The Latest Breaking News from Tennessee

Three death row killers to be executed on same day in three different states

The last time three executions were held on the same day was in 2010

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Who Is Brendan Doughtie? The 22-Year-Old Bagel Shop Worker Who Just Flipped a Red Tennessee Seat

Brendan Doughtie, 22, flipped a red Rutherford County seat on a renter's platform of affordable housing, landfill closure, and a data centre ban.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

What are Chud the Builder’s house arrest conditions? Charges, bond and release explained

Dalton Eatherly, known as “Chud the Builder,” has been released after posting bonds in his Tennessee cases. He must remain under strict conditions, including house arrest, GPS monitoring, no firearms and travel limits. He still faces attempted murder and other charges linked to a May shooting, plus separate Nashville charges.…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Nine primaries for Alabama's seven congressional districts are contested this year — the most since 2014

This year, Alabama and two other states — Tennessee and Louisiana — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move…

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

A shopping lover’s dream trip: Highway 127 celebrates nearly 40 years across 700 miles of yard sales

From Victorian wheelchairs to a 12-foot rooster, the six-state route brings back-road culture to life for hundreds of thousands of shoppers

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Unmasked: the doctor who helps put prisoners to death

Dr Mark Fowler assisted in the failed execution of a Tennessee prisoner. Physicians are meant to heal patients - why is he working in the death chamber?

The Guardian - US · Aug 8

Brent Taylor won the Republican primary for Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District

Brent Taylor defeated Charlotte Bergmann, Jeremy Thompson, and Todd Warner in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District on August 6, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Johnny Garrett (R) defeated Jon Henry (R) and Van Hilleary (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026

Johnny Garrett (R) defeated Jon Henry (R) and Van Hilleary (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. As of July 2026, Garrett and Hilleary led in fundraising and local media attention.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Charlie Hatcher (R) defeated incumbent Andy Ogles (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District on August 6, 2026

Charlie Hatcher (R) defeated incumbent Andy Ogles (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District on August 6, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Trump brags about endorsement record and dismisses his loss because the candidate had ‘virtually no chance of winning’

Trump had backed MAGA Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee as a ‘Conservative Warrior’ 24 hours before his defeat

The Independent UK · Aug 7