SB 1782 would let Tennessee cities ban certain e-bikes from greenways and raise the Class 3 riding age; Franklin shop owners warn rentals could suffer. Lawmakers say it's a safety fix.

Bibles & Coffee is moving from an online Bible shop to a Main Street cafe at 214 W. Main, targeting a spring opening in Murfreesboro. The space will pair coffee with a boutique of faith-focused goods.

Crime Stoppers is asking for tips to locate Timothy Bryan Smelcer, wanted on multiple warrants; tips anonymous and eligible for a reward up to $2,000.

The VA plans to close its only McMinnville clinic by the end of May, prompting veterans to worry about longer drives for primary and mental‑health care and a town hall on March 20.

A Spanish‑language Nashville reporter was detained by ICE during a south Nashville traffic stop; her lawyers say agents showed a notice to appear and have filed an emergency habeas petition.

The Tennessee Titans and American Red Cross will hold a March 18 blood drive at Nissan Stadium to restock supplies after Winter Storm Fern. March donors get a free A1C test and a $15 Amazon gift card.

A Luttrell judge handed a 16-year term to a Union County man convicted of aggravated sexual battery; 10 years will be served in state custody.

Knoxville’s City Council approved a master plan to guide development along the South Waterfront downriver area, setting priorities including a riverwalk, housing and a pedestrian bridge.

Court filings reviewed by WKRN allege a former worker robbed a Nashville restaurant; investigators are reviewing the documents and local trends provide context.

A man was arrested after allegedly demanding money while armed with a knife in South Nashville, local video shows.

Pelato is bringing its Brooklyn‑style, scratch‑made pastas and shareable plates to 1914 Galleria Blvd in Franklin, with a 9,000‑sq‑ft dining room and a year‑round patio.

Planned maintenance briefly disabled text-to-911 Sunday in Williamson County; voice 911 lines remained available and officials later reported service was restored.

UT unveiled a three‑district plan that would push labs, housing and industry into Maplehurst, the peninsula and Oak Ridge — reshaping where research happens in Knoxville. The package pairs property purchases with large new lab projects aimed at boosting research by 2030.