Tennessee man sentenced to two years for threats against Marjorie Taylor Greene
Chattanooga, TN – A Tennessee man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting he left a series of violent and profanity-laced …
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Tennessee man admits plot to bomb Nashville power grid with drone
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A 24-year-old Columbia man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy …
Seven children found in ‘deplorable’ home conditions as Tennessee parents face child abuse charges
Two Knox County parents are in custody after deputies discovered seven young children living in what authorities described as “deplorable” conditions at a Clear Springs …
Tennessee biker arrested after shooting at family on I-65 in Alabama
LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL — A Tennessee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly opening fire on a family’s vehicle while riding a motorcycle along Interstate 65, …
Tennessee Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case
Tennessee Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case
**Memphis, TN** – A Tennessee resident was sentenced on Tuesday to over seven years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Memphis area.
Courtney Davis, 28, from Memphis, collaborated with others, including Brian Lackland, to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. The investigation focused on the Young Mob gang and their role in drug trafficking.
In March, law enforcement began wiretapping Davis, capturing discussions of acquiring and distributing fentanyl pills. Davis was implicated in distributing 90 grams of fentanyl and 1360 grams of methamphetamine.
Davis is one of 18 individuals charged in this case and the first to be sentenced, having pleaded guilty in December. The Justice Department and local law enforcement have conducted the investigation and prosecution as part of a broader initiative to combat violent crime in Memphis.
Tennessee Man Shot by His Dog While in Bed With Woman in Bizarre Bedroom Incident
Memphis, TN – A Memphis man found himself in the hospital this week after an unusual and startling event: his own dog accidentally shot him. …
Tennessee Sheriff Clears Up Fear-Peddling, Misinformation from Left Over Federal Operation on Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens
MACON COUNTY, Tenn. — Local officials are refuting misinformation about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducting deportation raids in schools and churches, emphasizing that enforcement …
Tennessee deputy killed in line of duty, suspect fatally shot by police
SELMER, TN — Deputy Rick Finley, a full-time McNairy County Sheriff’s deputy and part-time Selmer police officer, was fatally shot Saturday while responding to a …
V.A. Officials Resign After Breitbart Report of Staff Orgy at Tennessee Veterans Hospital
MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. — Several senior officials at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center have resigned as a sweeping internal investigation and congressional probe into …
Tennessee man wanted for murder after allegedly faking 911 call about bear attack
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities are searching for a man accused of first-degree murder after he allegedly staged a 911 call to report a fall …
Tennessee Woman Sentenced in Fatal DUI Case
IUKA, MS—Brittany A. Norris, 36, from Counce, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to three counts of Aggravated DUI in Tishomingo County Circuit Court today. The plea stems …
Tennessee Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Law Enforcement During Capitol Riot
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nicholas Waldon Smotherman, 41, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers and other charges related to …
Final Sentencing for Members of Tennessee Street Gang Members in RICO Case
MEMPHIS, TN — The last of fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs (TVL/JYD) street gang was sentenced in federal court today, marking …
Tennessee Man Indicted for Million-Dollar Investment Fraud
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal grand jury has indicted Alcides Roman, 65, of Lebanon, Tennessee, for allegedly defrauding investors of over $1 million through …
Owner of Macabre Tennessee Haunted House Arrested for Rape, Attempted Murder
SUMMERTOWN, TN—Russ Alan McKamey, known for operating McKamey Manor, a controversial Halloween attraction in Tennessee featured in a 2023 Hulu documentary, has been arrested. He …
Tennessee Man Faces Multiple Charges in North Jersey Child Sexual Assault Case
DOVER, NJ— Police have charged Rony Oviedo-Buezo, a 32-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee, with severe criminal offenses including Aggravated Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare …
North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On …
Tennessee Councilwomen Block Vote to Condemn Trump Assassination
Nashville, TN – A resolution on Tuesday’s council agenda failed to proceed due to the opposition of two members. District 16 Metro Councilwoman Ginny Welsch …
Tennessee Man Arrested for Stabbing Wife and Setting House on Fire
Dickson, TN — A Tennessee man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife and leaving her in a burning building, according to authorities. Zachary …
Bodies of Two Missing Georgia Firefighters Found in Tennessee
HINESVILLE, GA—The Hinesville Police Department has announced the grim discovery of two Georgia firefighters who had been missing for several days. The bodies of Raegan …
Tennessee Fugitive Arrested in Cumberland for Violating Protective Order
CUMBERLAND, MD—Brandon Cobak, a 31-year-old resident of Bedford, PA, was arrested for violating a protective order after being stopped by Cumberland Police on Harrison Street …
Former Tennessee Corrections Officer Sentenced for Using Excessive Force Against Inmate and Writing False Report to Cover It Up
Griffin pleaded guilty to the offense on Oct. 11, 2023. His co-defendant, another former TDOC tactical officer, Sebron Hollands, pleaded guilty on Oct. 2, 2023, …
ERIC BLEDSOE: Tennessee Taking Lead In Protecting Civil Rights And Free Enterprise—And Stopping Political Debanking
Last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R.) signed into law a first-of-its-kind ban on politicized debanking. Sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary (R.) and Senate Majority …
Controversial Tennessee Bill Allows Teachers to Carry Guns
Pandemonium erupted at the Tennessee State House last Tuesday after the state’s legislature passed a contentious bill allowing teachers and school staff to carry concealed …
UAW wins big in historic union vote at Volkswagen Tennessee factory
By Nora Eckert CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (Reuters) -Workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers, in a seismic victory for the …
Tennessee Child Predator Fugitive Captured in Maryland
CUMBERLAND, MD – Local authorities have detained a man wanted for serious offenses related to child exploitation. Kenneth Ervin Merica, 24, was arrested by the …
Tennessee Congressman Sued for Wrongfully Accusing Man of Being Mass Shooter
NASHVILLE, TN — Denton Eugene Loudermill Jr. has initiated a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., for defamatory statements posted online, which falsely identified …
Tennessee Podiatrist Convicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme
MEMPHIS, TN – Nathan Lucas, D.P.M., a 59-year-old podiatrist from Memphis, has been convicted by a federal jury for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that targeted …
Former Tennessee Corrections Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation
NASHVILLE, TN – James Stewart Justice, a former corrections officer at the Maury County Jail in Tennessee, was sentenced to 15 months in prison followed …
Tennessee School Moms for Liberty Board Member Resigns Amid Theft Charges
COLLIERSVILLE, TENNESSEE – A Tennessee school board member, Keri Leigh Blair, has resigned following multiple charges of theft. Blair, previously backed by the far-right organization …
Tennessee lawmaker briefly ousted last year is silenced as new session begins
(Reuters) – One of the Democratic Tennessee state representatives who was briefly expelled from the Republican-controlled state house last year was barred from speaking at …
Tennessee Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend in the Face Over Ex-Girlfriend’s Calls
MEMPHIS, TN – A 55-year-old woman, Cassandra Collins, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, over the weekend for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple times in the …
Tennessee Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend in the Face Over Ex-Girlfriend’s Calls
MEMPHIS, TN – A 55-year-old woman, Cassandra Collins, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, over the weekend for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple times in the …
How history, race and politics divide Tennessee on gun legislation
By Donna Bryson (Reuters) – Photographs can say a lot without words. After a school shooting in Tennessee, they recorded the frustrations of parents and …
Tennessee Police Chief Suffers Fatal Heart Attack While Removing Beaver Dam
SAMBURG, TN – Chief of Police Christopher Cummings of the Samburg Police Department passed away following a heart attack. The incident occurred after he assisted …
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Resolve Disability-Based Discrimination Lawsuit
The Justice Department announced today that the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has agreed to pay $32,600 to resolve allegations that it violated the Fair Housing …
Deadly Tornadoes Strike Tennessee, Leaving Six Dead and Extensive Damage
TENNESSEE – Severe storms and tornadoes swept through Tennessee on Saturday, resulting in at least six fatalities and widespread destruction. Emergency services reported extensive damage, …
Tennessee Man Sentenced in Covid Relief Fraud
OXFORD – A Memphis, Tennessee man was sentenced today to 62 months imprisonment following his conviction for his role in a scheme to defraud the …
Fugitive Wanted in Tennessee Captured While Buying a Hot Dog in Florida
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – Sean Christopher Williams, a 52-year-old wanted fugitive, was apprehended in Pinellas County, Florida, following a month-long manhunt. The arrest occurred after …
Deputies Capture Tennessee Fugitive After Month-Long Manhunt
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — In a significant law enforcement operation, Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies captured a fugitive wanted on multiple charges, including child sexual assault, …
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Tennessee Trucking Companies to Resolve Allegations of Hiring Discrimination
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a $700,000 agreement with Covenant Transport Inc. (Covenant), as well as the affiliated entity Transport Management …
Tennessee Couple Charged With Murder After Police Find ‘Missing’ Child’s Body in Trash Bag
MEMPHIS, TN — A 25-year-old mother and her 21-year-old boyfriend in Tennessee have been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly fabricating a missing person …
Halloween Week Planned for Busy Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ – Halloween is taking over Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City for a week-long celebration featuring a variety of eerie and engaging events. …
Two Former Tennessee Department of Corrections Officers Plead Guilty for Their Roles in the Assault of an Inmate
Memphis, TN – Two former tactical officers for the Tennessee Department of Corrections Strike Force pleaded guilty for their roles in the assault of an …
Justice Department Secures Agreement in Tennessee School Desegregation Case
Note: View the agreement here. Memphis, TN – The Justice Department announced yesterday that it has secured an agreement to improve and expand educational opportunities for …
Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Migrants to Into New York
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Juan Manuel Rivera-Aguilar, 36, of Hixson, Tennessee, entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a conspiracy to transport aliens for …
Tennessee Woman Convicted in Talladega National Forest Armed Robbery, Murder
BIRMINGHAM, AL – A federal jury convicted Krystal Diane Pinkins, 37, of Memphis, Tennessee, for crimes committed in Talladega National Forest, including murder, robbery, and …
Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such …
Women denied abortions file lawsuits in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma over bans
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – An abortion rights advocacy group filed lawsuits in three states on Tuesday on behalf of women who say they were …
Unique Spotless Giraffe Born at Brights Zoo in Tennessee
Limestone, Tenn. – A newborn giraffe at Brights Zoo has defied the norms of its species by being born without the characteristic brown spots. The …