'Saint' Dolly Parton Partly Funded Moderna's Promising New Coronavirus Vaccine
In April, Dolly Parton announced she was donatiing $1m to covid-19 research. The Moderna vaccine, which she helped fund, looks promising.
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Volunteers Remove 9,200-lbs. of Trash From One of the Dirtiest Rivers in the US
In a weekend cleanup, volunteers with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful dug out 9,200 pounds of trash from the banks of the Tennessee River.
Amazon Launches $2 Billion Housing Fund to Make 20,000 Affordable Homes Available for Working Families in 3 Cities
Amazon unveiled a new Housing Equity Fund, investing $2 billion to preserve and create 20,000 affordable housing units in three U.S. cities.
Watch the Serendipitous Moment a Dog Runs Into Her Puppy Brother in a Park-Even Though He Lives 500 Miles Away
Puppy sister and brother Dolly and Wally were recently reunited in a Tennessee park completely by chance. Now they're firm friends.
Watch Dwayne Johnson Give $30K Truck to the Guy Who Took Him In When 'The Rock' was a Homeless Teenager
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gave a hugely generous new year's gift to a friend who helped him a his lowest: a $30,000 truck.
Ford Announces 'Transformative' $11.4 Billion Investment in New Electric Vehicle Plants in Tennessee and Kentucky
Ford has announced a $11.4 Billion investment in U.S. electric vehicle plants in the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Mom Sparks Creative Imagination in Kids With Her Toys Made From Cardboard Boxes - LOOK
This crafty mom, Nazdar Tayib, has been making the most awesome cardboard box toys for her kids. Check them out for inspiration.
Innkeeper's Kindness to House People After Storms is Contagious - With Everyone Pitching in and Sharing
Sean Patel owns 2 hotels that he opened for free during severe weather in Kodak, TN and Junction, TX-and was named Nicest Places in US.
Dog Sneaks Into Couple's Home and Snuggles Her Way Into Their Bed During Storm
In the strangest case of breaking and entering, an escaped dog went to sleep in a strangers' bed after somehow sneaking into their house.
World's Biggest Treehouse Resort Opening Near U.S. National Park is Gorgeous -LOOK
Near the Great Smokey Mountains, the world's largest tree house resort is under construction where fairy tale dreams are in surplus.
University Gives Unexpected Bonus To All Employees Saying Thanks for Their Service During Covid
Vanderbilt University is recognizing all the school's employees for their work during COVID with a surprise bonus in their paychecks.
Tennessee to Become Only State Offering Free Community College For Adults
Tennessee already provides free community college to recent high school grads – but now, including adults on the program has received bi-partisan support.
The Story Behind This Hospital Employee Who Was Named DarthVader at Birth
If Darthvader Williamson had a dime for every time he has had to say "yes, that's my real name", he might never have to work again.
'Bag Ladies' Turn Plastic Bags into Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
A group of Tennessee women have crocheted themselves a niche where they can help the homeless and save the environment at the same time.
Dolly Parton Offers Monthly Cash Support to Families Affected by Tennessee Wildfires
With wildfires raging through Parton's home state of Tennessee, the country-singing sweetheart is stepping up in a big way to support affected families.
Strangers Donate $250K to Desperate Teen Who Offered to Carry Groceries
A Memphis teen's offer to carry groceries to a man's car in exchange for some doughnuts has led to a wave of online donations for him and his disabled mom.
Hero Pit Bull Up For Adoption After Saving Woman from Knife Attack
After this pooch saved a woman's life, fans of the dog's deed are trying to find a forever home for the deserving Hero.
Dollywood Adds Calming Room to Help Kids With Sensory Overload (Video)
Families of children with autism now have a place to go at Dollywood for a quiet, relaxing environment if they experience sensory overload.
Park Installs Device For the Colorblind so They Can Enjoy Dazzling Fall Colors - Watch the Emotional Reactions
The Great Smoky Mountains in autumn are quite a sight to see - and the park service has made sure that everyone has the ability to see it, no matter what.
Watch John Mayer Pay Tribute in This Moving Rendition of Iconic Glen Campbell Song
Mayer performed a beautiful and moving rendition of "Gentle on My Mind" in Nashville last night.
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