Murfreesboro officer Samuel Lopez was honored by VFW Post 4575 for compassionately helping an injured dog, earning him the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

A winter storm watch is issued for Middle Tennessee by NWS Nashville, warning of heavy snow and ice with potential power outages and travel disruption from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.

A human skull found by a dog in Nashville over 35 years ago was identified as belonging to Philip Daniel Sydnor, a man who had been missing since that time.

Warming shelters in a region are preparing for a snowstorm and calling for more volunteers, as they expect increased demand from the most vulnerable residents.

La Vergne community honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a ceremony emphasizing action towards empathy, fairness, and unity, with speeches highlighting the responsibility to uphold King's values.

Forensic advances allowed Nashville Police to identify human remains found in 1991 as Philip Daniel Sydnor, with unanswered questions about his death remaining.

A man died after a crash in Nashville; toxicology tests are pending. He reportedly lost control of his SUV, struck a wall, and wasn't wearing a seatbelt.

The Tennessee Titans interviewed Matt Nagy and Robert Saleh for their head coach vacancy, considering their previous coaching experience and successes in the NFL.

Residents of Bedford County, Tennessee are allowed back home after a railroad derailment evacuation. They are advised to stay indoors due to ongoing cleanup on Bugscuffle Road.

Railroad derailment in Wartrace, Tennessee, leads to 50 home evacuations; no leaks from derailed alcohol cars. Agencies collaborate on site for cleanup.

La Vergne police investigate a burglary at Larros Market and warn of a credit card scam, increasing area patrols and advising vigilance against fraudulent fundraisers.

Nashville's Emergency Management activated cold patrols to assist the homeless with transportation to shelters and survival gear amid freezing weather conditions.

McMinnville Police shared updates on community initiatives, vehicle donation for firefighter training, and planning for a new police station. Offices closed for a holiday, and public engagement in local projects was encouraged.