The Rhea County Courthouse has become and remained an important historical site since the notorious Scopes trial. Still, to ...

The Rhea County Courthouse has become and remained an important historical site since the notorious Scopes trial. Still, to this say the site sparks conversation.

The Tennessee county-by-county report brings you news from each of the Volunteer State's 95 counties every Sunday. Items are compiled by reporters and editors from across the USA TODAY NETWORK ...

In 1925, the tiny, growing town of Dayton saw an economic opportunity in the ACLU's newspaper ads seeking a teacher to challenge the Butler Act.

In 1925, a small-town trial became a national spectacle, pitting faith against science. Here's what to know about the lasting ...

Thunderstorms created unexpected flooding in the Pocket Wilderness and North Chickamauga Creek State Park areas on Sunday.

Authorities in Bradley County, Tennessee, have charged a woman with six counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 24 counts of cruelty to animals after finding at least 15 "severely emaciated ...

Nearly 300 election officials from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville on Monday, June 23, for the annual Election Law ...

A Hamilton County attorney who represented former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy in her criminal case was permanently disbarred after facing his own set of charges.

Pop culture about the ‘trial of the century’ reflected broader cultural rifts. (The Conversation) — Ask Americans about the ...

Complete with celebrity lawyers, a media frenzy, and a live chimp, the Scopes Monkey Trial catalyzed a national debate still ...

The Rhea County High School football team held an open workout as part of its annual Lift-A-Thon fundraiser. The Eagles ...