A federal judge handed Aaron Samson Riley a 25‑year term after he pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a 15‑year‑old; restitution and device forfeiture were ordered.

Murfreesboro sold neighboring land to The Journey Home for $1, preserving nearly $180,000 for homelessness services and future projects.

A 14-year-old bicyclist died after a collision on South First Street. A 17-year-old driver has been charged as Metro police continue their investigation.

A 34‑year‑old man was arrested after surveillance tied him to burglaries at downtown spots including Mike’s Ice Cream, Crema and Bourbon Street Blues.

A kitchen fire forced Nash Dogs' Old Hickory cafe to close indefinitely; owner Michael Spencer says no injuries were reported and vows to rebuild.

A Nashville jury spared Monica Wilson a murder conviction after she told jurors she shot her brother in self‑defense; the trial included recorded 911 audio.

A Williamson County judge refused bond after a chilling 911 call and courtroom testimony; the case will go before a grand jury.

Sonic Automotive broke ground on Porsche Downtown Nashville at 25 Lindsley in SoBro. The three-story, 52,000-square-foot dealership aims to open in early 2027 and must hold a city-required hiring fair before occupancy.

A special prosecutor dismissed a first-degree murder charge tied to the 2000 North Nashville killing of Velma Tharpe after DNA evidence, a vacated conviction and questions about prosecutorial conduct. The case’s central question — who killed Tharpe — remains unresolved.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are seeking Brooke Chasity Teffeteller in a vehicle-theft case. Tipsters can submit anonymous leads and may be eligible for a reward.

State records show Franklin-based nurse Rex Edwards Sparks sent sexually explicit texts to three patients and offered drugs for nude photos. The Tennessee Board of Nursing revoked his license and assessed fines.

A 49-year-old man was charged with aggravated arson after a room at the Executive Inn on Chapman Highway was set on fire; crews contained the blaze and no one was hurt.

Ulises Martinez pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder and related counts in the 2024 death of Smokin' Thighs owner Matthew Carney, accepting a 20‑year term and deportation after release.