Tennessee News
News about Events in Tennessee
Aggregated Tennessee News Articles
- Meharry Medical College acquires Sanitas clinics, expands footprint into Memphis
The Memphis metro clinics are located in Germantown and Whitehaven and in the Crosstown and Wolfchase areas.
Nikki Ross. American City Business Journals. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:43:16 +0000. - Fire destroys historic US church with ties to MLK
The Clayborn Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, was the organising centre for Martin Luther King Jr's final campaign in 1968.
BBC News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:35:38 GMT. - Peninsula team to launch Cauponor and Charmers bar in Nashville's evolving Neuhoff area
The team behind Peninsula details European fine dining at Neuhoff, plus a riverfront bar.
Julia Masters. American City Business Journals. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:35:00 +0000. - Grizzlies Facing Franchise-Altering Decisions With Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.
How the Memphis Grizzlies proceed with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant this offseason could determine if they're about to get stuck in NBA purgatory.
By Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:22 -0400. - WATCH: Fire destroys historic Memphis church rooted in civil rights movement
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed the historic Clayborne Temple in Memphis, Tennessee.
ABC News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:57:06 -0400. - Following Sweep Of Grizzlies, Thunder Eyes Second-Round Series Against Nuggets Or Clippers
After defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening round of the playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder will now either play the Denver Nuggets or LA Clippers.
By Nick Crain, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:32:16 -0400. - Tyre Nichols Death: State Trial Begins for Former Police Officers
After a mixed verdict in federal court, Tennessee prosecutors began presenting their case against three former Memphis officers charged with second-degree murder.
Emily Cochrane and Ben Stanley. New York Times. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:25:15 +0000. - Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers a devastating fire
A historic Black church in downtown Memphis that was the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand has suffered a devastating fire
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:59:00 GMT. - Ex-Memphis officers to face 2nd trial in beating death of Tyre Nichols
The state trial begins for three officers accused in the beating death of Tyre Nichols
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:34:00 GMT. - Elizabeth Hurley embraces country life with Billy Ray Cyrus in new romantic snaps
Elizabeth Hurley showed some love for her new boyfriend, country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, in a series of photos from his picturesque Tennessee ranch.
Fox News. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:11:32 -0400. - FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash
Officials are investigating a fatal plane crash in middle Tennessee Saturday that claimed the lives of all three people on board.
Fox News. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:36:20 -0400. - The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy
The U.S. Travel Association says just a 10% dip in Canadian travel to the U.S. for the year could result in over $2 billion in lost spending.
CBS News. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:42:49 -0400. - 2025 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick
After Cam Ward was taken with pick No. 1 by Tennessee, a couple of surprising trades -- which saw the Jaguars and Giants move up -- highlighted the opening round.
Nfl Nation. ESPN. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:21:24 EST. - How Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick
Tennessee made Ward the No. 1 pick Thursday, but his journey started long ago in Texas.
Turron Davenport. ESPN. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:08:37 EST.
Tennessee Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Tennessee as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 6,651,194 | 0.85 |
| July 1, 2015 | 6,595,056 | 0.77 |
| July 1, 2014 | 6,544,663 | 0.77 |
| July 1, 2013 | 6,494,821 | 0.63 |
| July 1, 2012 | 6,454,306 | 0.89 |
| July 1, 2011 | 6,397,634 | 0.64 |
| July 1, 2010 | 6,356,671 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Tennessee was 6,346,105.
In 2008, the estimated population of Tennessee was 6,214,888, whereas
in 2006, the population of Tennessee was about 6,068,306.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Tennessee's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
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The photograph above shows the state capitol building
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