Ben Benton

Inspired by accounts of successful conservation by others, a Monroe County, Tennessee, couple joined with The Land Trust For Tennessee to conserve 81 acres of their property adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest.

A Dayton, Tennessee, man faces a criminal homicide charge after he allegedly shot his daughter during an argument.

While Northeast Tennessee continues to dig out of historic flood damage from Hurricane Helene, Southeast Tennessee and much of the rest of the state is growing increasingly crispy, according to the Tennessee Climate Office.

Portions of the Franklin State Forest on the Franklin-Marion county line have been temporarily closed after threats of "spiking," a form of industrial sabotage that could lead to serious or fatal injuries, according to state forestry officials.

Marion County, Tennessee, its county commission chair, sheriff and a deputy deny they violated a man's civil rights by removing him from meetings while speaking to elected officials in an answer filed in U.S. District Court in Chattanooga.

New collection at Chattanooga library gives perspective on Native American removal

State comptroller probe finds ‘improper or questionable’ activities at Rhea sheriff’s office

An Athens, Tennessee, man is behind bars on a $500,000 bond after being charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly fired a car, leaving two wounded, including a 15-year-old girl.

Meigs judge target of second civil rights suit

Gov. Lee: No new mental health hospital on Moccasin Bend