Tennessee News
News about Events in Tennessee
Aggregated Tennessee News Articles
- Tennessee teen charged with two murders, arrested with seven guns in his car
Nashville police arrested a 17-year-old and charged him with two murders that took place in December and November of last year.
Paul Best. Fox News. Thu, 06 May 2021 20:30:16 GMT. - Drunk man outside Kid Rock bar in Tennessee used his colostomy bag as a weapon: cops
This is not honky-tonk behavior.
Michael Hollan. Fox News. Thu, 06 May 2021 20:04:04 GMT. - Rival South Memphis/southern Downtown TIF presented, setting up crucial decision
A month after one development team presented a plan for a massive reinvigoration of South Memphis, a second group did the same on Thursday. ...
Jacob Steimer. American City Business Journals. Thu, 06 May 2021 18:07:58 +0000. - Regal to reopen multiple SA theaters after lengthy Covid closure
The Tennessee-based company closed more than 530 U.S. theaters in October
W. Scott Bailey. American City Business Journals. Thu, 06 May 2021 17:02:23 +0000. - That's ruff! Rescue dog tears up his owner's sofa while she's at work
Vickie Shelton, 51, of Benton, Tennessee, came home on 24 April to find her sofa destroyed and her living room covered in piles of white stuffing after rescue dog Bo went on the rampage.
Daily Mail. Thu, 06 May 2021 13:43:23 GMT. - Author Ann Patchett's bookstore
Ann Patchett doesn't just write books, like her latest bestseller, "Commonwealth"; she sells them, at Parnassus Books in Nashville, her very own bookstore. ...
CBS News. Wed, 05 May 2021 22:12:11 -0400. - A 2-year-old who got stuck inside an antique wooden barrel rescued by firefighters
Firefighters in Tennessee considered using the jaws of life to free 2-year-old Dorian, but they couldn't get a good grip on the barrel. Instead, they cut the barrel with a power saw.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 05 May 2021 22:59:00 GMT. - Officer shot while responding to 'setup' 911 call
A Nashville police officer was shot while responding to a call -- and the department says it believes the call was a "setup" to get authorities to respond.
ABC News. Wed, 05 May 2021 14:26:56 -0400. - Medical college gets $750K for work linking wealth, health
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Meharry Medical College has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to expand innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved communities. ...
Washington Times. Wed, 05 May 2021 05:09:55 -0400. - Drunk man arrested after swinging full colostomy bag at police at Kid Rock's bar
A drunk Tennessee man has been arrested on multiple charges after he took off his full colostomy bag and swung it at police officers.Nicholas Newhart was reportedly drunk at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk Rock 'N Roll Steakhouse in ...
New Zealand Herald. Wed, 05 May 2021 19:13:47 +1200. - Total eclipse dazzles over Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is the most populous city in the U.S. to experince the total solar eclipse. David Begnaud is in the Music City for the festivities.
CBS News. Tue, 04 May 2021 15:56:11 -0400. - Tennessee Legislature Passes Election Integrity Bill Requiring Watermarks on Absentee Ballots
The Tennessee Legislature has passed legislation that would require all absentee ballots to contain a watermark for added security. ...
Elizabeth Stauffer. Western Journal. Tue, 04 May 2021 19:45:07 +0000. - NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Predators, Stars continue battle for Central's final spot
Only one of these two teams will qualify for the postseason, with Nashville three points ahead Monday.
ESPN. Mon, 3 May 2021 18:07:39 EST. - Birthday party horror: 11 hurt, 2 critical in restaurant deck collapse
Birthday party horror: 11 hurt, 2 critical in Tennessee restaurant deck collapse
ABC News. Sun, 02 May 2021 14:55:14 -0400.
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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