Tennessee

US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor ceremony is scheduled for March 2, 2026.

Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds is being awarded a Medal of Honor in 2026 for his bravery in protecting Jewish troops in World War II.
A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

THE DOGWOOD TREEHOUSE.

A once-in-a-lifetime getaway among the treehouses of the Great Smoky Mountains

National Guard members stand together behind yellow tape, after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 26, 2025.

Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says


A Mossad ploy? Internet conspiracy theories claim 'Hawk Tuah' girl is a secret Israeli agent

The bizarre conspiracy likely gained traction following Welch’s appearance on Howie Mandel’s podcast, where they performed a quick DNA test that revealed she is 97.7% Ashkenazi Jewish.

Viral internet star Haliey Welch throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Mets and the Oakland Athletics at Citi Field on August 15, 2024.

'Nashville has a Nazi problem': Jews face two weeks of neo-Nazi invasion

"Even Nazi speech is protected under the United States Constitution," said Drake, but assured that violations would act swiftly when there were violations of law.

 ‘APPLYING THE term “Nazi” to anyone other than the past century’s genocidal criminals or their neo-Nazi successors is despicable and revolting.’

Five killed after small airplane crashes in Nashville

The plane crashed off the eastbound lanes past the Charlotte Pike exit, police said in a post on social media platform X, adding that work was ongoing to determine from where the plane originated.

Israel MoD Successfully Completes its First-Ever Series of Interception Tests Employing an Airborne, High-Power Laser System

Tennessee woman sets Guinness World Record for longest female mullet

The stunning mullet measures in at 172.2 cm (5ft 8in), going from the top of her head and reaching her ankles.

 Would you fly across the world for a hair appointment? (illustrative)

Tennessee Jews to sue after being denied adoption due to their faith

Tennessee court rules couple has the right to sue state after foster care agency denied them services because they are Jewish.

 A parent and his child holding hands (illustrative)

Jewish communities must bolster security against antisemitic attacks - opinion

Jewish communities and facilities are frequently targets of antisemitic attacks but we don't have to be victims.

 A Memphis police cruiser.

Memphis Jewish school shooting suspect saw cops kill his father in 2003

The man who tried to enter Margolin Hebrew Academy with a gun was Joel Bowman, who saw his father killed by Memphis police in 2003.

 Memphis, Tennessee (illustrative).

Rabbi Craig Lewis: Classy reform rabbi in Chattanooga

Lewis: “In Chattanooga, we do have very strong synagogues, a very strong federation and a lot of folks committed to it.”

 Rabbi Lewis and his wife, Jennifer, celebrating with their son Eden as he became bar mitzvah on June 12, 2021.

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock and roll and evolved into an MTV phenomenon.

 Tina Turner performs during her "Wildest Dream" tour concert in Basel, Switzerland July 5, 1996.

In Tennessee, guns are winning and children are losing - opinion

Even common-sense reforms like red flag laws, background checks, raising the minimum age for gun purchases and assault rifle bans are apparently too radical.

 PROTESTERS GATHER outside the Tennessee State Capitol to call for an end to gun violence and stronger gun laws, after a deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, last month.