Nashville Humane says animals were left at its gates twice in under 24 hours and urged residents to use shelter resources instead of abandoning pets. The nonprofit reminded the public that abandonment can slow care and now carries criminal penalties in Tennessee.

A Nashville comedian's fake ICE hotline recorded a kindergarten teacher asking to deport a student's parents — the clip has ignited online outrage and legal questions.

Nashville City Cemetery Association has launched a fundraising push for a memorial bench and mapping project to recognize thousands of enslaved Black Nashvillians buried on site.

Local coverage said most Tennessee counties lost jobs in 2025, but state and university data tell a messier story: gains were concentrated around Nashville while many counties lagged.

WalkBike Nashville will place dove memorials at crash sites Feb. 17-21 to honor 28 people killed on Davidson County roads in 2025 and press for safety upgrades.

A December assembly at Haywood High drew a First Amendment complaint after the Freedom From Religion Foundation said Project Pat led prayer and distributed proselytizing material; the district says it will vet speakers.

Get Alarmed, Tennessee! expands to include free carbon monoxide detectors after Winter Storm Fern; state officials say a federal grant will pay for the rollout.

Goodlettsville is handing out bottled water at Delmas Long and opening hot showers at two churches for residents without water. Sign-ups and pickup details are on the city's post.

A small Antioch block has been without power for nearly a week after an ice storm knocked down poles and trees. Crews say hundreds of repairs remain and some outages could last days.

A bold wild turkey chased a Cookeville police patrol car down 10th Street after seven 911 calls. Police say the bird calmed and no one was injured.

Brentwood residents are warned against fraudulent door-to-door solicitations for storm recovery services and advised to verify permits and avoid upfront payments.

Brentwood's Public Works will offer free debris removal services for residents affected by recent storms, with specific guidelines for debris placement and excluding construction materials and root balls.

Mt. Juliet Police urge caution on icy roads and walkways, warning that patches of ice remain despite improving conditions, and to clear ice from vehicles. They offer support for those affected by power outages.