The article discusses delayed action on Nashville's Cumberland River trash issue, a local's cleanup initiative, and related problems in North Nashville, plus upcoming Council discussions on safety and housing.

Tennessee lawmakers propose a bill to provide free menstrual products in schools, aiming to reduce absenteeism and address student needs, with a proposed tax on these products to fund the initiative.

Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville closed due to a threat, while police investigate. The threat's nature is undisclosed but comes on the anniversaries of The Covenant School shooting.

The Turner family advocates for stronger training for security guards in Tennessee after their son's death, following an altercation with a guard charged with aggravated assault.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell encourages participation in Earth Hour 2024, where landmarks will go dark to promote sustainability and climate awareness.

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.