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A traffic stop in southeast Nashville turned into a major narcotics and weapons seizure after officers followed leads to a home on Forge Ridge Circle. Authorities say 14 pounds of cocaine and other drugs were recovered.
Real Estate & Development in ...
EBDA approved a 15-year PILOT to help finance 323 affordable apartments on Nashville’s East Bank, but the deal hinges on a state low-income housing tax credit.
Cookeville troopers stopped a speeding car on I‑40 in Cumberland County and found meth, crack and marijuana. The driver, described as a convicted violent felon, was arrested on trafficking charges.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
NDOT is drafting a pilot to place cameras in Nashville school zones under the city’s Vision Zero plan; details on privacy and enforcement are still pending.
A West Nashville man was arrested after crashing a stolen Ford and trying to break into multiple homes in Sylvan Park. He’s jailed on $150,000 bond.
A vehicle drove through the front of a Belle Meade gun shop on Tuesday; Metro Nashville Police are investigating while businesses review storefront security.
Parks & Nature in ...
A Davidson County judge has heard final arguments over a plan to reopen a Monsanto‑era landfill near the Duck River. The ruling could determine whether the project returns to local review or remains tied up in court.
Two women were shot in North Nashville late Monday; both suffered non-life-threatening leg wounds and were taken to Vanderbilt for treatment.
Weather & Environment in ...
A Davidson County judge ordered TDEC to pause review of a proposed 70‑foot vertical expansion at Middle Point Landfill, sending the application back for regional review amid environmental concerns.
Construction is underway on Fairington Club in Nolensville, a residents-only amenity center with studios, courts and a resort pool. The Village Commons will add retail and is expected to open in 2027.
A third suspect is charged in the 2024 Old Hickory shooting that killed 17‑year‑old Caleb Womack. The case is now in Juvenile Court.
A large home under construction at 515 Village Court in East Nashville was destroyed by a late‑night blaze; no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.
Police sealed off Mississippi Boulevard north of South Parkway after reports of shots early Thursday; investigators have not released details.
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