Residents packed the West Precinct after local break‑ins climbed from 15 to 24 year‑to‑date, pressing police for more patrols even as citywide crime falls.

Nissan's Smyrna assembly plant has rolled out production of a new INFINITI model; company materials say the all‑new QX65 will be built in Smyrna alongside the QX60.

A contested rezoning at 354 Franklin Road cleared first reading amid warnings it could expose Roper’s Knob to development. A public hearing is scheduled for May 12.

Franklin secured a nearly $17.6M state loan (with $5.8M in forgiveness) to fund a South Clean Water Facility at the Pearlene Bransford Complex, with operations eyed by 2034.

Highpoint Health filed a new $59.3M plan for a hospital in Gallatin, reopening a fight over inpatient beds after a 2025 denial. The state's CON review and local opposition now loom.

Massive flames and a plume of smoke rose from a winter‑storm debris pile near County Hospital Road in northwest Nashville. Officials say homes and businesses were not threatened.

The Design Review Board approved townhome plans for the former St. Mary’s parcel on Huron Street, advancing a long‑planned redevelopment of the historic campus.

A coalition led by SELC sued the EPA, saying Davidson County’s PM2.5 levels top the tightened federal limit and asking a court to force agency action within 150 days.

A Metro Social Services study finds Black Nashvillians face higher poverty and unemployment than other residents, with some neighborhoods hit especially hard.

A man was charged after a shooting in East Nashville; local reporting says the suspect is a previously convicted felon and prosecutors will announce formal counts.

State bills would require districts and charter schools to limit student access to only school‑approved websites, run annual third‑party audits and restrict elementary email use.

Usher and Chris Brown will stop at Nissan Stadium on July 25 as part of the Raymond & Brown R&B stadium tour. Artist presales begin April 23; general sales start April 27.

Spike strips stopped a vehicle on Lebanon Road Sunday; the driver ran off and remains at large while detectives examine evidence from the car. Authorities advise caution.