Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24
Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.
24 dead, 38 still unaccounted for after tornadoes rip through central Tennessee
A tornado ripped through central Tennessee Tuesday morning and left 24 people dead. Thirty-eight people are still unaccounted for.
Investigators searching in Wilkes County, NC for missing Tennessee baby
Crews are searching in a pond near Lomax Road in Traphill, North Carolina.
Mom of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell accused of filing false police report
Megan Boswell, the mother of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell, is being held on a false report charge, according to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.
Gatlinburg SkyBridge coated in snow in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg SkyBridge is North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge and spans 680 feet across a valley in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Parrot shouts 'fire' to warn family about blaze in kitchen
The residents inside the home said that their bird has never said the word 'fire' until this incident, reports say.
Tennessee authorities search for vehicle in connection to toddler missing for 2 months
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released additional information in their search for a missing toddler who hasn't been seen in over two months.
Amber Alert issued for Tennessee toddler that hasn't been seen in two months
"Evelyn was reportedly last seen on December 26, 2019. She was not reported as missing until February 18, 2020," the agency wrote on Facebook.
Historic flooding hits Mississippi, Tennessee with more drenching rains expected
Forecasters said heavy rains were expected in a band from eastern Louisiana across central parts of Mississippi and Alabama and into far west Georgia.
5 earthquakes rattle Tennessee-North Carolina border, USGS says
The cluster of earthquakes hit in a small area about 25 miles southwest of Knoxville, near the North Carolina border.
Police issue warning after Hello Kitty-shaped drugs in candy box found on street
"Parents please remind your kids the dangers of picking stuff up off the streets."
Inmate busted for smoking pot in front of judge
A Tennessee inmate is accused of smoking a joint during his court appearance on a drug possession charge on Monday morning.
Lockdown at McGhee Tyson airbase in Tennessee lifted; resulted from 'misunderstanding'
The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee was on lockdown Wednesday amid reports of shots fired, authorities said. It was later learned that the incident was a "misunderstanding."
Brother of 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard killed outside Nashville bar
The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.
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.
Drumline's incredible performance goes viral and they didn’t even use drums
A Tennessee band’s incredible performance included only three things: drumsticks, chairs and a gymnasium floor.
Bullied fan's T-shirt design helps raise $950K for nonprofit
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. Sales of the shirt have raised nearly $1 million for an anti-bullying organization.
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.
McDonald's employee turns 92, says he has no plans to retire
Not only has the man been working at the company for more than two decades, but he can also now say he’s one of the oldest employees to wear the uniform.
Tennessee teen dismembered grandmother's Shih-Tzu, placed head in dresser: police
Records say she cut off the head of the Shih-Tzu, placed it in her dresser and put its heart in the freezer.