Tennessee Newspapers

Browse 91 newspapers from Tennessee, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Print journalism across the Volunteer State is characterized by heavy consolidation among its major metropolitan dailies, alongside a historic split between eastern and western readerships. Gannett dominates these major markets, currently operating the Nashville Tennessean, the Memphis Commercial Appeal, and the Knoxville News Sentinel. In contrast, the Chattanooga Times Free Press remains under the regional ownership of WEHCO Media following a late 1990s merger of two competing dailies. Beyond the major hubs, the region sustains a historic African American press, notably represented by the Tri-State Defender in Memphis and the Black News Weekly in Chattanooga. Paperboy indexes 91 Tennessee newspapers — browse the full directory below.

ASPU All State

Clarksville, Tennessee

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of Austin Peay State University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and student life. It is notable for its long-standing role as a vital information source for the Clarksville academic community, fostering student journalism and civic engagement on campus.

Black News Weekly

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Serving the Chattanooga community for over four decades, this publication provides a dedicated platform for news, events, and perspectives relevant to African American readers. It remains a notable local institution for its long-standing commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and addressing issues that impact the city's Black residents.

Buffalo River Review

Linden, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of community news for Perry County, this weekly publication has chronicled local events, government affairs, and regional history since its founding in 1965. It remains a vital link for residents of Linden and the surrounding Buffalo River valley, focusing its editorial efforts on preserving the area's rural identity and providing a platform for local civic engagement.

Cannon Courier

Woodbury, Tennessee

Serving the Woodbury and Cannon County community since 1907, this publication acts as a primary source for local news, sports coverage, and regional happenings. It is recognized for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, providing residents with essential updates and insights into the civic life of Middle Tennessee.

Carroll County News Leader

Huntingdon, Tennessee

The Carroll County News-Leader is a weekly newspaper based in Huntingdon, Tennessee, serving as a primary source of local news, sports, and community events. Owned by Magic Valley Publishing, it covers municipal government and human-interest stories for residents across Huntingdon and the broader Carroll County region.

Carthage Courier

Carthage, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of community news for Smith County, Tennessee, this publication has provided local reporting and historical documentation to its readership for well over a century. Its editorial focus remains dedicated to covering regional government, local events, and the stories that define the daily lives of residents in the Carthage area.

Chattanooga Pulse

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Serving the Chattanooga area as a prominent source for alternative journalism, this publication focuses on local arts, entertainment, culture, and investigative reporting. It is noted for providing an independent perspective on regional lifestyle and civic issues that distinguishes its voice from traditional daily news outlets.

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Serving the Tennessee Valley for over a century, this publication is the result of a 1999 merger between two legacy papers that solidified its position as the primary source of news for Chattanooga and the surrounding region. It is widely recognized for its commitment to investigative journalism and its role as a persistent watchdog of local government and civic affairs.

Chester County Independent

Henderson, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of local news for Henderson and surrounding communities since 1898, this long-standing weekly publication remains a vital chronicle of life in rural Tennessee. Its editorial focus emphasizes community engagement through detailed coverage of local government, high school athletics, and regional human-interest stories that connect residents to their heritage.

Chronicle of Mt Juliet

Mount Juliet, Tennessee

The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet is a local newspaper serving Mount Juliet and Wilson County, Tennessee. Part of the Main Street Media network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and public notices for residents of the Mount Juliet area.

Citizen Tribune

Morristown, Tennessee

Serving as a primary news source for Morristown and the surrounding Lakeway area of East Tennessee, this publication has provided local reporting and community coverage since its founding in 1966. It maintains a distinct focus on regional happenings, regional sports, and public interest stories tailored specifically to its readership in Hamblen County and neighboring communities.

Cleveland Daily Banner

Cleveland, Tennessee

Serving the residents of Bradley County, Tennessee, since 1854, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive local news, regional sports coverage, and community-focused reporting. It remains a primary source of information for the greater Cleveland area, maintaining a historical legacy as one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in the region.

Columbia Daily Herald

Columbia, Tennessee

Serving the city of Columbia and surrounding Maury County, this publication has provided local news, sports, and community coverage to Middle Tennessee residents since its founding in 1848. It is notable for being one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the state, maintaining a long-standing commitment to chronicling the evolving history and civic affairs of its regional audience.

Commercial Appeal

Memphis, Tennessee

The Commercial Appeal is the primary daily newspaper serving Memphis, Tennessee, and the surrounding Mid-South region. Founded in 1841, it has a long history of investigative journalism and local coverage. Now part of the USA Today Network, it provides comprehensive news, sports, and cultural reporting for the metropolitan area.

Cookeville Herald Citizen

Cookeville, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of local news for Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region, this publication has provided consistent community coverage since its founding in 1903. It maintains a dedicated focus on regional politics, local sports, and civic events, acting as a central information hub for the residents of Putnam County and surrounding areas.

Covington Leader

Covington, Tennessee

Serving Tipton County since 1886, this long-standing community publication provides essential local news, sports coverage, and legal notices to residents of West Tennessee. It remains a primary source for regional reporting, documenting the evolving history and civic affairs of Covington and its surrounding rural areas.

Crossville Chronicle

Crossville, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of local news for Cumberland County, Tennessee, this publication has provided community coverage since 1951. It focuses on regional events, sports, and government affairs, acting as a vital information hub for residents in and around the city of Crossville.

Daily Helmsman

Memphis, Tennessee

The Daily Helmsman is the independent student newspaper of the University of Memphis, serving the campus community since 1931. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, student government, university athletics, and local issues, offering a platform for student voices and professional journalistic training.

Daily News Journal

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of news for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community sports. With roots dating back to the 19th century, it remains a vital record of Middle Tennessee's rapid growth and evolving civic affairs.

Daily Post Athenian

Athens, Tennessee

Serving the McMinn County region of Tennessee since 1867, this publication provides local news coverage, community updates, and editorial commentary tailored to the residents of Athens and its surrounding areas. It is notable for its long-standing status as a primary source of journalistic record for the region, maintaining a focus on regional events and civic engagement for over a century.

Desoto Commercial Appeal

Southaven, Tennessee

The Desoto Commercial Appeal serves as a dedicated regional edition of the Memphis-based Commercial Appeal, focusing on news in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community events in Southaven, Olive Branch, and surrounding areas as part of the Gannett-owned USA Today Network.

Dickson Herald

Dickson, Tennessee

Serving as a primary source of local news for Dickson County, Tennessee, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional sports, and local government developments. It maintains a long-standing tradition of informing residents through detailed reporting on the civic issues and human-interest stories that shape the identity of the greater Dickson area.

Dresden Enterprise

Dresden, Tennessee

Serving the community of Weakley County, Tennessee, for over a century, this weekly publication provides essential local news, obituaries, and regional updates to its dedicated readership. It remains a primary source for civic information, highlighting the small-town events and legislative developments that impact residents of the Dresden area.

East Tennessean

Johnson City, Tennessee

Serving as the primary student-run news organization for East Tennessee State University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus events, local sports, and regional issues affecting the university community. It has operated for over a century, functioning as a vital laboratory for student journalists while acting as an essential information source for the campus population.

Elizabethton Star

Elizabethton, Tennessee

The Elizabethton Star is a local newspaper serving Elizabethton and Carter County, Tennessee. Founded in 1926, the publication provides comprehensive coverage of community news, sports, and local government. It operates as part of the Boone Newsmedia group, maintaining a strong focus on regional issues and civic engagement.

Elk Valley Times

Fayetteville, Tennessee

Serving Lincoln County, Tennessee, for over a century, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage of municipal government, school athletics, and community events. It acts as the primary journalistic record for the Fayetteville area, maintaining a deep-rooted connection to the region's rural heritage and civic life.

Erwin Record

Erwin, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of community news for Unicoi County, Tennessee, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of local government, school athletics, and regional events. It remains a vital touchstone for residents by focusing exclusively on the specific interests and developments shaping the small town of Erwin and its surrounding area.

Fairview Observer

Fairview, Tennessee

The Tennessean is a major daily newspaper based in Nashville, Tennessee. It provides comprehensive coverage of local and state news, politics, sports, and business. As part of the USA TODAY Network, it serves the Middle Tennessee region with investigative reporting and community-focused journalism.

Franklin Life

Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin Life is a community-focused publication serving Franklin, Tennessee, and the surrounding Williamson County area. It provides coverage of local events, lifestyle features, and human-interest stories. As a subsidiary of the Williamson Herald, it emphasizes the people, businesses, and cultural heritage of the region.

Franklyn

Franklin, Tennessee

The Franklin Home Page is a digital local news publication serving Franklin, Tennessee. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, education, and sports within Williamson County. The outlet offers residents timely updates on civic events and developments affecting the Franklin area and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Greeneville Sun

Greeneville, Tennessee

Founded in 1879, this publication serves as the primary source of community news, local government reporting, and regional sports coverage for Greene County, Tennessee. It is distinguished by its long-standing commitment to community-focused journalism and its role as the daily chronicler of life in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Grundy County Herald

Tracy City, Tennessee

Serving as the longest-running publication in its region, this weekly newspaper provides essential local coverage of government, community events, and regional heritage for the residents of the Cumberland Plateau. It remains a vital source of record for the people of Tracy City and surrounding areas, chronicling the unique social and political developments of Tennessee's Grundy County.

Hardin County Courier

Savannah, Tennessee

Serving the residents of Savannah and surrounding Tennessee communities since 1885, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and regional events. It remains a primary source for historical documentation and civic discourse within Hardin County, maintaining a longstanding role as the area's trusted community record.

Hendersonville Star News

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Serving the residents of Sumner County, this publication provides hyper-local coverage of community events, school athletics, and government affairs. As part of a larger regional media network, it functions as a primary source of journalistic accountability and information for the suburban communities north of Nashville.

Herald Chronicle

Winchester, Tennessee

Serving the Winchester, Tennessee, community and surrounding Franklin County, this publication provides local news coverage, sports reporting, and regional announcements. It remains a foundational source of information for local residents by focusing on community-specific events, government affairs, and public notices.

Herald News

Dayton, Tennessee

Serving the community of Dayton, Tennessee, for over a century, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and legal notices for Rhea County residents. It remains a foundational source of information for the region, maintaining a longstanding tradition of documenting the area's civic life and community developments.

Hometown Sevier

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Hometown Sevier is a local news publication serving the residents of Sevier County, Tennessee, including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. It focuses on community events, local government updates, high school sports, and obituaries, providing a dedicated perspective on the unique mountain communities within the Smoky Mountains region.

Independent Appeal

Selmer, Tennessee

The Independent Appeal is a weekly newspaper serving Selmer and McNairy County, Tennessee. Established in 1902, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, school sports, and regional news. It remains a primary source of information for residents in the West Tennessee area.

Jackson Sun

Jackson, Tennessee

Serving the West Tennessee region since 1848, this daily publication is one of the oldest newspapers in the state and remains a primary source for local news and community journalism. It focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of Jackson and surrounding Madison County, addressing regional political, educational, and economic developments for its readership.

Jefferson County Post

Dandridge, Tennessee

The Jefferson County Post is a local news publication serving Dandridge and the surrounding Jefferson County area in Tennessee. It provides coverage of local government, community events, school news, and high school sports, focusing on issues directly affecting residents of the East Tennessee region.

Johnson City Press

Johnson City, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of news for the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee, this publication maintains a long-standing legacy of local reporting dating back to its founding in the early 20th century. It provides comprehensive coverage of regional government, community events, and sports, acting as a vital information hub for residents of Johnson City and the surrounding Appalachian Highlands.

Knoxville Daily Sun

Knoxville, Tennessee

Serving the East Tennessee region, this online publication provides a continuous stream of local news, business updates, and community interest stories. It functions as a digital-first platform focused on delivering rapid reporting to a broad readership interested in Knoxville’s regional developments and civic affairs.

Knoxville Focus

Knoxville, Tennessee

Serving the Greater Knoxville community since 2005, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and sports news. It is notable for its commitment to traditional community journalism and its dedicated focus on regional issues often overlooked by larger daily outlets.

Knoxville Journal

Knoxville, Tennessee

Originally established in 1885, this publication serves as a historic news source for the East Tennessee region with a focus on local politics, business, and community affairs. It remains a notable platform for regional reporting, bridging the gap between historical journalistic roots and modern digital engagement for the Knoxville audience.

Knoxville News Sentinel

Knoxville, Tennessee

Serving as the primary source of news for East Tennessee, this publication maintains a long-standing tradition of community journalism covering local politics, sports, and regional issues. It is recognized for its comprehensive digital presence and its role as a key informational pillar within the Knoxville metropolitan area.

Lafollette Press

La Follette, Tennessee

The Lafollette Press is a local news publication serving La Follette and Campbell County, Tennessee. Now part of The Mountain Press digital network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and school board developments. The outlet focuses on delivering essential information to residents of the region.

Lake County Banner

Tiptonville, Tennessee

Serving the residents of Tiptonville and surrounding areas since the early 20th century, this weekly publication remains a primary source for local news, government reporting, and community updates in Tennessee's northwest corner. It is distinguished by its longstanding commitment to documenting the heritage and civic life of rural Lake County, maintaining a dedicated focus on the issues that directly impact its small-town readership.

Leaf Chronicle

Clarksville, Tennessee

Serving the Clarksville community since 1808, this publication holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating newspaper in Tennessee. It provides comprehensive local news, sports, and investigative coverage to residents of Montgomery County and the surrounding Fort Campbell military area.

Lebanon Democrat

Lebanon, Tennessee

Serving Wilson County, Tennessee, since 1888, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates to residents of Lebanon and the surrounding area. It maintains a long-standing commitment to regional journalism by focusing on the political, social, and economic developments that shape its specific community.

Macon County Times

Lafayette, Tennessee

The Macon County Times is a weekly newspaper based in Lafayette, Tennessee, serving the local community since 1866. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, and community events. Currently owned by Main Street Media, it remains a primary source of news for Macon County residents.