Clear and near‑freezing this morning; showers likely by afternoon. Steady rain late Saturday night into Sunday with about 1–2 inches expected.

A Tennessee bill would limit most local property‑tax increases and require voter approval for larger hikes, citing last year’s reappraisals as a catalyst. The measure is now in early committee.

A proposed Tennessee constitutional amendment would let judges deny bail for certain violent crimes on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; supporters cite accountability and critics warn of vagueness.

House Bill 2500 would let Tennessee agencies charge to inspect public records and shift redaction costs to requesters, prompting warnings from open-government advocates.

TBI agents say a La Vergne man was arrested and indicted after a probe tied to child sexual-abuse material. He’s been charged with aggravated rape and related counts and is jailed on a $75,000 bond.

Ascension Saint Thomas has filed plans for a $20.6M freestanding emergency department in Fairview, signaling expansion into Williamson County.

Downtown Nashville now houses roughly 22,000 residents, the Nashville Downtown Partnership reports. Thousands of new units and retail openings have pushed the core's full-time population up while office vacancy and affordability remain key tests.

Father-and-son team Arnaud and Mathis Conbawuer are opening Olala Cafe at 818 Palmer Place in The Gulch, promising made-from-scratch croissants and a Parisian dining room.

RiverGate Mall posted a final goodbye after 54 years as city and developers prepare to replace most of the 57‑acre property with housing, retail and offices.

Meharry is sending mobile dental units and newly acquired clinics across Middle Tennessee to reach families in care deserts and expand student training.

WalkBike Nashville will place dove memorials at crash sites Feb. 17-21 to honor 28 people killed on Davidson County roads in 2025 and press for safety upgrades.

Landowners sued the state in Nashville over recertification of a 2010 landfill permit near Oneida, pushing a months‑long fight into chancery court and renewing local safety concerns.

MNPD weekly data show most crimes down across Davidson County, but reported rapes rose and precincts moved in opposite directions. South Nashville logged both a burglary drop and a spike in rape reports.