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.
Today's US Front Pages →Manchester Times
Manchester, Tennessee
Serving Coffee County, Tennessee, this local weekly publication focuses on community news, regional events, and high school sports coverage. It maintains a long-standing tradition of chronicling the civic life and daily developments of the Manchester area for its dedicated readership.
Maryville Daily Times
Maryville, Tennessee
Serving as a primary source of news for Blount County, Tennessee, since 1883, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a long-standing commitment to chronicling the development and culture of the Maryville area through its print and digital platforms.
Memphis Business Journal
Memphis, Tennessee
The Memphis Business Journal provides comprehensive local business news, data, and networking events for the Mid-South region. Part of American City Business Journals, it covers key industries such as logistics, healthcare, and real estate, offering weekly print editions and daily digital updates to Memphis professionals.
Memphis Daily News
Memphis, Tennessee
Established in 1886, this publication serves as a primary resource for legal, financial, and business professionals by tracking public notices, court dockets, and local commercial developments. It maintains a distinct niche in the Memphis market by focusing on comprehensive reporting of civic records and specialized industry news rather than general interest coverage.
Memphis Flyer
Memphis, Tennessee
Serving as the city's primary alternative newsweekly since 1989, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of Memphis politics, arts, and local culture. It is widely recognized for its progressive editorial voice and its influential reporting on the issues and events that shape the community.
Milan Mirror Exchange
Milan, Tennessee
Serving the Ripley County community since 1908, this weekly publication provides localized news, sports coverage, and legal notices to residents of southeastern Indiana. It remains a vital source of historical record and current information, emphasizing grassroots journalism tailored to the specific interests of its rural readership.
Monroe County Advocate & Democrat
Sweetwater, Tennessee
Serving the communities of East Tennessee, this local publication provides comprehensive coverage of news, sports, and community events throughout Monroe County. Its long-standing presence reflects a deep commitment to regional journalism and the preservation of local history for its dedicated readership.
Monroe County Buzz
Madisonville, Tennessee
Serving as a primary source of news for Madisonville and the surrounding region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. It is notable for its commitment to hyper-local reporting, functioning as a vital information hub for residents seeking updates on the specific developments shaping Monroe County.
Moore County News
Lynchburg, Tennessee
Serving the tight-knit community of Lynchburg, Tennessee, this weekly publication is recognized as the long-standing chronicler of local government, high school athletics, and regional events. It remains a vital source of grassroots journalism for Moore County residents, preserving the traditions and news of the smallest county in the state.
Mountain Press
Sevierville, Tennessee
Serving the Smoky Mountain region of East Tennessee, this publication has provided local news, sports, and community coverage to Sevier County since the late 19th century. It is notable for its focus on regional tourism and local government, acting as a primary information source for both lifelong residents and visitors to the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Mt Juliet News
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
The Mt. Juliet News is a local news publication serving Mount Juliet and western Wilson County, Tennessee. Now part of the Lebanon Democrat, it provides community coverage including local government, schools, sports, and local events, maintaining its focus on the growing residential area east of Nashville.
MTSU Sidelines
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Serving as the independent student-run news organization for Middle Tennessee State University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus life, local Murfreesboro news, and collegiate athletics. Through its digital platform, it functions as a vital training ground for aspiring journalists while maintaining a critical voice on administrative policies and student-led issues.
Murfreesboro Post
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Murfreesboro Post is a local news publication serving Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, Tennessee. As part of Main Street Media of Tennessee, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and business developments, including features on resident-owned businesses and regional educational planning.
Nashville Business Journal
Nashville, Tennessee
The Nashville Business Journal provides comprehensive coverage of the Middle Tennessee business community, focusing on industries such as healthcare, real estate, and music. As part of American City Business Journals, it offers local breaking news, executive profiles, and the annual Book of Lists for regional professionals and investors.
Nashville Scene
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded in 1989, this alternative weekly provides in-depth investigative journalism, arts and culture coverage, and political commentary for the greater Nashville area. It is widely recognized for its influential "Best of Nashville" annual issue and its commitment to bold, progressive reporting on local civic issues.
Newport Plain Talk
Newport, Tennessee
Serving the community of Cocke County, Tennessee, this local publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, sports, and events. It is a long-standing source of information for area residents, focusing on reporting the issues and stories that directly impact the daily lives of the local population.
News Democrat
Waverly, Tennessee
The News-Democrat is a local newspaper serving Waverly and Pike County, Ohio. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and community events. Owned by AIM Media Midwest, it remains a primary source of information for residents of the south-central Ohio region.
Oakridger
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Serving the community of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, this publication is recognized for its historical ties to the city’s origins as a secret site of the Manhattan Project. It provides local news coverage, regional updates, and editorial commentary tailored to a readership deeply connected to the area’s unique scientific and military heritage.
Oneida Independent Herald
Oneida, Tennessee
The Encyclopedia of Scott County is a digital publication serving Oneida and Scott County, Tennessee. Formerly the Independent Herald newspaper, it provides a comprehensive archive of local historical events, records of regional genealogy, and coverage of contemporary local elections and community milestones in the Cumberland Plateau region.
Overton County News
Livingston, Tennessee
Serving the residents of Livingston and the surrounding Cumberland Plateau, this weekly publication provides essential coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a long-standing tradition of community journalism, acting as a primary record for civic life and public notices within Overton County.
Paris Post Intelligencer
Paris, Tennessee
Serving as the primary news source for Paris, Tennessee, and the surrounding Henry County area, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage and community reporting. With a history stretching back to the 19th century, it remains a vital record of regional events, public notices, and civic developments for its dedicated readership.
Roane County News
Kingston, Tennessee
The Roane County News is a local newspaper serving Kingston and the surrounding Roane County area in Tennessee. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, community events, and obituaries. Part of a regional media group, it serves as a primary source for community news.
Rogersville Review
Rogersville, Tennessee
Serving the community of Hawkins County, Tennessee, since 1885, this publication acts as a primary source for local news, government updates, and regional history. Its long-standing presence makes it a vital record of civic life and cultural developments for the residents of Rogersville and the surrounding area.
Seymour Herald
Seymour, Tennessee
Serving the community of Seymour, Texas, since 1907, this weekly publication focuses on documenting local news, regional sports, and civic events for Baylor County residents. It remains a primary source of record for the area, maintaining a long-standing tradition of community-focused journalism that highlights local personalities and municipal developments.
Shelbyville Times Gazette
Shelbyville, Tennessee
Serving Bedford County, Tennessee, this publication provides local news coverage, sports updates, and community reporting to residents of Shelbyville and the surrounding area. It maintains a long-standing tradition of community journalism, focusing on regional events and issues that directly impact the daily lives of its local readership.
Smithville Review
Smithville, Tennessee
The Smithville Review is a local news publication serving Smithville and DeKalb County, Tennessee. Now hosted as a dedicated section of the Herald-Citizen, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community news, high school sports, and regional obituaries for the residents of the DeKalb County area.
Southern Standard
Mcminnville, Tennessee
The Southern Standard is a local newspaper serving McMinnville and Warren County, Tennessee. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and regional events. As a long-standing publication in the area, it focuses on the people and issues impacting the Warren County community.
Sparta News
Sparta, Tennessee
The Sparta Expositor is the primary news source for White County, Tennessee. Established in 1876, the publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events in Sparta and the surrounding areas, maintaining a strong print and digital presence through its SpartaLive online platform.
Standard Banner
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Serving as a cornerstone of news for Jefferson County, Tennessee, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. Its enduring presence since 1906 reflects a commitment to documenting the historical and daily developments that shape the lives of its rural readership.
State Gazette
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Serving the residents of Dyer County, this publication provides local news, community updates, and sports coverage that has remained a staple of West Tennessee journalism since its founding in 1865. Its enduring presence offers a historical record of the region’s development while focusing on the specific civic and social interests of the Dyersburg area.
Tennessean
Nashville, Tennessee
Serving as the primary daily newspaper for Nashville and Middle Tennessee, this publication has a long-standing history of Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalism and regional coverage. It acts as a central source for local news, state politics, and cultural insights, catering to a diverse readership across the state's capital and its surrounding communities.
Tennessee Tribune
Nashville, Tennessee
Serving as a prominent voice for Nashville’s African American community, this publication provides critical news, advocacy, and cultural commentary from a Black perspective. It is a long-standing institution that bridges the gap in local journalism by highlighting the achievements and concerns of underrepresented populations throughout Tennessee.
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Chattanoogan is an online newspaper based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1999 as a digital-only publication, it provides extensive coverage of local news, politics, sports, and community events. It serves as a primary source for breaking news and regional updates in the Southeast Tennessee area.
The Pacer
Martin, Tennessee
Serving as the official student-run newspaper for the University of Tennessee at Martin, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and regional events. It is notable for its role as a primary training ground for journalism students, offering a platform for reporting on issues specifically impacting the university community and the surrounding Weakley County area.
Times News
Kingsport, Tennessee
Serving the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage with roots dating back to the early 20th century. It remains a primary source of investigative journalism and regional updates for residents throughout the Kingsport area and its surrounding counties.
Tomahawk
Mountain City, Tennessee
Serving the community of Mountain City, Nevada, this long-standing publication provides localized coverage of regional events, civic affairs, and public notices. It acts as a vital information hub for residents, maintaining a traditional editorial focus on the specific happenings and interests of this isolated mountain town.
TriCities
Johnson City, Tennessee
The Bristol Herald Courier is a daily newspaper serving Bristol, Virginia, and surrounding areas in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including sports, government, and community events, and is known for its investigative reporting on regional issues and the local Tri-Cities community.
Tullahoma News
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Serving as the primary source of local journalism for Coffee County, this publication has provided consistent community coverage since its founding in the late 19th century. Its editorial focus remains dedicated to documenting municipal government, regional athletics, and the unique social history of the Tullahoma area.
Union City Daily Messenger
Union City, Tennessee
Serving the Obion County region of Tennessee, this publication provides local news coverage, sports reporting, and community updates to residents of Union City and surrounding areas. It is notable for its long-standing role as a primary source of regional journalism, capturing the heritage and daily developments of its northwest Tennessee readership since the 19th century.
UT Daily Beacon
Knoxville, Tennessee
Serving the University of Tennessee, Knoxville community since 1906, this independent student-run publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and university culture. It stands as a vital journalistic training ground for aspiring reporters while maintaining a central role in the public discourse of the campus and surrounding Knoxville area.
Vanderbilt Hustler
Nashville, Tennessee
Serving as the primary student-run news organization at Vanderbilt University, this publication has chronicled campus life, athletics, and Nashville events since its founding in 1888. It remains a notable training ground for future journalists, providing essential coverage and independent discourse for the university community and surrounding Nashville area.
