Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell has tasked the police with reopening cold case bombings from the city's Civil Rights era, inspired by Betsy Phillips' book "Dynamite Nashville."

Athletes from Vanderbilt and APSU will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, including discus thrower Veronica Fraley, cyclist Lily Williams, and weightlifter Wes Kitts.

Autopsy reports reveal that Pfc. Katia Duenas Aguilar, stationed at Fort Campbell, suffered nearly 70 stab wounds and was found dead in Tennessee. No arrests have been made.

Five people were hospitalized after a rollover car crash on Highway 431 North near the Barren Plains junction; none of the injuries are life-threatening.

Fort Campbell soldier Nicholas Smith was killed in a motorcycle crash in Clarksville; police seek information from the public regarding the single-vehicle accident.

A teen was shot while in a car in Priest Lake; police are investigating if it was accidental. The victim is stable; details are vague, with no suspects yet.

A mother and her son were arrested in Putnam County for a fatal shooting after a domestic dispute; the son is charged with murder, while the mother faces charges for fabricating evidence.

White supremacists from Patriot Front marched in Nashville, prompting condemnation by the Tennessee Democratic Party and calls for Republican leaders to also denounce the demonstration.

Metro police seek four suspects in a targeted shooting that killed Jorge Cruz-Garcia in West Nashville, with a reward offered for information leading to arrests.

The TDOT has announced road construction projects in East Tennessee that may affect travel from July 4-10, 2024, with lane closures expected in multiple counties.

MACC in Nashville accommodates new animals after July 4th fireworks, despite facing overcrowding. They advise pet owners on preventative measures and encourage microchipping, waiving reclaim fees until July 7 for easier pet reunion.

A four-year-old girl, Marianto Jabateh, drowned at a Nashville apartment complex pool, despite her mother's brief lapse in attention. Authorities are investigating the tragic accident.

TWRA joins Operation Dry Water to reduce boating under the influence around July 4th. Increased patrols aim for safe boating and enforce BUI laws with collaboration from the US Coast Guard and other organizations.