Runners in Nashville plan to finish the marathon that Joey Fecci could not, in his memory, after he collapsed and died during the event two weeks earlier.

Middle Tennessee schools closed due to severe weather, with districts prioritizing safety after recent storm damage and flooding. Extracurriculars continue where possible, despite disruptions.

After an EF3 tornado in Maury County, the community is assisting storm victims, focusing on monetary donations. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the Lovett family who suffered a fatality and home loss.

Nashville's Office of Homeless Services launched 'Safe Rides' to transport the homeless to shelters during severe weather, operating from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. the next day.

Nashville police urge vehicle owners to lock cars to prevent gun thefts, reporting 274 firearms stolen this year, a decrease from last year but still a public safety issue.

Tennessee Task Force 2, including Nashville firefighters, has deployed to Bryan, Texas, to assist with flood rescue efforts under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the availability of grants for waterway improvements. A total of $20,000 is offered across the state for the fiscal year 2024-25, with a June 30, 2024, application deadline.

TSU President Glenda Glover surprised graduates with a $50 bill under their seats during her farewell at commencement.

The Brentwood Police Department mourns the loss of retired K9 Lexie, a valued narcotics detection dog, who passed away at 15 after a decade of service.

Vanderbilt University introduces a full-ride scholarship for students from Metro Nashville Public Schools earning under $100,000 annually, starting fall 2025, including stipends for internships.

Students across Tennessee colleges, including Sewanee and the University of Tennessee, protest in solidarity with Palestine, demanding transparency and divestment from companies linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Vanderbilt University students mark over a month in a tent encampment to protest for Palestinian solidarity, despite facing university disciplinary actions.

Twin sisters Kamaria and Kamea Johnson have become the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of their Tennessee high school. They plan to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.