Highs near 92 Tuesday with gusty south winds. Scattered storms build late; multiple inches of rain possible by the weekend.

TBI says it has been asked to investigate 18 officer-involved shootings in Tennessee so far in 2026 after a Hickman County traffic stop left one man dead. The bureau’s role and state record rules shape how — and when — details are released.

Rosarita’s Mexican Cantina has opened on East Magnolia, offering tacos, chimichangas, margaritas and homemade desserts at neighborhood‑friendly prices. Developers say the spot is meant to help revive the corridor.

A late-night dispute on the 2500 block of 25th Avenue North left a man wounded; Metro Nashville police say the argument escalated and detectives are investigating.

Buc-ee’s Oak Grove opening slips to 2029 as road, bridge and water upgrades stall the project. City planners say major infrastructure work must finish before the travel center can open.

A federal jury in Nashville found YouTuber Ryan Upchurch liable for defaming the family of Kiely Rodni and awarded $17.5M. The case now moves into punitive damages.

A man was arrested after police say shots were fired near a Nashville playground where children had been playing. Officers recovered two pistols and booked him on multiple charges.

THEC approved six new degree programs and set a 4.5% tuition-and-fee range for 2026–27, leaving campus boards to set final rates. Programs could begin enrolling as soon as fall.

Rebecca Seaver, Dolly Parton’s niece and archivist, will lead the Life of Many Colors Museum in downtown Nashville. The exhibit will showcase costumes, awards and interactive galleries.

Dallas-based Lincoln Property Company filed plans for Pennington Centre, a 340-unit apartment proposal near Gaylord Opryland that would add major rental supply to Donelson.

A draft corridor plan for Jefferson Street sketches pedestrian safety, green-space and historically inspired streetscape ideas as planners collect North Nashville input.

Family-run Hank's Coffee Station has opened on West Main in Franklin, serving specialty coffee and scratch-made pastries in a converted gas-station building.

The Smashing Pumpkins will play The Truth in Nashville on Oct. 22, 2026 as part of the Rats In A Cage Tour. Citi and Verizon presales start May 19; general tickets go on sale May 21.