TDOT is expanding its HELP service to rural interstates this spring, promising more than 870 miles of coverage by summer to speed response and help stranded motorists.

Century‑old MilkShake Factory opens its first Tennessee shop in Murfreesboro on Feb. 28, with BOGO shakes, free T‑shirts for the first 100 customers and a gift basket for the first guest.

Homeowners in Middle Tennessee say hundreds of thousands are missing from HOA accounts as the TBI investigates Gasser Property Management; one community raised dues about 24%.

TSA officers discovered a stolen handgun at a BNA screening lane; a Nashville man was charged and screening was briefly disrupted.

Owner Tom Morales says Acme Feed & Seed could close after its property tax bill jumped from about $129K to roughly $600K; a formal appeal is pending.

RiverGate Mall posted a final goodbye after 54 years as city and developers prepare to replace most of the 57‑acre property with housing, retail and offices.

Meharry is sending mobile dental units and newly acquired clinics across Middle Tennessee to reach families in care deserts and expand student training.

Waldo’s is expanding in Middle Tennessee: a Murfreesboro 'coming soon' appears on the chain’s site while a permit points to a Hillsboro‑area site. The chain confirmed the plan to local media.

Rain clears Wednesday in Nashville; mostly sunny and cooler with highs near 54°F. Showers return Saturday night into Sunday but widespread flooding isn't expected.

Sunny, springlike afternoon with highs near 73°F, then rain moves in after 7 p.m. tonight. A wetter system could bring heavier rain this weekend.

Tutti Da Gio closed a Nashville location after Winter Storm Fern delivered the owner‑called "final push" that made continuing operations untenable.

A North Knoxville home was gutted by fire on Feb. 6, 2026; two people were hospitalized and one resident was rescued, officials say.

Local pizzeria NY Pie has filed for a Capitol View spot at 421 11th Ave. N.; owner Jessica Hazard says she’s targeting a spring opening. The space would be the chain’s fourth area location.