Knox County Health Department says syphilis and HIV cases are rising locally and urged residents to get tested; the county clinic lists walk‑in testing and prevention options.

Crest Residential's The Sheldon will bring 267 apartments to West Emory Road beside Powell Branch Library, promising resort-style amenities and hundreds of new homes.

A Nashville Banner Q&A lays out positions from seven people running for four Metro Nashville Public Schools seats. Contested races in Districts 4 and 6 could shape safety, budgets and superintendent oversight.

Crossville police arrested an 18-year-old tied to a March 22 rape report; he is being held at the county jail on a $250,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing.

José Andrés Group will open Glowbird, a rooftop poolside concept at W Nashville next Sunday, April 26. Expect lobster rolls, watermelon salad and tropical cocktails.

Warren County Schools won't renew Durham's contract; Ecco Ride will take over July 1 and a WARN filing lists about 79 workers who may be affected this summer.

State bills would require districts and charter schools to limit student access to only school‑approved websites, run annual third‑party audits and restrict elementary email use.

Residents' tips and quick police work led to multiple arrests after an armed robbery and pursuit in La Vergne. Officers recovered a 9mm and an AR‑style 'ghost gun'.

Usher and Chris Brown will stop at Nissan Stadium on July 25 as part of the Raymond & Brown R&B stadium tour. Artist presales begin April 23; general sales start April 27.

A Hendersonville musician, Phil Vaught, was arrested in Mississippi and indicted by a Sumner County grand jury on multiple child-sex charges. Hendersonville police say abuse occurred and are asking for tips.

Dave “Coach Mac” McGinnis, the Titans’ longtime radio analyst and former NFL coach, died April 13 in Nashville at 74. The team released a statement mourning his loss.

Mt. Juliet officers stopped a Yukon on I‑40 and arrested a 35‑year‑old Nashville man wanted in connection with an alleged March strangulation of a pregnant woman.

Dakodah Collins is listed as wanted by Crime Stoppers and Knoxville police on active warrants including failure to appear and aggravated burglary. Tip lines and reward details are listed.