Murfreesboro Police arrested Edward Vanepps on Monday at the Baymont Inn. Police interviewed Vanepps after the mother filed a report and during questioning, police say Vanepps admitted to attempting to pay $100 to have sex with the child.
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A social media app marketed as a way to make friends is raising eyebrows and concerns. It's being dubbed "Tinder for teens" and an easy way for strangers to reach children.
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A three-day operation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and partner agencies to combat human trafficking in Memphis has resulted in the arrest of 42 individuals on prostitution-related charges.
Read MoreCoverage on Human Trafficking Awareness day of End Slavery Tennessee, BRANDED Collective, and the story of a human trafficking survivor.
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Three Chicagoans were indicted Thursday (Nov. 17) on charges of trafficking a 15-year-old Tennessee girl as a prostitute in New Orleans East.
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At the End Slavery Tennessee annual luncheon, the Music City Center was packed with more than 850 supporters of the organization that confronts slavery in our state and promotes healing for human trafficking survivors.
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Tennessee has taken a stand and fighting back against sex trafficking with the power of music at the "Songs Against Slavery" event. The benefit concert was held to bring awareness to the reality of sex trafficking.
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Patch spotlights End Slavery Tennessee and the impact on our community.
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A man accused of trying to sell a 15-year-old girl for sex acts will have his case presented to a Sullivan County grand jury.
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