Tennessee officials warn against home improvement scams, providing resources like Verify.tn.gov for license checks and advising to verify contractor credentials, follow state rules, and avoid full upfront payments.

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing is expanding in Tennessee, investing $76.4 million in a new facility, creating 183 jobs, and establishing NIOA's U.S. headquarters in Rutherford County.

Keion Kendrick, 43, was arrested for a February 24 shooting on Fain Street in Murfreesboro following an investigation. The victim sustained non-fatal leg wounds and Kendrick has admitted involvement. He faces aggravated robbery and weapon charges.

A Sparta man was arrested by the TBI's ICAC Task Force for his involvement in child sexual abuse material. The specifics of the case are yet to be disclosed.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist, Trace Krueger, died following a collision on Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville. The police are investigating and seeking information.

Robert L. Northrup, 55, of Niles, Michigan, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for multiple child exploitation offenses, including attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and advertising child pornography.

Kenneth Strickland was arrested again in Nashville after a high-speed chase in a stolen car, with his bond set at $76,000. His two passengers face various charges.

Two individuals were arrested for the murder of 56-year-old Bruce Morton, whose body was found under a mattress in Warren County. The suspects, Nina Judkins and David Alexander, also face abuse of corpse charges.

The Nashville Register of Deeds will close on March 17-18 for construction, enhancing customer experience with new features like an archive center & a Veterans ID booth, and free parking on reopening.

Mt. Juliet Police arrested two people after a traffic stop on I-40, where they found meth and cocaine. The arrests included a 53-year-old man and a wanted 49-year-old woman who also had marijuana.

TDOT has reopened State Route 81 in East Tennessee after extensive repairs due to Hurricane Helene damage, restoring a critical connection for over 5,400 daily vehicles.

TSU is facing a financial crisis with a potential loss of over $14 million in federal funding, affecting scholarships, staff, and the university's operations. Measures are being taken to manage this situation.

Murfreesboro's 'Teen Fire Academy' offers local youths a hands-on introduction to firefighting from June 25-27, 2025, limited to 20 spots, for a $25 fee.