Eighteen dogs and puppies were rescued from a McKenzie home after the caretaker suffered a medical emergency; Animal Rescue Corps says the animals are receiving urgent veterinary care.

A University of Tennessee freshman says an offshore dating app repurposed her TikTok graduation clip into geo‑targeted hookup ads; she’s suing Meete and the companies behind it.

Portland's 85th Strawberry Festival returns this Friday–Saturday with concerts, fireworks, a carnival and a big Saturday parade. Expect heavy traffic, road closures and free shuttles from Portland High School and Generation Church.

UT Knoxville has joined MNPS’s University MNPS initiative, adding last‑dollar Tri‑Star scholarships and advising supports to build a no‑cost route to college for eligible Nashville seniors.

A targeted police‑community outreach program gathered for its first conference as leaders highlight early gains and press for sustained funding and evaluation.

The Family Safety Center will open an on-site clinic May 12 offering trauma‑informed forensic exams and urgent care for survivors of interpersonal violence. Local partners will staff the new space.

Crews have begun shoring and repairing gym roofs at Shelby Park and Easley after structural inspections closed the spaces in February. Programs have been relocated and no reopening date is set.

Hendersonville Police posted a Facebook raffle listing an AR-15 among prizes; tickets are $10 and proceeds are said to benefit the local Citizens Police Academy Association.

Rescuers pulled 130 cats, including 62 tiny kittens, from a Dickson County property. Many are sick and the Humane Society says it urgently needs food, litter and donations.

A Nashville‑area woman says ICE detained her after a DHS interview and deported her to Egypt. Local advocates say the case raises questions about enforcement priorities.

Laundromat staff on Dickerson Pike rescued a toddler found running naked early Wednesday; police and child-welfare investigators are looking into the case.

Nashville Humane took in 27 of 191 dogs rescued from a suspected puppy mill; the animals are receiving medical care and will be cleared for adoption when ready.

Local hotlines, mediation and emergency rent grants are available to Nashville renters facing eviction. Heres the intake number, whos in the coalition and what to bring to court.