Mayor Freddie O'Connell of Nashville has focused on infrastructure, safety, and housing halfway through his term, investing in transportation, reducing crime, filling potholes, and improving education.

Nashville teacher Alexander Donahoe was arrested for child sexual exploitation, having possessed abuse images. MNPD's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit led the probe.

Hendersonville Fire Chief Scotty Bush is attending advanced training to enhance leadership and communication, reflecting the department's commitment to service.

Nashville is forecasted to have a series of showers and thunderstorms, with a high chance of precipitation and some breaks of sun in the coming days, leading to sunny weather by Saturday.

Russell Childs, 55, from Murfreesboro, safely returned after a Silver Alert was issued due to his disappearance and medical condition. Details of his brief absence are undisclosed.

A pickup truck was recovered from the Cumberland River in Nashville, with an ongoing investigation as no one was found inside after a person was seen swimming away.

Berry Hill Police reported a failed shoplifting apprehension at Walgreens, with the suspect, Laquita Goodner, evading police but later surrendering. She is charged with shoplifting, license offenses, and felony evasion.

Meharry Medical College is investigating racist graffiti found on their campus, amidst a pattern of threats targeting HBCUs across the U.S. Nashville Mayor condemns the act, calling for accountability and increased security.

Brandon Long, 19, was arrested for the 2023 murder of Jonathan Seda after surrendering to Nashville police and admitting his involvement in the crime.

An Alabama teen, Brandon Long, was arrested for a 2023 Nashville murder linked to a drug deal gone wrong; he turned himself in and admitted to the shooting.

Clarksville's Mayor Joe Pitts urges remembrance for victims of a 2011 Carbon Monoxide poisoning incident, highlighting the importance of CO safety and awareness on the anniversary.

Nashville's Central Business Improvement District expansion leads to an impending .50% fee increase on certain sales, affecting local businesses' costs.

Clarksville Police found three dead in a home; no threat to the public, with the case under active investigation.