Two men were arrested in Cookeville, TN, for felony charges related to possessing and distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material following separate investigations by local authorities.

The article reports on a rising number of guns stolen from vehicles in Nashville, with 74% of the 865 firearms reported stolen in 2025 taken from cars, urging the public to secure their vehicles better.

Tennessee authorities are searching for missing 1-year-old Ashton Franklin and his mother, issuing an Endangered Child Alert.

Burgess Falls State Park is building a new visitor center, closing the upper parking lot. Alternative paid parking is available, and the park's capacity will increase from 87 to 159 spaces once completed.

The THSO distributes $33.5 million in federal grants for road safety education and enforcement in Tennessee, aiming to reduce traffic incidents and fatalities.

La Vergne's first Summer Safety Day taught kids about safety through interactive activities and discussions led by local law enforcement and fire department personnel.

La Vergne's annual Howl at the Moon 5K saw over 200 runners, with Michele Guerrier participating for personal reasons and Pascal Francisco winning with a time of 18:40. The event featured a scenic route and community support.

A shed in Putnam County, TN, was destroyed by a fire; crews prevented spread to nearby properties. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Four individuals identified by TWRA for unauthorized activity at Reelfoot Lake spillway in Tennessee, pending further investigation and collaboration with the local DA's office.

A Brentwood man, Shaquille Mason, is charged with aggravated assault and other offenses following a domestic dispute in Franklin, with a bond set at $150,000.

A car crashed into a house in Smyrna, Tennessee without causing any injuries, with the Smyrna TN Fire Department responding to assess the situation and ensure everyone's safety.

The Clarksville Police charged Elijah De Sean Wade, 18, with evidence tampering in an August 13 homicide case, with an ongoing investigation and a $100,000 bond set.

A collision with several semi-trucks caused delays on Bear Creek Pike in Columbia, Tennessee, but the road was reopened after hours of clearance work.