Advance $12 tickets for Nashville's 65th Christmas Village are on sale through July 31; the four-day market runs Nov. 12–15 at Fairgrounds Nashville.

A new Consumer Federation of America analysis and local reporting show Black homeowners in Tennessee pay about 15% more — roughly $420 a year — for homeowners insurance.

A Davidson County judge approved a settlement in the wrongful‑death suit over Denis Geovani Ba Ché's 2023 death after he fell through Glencliff High's gym roof. The agreement comes as city leaders push for tighter oversight of Metro construction contracts.

Neighbors near Whites Creek report shaking and cracks from quarry blasts. Rogers Group says moving operations underground and donating land will reduce noise and vibrations.

A silo off South 5th Street tagged with a Patriot Front URL will be covered with a donation‑funded community mural after the owner partnered with Hate Free Tennessee.

The General Jackson Showboat canceled its July 4 fireworks cruise after mechanical issues, affecting roughly 1,200 ticket-holders; refunds and a dockside option were offered. Many are scrambling for alternate viewing plans during Nashville’s big America250 celebration.

Triple Creek Park will host fireworks at 9 p.m., with food trucks from 4 p.m. and a kids foam event before the show.

Parking and road closures will reshape downtown Clarksville during the two‑day America’s 250th celebration.

Murfreesboro officials outlined allowable days and hours, banned devices and safety rules ahead of the July Fourth holiday.

Nashville’s new Waste Services department marked its first year, pointing to insourced routes, tablet-based routing, nine new trucks and a foam recycling pilot.

A new Tennessee law launched July 1, 2026, creating a short pilot that lets eligible caregivers of people with dementia apply for reimbursements up to $6,000.

A Clarksville Publix sold a Powerball ticket that matched five numbers and, with Power Play, is now worth $2 million; the Tennessee Lottery says the prize remains unclaimed.

Nolensville’s Star Spangled Celebration moves to Nolensville High School tonight with live music, food vendors and a fireworks finale after 9 p.m.