Tennessee's new congressional map, signed into law on May 7, has prompted dozens of new candidates to run for office. The redistricting plan divided the Democratic strongholds of Memphis and Nashville ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — At least six Tennessee school campuses were placed on lockdown Monday morning after bomb threats were reported against the schools. The Franklin Police Department reported a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that sparked national conversations about slavery and African American heritage has been removed from Knox County School libraries. “Roots” by ...

From Memphis to Knoxville and beyond, the state of Tennessee has seen its fair share of sports legends over the last several decades. Legends of the past like Wilma Rudolph, Pat Summit and Reggie ...

Knox County Schools in Tennessee is removing Alex Haley's 1976 novel "Roots" from its libraries. The removal is part of a larger ban that now includes 119 titles across the school district. Author ...

Travis Mayfield and Jon Duncan answer questions as two finalists to succeed Jeff Luttrell as Wilson County Director of Schools. Travis Mayfield and Jon Duncan come from different places as finalists ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Five families from across Mississippi called for the release of investigative files and video evidence in officer-involved shootings that either killed or seriously injured ...

KINGSLAND, Ga. — Camden County Elementary, Middle and High Schools heightened security as law enforcement investigated a threat at the high school Tuesday afternoon, according to Camden County Schools ...

UPDATE: Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced Tuesday that the book will return to KCS school libraries immediately. KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Alex Haley’s book “Roots” is ...

clarification: WDAM 7 has asked MBI if the man originally detained and charged is still facing criminal charges. MBI has confirmed that there are no charges filed at this time, and we have decided to ...

Opponents argue the law targets a majority-Black district and strips democratic control from Memphis families. Critics point to Tennessee's low national ranking in education spending and the mixed ...