Pike, who was sentenced to death for her role in a 1995 murder, was alive and snoring after officials administered a lethal drug late on Wednesday, Sept. 30 ...

Gary Wayne Sutton, who was convicted in the murders of Tommy Griffin and Connie Branam, is the next person scheduled to be executed in Tennessee.

Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed the final day of Prayer and Fasting of his term as he encourages the residents of his state to join him in seeking God’s grace and wisdom.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Bill Lee kisses his wife, Maria, before giving his State of the State address in the House Chamber at the State Capitol ...

A Knox County jury decided in 1996 that Pike should die for the murder of Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in January 1995. Pike's execution date was set last September.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee reflected on his time in office and discussed several projects still in the works Thursday during his final Knoxville Chamber breakfast as governor. With his ...

A Knox County woman says Tennessee is ignoring her updated birth certificate. Now she’s suing Gov. Bill Lee over it.

Victor Ashe also weighs in on the contrast between the Knoxville and Nashville orchestras, as well as the race for governor.

A new poll shows readers are divided over Gov. Bill Lee's decision to let the execution of Christa Pike proceed.