The Tennessee Department of Education celebrated educational leaders at the Excellence in Education event, awarding Principal and Supervisor of the Year for 2025-2026.

Corey Adkisson was arrested in Nashville on weapons and drug charges, including intent to distribute cocaine. Police seized a pistol, drugs, and cash. His bond is $120,000.

A man was arrested in Nashville on charges including aggravated robbery and firearm theft after a shooting during a drug deal. The suspect, a convicted felon, used a stolen gun in the incident.

Alec Hobbs is hired as Civil Engineer/Project Manager and Pretreatment Coordinator by Cookeville’s Department of Water Quality Control to manage infrastructure projects.

The Franklin Police Department is conducting its annual Holiday Toy Drive in honor of Kristi Clark, Carter Oakley, and Brad Lewis. Donations until December 18 can be made at Police Headquarters.

Nashville's weekly forecast includes mostly cloudy days, chances of rain, and potential fog at night, with temperatures ranging from 33°F to highs near 56°F.

A custodian and a student from Kirkwood Middle School in Clarksville were awarded Life Saver Certificates by the mayor after the custodian performed the Heimlich maneuver, saving a choking pupil.

Tennessee students painted a snowplow blade for TDOT's Paint the Plow program, emphasizing safety with "Small Town, Big Safety" theme and patriotic colors.

Frank Lott, the Customs House Museum's Executive Director, was honored with a proclamation for his cultural contributions in Clarksville-Montgomery County.

MTSU professor Ashleigh McKinzie found dead with gunshot wounds; handgun found nearby; man at scene cooperating with police; no charges filed yet. Investigation ongoing.

Clarksville Gas & Water staff were honored for a perfect score on a state sanitary survey and for an Operational Excellence Award from CWP-KT for their water system's performance.

TDOT announces road closures for utility work on Imperial Boulevard in Hendersonville with detours via Sanders Ferry Road, affecting December 8-10, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

A second arrest is made in the fatal East Nashville shooting of Demario Hill, with Keshon Woodard charged with first-degree murder and other offenses.