Tennessee News & Breaking Stories

Justin Thomas misses FedEx Cup playoffs in heartbreaking fashion, falling just one spot short of qualification.

Whistleblower alleges Congress is being kept in the dark about UFOs.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uninjured after multicar accident during campaign events.

Mainstream media reports on Emmett Till monument and Florida's history standards.

A downtown mini market in Los Angeles has sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $1.08bn. Although the buyer has yet to step forward, many have speculated about how their life is about to change. The majority of winners opt to receive half of the jackpot in an immediate lump sum payment. The National Endowment for Financial Education has previously shown that up to 70% of lottery winners spend all their winnings and go broke within a couple of years. Mark Cuban, billionaire investor and star of ABC's "Shark Tank", advises winners to hire a tax attorney and wealth manager to help them make informed decisions about their newfound wealth.

Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion, highest in U.S. history.

CMT pulls music video by Jason Aldean filmed at lynching site after accusations of offensiveness.

Lawsuit against Ja Morant depends on self-defense claim and immunity.

Canada's worst wildfire season has caused toxic smoke to spread across the US, affecting air quality in 20 states. The smoke contains fine particulate matter, which can cause short-term health effects such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as long-term effects like asthma and heart disease. Major cities including Chicago have experienced poor air quality, prompting warnings for vulnerable groups to stay indoors. Red flag warnings have also been issued in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Colorado due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires.

DeAndre Hopkins signs 2-year, $26 million contract with Tennessee Titans.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $560 million after no winner Tuesday.

Nikki McCray-Penson, former Lady Vol basketball player, passes away.

Former Olympic gold medalist and women's basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51.

2-year-old Wynter Smith missing, father describes her as kind and trusting.

Right-wing social media speculates about gender identity of Philadelphia shooter.

Chicago Blackhawks expected to select 17-year-old Connor Bedard as No. 1 pick in NHL draft.

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy dies at age 89.