Thick black smoke rose over Broadway on Thursday as firefighters battled a blaze at a building under renovation; officials reported no injuries. Crews remain on scene.

Tennessee's tight four‑year statute of repose and municipal damage caps may block a Nashville man's $30M guardrail lawsuit after a 2025 crash left him paralyzed. Families and lawyers say the dates and caps could shut off recovery.

Eighteen dogs and puppies were rescued from a McKenzie home after the caretaker suffered a medical emergency; Animal Rescue Corps says the animals are receiving urgent veterinary care.

Vanderbilt researchers built an AI Face Test and found object-recognition skill — not IQ or AI experience — best predicts who can spot AI-generated faces.

Wilson County Schools has named two finalists — Jonathan Duncan and Travis Mayfield — to replace Jeff Luttrell. Final interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday and will be recorded.

A University of Tennessee freshman says an offshore dating app repurposed her TikTok graduation clip into geo‑targeted hookup ads; she’s suing Meete and the companies behind it.

Ryman posted a stronger-than-expected Q1 with record revenue and $2.32 FFO per share; shares held near $106 as investors weighed raised guidance and Ole Red expansion.

A suspected burglar was wounded after a struggle over a gun at a Southwood Park apartment near the airport, and police say charges are expected when he’s released from the hospital.

Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Memphis-based LEO Events; terms were not disclosed. The agency lists 100+ staff and national clients like Walmart.

Mother’s Ruin is planning a rooftop-focused second Nashville location in 12 South with a roughly $1.1M build-out and an expected late‑year debut.

A body was found Thursday at Fort Dickerson Quarry in South Knoxville. Authorities say Knoxville police are leading the investigation and details remain limited.

A targeted police‑community outreach program gathered for its first conference as leaders highlight early gains and press for sustained funding and evaluation.

Crews have begun shoring and repairing gym roofs at Shelby Park and Easley after structural inspections closed the spaces in February. Programs have been relocated and no reopening date is set.