Nashville Then: Experience 25 years ago in June 2000 through photos

The Rev. Billy Graham is seen on a video monitor before a crowd of around 45,000 people at Adelphia Coliseum during his crusade in Nashville on June 1, 2000.Larry McCormack / The TennesseanNancy Saturn is surrounded by artwork at her American...

Nashville Then: Farming in Middle Tennessee over the years, in photos

MidState farmers G.C. Whaley of Chapel Hill, left, and Will T. Scudder of Carthage brought their stove with them on March 31, 1954, to set up a warmer headquarters for the Farmer's Market off the Davidson Courthouse Square in Nashville.Jimmy Holt...

Tennessee police uncover new details in Civil Rights bombing cold case

A nearly year-long investigation into Nashville’s Civil Rights-era bombings has uncovered new information in a decades-old cold case, the Metro Nashville Police Department announced Friday. From 1957 to 1960, arsonists associated with the Ku Klux...

Nashville mayor stands behind doxing ICE agents even after officials said his actions put them in danger

I.C.E. Deputy Director Madison Sheahan fires back at Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., calling to arrest ICE agents on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Democratic mayor of Tennessee's largest city, who has been...

Nashville Police looking for confession in Civil Rights era bombings

Unless someone confesses, an investigation into the Civil Rights era bombings at Hattie Cotton Elementary School, Jewish Community Center and the home of J. Alexander Looby will likely never be solved. The Metro Nashville Police Department said in...

Memphis bar to permanently close after nearly 14 years in business: 'It's time to move on'

Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for minors upheld by Supreme Court

ADOBE STOCK PHOTOThe U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, on June 18 upheld a Tennessee law banning minors from receiving transgender medical treatments. In U.S. v. Skrmetti, the high court analyzed a state law that prevented healthcare...

Nashville faces high heat risks this weekend

Dangerous heat will envelop Middle Tennessee this weekend. By Sunday, many areas could face heat indices high enough to trigger heat advisories. Temperatures are expected to hit near 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above, with heat indices likely...

Nashville police uncover new details in Civil Rights bombing cold case

On the day of the Z. Alexander Looby bombing, Diane Nash and other civil rights leaders march down Jefferson Street in 1960. A nearly year-long investigation into Nashville’s Civil Rights-era bombings has uncovered new information in a decades-old...

Tennessee Toughens Law for Underage Tobacco and Vape

A new Tennessee law means big changes for Tennessee retailers that sell tobacco and vapor products. The new law becomes effective July 1, 2025, with some parts kicking in later. If you sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, or...

Man charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking Memphis mayor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man accused of trespassing at the home of the Memphis, Tennessee, mayor has been charged with attempted kidnapping and stalking, according to police, who said the suspect had a Taser, gloves, rope and duct tape in his vehicle...

Man armed with taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of Memphis mayor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after allegedly trying to confront Memphis Mayor Paul Young at his home while armed with a Taser, rope, gloves, and duct tape, according to police. Memphis police...

What Memphis AD Ed Scott said about Tigers' plans for revenue sharing

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said June 20 that he expects the Tigers' revenue sharing will be competitive with power conference teams in men's basketball and other sports. Kansas athletic director Travis Goff told the Kansas City Star last...

Cold case investigation into Civil Rights Era bombings in Nashville uncovers potential lead, more roadblocks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department released the findings of its cold case investigation into three Nashville civil rights bombings on Friday. All information contained in this article is from MNPD’s report of the...

Lawsuit filed against antisemitic group over 2024 Nashville assault

A former employee of Johnny Cash's Bar & BBQ is suing the Goyim Defense League, an antisemitic hate group, over a July 2024 assault in downtown Nashville. The lawsuit filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a human rights law firm for racial...

SCOTUS upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

U.S. Supreme Court DARCY BASS | Dallas Voice Intern Editor@DallasVoice.com WASHINGTON, DC. — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a seismic ruling Wednesday, June 18, that will block access to gender-affirming hormone therapies for transgender youth...

Michael Waltrip joins Nashville Kats AF1 ownership group

The Kats ownership group also includes Jeff Fisher and Jon Gruden. Waltrip will host pre-game festivities and his beers will be available at games. Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip joined Jeff Fisher and Jon Gruden as part of the...

See the details of Memphis' new plans for Liberty Stadium renovations

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations are on track to be completed before the 2026 football season, and Memphis athletics officials have made several changes to the design plans, athletic director Ed Scott said June 20. Scott spoke at an event...

Kacey Musgraves cancels Nashville show after breaking rib in ‘extremely hard fall’

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President Donald Trump approves major disaster declaration for Tennessee following April storms

FEMA has approved disaster assistance for several Middle Tennessee counties impacted by severe weather activity in April 2025. Federal aid covers temporary housing grants, home repair assistance, low-interest loans for uninsured losses, and other...