Investigation underway after Tennessee toddler found dead
Tenn. – Tennessee officials said an investigation is underway after a toddler was found dead Tuesday morning. Memphis Police were called to a home on the 400 block of Ridge Drive on reports of an unresponsive toddler. When police arrived on the scene, the toddler…
Tennessee keeping four-star TE ‘pretty locked in’ with Vols
Tenn – Tennessee’s uptick in recruiting has been one of the top non-coronavirus stories of the shutdown, and that hot streak continued on Monday morning. Hudson Wolfe, a four-star tight end in the Class of 2021, committed to the Vols in video posted on his Twitter account. He…
Tennessee man ‘forgot’ he had loaded .380 handgun when TSA caught him at National Airport
Tenn – A Tennessee man who was caught Thursday morning trying to board a plane at Reagan National Airport with a loaded .380 handgun told TSA officers he forgot he had it with him. The man said he had driven to D.C. from Tennessee and…
Tennessee Titans: 4 bold predictions for Week 13 vs. Browns
Tenn – The Tennessee Titans are fresh off a huge win in Week 12 over the Indianapolis Colts that gave them sole ownership of the top spot of the AFC South division. Coming up next for the Titans is a date with the 8-3 Cleveland Browns, who are having a rare fantastic season….
Tennessee’s Jonnu Smith (knee) logs another DNP on Friday
Tenn – Smith’s will miss Sunday’s contest against the Browns after suffering a knee injury in Week 12. Expect Anthony Firkser and MyCole Pruitt to play increased roles against a Cleveland pass defense ranked 25th in fantasy points allowed to tight ends (11.8 per game)….
Tennessee Coronavirus: State reports 95 new COVID-19 related deaths
TENNESSEE — On Friday, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 95 new coronavirus-related deaths in the state, which is a 1.99% increase over Thursday’s numbers. TDH also reported 4,356 new coronavirus cases, a 1.12% increase. The cumulative number of cases is 392,608, the Tennessee Department…
Tennessee football: Week 14 SEC and Top 25 picks by Caleb Calhoun
Tenn – Here are Caleb Calhoun’s Tennessee Volunteers, SEC, and top 25 Week 14 picks. For the third straight time, Tennessee football takes the field this Saturday coming off a bye week. The last two times were off unexpected byes. Lining up across from them will…
Over 5,700 new unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week
Tenn – A new report Thursday morning shows there have been 5,789 new unemployment claims filed in the state of Tennessee last week, bringing the total number to 932,425 since March 15, 2020, according to the TN Department of Labor and Workforce. Since early November,…
Tennessee Lawmakers Explore Limiting Executive Authority During Health Crises
Tenn – Tennessee lawmakers who have often been critical of government restrictions to curb COVID-19’s spread are suggesting ways to give themselves the power to limit or overturn emergency orders from the governor during future health crises. Amid the worsening pandemic, a GOP-led panel of…
Tennessee hospital blames involuntary diversion for closure
Tenn – Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, Tenn., will remain closed, owner and CEO Johnny Presley told the Livingston Enterprise. The rural hospital closed Aug. 7 and placed its license on inactive status. At that time, Mr. Presley cited several reasons for the closure, including a severe…