A Sumner County man was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder and abuse of a corpse after detectives say he confessed to killing a relative. The investigation is ongoing.

Tennessee’s three-day sales tax holiday runs July 31–Aug. 2: clothes and school supplies under $100 and computers under $1,500 are tax-free.

Officials say fentanyl contamination is the likely cause after six suspected overdose deaths in 24 hours. Metro agencies have ramped up naloxone outreach and treatment referrals.

A Davidson County judge approved a settlement in the wrongful‑death suit over Denis Geovani Ba Ché's 2023 death after he fell through Glencliff High's gym roof. The agreement comes as city leaders push for tighter oversight of Metro construction contracts.

Gio’s Chicago Pizza is pausing food‑truck service after 4.5 years as owner Greg Knotek cites a cancer diagnosis, stolen equipment and rising fuel costs.

Jeni's opens a new Peabody Union scoop shop Thursday with a 6–10 p.m. grand opening, freebies for early arrivals and a chance to win free ice cream for a year.

A New York investor is converting a stalled Germantown development into 210 for-sale condos as liens and lawsuits complicate the cleanup.

A Hermitage woman says she sent more than $1,200 to someone posing as a Davidson County deputy; Metro detectives are investigating and warn residents to verify payment requests.

Police say Jessica Woods attacked a paramedic inside an ambulance, fled and resisted officers; she faces multiple charges, including two felony counts, and was booked on $81,500 bond.

Samaroo and Bronte joined Goodpasture Christian School to break ground on The Hub at 607, a $34M, 115-unit mixed-use project that revives a long-stalled Madison plan.

Smyrna's town council will consider scrapping the city's ban on firearms in parks in a hearing Tuesday as courts and state law reshape local rules.

Witness video shows a puppy allegedly dragged and swung at a Nashville dog park and a woman was arrested. Police say she later resisted officers and faces felony counts.

A Flood Watch stays in effect through 6 p.m. CDT Sunday, July 12. Expect rounds of heavy showers, spotty flooding, and messy commutes this afternoon.