The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council is issuing $80.9 million in grants to fund addiction combat programs, funded by settlements from opioid companies.

After surviving a tornado, soldier Roy Wilson's $14k worth of belongings was mistakenly thrown out by his apartment complex during post-storm reconstruction.

A Vanderbilt poll indicates that 41% of Tennessee families face food insecurity, with West Tennessee most affected at 49%. There's also a racial gap, with 49% of Black families affected versus 40% of white families.

Franklin police officers rescued a lost puppy near I-65, an endeavor captured on bodycam and covered by WKRN and Ground News, subsequently placing the dog under animal control care.

Police found over 30 neglected cats and dogs in a hoarding situation at a Hermitage home; the animals were taken to a shelter, and the residents were cited.

Austin Peay State University has established a new chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers to support students of color in STEM fields, providing networking and career opportunities.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar on March 26 to explain changes due to the 2023 Tennessee Works Tax Act affecting fiscal year-end tax returns.

The fourth annual Rural Education Conference, hosted by Austin Peay State University, will be held virtually on March 19th, focusing on innovating rural education.

Schneider Electric is expanding in Middle Tennessee, creating 455 jobs, with about $85 million investment in Mt. Juliet and Smyrna.

Tennessee rescue squads receive $3 million in grants for essential equipment from the state's Department of Commerce & Insurance to enhance their emergency response capabilities.

Thousands will form a human chain in Nashville to honor one year since The Covenant School shooting, representing a community's resolve and remembrance.

The Nashville Police Department, in partnership with Tennessee's Department of Safety, is providing free cable locks to promote safe firearm storage and prevent accidental shootings and thefts.

The Poor People's Campaign rallied in Nashville, starting a "40 Weeks of Action," to address poverty ahead of the 2024 election, as reported by The Tennessee Tribune.