CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A romance author from Benton, Tennessee has stirred up controversy in the book community because she's not dead. Susan Meachen's Facebook account claimed she committed ...

A Benton, Tennessee, man has been accused of uploading dozens of files allegedly depicting child sexual abuse to the internet, according to a release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 14-year-old girl who was missing from Benton County since mid-March has been found safe. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported on Thursday, March 23 that ...

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — An Endangered Child Alert has now been issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for a missing 14-year-old out of Benton County. Aaliyah Whitehead was ...

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 36-year-old Hannah Anthony was driving her 2008 Nissan Altima south on Highway 641 at around 8:30 p.m. when she collided with a tractor trailer.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is already advertising the site on its website, dubbing it the “Gateway to West Tennessee.” TNECD awarded Benton County a ...

Benton's Bacon, originating in East Tennessee, has become a nationwide delicacy, transitioning from struggle to culinary fame with the help of renowned chefs.

Ben Benton is a news reporter at the Chattanooga Times Free Press. He covers Southeast Tennessee’s Bledsoe, Bradley, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

Jasper Callaway “J.C.” Stephens, age 90, of Benton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning, February 14, ... Benton, TN Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.