Tennessee Supreme Court denies death row inmate's request for hearing

The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate's request to have a hearing on whether he is incompetent for capital punishment, paving the way for his execution on Aug. 5. Byron Black in 1989 was convicted of the Nashville murders of his ex- …

Cross Plains girl wins Miss Tennessee Princess

Shalynn Webb of Cross Plains was recently crowned 2025 National American Miss Tennessee Princess and will now compete for the National American Miss in Orlando, Fla., during the week of Thanksgiving. State pageants are held annually nationwide. The mission …

North Side's Javonte Smith commits to Tennessee football

Javonte Smith, a three-star recruit from North Side High School, has committed to play football at Tennessee. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound athlete is ranked the No. 28 player in Tennessee for the 2026 class. North Side's Javonte Smith has committed to …

Tennessee football lands in-state CB Javonte Smith in 2026 class

Jackson North Side cornerback Javonte Smith committed to Tennessee football in the 2026 class, choosing the in-state Vols over Arkansas, Missouri and West Virginia. On July 8, Smith made his announcement alongside coaches and teammates at North Side. He …

Local 3 celebrates 40 years of Cindy Sexton, Tennessee's longest-running TV news anchor

It’s a big day for our colleague Cindy Sexton! She is the longest-running television news anchor in Tennessee and now she is celebrating 40 years, right here at Local 3 News on Tuesday. Cindy's path began in Paducah, Kentucky in 1980, with stops in …

Tennessee State Museum opens $5 million in grants for museum improvements

Tennessee sees major drop in July 4th traffic fatalities

Tennessee gas prices dip slightly; national average continues to fall

Uncle arrested after Tennessee teen found dead in Jasper County

Georgia Tech snags Tennessee exec to take over athletics