Nashville's Metro Council has approved a rezoning plan for the Nations neighborhood to increase high-density housing and enhance walkability, amid debates over community impact and infrastructure concerns.

The Franklin Police Department relaunches its Chaplain Program, seeking clergy to offer support to officers and community members during critical incidents and celebrations.

La Vergne Police used ALPR technology to apprehend suspect Thomas Warrick for a theft at Allvan. Despite poor footage, the technology helped track Warrick and collect evidence leading to his arrest and confession.

A 17-year-old student at Maplewood High School in Nashville was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to school after being caught by the security system.

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee appointed Emily Abbott as a Criminal Court judge for Knox County and William Lane to the Circuit and Chancery Courts of the 32nd Judicial District.

An off-duty officer was seriously injured in a fight with security outside a bar in Nashville; no charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

Timothy Scarbrough was charged with criminal homicide after a man was stabbed to death at his apartment on Murfreesboro Pike. Scarbrough called 911, but inconsistencies in his story raised suspicion.

Nashville faces a heat advisory with heat index values up to 106. The NWS advises precautions and expects continued hot weather with slight chances of relief from showers.

An electrical fault from a heat lamp and water pipe leak caused a fire on Four Seasons Road in DeKalb County. Firefighters contained the blaze with no injuries or major damage.

License plate readers helped Mt. Juliet Police capture a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender.

Tennessee reports a slight rise in unemployment to 3.6%, still below the U.S. average of 4.2%, with increased nonfarm jobs and a focus on growing apprenticeship programs.

Lebanon Police have reduced Interstate 40 speed limits to 60 MPH during a fair to ease traffic congestion, affecting certain mile markers. This precautionary measure has garnered mixed reactions from the community.

Human remains found in a wooded area in Tennessee have been identified as Thomas Wayne Garner Jr. The SPD is investigating and seeking public assistance.