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Bible shortage? Publishers say tariffs could cause it

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Religious publishers say President Donald Trump’s most recent proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could result in a Bible shortage. That’s because millions of B...

DATE: Jul 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

In ‘Scopes monkey trial’ home, evolution debate rages

DAYTON, Tenn. – In 1925, two of America’s most renowned figures faced off in the southeast Tennessee town of Dayton to debate a burning issue – whether man evolved over millions of years or ...

DATE: Aug 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Soda shop hosts stamps launch

Iconic eatery chosen for its menu items

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Southern Baptists oppose display of Confederate flag

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Southern Baptist Convention this week urged Christians to stop displaying the Confederate battle flag, recognizing that it is perceived by many as a “symbol of hatred,...

DATE: Jun 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Rape or kids hazing? Pool cue assault divides law agencies

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The hazing of four high school freshmen on a basketball trip has outraged authorities in their hometown: Police said three older teammates repeatedly shoved a pool cue a...

DATE: Feb 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gadfly’s last battle: Legalized euthanasia

For Hooker, cancer felt like ‘jolt,’ but also opportunity

DATE: Nov 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kentucky case divides religious groups

Some say clerk isn’t helping their cause

DATE: Sep 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nashville’s east end

The hippest neighborhood in country music’s capital

DATE: Aug 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Travel

Little Jimmy Dickens remembered for humor, warmth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Little Jimmy Dickens was remembered on Thursday for his humor and warmth at a funeral on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, where he performed regularly for decades until sh...

DATE: Jan 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Music

East Tenn. city can change name to Rocky Top

Town wants to be tourist attraction

DATE: May 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Putting your faith in snakes

Would handling them reaffirm your beliefs?

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Tennessee churches offering free legal assistance

Faith-based initiative aids low-income people

DATE: Jun 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion