A Blount County judge ordered state experts to evaluate Gary Wayne Sutton and record any exams ahead of his Dec. 3, 2026 execution. Defense lawyers say low IQ scores and past expert testimony raise constitutional questions.

A Hermitage man was arrested after allegedly handing a teller a demand note at a Chase branch and fleeing; police found him at a nearby apartment complex and charged him with robbery.

Deputies found military-style props and munitions during an eviction at a Murfreesboro apartment; EOD destroyed a suspected artillery round. Federal teams assisted at the scene.

Federal prosecutors charged LaGarrion Blacksmith with unlawful possession of ammunition tied to the Feb. 18, 2023 Trvth Lounge shooting that killed Chancellor Eddins. Authorities say casings matched a single gun.

A Nashville man on federal supervised release was indicted on new federal drug and firearms charges after an October arrest that turned up narcotics and a loaded handgun.

Police say a person was shot early Friday and investigators believe shots came from the roof of a Nashville hotel. Detectives have the scene taped off and are seeking witnesses.

A Spanish‑language Nashville reporter was detained by ICE during a south Nashville traffic stop; her lawyers say agents showed a notice to appear and have filed an emergency habeas petition.

A Nashville firefighter was hurt when a garage roof gave way during a house fire in Antioch; crews found a burning vehicle and the scene remains under investigation.

A parole hearing officer recommended denying parole for Andrew Halford after hidden-camera videos of dozens of girls were found at area gyms.

A 28-year-old Murfreesboro man died after colliding with a pickup on Old Hickory Boulevard; witnesses told police he crossed several lanes before the crash.

A Carroll County caregiver has been arrested and charged with TennCare fraud and identity theft after a TBI Medicaid fraud investigation. The case centers on allegedly falsified time records.

A man was found shot inside a Madison apartment Wednesday night; Metro Nashville police say injuries are non-life-threatening and there is no public threat.

A car drove into Marshall County’s bleachers during a varsity game Tuesday; firefighters pulled the driver free and no one was hurt. Neighbors are now pushing for guardrails and speed bumps at Preston Hopkins Field.