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Rare spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo believed to be only one in the world

August 22, 2023

Rare spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo believed to be only one in the world

Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, has welcomed a rare solid-colored reticulated giraffe into its family. Now, zoo officials are asking for help naming the baby giraffe.

Democratic Rep Gloria Johnson, member of the 'Tennessee Three,' may challenge Sen. Marsha Blackburn

August 22, 2023

Democratic Rep Gloria Johnson, member of the 'Tennessee Three,' may challenge Sen. Marsha Blackburn

The lone Democratic member of the "Tennessee Three" is considering running for a Senate seat. The seat she would run for is currently held by Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

Tennessee lawmakers not expected to touch on gun-control in special session despite Nashville school shooting

August 22, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers not expected to touch on gun-control in special session despite Nashville school shooting

Tennessee's GOP Gov. Bill Lee called a special session in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. Lawmakers at the session have yet to address gun control.

Family of missing Tennessee woman says travel companion can live off the grid, has friends around the world

August 18, 2023

Family of missing Tennessee woman says travel companion can live off the grid, has friends around the world

The family of a missing Tennessee woman says that her travel partner can live off the grid for an extended period of time and has friends worldwide.

Explosion at Tennessee natural gas plant prompts evacuation, no injuries reported

August 18, 2023

Explosion at Tennessee natural gas plant prompts evacuation, no injuries reported

An explosion occurred on Friday at the Tennessee Gas Pipeline/Kinder Morgan facility in Tennessee, resulting in an evacuation order for residents within a 1-mile radius of the plant.

Opportunity for compensation arises for 2016 Tennessee wildfire victims as appeals court revives lawsuits

August 18, 2023

Opportunity for compensation arises for 2016 Tennessee wildfire victims as appeals court revives lawsuits

A glimmer of hope has emerged for the victims of a devastating 2016 wildfire that originated in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ravaged a picturesque Tennessee tourist enclave.

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Thomas breaks years of silence on horror-filled cross-country trek

August 18, 2023

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Thomas breaks years of silence on horror-filled cross-country trek

Years after Elizabeth Thomas was groomed and abducted by a trusted teacher as a 15-year-old student in 2017, she breaks her silence for a Lifetime show.

Tennessee man, woman go missing during Alaskan vacation as police find abandoned car near hiking trail

August 17, 2023

Tennessee man, woman go missing during Alaskan vacation as police find abandoned car near hiking trail

Alaskan authorities are searching for a Tennessee man and woman who went missing while on vacation in Fairbanks, and officials found their rental car abandoned near a hiking trail.

'Blind Side' inspiration Michael Oher wrote about conservatorship in 2011 book: 'We were a family'

August 17, 2023

'Blind Side' inspiration Michael Oher wrote about conservatorship in 2011 book: 'We were a family'

Former NFL player Michael Oher, and the inspiration of "The Blind Side," wrote about his conservatorship in his 2011 memoir, "I Beat The Odds: From Homeless, To The Blindside."

'Blind Side' author Michael Lewis breaks silence on Michael Oher petition against Tuohy family

August 17, 2023

'Blind Side' author Michael Lewis breaks silence on Michael Oher petition against Tuohy family

"The Blind Side" author Michael Lewis broke his silence Wednesday about the drama surrounding the Tuohy family and Michael Oher stemming from the movie.