Surveillance images and police details show thieves rammed a car into Smoke and Brew early Thursday and stole cash and thousands in merchandise.

House and Senate bills would make government job applications confidential until a hire is made, prompting open‑government groups to warn the change could hide patronage. Lawmakers plan committee debate this week.

A 22-year-old man was arrested after an Evolv detector at Glencliff schools flagged a handgun. Police say a pistol and marijuana were recovered and he is being held on bond.

The Tennessee House approved HB5, a bill that would criminalize mailing abortion‑inducing drugs and open civil suits against out‑of‑state suppliers; the measure now heads to the Senate.

A Nashville fire engine crashed into Bradshaw Chiropractic after the driver suffered a medical episode. More than a dozen people were inside; injuries are minor.

Oracle signed a new downtown Nashville lease, adding thousands of square feet to its interim office footprint as site prep continues for its River North campus.

A cold front brings showers by late morning and a swift drop from the 70s into the 50s. Gusty north winds follow; Saturday looks sunnier and cooler.

Lion's Share, a hunting-lodge–inspired tavern from chefs Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry‑Wilson, is set to open in Sylvan Park after a nearly $4M makeover. The couple plans an April debut in the former McCabe Pub space.

Mt. Juliet Fire Department posted a Facebook video update after crews responded to a structure fire in the Swallow Cove neighborhood. Officials had not released a cause or casualty details.

A temporary DosBros sign appeared at the former Arby's on Conference Drive in Goodlettsville; the city posted photos but no opening date was given.

An out-of-state developer wants to replace low-rise parcels on Dickerson Pike with multi-building housing and retail, including at least one 12-story tower. The plan heads into public review in mid-April.

Two men were arrested after a reported vehicle burglary on East Nashville’s Main Street; police are searching for a third suspect and asking for tips.

The Tennessee Senate approved the Charlie Kirk Act, pushing UChicago-style free-speech rules onto state campuses and opening new avenues for lawsuits over campus speech.