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Collins was indicted on February 4, 2013, on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of felony reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon after a shooting incident in Rhea County. More>>
Nine months after a fatal accident in Meigs county, a driver has been arrested in connection with the crash. More>>
The FBI and multiple sheriff's departments are investigating a shooting on TVA property near the Watts Bar Plant. More>>
Governor Bill Haslam announced Monday that April 15 through 19 will be Work Zone Awareness week. More>>
A shooting in Meigs County sent a man to the hospital. More>>
A Meigs County man could face trial on child sex crimes. More>>
Mitchell Delashmitt was shot after a fight and flown to Erlanger. More>>
Despite the pause in road construction on Tennessee roadways for the Easter weekend, there may be some lane closures and some workers in construction zones. More>>
A Meigs County man is out on bond after he was arrested for allegedly stealing an ATV in Bradley County. More>>
A new study, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, showed most U.S. drivers reported talking on their cellphone and about one in three read or sent text or email messages when driving. More>>
The House has passed a bill that would seal most handgun carry permit records in Tennessee. More>>
Though UT insists it's not personal, Alabama alums suggested the move is "petty." More>>
Renae MartinMeigs Middle School teacher Renae Martin is one of only 15 teachers in the state, and the only one from southeast Tennessee to be named a Rewards School Ambassador teacher. More>>
Tennessee's 2012-13 hunting and fishing licenses have expired, and the new licenses are on sale. More>>
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis has passed the Senate. More>>
Gov. Bill Haslam said he expects the General Assembly will pass a narrower version of the bill.
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Some Tennessee lawmakers believe if you're old enough to drink legally, you're old enough to decide not to wear a motorcycle helmet. More>>
A bill seeking to make it a crime to enforce federal firearms laws in Tennessee has failed in the Senate Judiciary Committee. More>>
If passed in the legislature, local communities would ultimately decide if wine may be sold in their grocery stores. More>>
Opponents of a proposal to allow communities to hold referendums on whether to allow wine to be sold in grocery stores argued Monday that the votes could do more harm than good. More>>
Tennessee's $3.50 per month reduction applies only to landlines and about 93,000 households are receiving the benefit. More>>
A sign that reads "SLOW, DEATH IN FAMILY" sits at both ends of River Road in Meigs County. The mood in the community is somber after Allie Blevins, 6, was hit and killed. More>>
Thousands of Tennessee homeowners have received more than $161 million in loan relief as part of a landmark multistate settlement with five U.S. banks over foreclosure abuses. More>>
A walk to her grandmother's house Thursday night, turns deadly for a Meigs County six-year-old. More>>
Tennessee lawmakers show no interest in revisiting Georgia's claims, although Rep. Richard Floyd, R-Chattanooga, said he does have some sympathy. More>>
A bill to allow handgun carry permit holders to store loaded firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked has cleared its final legislative committee before a full House vote. More>>
A statewide tornado drill for the state of Tennessee is planned for Wednesday morning. Again it is only a drill.
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Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey is opposing a National Rifle Association-backed effort to block public access to the state's handgun carry permits. More>>
Bullying in our schools continues to be a top concern among parents. Now a proposed bill in Tennessee is aimed at helping victims of bullying stand up for themselves. More>>
The Senate has voted to place a proposed constitutional amendment before Tennessee voters to ban a state income tax. More>>
A measure to block courts from granting subpoenas for identities of anonymous commenters on news websites has passed the Senate. More>>
Businesses, college and universities have argued the measure infringes on their private property rights and compromise safety efforts. More>>
A trial has been set for a Meigs County Sheriff's deputy charged with aggravated assault. More>>
A bill seeking to guarantee people with handgun-carry permits can store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked is expected to be on the Senate floor early next week. More>>
Collins, 35, of Spring City, was indicted on one count of aggravated assault and two counts of reckless endangerment. More>>
DCS attorneys said it would cost more than $55,000 to release records of child deaths to the media, who had filed suit to make those records public. More>>
Peak congestion nationwide was on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. while more than one-third of all delays occurred in the middle of the day. More>>
The main House sponsor of a bill seeking to guarantee handgun permit holders the right to store firearms in their vehicles says he misspoke when he suggested that he routinely breaks the law. More>>
Given a little time, Gov. Bill Haslam may be able to negotiate beneficial terms for Tennessee to participate in federally-funded Medicaid expansion. But his Republican colleagues in the Legislature may not let him get to... More>>
The state Consumer Affairs Division is warning Tennesseans to beware of scams when seeking to repair damage from recent tornadoes, winds, ice and flooding. More>>
Tennessee Department of Revenue officials estimate that at least 530 electric vehicles have been registered in Tennessee in the past two years. More>>
If you shopped on Amazon.com last year, you've likely gotten an email from the company over the last week saying you owe taxes on your all of your purchases from 2012.
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The number of confirmed tornadoes has grown to 12 as forecasters assess damage from Wednesday's storms in Tennessee. More>>
Workers process orders on an assembly line in the Chattanooga Amazon fulfillment center. File Photo/Times Free Press. "You are legally required to pay it," said Bill Fox, director of the University of Tennessee's Center for Business and Economic Research. "But the reality is that most consumers don't pay the use tax." More>>
Below-freezing temperatures and snowfall are causing travel problems in the eastern half of Tennessee, even on some major routes. More>>
Overnight snows have some schools closed or on delays for students' safety. More>>
There is still a Flood Warning in effect today for local creeks and streams which are expected to crest later today either near or slightly above flood stage. More>>
A Tennessee Statewide AMBER Alert issued Thursday morning has been cancelled. More>>
Supporters of a bill to allow supermarkets and convenience stores to sell wine are scheduled to unveil the details of their legislative proposal on Thursday. More>>
VIDEO: After the storms, emergency responders are assessing damage.
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Knowing the difference between watches and warnings is important, and can keep you safe. More>>
Wednesday's weather will bear a close watch: strong winds, 1-2 inches of rain and maybe even some snow flurries later that night. More>>
The state's figures show the Tennessee Virtual Academy fell into the bottom 11 percent of schools for student gains as measured under the state's Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System. More>>
Gov. Bill Haslam and state education officials will participate in a school safety summit on Tuesday. More>>
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