A Sumner County jury convicted Branden Michael Tompkins on 34 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Sentencing is scheduled for October 2, 2026.

Metro Nashville detectives say a cybertip led them to more than 400 explicit videos tied to a local phone number; a 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged.

A former Metro Nashville officer was removed from duty after admitting to serious departmental violations tied to alleged sexual activity while on duty at a middle school.

Metro Codes and MNPD are investigating reports that organized backyard fights took place in Hermitage since October, neighbors say.

Court filings and surveillance show a milk crate fell from a 15th-floor Parthenon Towers balcony on Sept. 19, 2025, injuring two people; a 53-year-old man is charged.

A Lake County grand jury returned 19 indictments tied to the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, alleging murder, sexual assault, contraband and staff misconduct.

A Hermitage woman says she sent more than $1,200 to someone posing as a Davidson County deputy; Metro detectives are investigating and warn residents to verify payment requests.

Police say Jessica Woods attacked a paramedic inside an ambulance, fled and resisted officers; she faces multiple charges, including two felony counts, and was booked on $81,500 bond.

The TBI added 36-year-old Kenneth Dion Spruill to its Most Wanted list after attempted murder and felony charges in Lawrence County. Authorities say he's armed and dangerous; tips: 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue removed an elderly man from a Leaf Avenue house fire; the Fire Marshal is investigating.

A two‑month trafficking probe in Maury County led deputies to seize more than 2,000 pills — about 1,500 suspected fentanyl — plus cash, guns and a truck.

A Boone County judge dismissed Delta Chi and most named fraternity members from the Riley Strain wrongful‑death suit; the family says it will appeal.

A 17-year-old from Spring Hill died Sunday after a cliff-jumping accident at Bellevue Quarry in west Nashville. Rescuers recovered his body and police say the investigation is ongoing.