A large home under construction at 515 Village Court in East Nashville was destroyed by a late‑night blaze; no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

The Tennessee Senate advanced SB2423 to replace a Red 40 restriction with a ban on any artificial food dye in school nutrition programs, with implementation tied to 2027 contracts.

Who Brew LLC is opening new 7 Brew drive‑thrus in La Vergne and White House this month, with Columbia and Murfreesboro sites showing up in planning filings. The franchisee says local customers helped shape the expansion.

Gov. Bill Lee’s $10M boost keeps Tennessee’s property tax relief program funded for now, but comptroller warnings and pending bills mean the underlying funding question remains unresolved.

TBI added Allen Bautista Milla to Tennessee's Most Wanted after investigators tied him to a December hit-and-run that killed a Nolensville cyclist. Authorities are offering a reward and seeking tips.

Police sealed off Mississippi Boulevard north of South Parkway after reports of shots early Thursday; investigators have not released details.

A Davidson County grand jury has indicted a 21‑year‑old in the May 22, 2025 killing of Kelton King. Police say surveillance and blood evidence tied the suspect to the crime.

Mild, near-record warmth Thursday with gusty south winds and a chance of evening storms.

A 16-year-old East Magnet High student was arrested after two pistols were found in the woods by the football field; one weapon had been reported stolen in 2024.

Senate committee moved SB1642 to shift most motor‑vehicle and tire sales tax revenue into Tennessee’s highway fund, sending the measure to the finance committee. The change could free hundreds of millions for road and bridge work.

TDOT is expanding its HELP service to rural interstates this spring, promising more than 870 miles of coverage by summer to speed response and help stranded motorists.

Historic records show 80 February tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, making the month the fourth-most active. NWS officials are urging residents to review shelter plans during awareness week.

A Nashville man was arrested after detectives say he repeatedly exposed himself at a Bellevue apartment complex last summer; he faces indecent exposure charges and is due in court April 10.