Ex-Stem Preparatory Academy teacher Michael Ligon was arrested for sexual battery involving a 13-year-old student; more charges possible as investigation widens.

Paxton Elliot, an 11-year-old boy reported missing in Putnam County, was found safe shortly after a community search effort initiated by the local sheriff's office.

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley plan to open a second The Store location in Nashville at TriStar Centennial, providing free food and emergency clothing to those in need.

A 15-year-old student from Sycamore High School died while jogging, potentially due to high temperatures; the community is grieving, and counseling is offered.

The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions set the new weekly interest rate at 12.50 percent, reflecting a 4 percent increase over the Federal Reserve's prime loan rate.

Tennessee launched "Every Child TN," a foster care initiative fostering collaboration across sectors to support children and families before, during, and after foster care.

A motorcycle crash on Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville resulted in the death of a woman and potential charges against the rider, who had admitted to smoking marijuana earlier that day.

The Clarksville community is supporting firefighter Bryan Birkes and his family after a fire destroyed their home, with calls for donations facilitated by fire departments and the Clarksville Firefighters Foundation.

A fire at Carden Estates Apartments in Manchester displaced 72 residents, with local emergency services and community providing support and ongoing aid. No fatalities were reported.

Former Austin Peay assistant coach Patrick Kugler was arrested on human trafficking charges after a TBI sting operation targeting those seeking sex with minors.

Brentwood Fire & Rescue in Tennessee earns its third international accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, underscoring its commitment to excellence and high service standards.

Tennessee offers a Free Hunting Day on August 24, permitting state residents to hunt without a license, in line with the start of squirrel season and efforts to encourage hunting participation.

Murfreesboro firefighters rescued two cats from a house fire on Greenhill Street; the family was safe but displaced as the home was deemed unlivable. The fire's cause is under investigation.