The Latest Breaking News from Tennessee

Tennessee Man Arrested, Gets $2 Million Bond for Posting Facebook Meme

Larry Bushart posted a meme on a local Facebook page about Charlie Kirk. He now faces years in prison.

Reason · Oct 10, 2025

Tennessee plant explosion latest: 19 still missing after deadly blast at military supplier plant rocks community

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems Friday morning

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

What to know about the blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that claimed lives

A search is underway after a powerful explosion ripped through an explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary - Roll Call

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson launched a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

‘Tennessee Three’s’ Justin Pearson launches challenge against Democratic congressman

Memphis lawmaker to go up against Steve Cohen, joining wave of younger candidates calling for generational change

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025

From Social Worker To Firebrand Politico: The Rise Of Aftyn Behn In Tennessee

Aftyn Behn's bold surge from social work to congressional contender has ignited Tennessee's 7th District special election race — a test of grassroots power in a Republican stronghold.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP nomination for Green’s seat - Roll Call

Matt Van Epps, who had Donald Trump's endorsement, won the Republican nomination in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District.

Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025

Trump’s late endorsement upends Tennessee special election - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District has shaken up the race in its final days.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Tennessee Alcohol Wholesalers Are Grabbing Control of the State's Hemp Market

A new law hands hemp distribution to the same powerful middlemen who dominate liquor sales and block out-of-state suppliers.

Reason · Oct 5, 2025

Tennessee To Carry Out First Female Execution In Over 200 Years

If carried out, Pike would become the first woman executed in Tennessee since the early 1800s and only the 19th woman executed in the United States in the modern era.

International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025