A $270M refinancing of the Grand Hyatt Nashville will let Southwest Value Partners extract about $73M, a sign lenders still back downtown hotels.

Police released photos of a maroon sedan tied to a May 30 hit-and-run in Nashville that left a 44-year-old woman with a traumatic amputation. Investigators say the car likely has windshield damage and asked the public to call Crime Stoppers.

Sonic Automotive broke ground on Porsche Downtown Nashville at 25 Lindsley in SoBro. The three-story, 52,000-square-foot dealership aims to open in early 2027 and must hold a city-required hiring fair before occupancy.

A stormwater pipe collapse opened a deep crater on Old Hickory Blvd., damaging a pickup and shredding tires. TDOT crews filled and repaved the road and drivers may file claims.

A special prosecutor dismissed a first-degree murder charge tied to the 2000 North Nashville killing of Velma Tharpe after DNA evidence, a vacated conviction and questions about prosecutorial conduct. The case’s central question — who killed Tharpe — remains unresolved.

A subcontractor installing a septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School fell about 20 feet into the vault; Maury County firefighters conducted a technical rescue and the worker was flown to Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt will require SAT or ACT scores for applicants beginning with the fall 2029 class. The test-optional policy remains in place for 2027 and 2028.

Clear and mild Friday, but storms Saturday and a major heat spike by Tuesday.

A federal SNAP overhaul has left many refugees in Knoxville without benefits. Bridge Refugee Services has expanded emergency groceries and culturally familiar food distributions to fill the gap.

Wells Station is moving from a food truck to a storefront near Wild Love Bakehouse, promising a mix of tasting dishes and wood‑fire barbecue.

The BBB warns 'storm chasers' are preying on Middle Tennessee flood victims. Verify licenses, call your insurer and report suspicious contractors.

A Greenfield man received a 25-year federal sentence after prosecutors said he secretly filmed minors with a hidden camera and shared images online. Federal and state agencies led the probe.

A 40‑year‑old Nashville man was arrested after police say he had a sexual relationship with a 16‑year‑old boy and that explicit images were shared online. Authorities say the case began after a tip about photos on a Google account.