trip after flight is canceled in Orlando

What was supposed to be a quick flight from Orlando to Knoxville, Tennessee turned into an hours-long road trip for 13 strangers.

Tennesseans misunderstand abortion law, want exceptions

New Vanderbilt University polling has found that most registered voters in Tennessee want exceptions for rape or incest in the state’s sweeping abortion ban.

Marquee games fill the week in Top 25 basketball

The holiday break is usually a quiet time in college basketball, many of the top teams playing small-conference schools at home or taking extra time off before conference schedules start in full.

Rioter who assaulted cops at Capitol gets 5 years in prison

A Tennessee man who authorities say came to Washington ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot ready for violence in a car full of weapons and assaulted officers who were trying to defend the Capitol has been sentenced to more than five years behind bars.

We’re gonna need a bigger bun: ‘Jaws’-themed burger restaurant opening near Universal Orlando

A burger restaurant that started in Detroit and currently operates out of Tennessee is getting ready to open a Central Florida location just down the street from Universal Orlando.

Jim Stewart, co-founder of Stax Records in Memphis, dies

Jim Stewart, the white Tennessee farm boy and fiddle player who co-founded the influential Stax Records with his sister in a Black, inner-city Memphis neighborhood and helped build the soulful “Memphis sound,” has died at age 92.

Judd family files notice to dismiss suit over death records

The family of country singer Naomi Judd has filed a notice seeking to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit to seal the police investigation into her death.

Stanford's VanDerveer tops women's AP Top 25 appearances

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer stands atop The Associated Press women’s basketball poll with the most appearances all-time, breaking a tie with the late Pat Summitt.

Tennessee roads plan mulls toll lanes, electric car fee hike

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering introducing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he looks for ways to pay for tens of billions of dollars in roadway projects.

GM venture to invest additional $275M at Tennessee plant

A joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution says it will invest an additional $275 million to expand a Tennessee battery cell factory for electric vehicles.

Ohio State is 5 in second-to-last CFP rankings behind USC

Ohio State was No. 5 in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, positioned to possibly take advantage if one of the top four slips up on championship weekend.

AP Top 25: FSU climbs to No. 14, UCF up to No. 22

Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.

Indiana coach says Vegas tourney set back women's basketball

Indiana women’s basketball coach Teri Moren says she considered not playing Memphis on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Invitational.

No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title

Santiago Vescovi scored 20 points while No. 22 Tennessee locked down on third-ranked Kansas to beat the reigning national champions 64-50 in the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

South Carolina, Stanford top women's Top 25; IU, UNC jump up

South Carolina and Stanford are still 1-2 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll after their game over the weekend.

Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker done for season with knee injury

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left knee in the fourth quarter of the ninth-ranked Volunteers loss to South Carolina.

South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt

Spencer Rattler had the best day of his unpredictable career, throwing for 438 yards and six touchdowns as South Carolina beat No. 5 Tennessee 63-38 on Saturday night, all but eliminating the Volunteers from the playoffs.

Tennessee court: Juvenile life sentencing unconstitutional

Tennessee’s Supreme Court has ruled that a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders is unconstitutional.

Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after being arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning.

North Carolina, Gonzaga are 1-2 atop AP Top 25 men's poll

North Carolina and Gonzaga are 1-2 in the first regular-season men’s college basketball poll from The Associated Press.

Simpson leads Colorado to 78-66 upset of No. 11 Tennessee

KJ Simpson had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead Colorado to an 78-66 upset victory over No. 11 Tennessee.

Georgia is new CFP No. 1, followed by Ohio St, Michigan, TCU

Georgia was the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Ohio State, Michigan and TCU.

No. 1 Georgia boasts more balance thanks to offensive surge

Georgia leaned on its defense in winning its first national championship since 1980 last season.

AP Top 25: Georgia has No. 1 on lock, UCF moves up to No. 22

Georgia has tightened its hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll.

No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13

Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and No. 1 Georgia shut down No. 2 Tennessee’s high-powered offense in dominating the Vols 27-13 in an SEC showdown of the nation’s top-ranked teams.

CFP's first top 4: Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson

Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson were the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, four days before the Volunteers and Bulldogs square off on the field.

UCF moves into AP Top 25 after Cincinnati win

Tennessee moved into a tie with Ohio State for No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll.

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