Tennessee1 day agoTennessee governor declines to halt execution of state's lone woman on death rowIf the execution proceeds, Pike would be the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years.1 day ago3 days agoKiller Christa Pike to be executed within days - but her defence say she's a victim tooLawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.3 days ago31 Aug 2026Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and LondonDolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted. 31 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly PartonThousands of fans have signed an online petition asking the airport to be named after her. 28 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the backThe report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest.28 Aug 202613 Aug 2026‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on IranHear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.13 Aug 20268 Jun 2026US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular displayNo one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.8 Jun 202621 May 2026Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injectionTony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection. 21 May 202615 May 2026Policeman on holiday saves under-attack US officerSgt Taylor Johanson of Kent Police intervenes when a local officer is attacked in Tennessee.15 May 2026...
