Murfreesboro applied to join the FAA’s Contract Tower Program; the FAA recommended environmental‑engineering funds and the city has completed a siting study.

Flood Watch through 8 PM Monday for much of Middle Tennessee; heavy, slow-moving storms could cause localized street flooding and messy commutes.

A man was arrested after a string of small fires damaged several Lower Broadway businesses; police say surveillance footage helped link the incidents.

Scattered thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Nashville with heavy downpours possible between 2–5 p.m.; expect delays and brief ponding on roads.

A man was seriously wounded Saturday night in Tusculum; police detained a person of interest and the victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

Lowe's has applied to annex about 16.8 acres on Shelbyville Pike for a second Murfreesboro store, putting traffic and stormwater squarely in the spotlight.

Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 1847, which requires owners of large data centers projected to need 50 MW+ to fund their own electric infrastructure and stops cities or utilities from absorbing those costs.

Murfreesboro’s City Council adopted a $782M FY27 budget that holds the tax rate steady while funding more police, major road and stormwater projects and raises for city staff.

A traveling food festival with 200+ vendors is headed to Nashville Superspeedway Aug. 28–30. Advance tickets are required and parking is free.

Hall of Famer Rob Blake has been hired as the Predators' executive vice president of hockey operations, joining Chris MacFarland ahead of the NHL Draft and July free agency.

Henry County and the TBI are investigating a suspicious death in Buchanan; the victim was identified as 49‑year‑old Angela Claxton. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to call.

A suspect is in federal custody after reportedly driving into a federal officer’s vehicle near Frontier Lane and Edmondson Pike in south Nashville.

Sunny Saturday with a warm high near 90°F, then rain returns Sunday and becomes more likely Monday. Have a backup plan for outdoor events.