Tennessee's Navigate Reconnect coaching program is positively impacting adult students' college enrollment and completion rates, as per a Tennessee Higher Education Commission report.

Claribel Herndon celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and family at Brookdale Senior Living, receiving a mayoral proclamation and social media recognition.

The Cookeville Fire Department honored retiring Lt. Paul Parrish and Engineer Mike Brown for their combined 60 years of service and contributions to the community.

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a workshop on January 9 at the Municipal Airport Business Center to discuss various community issues, including airport project updates and financial reallocations.

Tennessee's Department of Education reports a rise in the state's average ACT score from 19.0 to 19.3 and a 99% participation rate for the 2023-24 school year.

Schools in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky close or delay due to winter weather, prioritizing safety amid forecasts of icy roads and freezing temperatures.

Gallatin launches a giveaway campaign to encourage Special Census participation, offering $50 local business gift cards as prizes to drive up counts and local commerce.

Nashville's NDOT and Living Earth offer a Christmas Tree Recycling Program with 13 drop-off locations, running from December 26 to February 14, to turn trees into mulch. Trees must be decoration-free.

Nashville police cleared squatters from an East Nashville home known for criminal activity, including a homicide and drug deals, and are working to keep neighborhoods safe.

Brentwood City Manager Kirk Bednar to retire in 2025 after a year of transitions including new civic amenities, police leadership changes, and infrastructure projects.

Clarksville invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees and wreaths at Heritage Park to reduce waste and use them as mulch for city landscaping.

The TWRA warns of increased HPAI cases in bird populations, advising hunters and residents to take precautions to prevent the spread and protect domestic fowl.

Marshall County received a $20,000 grant from TDEC to revitalize and clean up environmentally risky sites as part of the state's broader initiative on brownfield redevelopment.