A Gibson County judge denied a new-trial motion for Frederick Yates, keeping his convictions and lengthy sentence for the 2021 Milan double homicide intact. The decision leaves appeals as the likely next step.

The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office named Patrick Sean LaForest in its “Wanted Wednesday” alert, saying he faces multiple warrants including theft, burglary and drug charges.

Williamson County Schools placed Independence High on a shelter‑in‑place Wednesday after a threatening phone call targeted a student. Officers screened cars during dismissal.

A Nashville mother says pocket dials warned her before her son was found shot inside an Antioch apartment. Police arrested a 23-year-old and charged him with homicide.

SomeraRoad's sales gallery for Pendry Nashville has been selling the Gulch's built neighborhood as the tower's biggest draw since fall 2025.

The House finance committee advanced a revised voucher expansion to a 35,000 cap and removed a contentious immigration‑status reporting rule, shifting the fight to cost and prioritization.

TDOT added Phase II of the Nolensville Pike widening to its 10‑year plan. The project will widen the corridor to five lanes and add sidewalks and bike lanes.

A woman was hospitalized after an alleged attack at an apartment where she went to cut a man's hair; police have charged a 59-year-old man with attempted criminal homicide.

Lawmakers removed two major financial barriers: a strict child-support payoff rule and a blanket court-costs requirement, opening the door for thousands to seek restored voting rights.

American Snuff will hire more than 50 manufacturing workers at its Clarksville plant through 2026 as part of Reynolds American’s U.S. manufacturing investment.

Smyrna’s fire department reminded residents that Rutherford County dispatchers will accept texts to 911 when callers can’t speak. Keep messages brief and include your location.

Valor Collegiate Academies' COO Thomas Branch resigned after the network reported financial irregularities to the Tennessee Comptroller; Valor says it has launched an internal review.

A 23-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly trying to rob a Glenbrook Shopping Center store at knifepoint; officers recovered clothing and located her nearby. Court date set for April 15, 2026.