The TWRA reminds Tennesseans of boating safety for the Labor Day weekend, emphasizing life jacket use and sober operation, as officers will patrol for BUI and reckless conduct.

A missing Rutherford County man, Danny Brown, was found deceased after a vehicle crash on Interstate 24. His tow truck veered off-road, striking a sign and tree.

The Tennessee Wars Commission offers $69,700 for projects preserving the state's military history from September 1, 2025. Applications due November 21.

Tennessee offers a variety of fall activities and festivals, including pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, hayrides, and culinary events, accessible from August to November.

Lewisburg City Manager, Roy "Bam" Haislip, was indicted on charges of stalking, aggravated burglary, and theft involving a city employee. He was released on bond.

The Nashville Police arrested Brandon Davis, a suspect in a June 14 shooting, on serious charges including attempted homicide. Andrew Brown, involved in the same incident, is also in custody.

Andrew Brown was arrested in Nashville for a June shooting; he faces multiple charges including attempted murder. The victim is seriously injured and a second suspect is sought. Detectives found drugs on Brown, adding to his charges.

Tennessee's Free Hunting Day on August 23, 2025, coincides with squirrel season opening and permits hunting without a license, while maintaining regular hunting regulations.

An 11-year-old girl drowned at Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville, with emergency services recovering her body. This is the park's second drowning this year.

A Nashville man with prior felonies was arrested after a foot pursuit, admitting to shooting his girlfriend in July and discarding a stolen firearm during the chase.

The TFWC will hold an August meeting to discuss wildlife management, including changes to hunting seasons and hog hunting regulations, and review the TWRA budget.

Rutherford County officials, including Mayor Joe Carr and Governor Bill Lee, broke ground for the Barrett Manufacturing and Technology Campus, a $76.4 million investment expected to create 183 jobs in Murfreesboro.

Tennessee reported higher-than-expected tax revenues for July, with a $125.5 million surplus and a 7.87% increase from the previous year, signaling cautious optimism for the state's financial outlook.