Tennessee’s high court revived a 2013 products suit tied to a booster‑seat crash, ruling some failure‑to‑warn claims can proceed and sending the case back to trial.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Overton County through 10:15 p.m. CDT as heavy storms move through. Officials warn drivers to avoid flooded roads and monitor official alerts.

Metro Nashville Public Schools held a recruitment fair at the Nashville Fairgrounds to hire roughly 300 teachers ahead of the fall term. Officials say most openings are in elementary and special‑needs classrooms.

A Storm Prediction Center watch warns of damaging winds, very large hail and possible tornadoes across parts of KY, TN, VA and WV through midnight CDT.

Murfreesboro crews are uncovering Town Creek along Broad Street and building a new linear park and trail system. The roughly $22M project is on a late‑2026 timeline.

NWS and county officials warned of heavy rain, possible hail and 60 mph gusts across northeastern Williamson County Tuesday night. Flash flooding advisories were also in effect.

Oak Ridge officials reminded riders Tuesday that Tennessee law requires helmets for drivers and passengers of ATVs and UTVs on public roads. The notice cites state safety data and the statute.

Patchy fog will clear Wednesday morning, giving way to a hot, humid afternoon with a high near 89°F and heat‑index readings near 97. Cooler air arrives Thursday; rain chances return Friday night into Saturday.

TWRA is investigating after a man was found dead near an unmanned bass boat at Straight Creek on Norris Lake. Officials have released few details as the probe continues.

The SEC's new nine-game slate for 2026 pauses long-running rivalries and forces teams to add a tough 10th Power Four opponent.

Smokin’ Oaks says it will wind down its 8th Avenue retail market while pursuing a transition to a community-owned cooperative amid a Chapter 11 filing.

Andy Schuon will lead the Academy of Country Music from its Nashville headquarters beginning Sept. 1, 2026, bringing decades of media and label experience. The hire follows a nationwide search and a planned transition with Damon Whiteside staying on as CEO emeritus.

Edley's Restaurant Group will take over the San Antonio Taco Company on 21st Avenue; owners say they're "leaving SATCO in good hands" and the sale should close Aug. 3.