A fisherman in Tennessee has reeled in an alligator that wildlife officials suspect was "being illegally held in captivity and possibly released" into a lake in the eastern part of the state.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency said the gator was caught on Norris Lake Monday afternoon. Authorities said a Union County Wildlife officer responded to a call from the angler who said he ...

Norris Lake might be in East Tennessee, but it's among the great lakes - in a manner of speaking. The local lake was named one of the best lakes for swimming in the country, even beating out a ...

Tennessee's wilderness is rich and diverse, home to state parks with charming trails and waterfalls, hardwood forests, and tons of caves. A vibrant outdoor culture thrives here, and nature ...

(WVLT/Gray News) - Officials in Tennessee said an alligator found and wrangled by a fisherman may have been kept illegally and released into a lake. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency said the ...