Convicted felon Shamon Foley was rearrested in East Nashville for possession of narcotics and a firearm, violating his bond conditions from a December arrest.

54-year-old Anthony Barrett died in a single-vehicle crash on Lebanon Pike in front of the YMCA; toxicology testing will determine if impairment was a factor.

A fuel spill from a tanker truck in East Nashville closed down Gallatin Pike early Tuesday, necessitating cleanup and traffic management by emergency crews. No injuries reported.

The Tennessee Historical Commission announced its Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grant program, offering financial support for state preservation projects, with applications open from Jan 19 to Feb 28, 2026.

A delivery driver, David Valentine, Jr., was fatally shot in Nashville while working; he was not involved in the incident leading to gunfire. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Murfreesboro home caught fire; responded by Fire Rescue Department, occupants and pets safely evacuated, no injuries, Red Cross assisting. Cause under investigation.

The Franklin Police Department's holiday crime initiative resulted in 76 arrests, including drug offenses, fugitive captures, and shoplifting, with confiscated guns, merchandise, and cash.

Cookeville's East 20th Street will be closed for sewer tap installations, fire hydrant replacement, and water leak repair on January 6, 8 am to 2 pm.

Nashville police are investigating a fatal shooting of David Valentine Jr., a 33-year-old Door Dash driver, on Murfreesboro Pike. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

A fire in a Putnam County home was quickly contained by firefighters, saving the family pet and limiting damage to one room, though a firefighter sustained minor injuries. An investigation into the fire's cause is underway.

Putnam County Fire Department reported a fire in a home on Landscape Road; occupants used an extinguisher on a kitchen stove fire, which was contained by firefighters without injuries or significant damage.

A pedestrian dressed in dark clothing was fatally struck by a vehicle on I-65 North in Nashville. The driver, a 19-year-old, stopped and remained at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

The Tennessee State Museum launches "Tennessee Voices, American Stories" to honor America's 250th anniversary, highlighting influential Tennesseans and their impact on U.S. history.