Tennessee

A Tennessee farmer spent 4 years trying to return a mistaken $20,000 IRS refund. Instead, he faced $4,000 in penalties; then country singer John Rich stepped in and ended the dispute

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A Tennessee farmer spent 4 years trying to return a mistaken $20,000 IRS refund. Instead, he faced $4,000 in penalties; then country singer John Rich stepped in and ended the dispute

After a four-year battle with the IRS, Wilson Perry Kirby, a Middle Tennessee farmer, finally got an acknowledgement that the government had indeed made a mistake. In 2022, Kirby received a $20,000 tax refund he knew wasn’t meant for him. Instead of cashing it, he immediately tried to return the money. But instead, the IRS … Read more

The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later

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The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later

The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband Jimmy … Read more

When will Christa Pike be executed? Inside shocking Tennessee murder case as UN experts intervene

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Christa Pikethe only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on September 30, 2026. However, the planned execution drew attention from the United Nations human rights experts, as they called on US authorities to stop it. UN human rights experts have urged the US and Tennessee authorities to halt … Read more

A Tennessee family wants to turn about 850 acres near the Hiwassee River into an energy campus that could host a data center; residents are raising concerns ahead of the first votes

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A Tennessee family wants to turn about 850 acres near the Hiwassee River into an energy campus that could host a data center; residents are raising concerns ahead of the first votes

A proposed industrial campus in Bradley County, Tennessee, is putting economic development, energy demand and environmental protection on a collision course. The Wright family, owners of Wright Brothers Construction, wants to rezone and annex about 850 acres west of Interstate 75 and north of Old Lower River Road, close to the Hiwassee River. Called Project … Read more

A 27-year-old Tennessee diesel mechanic wanted to farm full-time; solar sites gave his sheep 400+ acres to graze, letting him quit his job and build a 300-ewe flock

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A 27-year-old Tennessee diesel mechanic wanted to farm full-time; solar sites gave his sheep 400+ acres to graze, letting him quit his job and build a 300-ewe flock

A 27-year-old Tennessee diesel mechanic has left his job to become a full-time livestock farmer after gaining grazing access to more than 400 acres of utility-scale solar farms. The arrangement, made through vegetation management contracts at solar sites, allowed the young farmer to expand his flock to more than 300 breeding ewes without having to … Read more

Courtney Reese: 5 things to know about missing Tennessee mom last seen at Donelson laundromat

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Courtney Reese: 5 things to know about missing Tennessee mom last seen at Donelson laundromat (Wilson County Sheriff's Office, TN/Facebook)

Family members are asking the public to help find a missing 36-year-old Wilson County woman who was last seen in Donelson, according to the sheriff’s office. Courtney Reese, a Tennessee mother, was dropped off at a laundromat in Donelson, and was last seen in Nashville on August 18, per WSMV4. Courtney Reese: 5 things to … Read more

More than 40 Tennessee tiny-home owners are seeking $5 million in a ‘zombie HOA’ lawsuit, alleging nearly 80% of the HOA budget went to a lawn care company owned by the developer

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More than 40 Tennessee tiny-home owners are seeking $5 million in a 'zombie HOA' lawsuit, alleging nearly 80% of the HOA budget went to a lawn care company owned by the developer

Residents of the Retreat at Deer Lick Falls sued Hayes over alleged HOA control and fund mismanagement. (Realtor.com photos) More than 40 homeowners in three tiny-home communities in Tennessee are taking legal action against developer Claude ‘Chip’ Hayes III, accusing him of retaining control of their homeowners associations (HOAs) and mismanaging association funds. They are … Read more

Dolly Parton family and net worth in focus after her death at 80: All on Country music and East Tennessee legend

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Dolly Parton has died at 80, as confirmed by her family (AP)

Dolly Partonthe legendary singer-songwriter, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her family. Dolly Parton has died at 80, as confirmed by her family (AP) The announcement of the Tennessee native’s death, born Dolly Rebecca Partonwas made by Bryan Seaver, her nephew and head of security for over twenty years. “My … Read more

Who was Suresh Patel? Indian national shot dead in front of daughter during armed robbery at his Tennessee shop

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The masked suspect was seen on CCTV wearing a grey hoodie, jeans and black work-style boots (City of Jackson, TN - Police Department/Facebook)

An Indian national named Suresh Patel was shot dead during an armed robbery at his shop, Ridgecrest Cellars, in Tennessee on Thursday evening, August 20. Patel’s daughter reportedly witnessed the murder while she was standing next to him when the gunman opened fire. The masked suspect was seen on CCTV wearing a grey hoodie, jeans … Read more

Who were Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers? Milligan cyclists killed in ‘devastating’ Tennessee crash

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Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were Milligan cyclists killed in Tennessee after a vehicle struck their team during training. (Haylan Engdahl (left), Brayden Rogers (right) Photos: Milligan University Athletics)

Two Milligan University cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, were killed Wednesday morning after a vehicle struck members of the university’s cycling team on Highway 19E near Simerly Creek Road in Carter County, Tennessee. Several other cyclists were injured and taken to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the … Read more