Pedestrian hit by car in Greene Co. dies of injuries

According to the Greeneville Sun, 51-year-old Somphou Phommachanh was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes East Andrew Johnson Highway around 8:20 p.m. Friday when he was struck.

Fame launched on YouTube doesn't faze 5-year-old Spring Hill boy

In the past month, the Chapman's Retreat kindergartner has sat on Ellen DeGeneres' couch, seen his image on ESPN's SportsCenter and made plans to attend the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Kentucky governor says he's calling it a Christmas tree

Last week, a statement from the administration sparked some Christmas consternation by referring to the decorated tree on the Capitol lawn as a "holiday" tree.

3 dogs starved to death a Memphis Animal Shelter

Records show at least three dogs were starved to death at the city-operated Memphis Animal Shelter.

Body found after fire extinguished in trash bin

Firefighters in Murfreesboro extinguished a flaming trash bin near Middle Tennessee State University, then found a body inside it.

Baby-kidnapping suspect tried to kill herself in jail, lawyer says

Kidnapping suspect Tammy Renee Silas has stopped eating, is no longer getting mental health medications and has attempted suicide in jail, her attorney Isaiah Gant said.

First freeze likely for West, Central Tenn. early Tuesday

The first freezing weather of autumn is expected over a broad swath of western and central Tennessee.

Campaign urges more adoptions in Tennessee

For all the attention that celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Madonna have brought to foreign adoption, child advocates and some government agencies are making an effort to gently remind prospective parents that there remain many orphaned children closer to home.

Tusculum's NeSmith finalist for Campbell Trophy

Tusculum College's Jarrell NeSmith has been named one of the 16 national finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, the first Tusculum student-athlete to earn this prestigious honor.

Eddie George's firm to help beautify Jefferson Street Gateway

Mayor Karl Dean and others will roll out the "Gateway to Heritage" plans at 1:30 p.m. on Jefferson Street at the I-40 underpass between 21st and 28th avenues north.

Nashville convention center: Backer, critic debate risk to taxpayers

Justice eludes family 9 years after suspect disappears

For nine years, Brenda McClintock has mourned her only son, Christopher Walton, and wondered what the man charged with shooting him is doing.

Indictments show gangs' spread in Middle TN

In two years, federal prosecutors have worked on cases involving gangs MS-13, Rollin' Crips, La Familia Cartel and now the Traveling Vice Lords. Local, state and federal agencies have worked together on all of them.

Deal protects land along Blue Ridge Parkway in NC

Protection of a 1,488-acre tract along the Blue Ridge Parkway in McDowell County will conserve views, land, history and jobs, the Conservation Trust for North Carolina said Monday in announcing the $3.67 million deal.

Tree planting planned at Fort Campbell

The city of Clarksville is planning a display of trees that will honor the 101st Airborne Division.