Court Strikes Strikes Down Tennessee Law Banning "Recruit[ing]" Pregnant Minors to Get Abortions, Including Legal Out-of-...

From Sixth Circuit Judge Julia Gibbons, sitting by designation on M.D. Tenn., in today's Welty v. Dunaway: [A Tennessee law, § 39-15-201,] makes it a crime to "intentionally recruit[ ] … a pregnant unemancipated minor" in Tennessee "for …

Tennessee Valley families save big during back-to-school tax holiday

Tennessee Valley families save big during a tax-free weekend on school supplies. Local stores see a sales boost as parents shop clothing, backpacks and more. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Families across the Tennessee Valley are flocking to department stores and …

Judge orders Tennessee to turn off inmate's heart-regulating implanted device at...

The order requires the state to deactivate the device moments before administering the lethal injection, including having medical or certified technician professionals, plus equipment, on hand. The lower-court judge said the order will not serve to delay …

Tennessee Sleuth Says Homicide Suspect Admitted Intent in Chilling Jailhouse Call

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN - A Tennessee detective testified in court that a man charged with homicide was pretty straightforward with his intentions after shooting a man earlier in the year. "I'm coming in," the suspect allegedly said during a …

Well Point Tennessee partners with Emerald Youth Foundation to help families with back to school supplies

Tony Vitello talks baseball at Bristol and Sport's growth across Tennessee

July 18, 2025 — BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) --- Bristol Motor Speedway is known for its high-speed NASCAR action, but this summer, it's trading horsepower for home runs. The iconic venue is being transformed into a baseball diamond, and Tennessee is right in …

Tennessee judge orders deactivation of death row inmate's defibrillator before execution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Davidson County judge has ordered the Tennessee Department of Corrections to deactivate death row inmate Byron Black’s heart device before his scheduled August 5 execution. Black, 66, suffers from dementia, brain damage, and …

Washington County, Tennessee farm and event venue donates to children's charities

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Eden’s Vista in Washington County, Tennessee, is a farm and event venue that has overnight accommodations. However, the venue offers more than that. All of the proceeds from the event venue and overnight stays goes to more …

OFFICIAL: Nolan Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State

Tennessee State University has appointed Nolan Smith as the new head men's basketball coach, succeeding an impressive tenure at the University of Memphis. Smith, a national champion and former NBA player, expressed his commitment to elevating TSU's …

Decades after his death, Tennessee Williams still defies categorization

Or should it be measured by his entire oeuvre, which began life in Boston in 1940 with the catastrophic premiere of “Battle of Angels” at the Wilbur Theatre, and eventually grew to more than 100 plays? The latter proposition has gained momentum in recent …