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Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 16th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the west, and Missouri to the northwest. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, with a 2017 population of 667,560 and a 2017 metro population of 1,903,045. Tennessee's second largest city is Memphis, which had a population of 652,236 in 2017.

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Diver who helped save Thailand soccer team rescued after being trapped over 27 hours in Tennessee cave

Josh Bratchley, a United Kingdom national, was found cold and covered in mud inside the Jackson County cave.
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British diver who helped Thai cave boys is rescued himself

A British diver who disappeared while diving in a rural part of Tennessee was rescued on Wednesday (April 17). Edward Baran reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published 1 day ago

How Many Times Has Trump Golfed As President?

In June of 2017, Bob Corker extended a golf-club shaped olive branch to an angry President Donald Trump. Corker, then a Tennessee Republican senator, had recently enraged Trump by saying his..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 5 days ago

CDC Reports 72 Sick From Mysterious E. Coli Outbreak

The outbreak seemingly began on March 2 and has led to eight people being hospitalized.

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Carsen Edwards Does His Best Kemba Walker Impression in Purdue's Win Over Tennessee

Purdue's Carsen Edwards poured in 29 points on Thursday night to help the Boilermakers advance past the Volunteers. SI's Dan Greene explains why Edwards is doing his best Kemba Walker impression as the..

Credit: Sports Illustrated Duration: 01:34Published 3 weeks ago

Mississippi Governor Signs 'Heartbeat Bill' Into Law

The bill bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as around six weeks into a pregnancy.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 00:59Published on March 22, 2019

President Obama's March Madness Bracket Is Out

Although the March Madness presidential bracket was a tradition, Business Insider says that it has fallen out of favor under the Trump administration. But former U.S. president Barack Obama still..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:52Published on March 21, 2019

Tears of joy: Military dad surprises son

It was a tearful reunion in Lebanon, Tennessee on Tuesday when Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Rob Cesternino, who'd just served ten months in Jordan and Syria, surprised his blindfolded, 9-year-old..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:42Published on March 20, 2019

Democrat Warren tests 2020 message in deep South

U.S. Democratic Senator and presidential contender Elizabeth Warren campaigned in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama, hoping to win over black voters who make up a key Democratic voting bloc. Zachary..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on March 19, 2019

$8.5 Billion Will Be Bet On 'March Madness'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - About 47 million people - one in five American adults - are expected to bet a combined $8.5 billion on “March Madness,” the annual men’s college basketball tournament, a new..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on March 18, 2019

March Madness Preview: LSU Will Be a Trendy Final Four Pick

The LSU Tigers have huge wins over Tennessee and Kentucky, but can they make a run in the NCAA Tournament? SI College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein joins SI Now to discuss how the Tigers could make..

Credit: Sports Illustrated Duration: 00:43Published on February 25, 2019