Van Buren deputies raided Speed Mart Liquors in Spencer, confiscating hundreds of THC products, concentrated 7‑OH and $20,307; charges allege intent to distribute.

Early voting begins July 17 as five Democrats — including Marquita Bradshaw — vie to become the party’s pick to face Sen. Bill Hagerty, who holds a large fundraising lead.

Nashville pastors and abolitionists condemned Gov. Bill Lee for not pausing executions after a botched lethal-injection attempt.

A standoff in White House, Tenn., ended Thursday morning with one person taken into custody, WKRN reported. Investigators remained on scene as police processed the area.

A multi‑agency search warrant in Maury County recovered firearms, pills and nearly $10,000 in cash, officials said. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as evidence is processed.

Patchy morning fog will slow the commute. Highs near 91°F with heat‑index values into the low 100s and scattered storms increasing into the weekend.

A Metro Nashville Police drone helped officers trace a Robinson Road robbery after live footage showed one suspect with a boxcutter. Both men were arrested and are being held on bond.

Downtown favorite Gannons is planning a second outpost in Wedgewood‑Houston, listed as an upcoming tenant at Houston Station. No firm opening date has been announced.

Two new Tennessee laws that took effect July 1 raise prison ranges to 12–20 years for intoxicated drivers who flee fatal crashes and add mandatory minimums and fines.

Humid morning with a 50% chance of afternoon storms and highs near 88°F. Heat climbs into the 90s by the weekend.

A Boone County judge dismissed Delta Chi and most named fraternity members from the Riley Strain wrongful‑death suit; the family says it will appeal.

A Knoxville crime scene technician was wounded while processing a Jones Street shooting; police arrested 35-year-old Joey Rudd and charged him with multiple counts.

A pedestrian was killed early Saturday on Murfreesboro Pike in Antioch after a driver told police he had 'no time to react' during heavy rain.