Of the 32 snake species in Tennessee, only four are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. Copperhead bites are the most common venomous snake bites in Tennessee ...

The court denied two appeals from women suing the City of Memphis over the backlog, essentially ending the decade-long lawsuit.

The Commercial Appeal released their All-Metro lacrosse teams for the first TSSAA-sanctioned season. ECS freshman Casey Vargo and Wright Arthur were named Players of the Year for girls and boys, ...

Kash Patel, the FBI Director, called Memphis the "homicide capital of America per capita" in a recent Fox News interview.

Corey Jones has been principal at Jackson Elementary for seven years and has created a lasting tradition. All it took was ...

"Based on our analysis, Memphis has the deadliest rush hour, with a risk score of 728," the study wrote. "The city’s position ...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the latest death at the Shelby County Jail, commonly called 201 Poplar.

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Shelby County Government has asked the City of Memphis to vacate its courts and other offices from 201 Poplar by the end of 2026.

Whether you're a music lover, outdoor adventurer, history buff or just looking to head out of town, here are 10 ideas for ...