A former Rockwood detective was sentenced to 151 months after an undercover operation found him seeking explicit images from someone he believed was 15. Federal prosecutors say the case grew from an Alabama undercover sting.

A viral video shows a 10-year-old in handcuffs downtown; Nashville’s Community Oversight Board has opened a review and will examine police rules for minors.

EPR Properties bought the Nashville Shores lakeside resort at Percy Priest Lake for about $12.07M, per deed records. The 385‑acre parcel includes the waterpark, cabins, a marina and adventure courses.

A 17‑year‑old Lewisburg racer, Bentlee Potts, died after his car flipped at Duck River Raceway Park; family, school and the track are mourning and a fundraiser has been started.

A Psychological Bulletin review of 307 studies finds rising perfectionism among college students, with sharp increases in worry over mistakes and socially prescribed pressure.

Equally Created will open two early-learning centers in The Nations and Clifton this fall, adding about 220 seats and more sliding-scale care for Nashville families.

Lawmakers ordered body cameras at Trousdale Turner, but the pilot has been delayed as CoreCivic outfits the Hartsville prison and sponsors weigh a new timeline. The change follows a federal probe and a violent disturbance last year.

A TBI undercover sting in Hendersonville led to five arrests on promoting‑prostitution charges and identified nine possible victims who were connected to local support services.

An arrest affidavit says a Nashville man allegedly ran over a woman with an SUV during a dispute over a French bulldog; the victim was hospitalized for six days.

A Nashville man allegedly used a stolen truck to ram several patrol cars and sparked a multi‑county chase that ended in Woodbury. Deputies say spike strips finally stopped the vehicle and the driver was taken into custody.

A 246‑home development called Campbell Crossing would convert about 73.9 acres off Old Lebanon Pike into townhomes and single‑family homes while preserving wetlands.

Appalachian Bear Rescue may resume taking cubs after a 2024 pneumonia outbreak that led to 13 euthanized cubs. New pens, soil testing and a TWRA agreement are the final hurdles.

The Boring Company paid $2.4M for a three‑story West End building, fueling speculation that the Music City Loop could expand west of downtown Nashville.