A 246‑home development called Campbell Crossing would convert about 73.9 acres off Old Lebanon Pike into townhomes and single‑family homes while preserving wetlands.

A new Starbucks with a drive‑thru will open in Mt. Juliet at 2059 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., the city announced, with early hours aimed at commuters. The shop is set to open on Monday.

A fast-moving severe thunderstorm warning raced across East Tennessee on June 18, with gusts up to 60 mph threatening roofs, trees and travel corridors.

Pinnacle signed a 165,000‑sq‑ft Midtown Atlanta lease after its Synovus merger, staking an Atlanta corporate base while keeping a substantial Nashville footprint.

Appalachian Bear Rescue may resume taking cubs after a 2024 pneumonia outbreak that led to 13 euthanized cubs. New pens, soil testing and a TWRA agreement are the final hurdles.

Niall Horan will make his Grand Ole Opry debut July 7 as part of the Opry 100 celebration in Nashville. The appearance comes amid a new album and stadium dates with Thomas Rhett.

Swiss running brand On is opening a Green Hills store, adding a standalone shop to Nashville’s upscale retail lineup.

Two Five Points buildings that host bartaco and Edley's sold for about $8.5 million, transferring ownership of a busy East Nashville corner while the restaurants stay open. The deal shifts the real‑estate stake without apparent operational disruption.

Tennessee's first Wawa opened in Clarksville Thursday, drawing dozens for free coffee and limited-edition shirts as part of a larger state rollout. The chain says more Tennessee stores are coming.

The Home Depot will anchor The Willows at 1100 S Willow Ave in Cookeville with an expected fall 2026 opening. Developers say site work has begun and the center will include Target and other retailers.

Cock of the Walk, the Music Valley Drive southern spot, announced it has closed after 42 years. The owners thanked Nashville in a Facebook post.

E+ROSE plans a Green Hills cafe at 2115 Crestmoor Road behind CVS. Permit filings suggest it would be the chain's 10th Nashville‑area location.

One year after Old Tent City's closure, residents landed in apartments, motel rooms or back on the street as the cleared riverbank is eyed for a new park.