Lowe's has applied to annex about 16.8 acres on Shelbyville Pike for a second Murfreesboro store, putting traffic and stormwater squarely in the spotlight.

Hall of Famer Rob Blake has been hired as the Predators' executive vice president of hockey operations, joining Chris MacFarland ahead of the NHL Draft and July free agency.

A 35-year-old rider died after a collision on Hermitage Avenue Wednesday; MNPD says investigators are reviewing video and witness accounts.

A family-owned West Nashville pizzeria is being forced out after its building sold; the owners launched a fundraiser and are hunting for a new spot before a September 2026 deadline.

Recorded jail calls appear to show Murfreesboro attorney Kirk Catron admitting he slipped an Ativan to an inmate while facing a five‑count indictment. The disclosure raises fresh questions about ethics and whether he should still be representing clients.

Putnam County deputy Chase Carter was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a Jackson County crash; the sheriff says no one was seriously hurt. Carter is on administrative leave.

Strategic Hospitality has scheduled a June opening for Sally’s Stay Awhile in Wedgewood‑Houston. The all‑day spot will occupy the former Smokin’ Thighs building and be led by chef Andy Little.

Committee packets and emails show Chair Jana Swearengen‑Washington tried to spin the city’s IT program into a new department; the measure was pulled after the mayor’s office flagged charter concerns. The move arrives as a state takeover board prepares to assume control of Memphis schools.

A 3-year-old wandered out of a Jamestown Head Start classroom onto North Main Street; two staffers face charges and state investigators found the center noncompliant.

With fewer than 100 tickets left, the Bijou Jubilee on June 6 brings Margo Price and The Deslondes to Gay Street and the historic Bijou Theatre. All‑inclusive tickets include dinner, drinks and parking and benefit the theatre's preservation.

Rocknite takes over JBJ’s Nashville on June 5 for a free, all‑day mini‑festival headlined by Cage the Elephant. Expect three stages, rooftop sets, photobooths and 25+ bands.

After 40 years on Highway 100, McNeil’s Fresh Produce will close this Saturday. Owners David and Tabatha McNeil said rising costs, taxes and fuel made the stand unsustainable.

State Rep. Monty Fritts told a TV interviewer he would ban Islam, block mosque calls to prayer and outlaw same‑sex marriage — comments that raise immediate constitutional questions.