The Franklin Police Department arrested brothers LeVarius and LaDarius Owens, charged with multiple offenses including elder exploitation and identity theft.

Tennessee's Department of Health, with USDA, commences an aerial rabies vaccine distribution targeting raccoons, to commence October 5, 2024, across multiple counties.

A sixth-grade student was arrested for threatening mass violence against Dupont Tyler Middle School, with the MNPD emphasizing the serious consequences of such threats.

A man charged with vehicular homicide after a July 4th crash on I-40 East killed one person and injured others, including a toddler. Jalen Mahone, driving over the speed limit, hit a Honda CRV that had crashed earlier.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed Matt Van Epps as the new head of the Department of General Services, succeeding Christi Branscom who is stepping down.

The Franklin Police Department hosts a free car seat safety check for National Child Passenger Safety Week to prevent incorrect use and reduce injury risks.

An 8-year-old boy in East Nashville was accidentally shot and killed after playing with a loaded gun found in an attic. The MNPD is investigating the incident.

A family pet died in a house fire in Lawrence County. Firefighters battled the flames, which were worsened by high winds, but no human injuries were reported.

Nashville's weather outlook includes a week of sunny days with highs around 89°F and mild evenings with lows around 62°F, marked by light winds and clear skies.

A Virginia man drowned in Old Hickory Lake, TN after jumping off a pontoon boat without a lifejacket. His body was recovered following a search by emergency crews.

Local authorities clarified that an incident involving a 15-year-old girl, initially reported as an attempted kidnapping, was a misunderstanding due to mistaken identity.

Robert L. James Jr. has been appointed Director of Nashville's Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities i-team by Mayor Freddie O'Connell, focusing on sustainability and equality.

Two emergency telecommunicators at Nashville's DEC, Jennifer Reynolds and Jimmie Shouse, are promoted to supervisory roles, effective September 14, 2024.