A 17-year-old from Spring Hill died Sunday after a cliff-jumping accident at Bellevue Quarry in west Nashville. Rescuers recovered his body and police say the investigation is ongoing.

After a Chancery Court ruling, Vanderbilt Health has cleared regulatory hurdles to advance a 42‑bed community hospital in Murfreesboro’s Blackman area.

Wilson County deputies named Shaquile Devante Finch wanted on multiple drug and weapons charges in a "Felony Friday" bulletin and asked the public to call the warrants line. Tips can be submitted anonymously.

The Little Harpeth spilled into the Brentwood YMCA lot this week, partially submerging cars. Officials and the Y are now weighing outdoor alarms, intercoms and faster alerts.

IndyCar returns to Nashville Superspeedway July 18–19 with deadmau5, a FOX Sports World Cup Final watch party and hometown favorite Josef Newgarden in the field. Expect concerts, fan zones and late‑day racing on Sunday.

Gaylord Opryland’s $131M convention‑center expansion hit vertical completion this week as crews set a ceremonial final beam, moving the project into interior work for a 2027 opening.

Flood Watch through Sunday as repeated storms threaten 2–4 inches of rain. Expect hot, humid afternoons and localized flooding — avoid driving through standing water.

State and federal officials will dedicate an I-40 bridge near Dandridge for President Trump Thursday; TDOT plans a full replacement with an estimated September 2029 finish.

Two inches of rain in an hour flooded downtown Lebanon, closing Park Avenue and prompting an NWS flash flood warning for central Wilson County.

A SmartAsset analysis shows Tennessee households now need about 8.8 years to save a 20% down payment, while minimum-wage earners face decades-long timelines. Policy proposals aim to boost starter‑home supply.

Kohler bought a 31,000‑square‑foot warehouse in Wedgewood‑Houston for about $14 million, adding a rare development parcel to the neighborhood now packed with luxury brands.

Culture Club brings a chef‑led frozen Greek yogurt walk‑up to Broadway next Wednesday, with rotating flavors and a toppings bar overseen by a James Beard semifinalist.

The Metro Audit Committee advanced a full performance audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools with an $800K price tag; MNPS will pay nearly half and some board members protested cuts to pre-K.