The U.S. Copyright Office's new ruling allows songwriters to collect royalties from streams, a change that ensures they are compensated when their 35-year agreement with publishers expires.

A bomb threat at a travel center in Humphreys County was investigated by authorities and deemed a hoax, allowing the center to resume normal operations.

Murfreesboro has canceled its deal with Notes Live for a proposed amphitheater due to the company's request to change the project's scope, which included increasing capacity and eliminating a restaurant and music venue.

A stolen vehicle crashed into Echo 3 Armory, a Tennessee gun shop, leading to a police chase. No firearms were stolen due to security measures. The suspects are still at large.

A man was fatally shot in a Memphis parking lot while in a stolen Mercedes; the incident appears to be drug-related. Authorities seek public assistance.

A young man was fatally shot with his own weapon during an altercation caught on video in Nashville; police seek help identifying him and apprehending three suspects.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar on July 10 for new entrepreneurs on state tax obligations and resources for businesses.

Two were injured in a plane crash at Lafayette Municipal Airport, with investigations underway to determine if it occurred during takeoff or landing. The woman was severely injured, and both the FAA and NTSB are involved in the investigation.

Cookeville police are seeking public help after Rodney Morgan, 55, was found shot in a crashed car. Despite frequenting local bars, the investigation lacks leads.

A 4-year-old girl drowned in an Antioch community pool despite a young man's rescue effort. The incident, which happened on Fourth of July, is under police investigation.

Nashville's 4th of July celebration featured 400 drones in a light show alongside fireworks, despite a rain delay and extreme heat, with safety measures for the 250,000 attendees.

Most Metro Offices in Nashville will close on July 4th for Independence Day, with some also closed on July 5th; essential services will remain operational.

A man, 39, died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-24 West; a Dodge Ram struck his car, leading to a chain reaction. Others sustained minor injuries; the Ram's driver, unharmed, is under investigation.