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UPDATE: Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, a county sheriff said, as first responders said secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning site.

Critics of Tennessee’s school voucher program worry that it leaves kids with disabilities behind

Backers of the new school voucher program promised that it would expand school choice for Tennessee families. But critics worry the program leaves students with disabilities behind.

For Sewanee students, the Perimeter Trail is more than a hike. It’s a tradition

Every year, before graduating, seniors at Sewanee: The University of the South try to hike the entirety of the 20-mile trail that encompasses the school.

Vanderbilt professors recommend against signing Trump higher ed compact

Professors at Vanderbilt University have recommended against an agreement calling for the university to comply with directives from the Trump administration in exchange for favor in receiving federal grants.

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An entrance sign to Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a roadside surrounded by forest.

Despite federal shutdown, local and state funds keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary

Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

Environment

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Despite federal shutdown, local and state funds keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

A man wearing a hat and glasses holds a fish above his head.

Teacher turns invasive carp into food for injured birds of prey

A barn containing farm equipment on John Hilemon II’s Erwin, Tennessee farm as seen on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 just weeks after record rainfall from Hurricane Helene led to severe flooding in rural East Tennessee.

Farmers are recovering after Helene – with help from UT Ag researchers

Water rushes over the top of a low-head dam.

Low-head dams pose risks in Appalachia, but some people aren’t ready to see them go

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Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026

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State incentives help draw Japanese medical device maker to Nashville

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National Guard troops seen patrolling in Memphis alongside local police

Report finds Tennessee cities failing to address the root causes of gun violence, compounded by federal cuts

Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026

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Attorney General Bondi says 9 arrested on first day of federal crackdown in Memphis

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