Smyrna police warned shoppers after reports that a man approached drivers near the Kroger on Sam Ridley Parkway and asked them to open their hoods.

A 10-year-old's disclosure to school staff led to aggravated child abuse charges against his father and stepmother; both are being held on $75,000 bond. Police and DCS are investigating.

A 65-year-old hiker fell roughly 60 feet from a cliff on the Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and died, the park said.

Vice President J.D. Vance headlined an invite-only Rockbridge donor summit at Nashville’s Four Seasons, a high-dollar gathering that comes as CPAC surveys boost 2028 chatter.

Covenant Capital has repurchased The 500 Fifth, a 170‑unit downtown Nashville building, for $23 million. The move returns an asset the firm renovated before selling in 2017.

Knoxville crews responded Sunday to a large brush fire in the 3800 block of Pleasant Ridge, the fire department said.

A 6-year-old boy was critically injured after a shooting at a Nashville home; police say his father told detectives he fell asleep with a pistol in his pocket.

Clear, breezy Saturday in Nashville with gusty northeast winds and elevated fire risk this afternoon. Warmer next week with storm chances midweek.

Wilson County deputies named Michael Lee Irwin in a "Felony Friday" post, seeking tips after an alleged probation violation tied to sex‑exploitation convictions.

A new state bill would let Tennessee close virtual schools that remain on the priority list or post years of low TVAAS growth; Tennessee Virtual Academy is cited in coverage.

A Nashville fire engine crashed into Bradshaw Chiropractic after the driver suffered a medical episode. More than a dozen people were inside; injuries are minor.

Mt. Juliet Fire Department posted a Facebook video update after crews responded to a structure fire in the Swallow Cove neighborhood. Officials had not released a cause or casualty details.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is pausing its 2026 edition and is already promoting a 2027 return on its official channels. Fans and local businesses await details.