Tennessee

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian and Gospel Music.

As President Trump pushes to get National Guard troops patrolling American cities, his administration has, in effect, blurred the lines between the military, traditional law enforcement and immigration enforcement.

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the finalists for the 2025–26 Principal and Supervisor of the Year awards, recognizing outstanding education leaders from across the state.

The federal government is currently shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.

If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said.

Cynthia Abrams with NPR Member station WPLN reports from Humphreys County, where officials say at least 18 people are missing and feared dead after an explosion at a military explosives plant.

Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.

A judge late Sunday blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon. The ruling comes as battles over Trump's plan to send troops into American cities intensifies.

Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.