The NWS warns of mild temperatures and overcast skies in Nashville during Christmas, without snow, and a chance of showers and a temperature drop post-holiday.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has exposed extensive poaching activities in Wilson and Rutherford counties, seizing 50 deer heads and other wildlife trophies.

CWD was detected in white-tailed deer in two new Tennessee counties, with the TWRA increasing disease surveillance and encouraging hunter participation in testing.

A teen crashed into a police car in Antioch and fled, leaving an injured passenger behind. The officer was unharmed, but the cruiser was damaged. The teen was later apprehended without signs of impairment.

Nashville faces a surge in firearms theft from vehicles, with 996 guns stolen last year, prompting police to urge residents to lock cars and secure valuables.

Tennessee's new maximum interest rate is set at 10.75% per annum, following a Federal Reserve prime loan rate report. Commissioner Gonzales adjusts the rate in line with state law.

Nashville's Second Avenue reopened five years after a bombing, marking the end of a difficult rebuild marred by damage and infrastructure issues. The move promises renewed commerce and reflects the city's resilience.

Murfreesboro firefighters extinguished a fire at an unoccupied house under renovation on E. Lytle Street; no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Nashville Police seek to identify a suspect in a series of cell phone thefts linked to financial fraud, urging the public to be vigilant and report tips to Crime Stoppers.

Johnsonville State Historic Park received the Excellence in Resource Stewardship Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for its conservation efforts and historical preservation.

Murfreesboro faced two significant traffic accidents; one resulted in a fatality and several injuries. Both incidents occurred on December 21 and are under investigation.

The Nashville forecast predicts showers and warm temps, with fluctuating temperatures and rain chances throughout the week, peaking on Friday at 73 degrees.

Henry Horton State Park won the Excellence in Visitor Experience Award for enhancing accessibility and services, and is planning further improvements with a $7 million budget. Other parks also received awards for various achievements.