The country music icon was in Nashville, Tennessee, to mark a decade of her children's literacy program

Veteran country performer Dolly Parton was on hand in Nashville, Tennessee, to mark the 10th anniversary of her Imagination Library program, which helps put books into the hands of kids. Parton said the program is personal for her, as her father was illiterate. She was joined at the event by current Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen, the state's former governor who was in office when the program was created. The ceremony was also held to mark the 10th anniversary since the launch of an annual bus tour for the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation.

• Oct 1, 2014
• 03:00

Thirty-two inmates escaped from a Nashville youth detention center Monday night

Thirty-two inmates escaped from a Nashville youth detention center Monday night. Most of the facility’s residents have at least three felony convictions. A number of teens remain on the loose. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Sep 2, 2014
• 01:34

Country singer Jake Owen tells CBS News' Lauren Moraski about his latest album, "Day of Gold," his hot summer tour and why his marriage works

Country singer Jake Owen tells CBS News' Lauren Moraski about his latest album, "Day of Gold," his hot summer tour and why his marriage works.

• Aug 8, 2014
• 05:57

The performer, who has sold more than 100 million records, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts

Kenny Rogers will be honored with an exhibit in Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame starting next month. The performer, who has sold more than 100 million records, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.

• Jul 25, 2014
• 05:04

Actress tells CBS News about how season 2 of "Nashville" will end and if a "Friday Night Lights" movie will ever see the light of day

Actress tells CBS News about how season 2 of "Nashville" will end and if a "Friday Night Lights" movie will ever see the light of day.

• Apr 30, 2014
• 03:01

Nashville Christmas bombing was not an act of terrorism, FBI says

Anthony Quinn Warner was carrying out a plan to die by suicide, the FBI said.

• Mar 15, 2021

Mickey Guyton sings powerful "Black Like Me" at Grammys

Guyton released "Black Like Me" in June 2020 on her Instagram and on Spotify's marquee Hot Country playlist.

• Mar 14, 2021

Dolly Parton rejects proposed statue of her at Tennessee Capitol

Parton thanked Tennessee lawmakers, but asked them not to consider a bill that would allow for a statue of her on the grounds of the Capitol.

• Feb 19, 2021

High fives

Every week, Andy Gullahorn, of Nashville, goes for a walk, and meets up with his friend, Gabe Scott, and they give each other a high five. And then they each walk back home. Correspondent Steve Hartman attempts to get to the bottom of this silly ritual, now in its seventh year.

• Jan 31, 2021
• 02:44

Nashville friends find joy in weekly high five

Two longtime friends keep their friendship alive with a clap, snap and high five.

• Jan 29, 2021

New museum honors African American musicians who "paved the way"

The National Museum of African American Music has more than 1,600 artifacts and memorabilia to help tell the story of Black trailblazers and innovators.

• Jan 18, 2021

Nashville bomber mailed writings before blast

The Nashville bomber mailed packages containing writings espousing conspiracy theories to several people prior to killing himself in the Christmas Day blast. The FBI confirms Anthony Warner sent the packages two days before the blast.

• Jan 3, 2021
• 00:35

Barry Gibb returns to the Bee Gees' music via Nashville

For his latest album, Barry Gibb teamed up with some of Nashville's biggest stars to record "Greenfields," in which they perform some of The Bee Gees' greatest hits. The last surviving Gibb brother talked with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason about returning to their catalogue, and about the new HBO Max documentary about the group, "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," which he says is too painful for him to watch.

• Jan 3, 2021
• 08:53

Nashville bomber mailed writings promoting conspiracy theories

Federal law enforcement confirmed the packages were postmarked December 23, just two days before the Christmas day explosion.

• Jan 3, 2021

Police were warned Nashville suspect was making bombs

More than a year before the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville, Anthony Warner's girlfriend warned police that he was building bombs in his RV. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 01:38

Bodycam video shows Nashville aftermath

Bodycam footage from Nashville police shows the dramatic aftermath of the Christmas bombing. Investigators are still searching for a motive in the case. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 02:00

Senate to vote on stimulus check increase

It is now up to the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on an increase in the COVID-19 economic stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 each for eligible taxpayers. The Democratic-led House passed the bill Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 07:54

New body camera footage of Nashville bombing

New chilling body camera video shows the events before, during and after the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville. A neighbor of the suspect offers new clues on whether or not the bombing was a planned attack. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 02:16

Eye Opener: House pushes to increase relief

The House passed a measure to increase stimulus checks to $2,000. The increase was one of President Trump’s demands. Also, dramatic police body camera video shows the moments before, during, and after a bomb detonated in downtown Nashville. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds

• Dec 29, 2020
• 02:04

Retired FBI agent discusses Nashville bombing

Stephen Burmeister, a retired supervisory special agent for the FBI, joined CBSN to discuss what investigators have learned about the Nashville Christmas bombing and a possible motive.

• Dec 28, 2020
• 05:54

FBI names Nashville Christmas bomber

The FBI has identified 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner as the Nashville bomber but there are still questions about his motive. CBS News’ Mola Lenghi has more.

• Dec 28, 2020
• 04:13

Nashville bomber's remains found at blast scene, authorities say

A law enforcement source told CBS News investigators obtained a DNA sample from Anthony Warner's mother to be compared to human remains recovered from the scene.

• Dec 28, 2020

Box truck playing music outside Nashville didn't have explosives

It was parked in Lebanon, Tennessee, some 25 miles east of the Nashville a day after the explosion in the RV in downtown Nashville that was playing music before the blast.

• Dec 28, 2020

Nashville suspect died in blast, FBI says

The FBI and Nashville authorities on Sunday confirmed the suspect in the Christmas Day blast died in the bombing. "We can tell you Anthony Warner is the person believed to be responsible for this horrible crime," said Nashville Metro police chief John Drake on Sunday afternoon. Watch the press conference.

• Dec 27, 2020
• 12:02

FBI zeroes in on person of interest in Nashville explosion

CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports on the ground as law enforcement officials continue to investigate an RV explosion that leveled parts of downtown Nashville.

• Dec 27, 2020
• 02:40

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