Latest from Tennessee

US woman pleads guilty to Graceland fraud following Lisa Marie Presley’s death
She attempted to defraud the family out of millions of dollars - and the Memphis mansion.

'Amazing' response: Nashville-based band returns for NZ tour
From Andes to NZ: The journey of indie-folk trio South for Winter.

Celebrate the holiday season Elvis-style in Memphis
Memphis is most magical at Christmas: Elvis' favourite time of the year

Weeks after Hurricane Helene, many remain missing in the mountains
An uncertain number of victims remain unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.

Another hurdle in recovery from Helene – misinformation is getting in the way
NY Times: Conspiracy theories and false claims after Hurricane Helene alarm officials.

Dad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding
‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.

Woman charged in plot to steal Graceland from Elvis Presley’s heirs
Prosecutors called it a ‘brazen scheme’ to steal a ‘national treasure'.

Never tried alligator nuggets? A trip to the US Deep South is anything but usual
11 days in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana: expect the unexpected.

US lawmakers pass bill to allow teachers to carry handguns
Unclear if any school districts would take advantage if the bill becomes law.

'Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage
Karen Goodwin trusted the police and paramedics were there to help her son.

Graceland and beyond: A Kiwi's guide to Memphis, Tennessee
History and legends are everywhere, but there's a bright future too.

'Satan has no room in this district': Controversial after-school club sparks uproar
Faith and education leaders denounce plans for Satan club at US school.

'Pretty sure he was dead': 4-month-old survives being sucked up and thrown by tornado
The child’s father tried to grab the bassinet but it was spun up into the twister.

'It's a start': Ex-cop admits role in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating
Caught on police video, the beating of Nichols was one in a string of violent encounters.

US holidays: From honky-tonks to high-rises, what's changed in Nashville?
City of music: a fresh Nashville itinerary that hits all the high notes.

'A sort of nightmare': Hotel manager busted sucking toes of sleeping guest
'It just didn’t make sense. Why is this person touching me?'

US school shooter planned massacre for months
'It is known that Hale considered the actions of other mass murderers' - US police.

Nashville school shooting highlights security concerns
US private schools do not face as many requirements as public schools for security.

Video shows police search school and firing at Nashville shooter
Footage shows the last moments of Audrey Hale's deadly rampage.

Female school shooter who killed 3 children, 3 adults, a former student
Police originally said shooter at private Christian primary school was a teen.

Tyre Nichols' death spurs US Justice Department police review
The 29yo motorist died in January, three days after violent arrest by Memphis police.