Gretchen Walsh helped the USA women's 4x100m medley relay team set a new world record and win gold at the Paris Olympics, with Australia and China taking silver and bronze respectively.

Rutherford County has signed a five-year contract with Waste Management Inc. to manage solid waste from a new transfer station set to open by spring 2025.

The Cookeville Fire Department ranked 4th in Tennessee for training, exceeding the required hours and achieving "Platinum" status in the TFACA's "Elite Club."

A recently released sex offender, Deontez Drew, assaulted two women in Nashville within 12 hours, resulting in charges of attempted aggravated rape, kidnapping, and attempted homicide.

Matthew Heath, Sr., was honored by Clarksville officials for aiding the community after the December 2023 tornado with food, shelter, and volunteer efforts.

Nashville police arrested convicted felon Emory Davis with eight outstanding warrants and seized drugs and a pistol from his vehicle. Davis also faces charges from past violent incidents.

Murfreesboro Police are searching for a stolen 2020 Hydrema dump truck taken from a construction site. They're focusing on a man seen near the site as a person of interest.

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Clarksville, leading to traffic delays and an ongoing police investigation. The victim's condition remains undisclosed.

TDOT announces roadwork across West Tennessee from July 31-August 7, affecting 21 counties with lane closures during day and night, plus new infrastructure changes.

The city of Brentwood opens a new roundabout at Murray Lane and Holly Tree Gap to improve traffic and safety, potentially reducing accident rates significantly.

Four Nolensville firefighters sustain burns while fighting a house fire caused by lightning, with one still hospitalized. The fire resulted in the total loss of the home.

Paul Cox of Southeast Automotive was indicted by a grand jury on six felony tax evasion counts and one theft count exceeding $250,000, with the potential for fines and jail time.

A heat advisory has been issued for Middle Tennessee by the National Weather Service, citing risks of heat-related illnesses due to anticipated high temperatures and humidity.