Tennessee

Lora Morgan faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting Samantha Goolsby during an argument in Cookeville, Tennessee. Authorities say Morgan confessed to the killing and partially concealed the body in a wooded area. She is held on $820,000 bond.

24. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A 52-year-old man faces homicide charges in Tennessee after allegedly stealing a Ford F-250 pickup truck and crashing into a woman's sedan, killing her during a police chase. The incident occurred on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, sending both vehicles 100 yards into a ditch. Ray Eugene Padgett was arrested following the Friday morning crash.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has announced it will stop performing gender-affirming plastic surgeries for adults due to operational limitations. The Nashville-based hospital continues to offer nonsurgical gender-affirming care for those 19 and older but provides no such care for patients under 19. This decision follows earlier criticism of the program's former director for comments on the profitability of these procedures.

22. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

California Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off his nationwide book tour in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday night, focusing on his memoir while sharply criticizing President Donald Trump and Republican policies. Moderated by Justin Kanew of the Tennessee Holler, the event drew hundreds of attendees who heard Newsom advocate for economic reforms and oppose voter registration measures. He expressed optimism about Democrats regaining control of the House in the 2026 midterms.

Voters in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District headed to the polls on December 2, 2025, for a special election between Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn to replace resigned Rep. Mark Green. The race, in a district Donald Trump carried by more than 20 points in 2024, has drawn national attention and millions of dollars in outside interest as polls suggested a competitive contest, with one recent survey showing Van Epps leading by 2 points, within the margin of error.

29. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

A special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District will be held on December 2 to fill the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Mark Green in July. Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in a race that, while taking place in a solidly Republican district, has drawn heavy spending and attention from both parties.