Tennessee Governor William Brownlow used Black enfranchisement as a tool to maintain power. His career offers a modern ...

This incident marked the first fatal black bear attack in the state’s history. This tragic loss serves as a reminder of the importance of bear safety and awareness. Tennessee is famous for its ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In 2024, the National Urban League, Third Way and Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity published a "State ...

Dr. Carnita Atwater preserves Black history through the Kukutana African American History Museum in North Memphis.

That's right, black bears live all across East Tennessee, not just in Gatlinburg. Though Gatlinburg has the highest concentrations of black bears in the Volunteer State, according to the Tennessee ...

When it comes to music, Nashville and Memphis often come to mind, but Knoxville’s rich musical history is just as significant.

(WZTV) -- Tennessee State University is in the spotlight again tonight as the Tennessee Black Caucus of the State Legislature is holding a rally to support the school and address concerns.

Tennessee has passed laws restricting teaching of diverse concepts but Black historians find ways to continue teaching about ...