July 8, 2026 Tennessee conductor fired after telling July 4 passengers America is greatest country, critics should 'leave' Video captures a conductor's statement, praising America and telling critics to "leave," on Independence Day before CARTA fired him from the Chattanooga Incline Railway.
July 1, 2026 West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes Nashville detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes for the first time in 2026, prompting officials to urge residents to eliminate standing water and use DEET.
June 22, 2026 Boy, 12, killed after suspect opened fire during brawl near theater district, police say A 12-year-old boy, Damarion Morehead, was killed in a Nashville theater district shooting after a brawl broke out, police say. Suspect Devin Orr arrested.
June 7, 2026 Video captures fireworks exploding from burning trailer that shut down Interstate 75 A fireworks-loaded trailer erupted in flames on Interstate 75 in Tennessee Saturday night, sending pyrotechnics across the roadway and forcing a shutdown.
June 6, 2026 Social media has absolute field day as Spanish national soccer team arrives in Chattanooga Spain's national soccer team arrived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, sparking hilarious reactions on social media from fans.
June 3, 2026 House Republican says staffer 'reprimanded' over 'hurtful' post slamming homosexuality during Pride Month Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee says a communications staffer was reprimanded for making a "stupid" and "hurtful" post on social media.
May 29, 2026 Manhunt targets ‘armed and dangerous’ murder suspect now on state’s most wanted list Jesse Phillips, 38, is wanted for a fatal shooting in Pickett County, Tennessee. Investigators say he fled and may have crossed into Kentucky.
May 20, 2026 Geaux Tigahs, again: Ed Orgeron returns to LSU, joining Lane Kiffin’s chaos crew on the Bayou National championship-winning coach Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, joining Lane Kiffin's staff as special assistant in another wild off-season move.
May 19, 2026 NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville's new $2 billion stadium in 2030 Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV in February 2030 at its new $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium, after NFL owners unanimously approved the Music City bid.
May 16, 2026 Country star Morgan Wallen walks out with Florida legend Tim Tebow, refuses to Gator chomp Morgan Wallen brought out Tim Tebow during his sold out Gainesville show, but the Tennessee native refused to join in on the iconic Gator Chomp.