Nashville Parks alerts of a construction project near Centennial Park and the reopening of Harpeth River Greenway Bridge.

Nashville began 2026 with fair weather at 35°F, with expectations of sunny skies and fluctuating temperatures, including chances of showers and cloudy days, according to the National Weather Service.

Tennessee traffic fatalities dropped by 14% in 2025 due to safety initiatives and enforcement efforts, with urban areas seeing significant improvements, while rural areas lagged.

The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department rescued a dog from a river behind Costco, with the Rutherford County Animal Welfare Services now caring for it.

Taylor Swift donated to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, assisting its cancer program and addressing the high demand for pediatric healthcare in Middle Tennessee.

The Cookeville Police Department reports a distracted driving crash every 43 minutes in Tennessee, urging drivers to avoid such behavior, especially phone use, and focus on road safety.

Nashville police report a rise in gun thefts from unsecured vehicles, with 1,008 firearms stolen in 2025—a jump from 928 in 2024. They emphasize the need for vehicle security to prevent further theft and crime.

Officer Ragle has been sworn into the Cookeville Police Department, with expectations that her experience and professionalism will benefit the community.

A train derailment in Todd County, Kentucky, led to a shelter-in-place order due to a car with molten sulfur. No injuries were reported, but air quality concerns prompted temporary precautions. The order was lifted when the air was deemed safe.

Tennessee's Health Department encourages flu shots due to increased flu activity, emphasizing the vaccine's importance, especially for high-risk groups, while promoting preventative measures.

Tennessee's interest rate ceiling is set at 10.75% by Commissioner Gonzales, adjusting with the prime rate, affecting loan costs for residents and businesses.

Clarksville Police investigate a shooting on Greenwood Avenue, where a man was shot and airlifted to a Nashville hospital; the incident appears targeted, not random.

Tennessee AG has shut down illegal online sweepstakes casinos for consumer protection, citing them as predatory and evading gambling fairness regulations.