Women’s Basketball Legend to Share Mental Health Journey in Lincoln

Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball history. She won an NCAA National Championship at Tennessee, an Olympic gold medal and is a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Off the court she struggled...

Memphis and Portland, Ore. brace for troops. Why Chicago might be next

Chicago is bracing for a possible National Guard deployment while Memphis and Portland, Ore. prepare for the arrival of National Guard troops. At a news conference on Monday, Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said he received word that the...

Analysis: School vouchers mostly went to religious schools in big counties

Tennessee launched school vouchers known as Education Freedom Scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. A Tennessean analysis showed that the vast majority of private schools taking students with the publicly funded vouchers are religious. The...

Republicans seek to stand out in Tennessee special election for Green seat

Tennessee’s first congressional special election in nearly 40 years has drawn over a dozen candidates seeking to succeed Republican former Rep. Mark E. Green, who resigned this summer following passage of his party’s sweeping tax and spending...

Tennessee Governor Announces More Federal Agents Joining Fight Against Crime in Memphis

NASHVILLE, TN - On Friday, September 26, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said that an influx of additional federal law enforcement agents would be heading to Memphis next week to focus on fighting crime. At a news conference, the Republican governor...

Most Powerful Women in Washington 2025

Gone are the days when women in boardrooms or at the helm of major institutions were a rarity. In assembling our biennial list of the Most Powerful Women in Washington, we had the opposite problem: We came across so many impressive, talented, and...

Daily Jigsaw: Memphis Monopoly

Local officials Wednesday, Sept. 24, celebrated the new Monopoly: Memphis Edition with hopes tourism and a rise in city pride will follow. The special edition of the iconic board game was presented to a packed room at the Maxine A. Smith...

Freedom From Religion Foundation monitoring Chilhowee Park vote

The Knoxville City Council is set to vote on Mayor Indya Kincannon's plan to sel 12.7 acres of Chilhowee Park land to the Emerald Youth Foundation Sept. 30. The Freedom From Religion Foundation warned Kincannon the sale is unconstitutional Sept....

5 unique Southeastern museums to scratch your culture itch

The Gallery of Iconic Guitars You don’t have to be a professional musician to feel entertained at this museum in Nashville, Tennessee. Known by locals as The GIG at Belmont, the museum tucked inside Belmont University’s Lila D. Bunch Library...

Death-row exoneree speaks out against Tennessee death penalty

Click play to listen to this article. As Tennessee resumes executions, a death row exoneree is raising concerns amid growing debate over capital punishment. A study estimated more than 4 percent of death row convictions are erroneous. Sabrina...

How Memphis leader Myron Lowery encouraged others by words and exampleJoel Robert Cox 

Myron Lowery, a former Memphis mayor, is remembered for his impactful leadership and mentorship. He inspired many with his personal motto: "If it is to be, it is up to me." Lowery was known for balancing encouragement with a firm belief in...

Jay Cutler Jailed In Tennessee

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler began serving his four-day jail sentence for his 2024 arrest in Franklin, Tennessee, on Monday (September 29). Cutler, 42, the ex-husband of reality star Kristin Cavallari, was booked into Williamson County Jail...

UConn women’s basketball adjusting to life after Paige Bueckers as 2025-26 practices begin

STORRS — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma did a double take when he opened his text messages a few days ago and saw a notification from Paige Bueckers. Bueckers, who led the Huskies to a national championship in April, just completed...

College Football Playoff Rankings projections shake up as SEC floods race and Ole Miss rockets into top four

Mass changes across the CBS Sports bowl projections entering Week 6 include moving and shaking within the College Football Playoff, where the ACC and Big 12's shot at multiple bids has significantly dwindled nearing midseason. Florida State's...

With Keith & Nicole split which power couple fills the void in Nashville?

Well, y’all — the unthinkable happened. After nearly 20 years together, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are calling it quits. One of country’s brightest stars and one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses are going their separate ways, and Nashville...

5 best options for Tennessee football if NCAA allows jersey sponsor patches

College football jerseys may soon feature sponsorship patches, a change from current NCAA rules. Top programs could earn as much as $12 million annually from these sponsorships. Top candidates as sponsors include Pilot, Covenant Health, Weigel's...

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s children and net worth: What we know amid separation reports

Actor Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban, one of Hollywood's long-standing couples, have reportedly separated, TMZ reported, citing sources close to the couple. Married since June 25, 2006, they have two daughters together. Nicole Kidman and...

Memphis teen makes history at United Nations, MSCS says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A White Station High School senior made history as the youngest person to participate in the 78th Session of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, Switzerland, Memphis-Shelby County...

From Nashville with love – the extraordinary story of Taylor Swift

Taylor 9.15pm, Channel 4 It’s surprising that it has taken this long for an even-handed documentary, directed by Guy King, charting the rise and fall and rise again of the world’s biggest pop star. The two-parter starts at the beginning of Taylor...

Could a military presence in Memphis impact youth mental health?

One local leader is urging parents to protect their children’s peace as the National Guard arrives in Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With heightened police presence and National Guard troops on the way, mental health advocates discuss ways to help keep...