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The Tennessee Department of Correction is scheduled to execute Byron Black on Aug. 5, but court challenges regarding the case are still playing out.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A December special election in Tennessee will take place to fill an opening left by Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green’s retirement. State officials announced on Thursday an Oct. 7 primary election and a Dec. 2 general election in the district that has reliably favored the GOP in recent elections but includes a chunk of Democratic-voting Nashville.

TVA tensions have culminated in a cancelled gas project, a threat to fire TVA’s new CEO, and speculations that President Donald Trump may privatize — or seize control of — the nation’s oldest and largest public utility.

With just under two weeks until the 145th annual St. Jerome Picnic in Fancy Farm, the lineup of speakers is coming into focus and the emcee is busy writing her opening remarks.

Oak Ridge officials late finding out about Senate amendment

A Louisville judge has issued temporary protections for unionizing renters facing alleged retaliation as the Louisville Tenants Union expands into more rural parts of the state.

A federal EV tax credit worth up to $7,500 ends Sept. 30. But the IRS has just clarified that shoppers don't need to actually have the keys in hand by the deadline to get the credit.

After Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he would lower tariffs, President Trump said "We want to be very good to Canada. I like Carney a lot. I think he's a very good person."

The major parties' redistricting battle escalated this week, with lawmakers in the country's two most populous states each taking a notable step toward a new congressional map.

Joe Gruters, a Trump-backed Florida state senator, was elected on Friday to serve as the Republican Party's new chairman. Former chair Michael Whatley is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, talks about their new EP, Summer Anthem, and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled a possible interest rate cut in the months to come, sending stocks sharply higher.