The Trial Court Vacancy Commission recommended three candidates for a new criminal court judge in Knoxville, awaiting Governor Bill Lee's final decision.

The Metro Council of Davidson County approved the FY2026 Substitute Budget, which focuses on employee pay, education, housing, and equity, and increases community investments.

A local soccer coach, Camilo Campos-Hurtado, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of minors and possessing fake immigration documents. He faces 15 years to life in prison and will be deported to Mexico after his sentence.

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that Pervis Payne's life sentences for murder must be served consecutively, not concurrently, extending his time before parole eligibility.

The article discusses The Well Outreach's food distribution and TEMA's weather radio initiative in Maury County, emphasizing community support and preparedness.

Tennessee conducted a large-scale disaster preparedness drill, Vigilant Guard 2025, to test emergency response to a simulated 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

The Nashville area is set to experience showers and thunderstorms, with varying chances of precipitation throughout the week and highs reaching the mid-90s.

Nashville Mayor O'Connell established the Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment to improve residents' financial stability, funded by the CFE Fund and the Community Foundation.

The 'Justice for Jillian' rally in Nashville demanded justice for Jillian Ludwig and changes in mental health frameworks within the justice system before Shaquille Taylor's competency hearing.

Charles Crain was arrested in Franklin for a shooting in a vape shop parking lot, facing attempted homicide and assault charges. No injuries were reported.

Tennessee's 30th Judicial District is filling Criminal and Circuit Court Judge vacancies, with public hearings set for July 16-17, 2025, at the University of Memphis Law School.

A dump truck spilled gravel at a Clarksville intersection, causing a lane closure and traffic disruptions. Cleanup was underway with local authorities coordinating efforts.

The NWS in Nashville predicts increased chances of showers and thunderstorms, with varying daily probabilities and temperature highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.