Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Collierville celebrated the grand opening of new pickleball courts in Suggs Park with a ribbon-cutting event, speeches, and a showcase match featuring local dignitaries.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Nashville store offers $500 for tips through Crime Stoppers to identify a thief who stole top-shelf tequila, with the police circulating the suspect's image.
A man died in a head-on collision on I-65 after driving his pickup the wrong way and hitting a semi-truck. A dislodged wheel struck a police car, but the officer was unharmed.
Politics & Govt in ...
Tennessee celebrates Building Safety Month in May, emphasizing the importance of building codes for community safety, with various initiatives and savings through the SFMO's Online Permitting System.
Sports in ...
Jeff Fisher is named the interim commissioner of the Arena Football League by unanimous vote, replacing Lee Hutton III during the league's restructuring.
Tennessee's Attorney General challenges EEOC guidance on gender identity in the workplace, arguing it exceeds the agency's authority and threatens constitutional balance.
Tennessee offers a refund period for franchise tax, urging business owners to amend returns by Nov. 30, 2024, to claim potential refunds stemming from a recently amended tax property measure.
A man was shot following a verbal altercation in Nashville; the suspect, Jonathan Oglesby, was later arrested, and his dog was fatally shot by police when it charged at them.
Pedro Barrera from Wilson County has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for sexually abusing children, with no early release option and lifetime supervision if released.
Community & Society in ...
The Nashville mayor presented plans for infrastructure and transit improvements and a minimum wage hike for city employees during the State of Metro Address.
A man was arrested after a jogger was shot in the leg in Bordeaux, Nashville. A police officer shot the suspect's aggressive dog dead during the arrest operation.
Murfreesboro police clarify there was no incident involving a found child, contrary to viral social media claims, and urge the public to ignore the false post.
Weather & Environment in ...
The NWS confirmed five tornadoes hit Middle Tennessee on May 8, with an EF-1 affecting Lincoln County. One fatality is reported in the region. Cleanup and damage assessments are underway.