Tennessee hiking couple found safe in Alaska after search and rescue

Authorities in Alaska launched the search after finding the couple's vehicle abandoned and learning that they had never checked out of their Airbnb.

Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.

'Good Times' actor John Amos hospitalized amid abuse allegations

Actor John Amos is receiving medical attention in Tennessee after officials in Colorado confirmed the "Good Times" actor "could be a victim of a crime."

Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University

Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.

Mother, son found guilty of felony charges for participating in Capitol riot

A mother and son from Tennessee have been found guilty in D.C. of felony charges for their actions during the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

'Tennessee Three' member Rep. Gloria Johnson vows to keep gun reform fight going

One of the Tennessee state lawmakers at the center of controversy, amid calls for new gun laws, says she has no plans to give up her fight — even if it nearly cost her a seat in the state House.

Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee House

The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday.

Rep. Justin Pearson: Second ousted lawmaker to be reinstated in Tennessee House

Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.

Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker

A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

Nashville school shooter planned attack for months, police say

Authorities say 28-year-old Audrey Hale spent months planning the deadly shooting at The Covenant School and disclosed that Hale “considered the actions of other mass murderers."

Nashville shooting: Hundreds protest at Tennessee Capitol demanding gun control

Protesters gathered outside Tennessee’s state capitol building in Nashville on Thursday, March 30, demanding gun reform legislation following Monday’s shooting at the city’s Covenant School.

Nashville school shooting: Officers who took out suspected Covenant shooter identified

Officer Rex Englebert and Officer Michael Collazo fired at the 28-year-old suspect "and fatally wounded her," Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake said.

Nashville school shooting: Pastor's daughter among victims

Hallie Scruggs was the daughter of Chad Scruggs, the lead pastor at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, according to a statement released by a Presbyterian Church in Dallas.