A spring uptick pushed April closings up 4% in Greater Nashville as listings climbed to roughly six months of supply.

A Brentwood optometrist admitted using her clinic to bill Medicare for unused wound‑care products, taking roughly $6.9 million. Sentencing is set for Sept. 10, 2026.

A 23‑item survey of Kroger, Food City, Publix and Walmart found big price swings on chicken, rice and frozen items across Knoxville this week.

HoneyFire Barbeque Co.'s third Nashville‑area restaurant will open in Brentwood with seating for about 200, a large bourbon bar and new brisket-forward dishes.

A crowded Republican primary in Rutherford County put four GOP candidates and an independent in the race to replace Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh as he prepares to retire.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Expect ponding and minor flooding in low spots.

Julia Jaksic is opening Bar Roza in The Arcade this May. The new cocktail bar promises a low-key, craft-focused drinking room and a small-plates menu.

Tennessee's statewide gas average climbed above $4 on May 4, 2026 as crude prices and inventory draws push pump prices higher.

KoPita has added a bakery counter on Gay Street while Curry & Queso opened a Lovell Road outpost serving Indian‑Mex burrito bowls. Both aim for fast, flavor-forward meals.

A woman in her 60s was badly injured during a dog attack on State Line Road; one dog was euthanized for suspected rabies and deputies arrested two people.

Metro Nashville filed 10 motions asking a circuit judge to force the state to take custody of sentenced inmates, saying transfer delays are crowding local jails and costing the city millions.

Franklin-based SageSpring Wealth Partners moved into about 55,000 square feet in Cool Springs, up from roughly 25,000 square feet, as it scales advisors and support staff.

Air Methods and Covenant Health will open two 24/7 air‑medical bases in Morristown and Rockwood this May, bringing H135 helicopters and crews able to carry whole blood.