Police in Nashville arrested a man Friday after officers say he strangled a woman and her dog; details about charges and the victims' conditions remain limited.

Sunny, springlike Saturday in Nashville with highs near 73°F. Rain returns late Sunday into Monday.

Smyrna police posted surveillance photos Thursday seeking help identifying two women tied to thefts at the local Kohl’s.

The Bobby Hotel in Printer’s Alley will be renamed The Nash on March 1 after a December sale to an Ocean Properties‑affiliated LLC.

Leiper's Fork Distillery opened House of Spirits at 334 Main Street in downtown Franklin, pairing its whiskeys with seasonal food, craft cocktails and live music. The Main Street outpost also offers private-event rooms and tasting flights.

Nearly half the homesites at The Arbors at Leiper's Fork are under contract, signaling strong demand for multi‑acre lots near Franklin and Nashville.

Scoreboard says its Cedar Creek (Mt. Juliet) and Four Corners (Antioch) lakefront eateries will not reopen this season, with the owner citing rising costs. The closures affect seasonal marina dining on Old Hickory and Percy Priest lakes.

A Sevierville man is wanted on a felony forgery warrant; Crime Stoppers is asking for anonymous tips.

A Portland man was sentenced to three consecutive life terms plus 60 years — the longest child‑abuse sentence in Sumner County history.

Soul is closing two Nashville locations, owners say, citing steep property-tax increases. The Antioch airport spot will remain open.

House Bill 1951 would create a Class D felony for coercive suicide and extend liability to AI owners; the measure is tied to the 2019 Grace Anne Sparks case. The bill is scheduled for a March 4 subcommittee hearing.

Metro Nashville posted photos Thursday showing 282 officers graduated across 17 classes and nine recruits started the training academy this week.

Metro Nashville Police warn of a string of quick ‘sliding’ thefts at Midtown gas pumps and urge drivers to lock cars and keep valuables with them. Detectives are collecting video from affected stations.