October 16, 2026
TN State News
Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash.Cracker Barrel said Monday… Login to continue reading Login…
Election 2026: Fancher and Cody facing off for GOP District 11 nomination
The race to replace outgoing State Rep. Jeremey Faison, R – Cosby, is on.Vying for the seat are Republicans Jeff Fancher and Kenny Cody who… Login to continue reading Login…
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
A federal judicial panel has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits apart a majority-Black district in Memphis, providing another legal victory… Login to continue reading Login…
TNECD Announces New Select Tennessee Certified Site
From Contributed Reports The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development this week announced that the Boyd Industrial Site in Savannah, is the newest site… Login to continue reading Login…
Ballad Health acquires land, announces groundbreaking for new Unicoi County Hospital
UNICOI, Tenn. – Ballad Health has officially acquired the property that will become the future home of the new Unicoi County Hospital, marking a major… Login to continue reading Login…
Gas prices move toward $4 per gallon
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 10 cents since last week to $4.0190 per gallon. Instability… Login to continue reading Login…
Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV has filed a complaint against the doctor who was involved.
State celebrates 988 Lifeline’s fourth anniversary
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is celebrating the fourth anniversary of the 988 Lifeline with a new, state-specific brand… Login to continue reading Login…
Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Ester, an activist who as a 20-year-old college student rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s side when he… Login to continue reading Login…
Voters get special 250 sticker
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today unveiled a commemorative “I Voted” sticker that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and encourages Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process.