A Sumner County jury convicted Branden Michael Tompkins on 34 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Sentencing is scheduled for October 2, 2026.

Metro Nashville detectives say a cybertip led them to more than 400 explicit videos tied to a local phone number; a 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged.

A precautionary boil-water notice covers Westmoreland after a main break knocked out the town's chlorine residual. Officials say to boil tap water for three minutes until tests clear the system.

Sudden storms flooded low-lying roads in Nashville and other Southern metros, stranding vehicles and snarling morning commutes.

A two‑month trafficking probe in Maury County led deputies to seize more than 2,000 pills — about 1,500 suspected fentanyl — plus cash, guns and a truck.

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.