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Teen Girl Reveals Why She Tackled 13-Year-Old Football Player In Viral Incident That Led To Charges

“I feel as if criminal charges are a bit much in this case,” one person wrote.

Bored Panda · Aug 22

TV meteorologist says colleague told her she only had her job because of her breasts, lawsuit claims

Bree Smith has alleged that she also overheard her colleague, whom she has accused of “verbal abuse,” using a derogatory slur

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Tennessee man spends a month in jail before charges are dropped over Trump meme posted in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

Charges have been dropped against a Tennessee man who has been behind bars for more than a month after posting a meme featuring Donald Trump in a group setup as a memorial for slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Tennessee Neo-Nazi Tries to Infiltrate Jewish Community Center Disguised as Rabbi, Claims It Was an 'Internet Prank'

A Tennessee man who has been connected to a neo-Nazi group was arrested after reportedly entering a Jewish Community Center disguised as an Orthodox Jewish man, then getting into a confrontation with security at the center.

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025

Local News Close-Up: Nashville Newsrooms Catch Their Breath

Relentless rash of breaking news in Tennessee boomtown

Multichannel News · May 19, 2023

Oprah Winfrey Stops by WTVF Nashville for Conference Room Dedication

Superstar got her start at the station as a teen while attending Tennessee State

Broadcasting & Cable · May 11, 2023

Audrey Hale: What we know about the Nashville school shooter

Mental health treatment, a manifesto and plans for further attacks and chilling final messages to a friend. Here’s what we know about the Nashville school shooter

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

‘I was trying to encourage him’: Drag ban backing Republican explains why he liked gay man’s racy Instagram photos

Randy McNally apologises following allegations of hypocrisy for liking semi-nude posts and trans adult performer after he helped pass state’s anti-drag law

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Tenn. GOPer "a fraud like George Santos"

Tenn. Rep. Andy Ogles dubiously claimed he was an economist, a police officer and a sex trafficking expert

Salon · Feb 17, 2023