The Nashville Police Department introduces new leaders for two precincts; Commander Steven Bowers for the North Precinct and Jason Proctor for the West Precinct. Both have extensive MNPD experience.

The Tennessee Department of Education announces the Education Freedom Scholarship Program, launching May 15, 2025, to allow families to choose schools that fit their children's needs.

Five people were injured in a head-on collision Tuesday evening on Highway 99 near Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro. The crash involved a Buick Enclave crossing into oncoming traffic and striking two vehicles. Emergency responders treated victims at the scene, and all were transported to local hospitals. The road was closed for several hours as the Murfreesboro Police Department's Fatal Accident Crash Team investigated.

Cookeville's East 10th Street widening project enters phase two, redirecting traffic into two lanes between Wilson Avenue and Fisk Road starting April 23.

Nashville woman, Roberta Osgood, died after her vehicle struck a mailbox and a tree on Old Hickory Boulevard. No evidence of drugs or alcohol was found.

Nashville police seek to identify a suspect who damaged an MNPD safety camera trailer at Una Recreation area, captured on video arriving in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Murfreesboro Police seek two suspects for stealing equipment from Lowe's, using bolt cutters and a trailer to take a lawn mower and minibike worth $7,900.

Nashville forecast predicts varying weather with clear skies, showers, and thunderstorms throughout the week, highs near 80°F, and calming northeast winds.

The Nashville community is urged to assist in an ongoing investigation into a fatal crash that killed Kirk and Kathy Granfors of Florida. Police are seeking any photos or videos from witnesses to help bring justice and closure to the families affected.

Two students at Smyrna Middle School caused a fire, leading to an evacuation. No injuries were reported, and the students will face disciplinary actions.

Nashville police report a rise in gun thefts from vehicles, urging residents to lock their cars and secure firearms, as 73% of the city's stolen guns in 2023 came from vehicles.

Lebanon Police, with Cookeville PD's help, recovered a stolen Honda Element and arrested a 45-year-old suspect at the Raceway on Sparta Pike. The suspect faces several charges, including vehicle theft and DUI.

The NWS forecast for Nashville includes a sunny week with rising temperatures, gusty winds on Thursday, and chances of showers starting Friday night into the next week.