United Methodist Church leaders propose plan for amicable separation

United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that would split from the rest of the church in an attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.

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.

Police: Man killed cat for playing with Christmas tree

"We are going to do everything possible to make sure he is convicted," the shelter told FOX 35 News.

Hacker gains access to family’s home security system, spies on young girl 

The video is terrifying. A hacker gained access to a Ring home security system in Tennessee. He then used the hardware to speak to a little girl for more than five minutes.

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.

Man allegedly killed by neighbor in dispute over mowing grass

A Tennessee woman says her fiance was killed by their next-door neighbor during a longstanding dispute that began over who was allowed to mow the grass between their homes.

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.

Man grows 910-pound pumpkin, then turns it into a boat

Justin Ownby is known for his pumpkins, and now he’s become a viral sensation after video of him paddling in a hollowed-out 910-pound pumpkin was posted by his wife on Facebook.

5-year-old boy with autism reportedly punished for hugging classmate, family claims

The family of a Tennessee kindergartner with autism said he was punished for giving his classmate a hug, while the school district has disputed their claim, according to a report.

Classmates give their own clothing and shoes to student bullied for wearing same clothes

High school students in Tennessee are being praised for their act of kindness to a fellow classmate who had been bullied for weeks for wearing the same clothes each day.

University of Tennessee turns bullied elementary school student's t-shirt design into official apparel

The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel.

Former Tennessee cop faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting to 3 rapes, using stun gun

A former Tennessee police officer could face up to 20 years in prison after reaching a plea deal Wednesday in which he reportedly admitted to raping three women in his custody and using a stun gun to hold a fourth against her will.

Woman allegedly pours scalding water on 2-year-old girl’s feet, says she was having ‘bad day'

A Tennessee woman was arrested Monday for allegedly pouring scalding water on a 2-year-old girl’s feet because she said she was having “a bad day,” according to the family and officials.