Three candidates have been nominated to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Eastern Section Court of Appeals, following Judge Swiney's planned retirement in 2026.

Two Nashville crime incidents involved vehicle burglary and more: Michael Barlow was arrested for weapon possession and burglary, while Marcus Stanton escaped custody after a standoff and faces multiple charges including theft and escape.

Mayor Joe Pitts highlighted Clarksville's city department heads and their work at the Mayor’s Power Breakfast, presenting a video now available online.

The 35th annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival will occur on Jan. 17-18, 2026, offering free admission and shuttle transportation, with educational and entertainment activities.

Tennessee seeks nominations for its 40th annual Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards, honoring contributions to environmental preservation across various categories.

A woman named Pamela Cruz died in Nashville after her Toyota Corolla was hit by a speeding Mercedes, which then caused her car to collide with a Nissan Altima. No impairment signs were found, and investigations are ongoing.

Murfreesboro home caught fire; responded by Fire Rescue Department, occupants and pets safely evacuated, no injuries, Red Cross assisting. Cause under investigation.

Putnam County Fire Department reported a fire in a home on Landscape Road; occupants used an extinguisher on a kitchen stove fire, which was contained by firefighters without injuries or significant damage.

A pedestrian dressed in dark clothing was fatally struck by a vehicle on I-65 North in Nashville. The driver, a 19-year-old, stopped and remained at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

The Franklin Fire Department extinguished a fire at the Superior Essex facility; no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

A pedestrian was struck and killed while sitting in the middle of I-65 in Nashville; the driver of the Hyundai Sonata involved stopped and cooperated with police.

The Nashville police are investigating two hit-and-run deaths, including that of Navy member and student Afriye Seegars, urging witnesses to provide information.

Firefighters and police in Algood responded swiftly to extinguish a vehicle fire in a Little Caesars parking lot, efficiently preventing further danger and allowing the owner to retrieve personal items. No injuries were reported.