A Tennessee bill would limit most local property‑tax increases and require voter approval for larger hikes, citing last year’s reappraisals as a catalyst. The measure is now in early committee.

House Bill 2500 would let Tennessee agencies charge to inspect public records and shift redaction costs to requesters, prompting warnings from open-government advocates.

WalkBike Nashville will place dove memorials at crash sites Feb. 17-21 to honor 28 people killed on Davidson County roads in 2025 and press for safety upgrades.

Gallatin police stopped a vehicle after a Dec. 20 BOLO and recovered tools they say were used in attempted ATM thefts. Investigators say the suspect may be tied to multi‑state thefts.

Ford’s Garage has signed a multi‑unit deal with Nashville development group TN Legends to bring multiple car‑themed restaurants to Middle Tennessee. Site selection and opening dates are still pending.

Insomnia Cookies has applied to build a Midtown Nashville bakery at Kenect (800 19th Ave S), bringing the chain's late‑night cookies closer to Vanderbilt. No opening date yet.

Get Alarmed, Tennessee! expands to include free carbon monoxide detectors after Winter Storm Fern; state officials say a federal grant will pay for the rollout.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a months-long, multiagency probe led to the arrest of a Nashville man on multiple drug charges in Putnam County.

Cold Weather Advisory in Nashville until noon Monday; sunny and milder later. Rain likely Tuesday.

Joanie’s is taking the next-door storefront on Murfreesboro’s Public Square and turning it into a coffee‑and‑wine bar, roughly doubling its downtown footprint. The owner is targeting an April opening.

A small Antioch block has been without power for nearly a week after an ice storm knocked down poles and trees. Crews say hundreds of repairs remain and some outages could last days.

Unemployment rates declined in 87 Tennessee counties, with 91 counties below the 5% mark. Williamson and Cheatham reached the lowest at 2.6%, while Maury County had the highest at 5.7%. The state's overall rate was 3.6% in December.

A 23-year-old man was arrested after a late-night attached-garage fire on Keith Avenue that displaced seven people and five dogs; no injuries were reported. Investigators are probing the cause.