Joe Edwards, who chronicled Tennessee news for more than 40 years as a newsman for The Associated Press and helped “Rocky Top” become a state song, has died.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Journalist Joe Edwards, who chronicled country music and helped “Rocky Top” become a Tennessee state song during his four-decade Associated Press career, has died. He was 75.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Journalist Joe Edwards, who chronicled country music and helped “Rocky Top” become a Tennessee state song during his four-decade Associated Press career, has died. He ...

Edwards, who chronicled Tennessee news for more than 40 years as a newsman for The Associated Press and helped "Rocky Top" become a state song, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. He was 75. (AP Photo/Mark ...

Joe Edwards, who chronicled Tennessee news for more than 40 years as a newsman for The Associated Press and helped “Rocky Top” become a state song, has died. Skip to main content.