The City of Clarksville celebrated its 240th birthday, with Mayor Joe Pitts recounting its origins and early development since 1785 during a proclamation at a city council session.

Cookeville residents celebrated the start of the holiday season with the annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring music, readings, and festive activities.

TWRA invites photographers to submit wildlife and outdoor activity photos for the 2026-27 Tennessee Wildlife magazine calendar contest by March 20, 2026.

The Columbia Police Department in Tennessee is preparing for their annual "Shop with a Cop" event and seeks donations via social media to support children in need during the holidays.

The Franklin Police Department is conducting its annual Holiday Toy Drive in honor of Kristi Clark, Carter Oakley, and Brad Lewis. Donations until December 18 can be made at Police Headquarters.

Nashville residents can comment on a proposed air pollution source permit; details are available for review, with a deadline of August 17, 2025, for submissions.

Rutherford County readies for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring a new 30-foot artificial tree, replacing the live tree tradition. The event, with festive activities, is set for December 5.

Tennessee's waterfowl hunting season begins December 5, ending January 31, 2026, with shooting times from half an hour before sunrise to sunset, and a daily six-bag limit as per TWRA.

Metro Nashville activates its Emergency Overflow Shelter for the unhoused during cold weather, in collaboration with local organizations, from December 3rd to 4th.

Community protests erupted over book removals and library policy changes in Rutherford County, with accusations of censorship and potential First Amendment violations.

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon with traditional food and bingo for seniors, supported by donations and volunteers to enhance community ties and support older residents.

La Vergne Public Library has resumed its book checkout service via one workstation, with Library Director Donna Bebout welcoming patrons back. Though public computers are still down, the library aims for full restoration.

Cookeville PD renews their "Adopt a Cop" initiative for community support during the 2025 holiday season, encouraging residents to symbolically adopt officers and K9 units.