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The Scopes monkey trial took place 100 years ago, but the fight isn't over
Read full article: The Scopes monkey trial took place 100 years ago, but the fight isn't overTennessee became the first state in the country a hundred years ago to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms.
Groceries around the country remain expensive. That's why more states want to stop taxing them
Read full article: Groceries around the country remain expensive. That's why more states want to stop taxing themThe number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries is likely to shrink as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples.
Jahmai Mashack hits long 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Tennessee past No. 6 Alabama, 79-76
Read full article: Jahmai Mashack hits long 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Tennessee past No. 6 Alabama, 79-76Jahmai Mashack raced up the court and hit a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc at the buzzer to give No. 5 Tennessee a 79-76 victory over No. 6 Alabama on Saturday.
Man who said he was upset with Musk and Trump charged with threatening to burn down xAI facility
Read full article: Man who said he was upset with Musk and Trump charged with threatening to burn down xAI facilityAuthorities say a Tennessee man has been charged with an act of terrorism after he threatened to burn down an xAI facility because he was upset with its founder, Elon Musk, and President Donald Trump.
Trump administration withdraws support for transgender minors in Tennessee case at the Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump administration withdraws support for transgender minors in Tennessee case at the Supreme CourtThe Trump administration has told the Supreme Court that the federal government no longer backs transgender minors and their families in Tennessee who are challenging a state ban on gender-affirming care.
Spearman's late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76
Read full article: Spearman's late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76Zee Spearman scored 18 points, including a basket with 12 seconds left, to lead No. 19 Tennessee to an 80-76 win over No. 5 UConn on Thursday night.
Southern Cal drops to No. 7 after loss; UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame remain atop women's Top 25
Read full article: Southern Cal drops to No. 7 after loss; UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame remain atop women's Top 25Southern Cal’s second loss of the season has dropped the Trojans to seventh in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll.
The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruits
Read full article: The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruitsThe NCAA has settled the lawsuit with the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia and other states over its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation for recruits.
Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from Trump
Read full article: Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from TrumpTennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
Read full article: Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsThe chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to son
Read full article: Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to sonTennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell returned to the sideline a week after giving birth to a son and was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of more than 12,000.
Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Read full article: Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25Auburn is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week.
No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 games
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 gamesMiles Kelly hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 53-51 win over No. 6 Tennessee.
Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69
Read full article: Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69Tyler Nickel’s 3-pointer with 1:50 left put Vanderbilt ahead to stay as the Commodores upset a Top 10 team on their home court for a second straight Saturday by beating No. 9 Kentucky 74-69.
Police review writings tied to Nashville school shooter who killed female student and himself
Read full article: Police review writings tied to Nashville school shooter who killed female student and himselfAuthorities are examining “very concerning online writings and social media posts” connected to the shooter who killed a female student and wounded another student in a Nashville high school cafeteria.
At least 2 students have been shot and wounded at a Nashville high school, police say
Read full article: At least 2 students have been shot and wounded at a Nashville high school, police sayAt least two students were wounded by gunfire at a Nashville high school but the situation has been contained, police said.
Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auction
Read full article: Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auctionThe draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars at a weekend auction for dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter.
US appeals court hears oral arguments on Florida ban on transgender care for minors
Read full article: US appeals court hears oral arguments on Florida ban on transgender care for minorsAttorneys for the state of Florida argued before a federal appeals court Wednesday that a lower-court judge was wrong to block a law last year that bans gender-affirming care for minors and restricts similar care for adults, though a pending U.S. Supreme Court case creates uncertainty.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
Read full article: Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closingsA powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma has lumbered eastward into the Deep South and elsewhere.
Georgia QB Carson Beck enters transfer portal and delays NFL draft plans, reports say
Read full article: Georgia QB Carson Beck enters transfer portal and delays NFL draft plans, reports sayGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck appears to be rethinking his plans for 2025 less than two weeks after announcing he would enter the NFL draft.
No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense
Read full article: No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defenseAlijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten in Division I basketball.
Tennessee, nation's lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25
Read full article: Tennessee, nation's lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25Tennessee picked up four more first-place votes and remains at No. 1 for the fifth consecutive week in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll.
No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 to match best start in program history
Read full article: No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 to match best start in program historyChaz Lanier scored 29 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 and tie for the best start to a season in program history.
Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortionRecent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children.
Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
Read full article: Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFPWill Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problem
Read full article: Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problemBesides first-round games at on-campus sites, the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff also serves up something now for this postseason: cold-weather northern venues as opposed to bowl games in warm, sunny climates.
Need to get your Christmas packages out? These Central Florida post offices are open later
Read full article: Need to get your Christmas packages out? These Central Florida post offices are open laterIf you want to avoid paying for priority or express shipping to ship your packages out in time for Christmas or the first night of Hanukkah, today is the day.
No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25Tennessee remained No. 1 for the second consecutive week, though Auburn has closed the gap at No. 2.
The burial site of the people Andrew Jackson enslaved was lost. The Hermitage says it is found
Read full article: The burial site of the people Andrew Jackson enslaved was lost. The Hermitage says it is foundAt least 26 enslaved people died on the Tennessee plantation of President Andrew Jackson before the end of the Civil War.
Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic
Read full article: Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V ClassicChaz Lanier scored 22 points, and No. 1 Tennessee beat struggling Miami 75-62 on Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden.
Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950s
Read full article: Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950sTennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25.
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skeptical
Read full article: Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skepticalThe conservative-majority Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors as it heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday.
Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender care
Read full article: Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender careThe Supreme Court has heard arguments in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minorsHearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Read full article: The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minorsThe Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
It's Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1
Read full article: It's Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1Boise State received the fourth and final bye in this week's College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU out of that mix and the Big 12 on the list of power conferences with a gripe.
Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17
Read full article: Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17Carson Beck threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee that gave a huge boost to the Bulldogs’ College Football Playoff hopes.
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs Georgia
Read full article: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs GeorgiaTennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play when the sixth-ranked Volunteers face No. 11 Georgia in a game with major College Football Playoff ramifications.
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Read full article: Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked GeorgiaCoach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia.
Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power site
Read full article: Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power siteThe Department of Justice says federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man who they say was trying to destroy a Nashville electrical substation.
Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans, AP source says
Read full article: Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans.
AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops outOregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll.
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll following thrilling wins in high-profile games.
Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17
Read full article: Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17Dylan Sampson scored his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.
SEC means more ... upsets? Three top 10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's vanquishing of Alabama
Read full article: SEC means more ... upsets? Three top 10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's vanquishing of AlabamaThe Southeastern Conference’s biggest shakeups haven’t come courtesy of newcomers Oklahoma and Texas so far, but from more unlikely culprits.
Tennessee officials dispute a ruling that restored voting rights to 4 people who can't have guns
Read full article: Tennessee officials dispute a ruling that restored voting rights to 4 people who can't have gunsTennessee election officials are disputing a judge’s ruling that restored the voting rights of four people who can’t have guns under their specific felony offenses.
Mexican immigrant families plagued by grief, questions after plant workers swept away by Helene
Read full article: Mexican immigrant families plagued by grief, questions after plant workers swept away by HeleneHurricane Helene left a devastating mark on the small Latino community that makes up a disproportionate number of workers at a plastics factory in Erwin, Tennessee.
Chaos hits AP Top 25 with 4 teams ranked in the top 11 losing to unranked opponents
Read full article: Chaos hits AP Top 25 with 4 teams ranked in the top 11 losing to unranked opponentsVanderbilt’s stunning upset of No. 1 Alabama that led to crazed fans marching the goal posts through the streets of Nashville was just the appetizer.
Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas
Read full article: Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areasHospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities.
Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' deathA judge has considered arguments related to dozens of pages of instructions that will be given to jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop.
Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities ‘wiped off the map’ by Helene
Read full article: Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities ‘wiped off the map’ by HeleneRescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s remnants caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
DeSantis launches ‘Operation Blue Ridge’ to get Floridians out of North Carolina after Helene
Read full article: DeSantis launches ‘Operation Blue Ridge’ to get Floridians out of North Carolina after HeleneFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced state resources were being deployed north in “Operation Blue Ridge,” what’s meant in part to assist Floridians seeking rescue in western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Tennessee Valley following Hurricane Helene.
AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program history
Read full article: AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program historyAlabama has returned to No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two years following its dizzying victory over Georgia, making this 16 of 17 seasons the Crimson Tide have held the top spot at some point.
Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene’s storm surge and rain create havoc
Read full article: Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene’s storm surge and rain create havocPatients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospital’s roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the building’s interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof
Read full article: Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roofPatients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospital’s roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the building’s interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow
Read full article: Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will followTennessee’s announcement of a 10% talent fee on 2025 football season tickets to help pay players could have been considered inevitable in the still-evolving era of name, image and likeness compensation.
AP Top 25: No. 5 Tennessee continues to climb and Boise State enters poll for first time since 2020
Read full article: AP Top 25: No. 5 Tennessee continues to climb and Boise State enters poll for first time since 2020Tennessee moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll as the Volunteers continue to surge up the rankings, and No. 25 Boise State returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time in four years.
Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players
Read full article: Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay playersTennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players.
Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifies
Read full article: Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifiesA police lieutenant has testified that three former Memphis police officers broke department rules when they failed to say that they punched and kicked Tyre Nichols on required forms submitted after the January 2023 fatal beating.
Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversy
Read full article: Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversyTrustees for the Southern Baptists' policy arm affirmed the leadership of their president in the face of criticism from some church members.
Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion rule
Read full article: Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion ruleA federal appeals court has rejected Tennessee’s attempt to collect millions of dollars in family planning funds without complying with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure.
Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they need
Read full article: Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they needMany rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering.
Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium
Read full article: Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland StadiumTennessee has announced a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that preserves the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface.
‘Make Central Florida proud:’ Lake Mary Little League team heads off to World Series
Read full article: ‘Make Central Florida proud:’ Lake Mary Little League team heads off to World SeriesFamily and supporters came together early Thursday to send off the Lake Mary All-Stars to the Little League World Series.
Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference
Read full article: Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conferenceFormer President Donald Trump has laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term.