Human remains found in a wooded area in Tennessee have been identified as Thomas Wayne Garner Jr. The SPD is investigating and seeking public assistance.

Nashville experiences hot summer days with highs near 92°F and a heat index up to 102°F; slight cooling at night.

Deputy Daniel Soto received the THSO's "Beyond The Traffic Stop Award" for a stop leading to an arrest and recovery of stolen items, and was granted a $5,000 scholarship.

A collision on Memorial Drive caused a fatality and critical injuries, with William Knight, 90, confirmed dead and two women hospitalized. Investigations are ongoing.

La Vergne's Parks and Recreation Department seeks funding for a new playground through the Blue Cross Healthy Places Grant, inviting public support via a survey by August 22, 2025.

The U.S. settled a legal dispute with MNPS and Ross ELC over ADA violations for students with Type 1 Diabetes, involving policy adaptations for CGM use.

An 18-year-old male's body was found in Duck River near a bridge on Highway 31 by the Columbia Police Department, initiating an ongoing death investigation.

Metropolis launches "Park & Play Program" offering free parking for a year to Nashville musicians, aimed at easing their financial burdens and supporting the local artist community.

Firefighters in Spring Hill averted a structure fire in Benevento East by addressing a shorted hot water heater and improving future response times with a new station.

Spring Hill Police Department announces a DUI sobriety checkpoint on Main Street at Crossings Blvd on August 31, 2025, from 5-7pm, promoting road safety.

Shots were fired in Clarksville, injuring one male, leading to a manhunt. The suspect is hospitalized, and the shooting appears to be an isolated incident. The investigation is ongoing.

An 86-year-old Hendersonville man, Danny Woods, was found safe after being reported missing, with police and TBI's efforts and community support highlighted.

Investigation continues into the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Cyprien Romero; parents arrested on unrelated charges, as police work to determine the circumstances of his death.