The grandmother of an 8-year-old boy was arrested for criminal homicide and child neglect after the child fatally shot himself with an unsecured shotgun in their home.

Federal disaster unemployment aid is offered to residents of eight Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene, with applications accepted until December 2nd, 2024.

Tennessee's Greeneville Driver Services Center has closed temporarily due to severe weather damage, urging residents to use nearby centers or online services for their needs.

Four Tennessee state parks are closed due to severe weather, with officials advising the public to avoid these areas for safety reasons until conditions improve.

A Coffee County resident, Matthew Aussiker, pleaded guilty to tax charges and received two years of supervised probation and must pay restitution, the Tennessee Department of Revenue reports.

A man in Coffee County pleaded guilty to tax fraud and was sentenced to supervised probation and restitution payments after illegally registering two boats.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell released an interactive storymap to track progress made during his first year in office, highlighting achievements in infrastructure, social services, and quality of life improvements.

Brentwood Fire and Rescue celebrated the promotions of Jason Pierce and Scott Barnes, and welcomed four new firefighters, enhancing their emergency response capabilities.

Tennessee's Department of Education and Belmont University launch the 2024-25 cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network, aiming to improve leadership in rural schools.

Amanda McGraw is promoted as Tennessee Revenue Deputy Commissioner and CFO, tasked with managing over $26 billion in tax revenue and the department's budget.

Nashville Police seek a man for questioning in the robbery-related homicide of Francisco Anx on September 1st.

Marquis Douglas was arrested in Nashville for the armed robbery of a Vanderbilt student and the attempted robbery of an 89-year-old woman, with charges including aggravated robbery and gun theft.

Tennessee's Division of Forestry extends restrictions on motorized vehicles and camping in Pickett State Forest until 2025 to combat ecological damage.