Tennessee introduces Winnie and Marcel, detection dogs trained to help control the spread of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly by detecting it at any life stage.

Waffle House shooter Travis Reinking seeks a new trial based on his schizophrenia, with a psychiatrist supporting his compromised mental state during the 2018 incident. However, the prosecution argues the crime was premeditated.

Escaped inmate Joseph Beard from Rutherford County, who left a work detail, was recaptured the same day with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will not halt Byron Black's execution despite petitions and mental health concerns; Black, convicted of 1988 murders, has an implanted defibrillator.

Nashville is forecasted to have warm temperatures with scattered rain chances, as per the NWS, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and slight possibilities of showers and thunderstorms.

Puckett's Restaurant in Nashville temporarily closed due to an HVAC system failure; no injuries reported, and repairs are in progress for a prompt reopening.

Bedford County, Tennessee committee recommends a resolution to broaden the Board of Building Code Appeals' duties to include International Fire Code appeals.

A peaceful block party on Oakwood Avenue in East Nashville turned deadly Saturday night when gunfire broke out, killing 20-year-old Nevaeh Wilson and injuring a 24-year-old man. As police investigate, the community mourns and calls for justice.

The Franklin Police Department welcomed its largest-ever recruit class of 14 new officers, chosen from nearly 200 applicants, including six with prior law enforcement experience.

Naudia Cartmell has been appointed to lead the Tennessee Air National Guard's new Recruiting and Retention Squadron and has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

Lipscomb University has established the John Parker Humanities Society to support humanities students with resources and mentorship, led by former dean David Holmes, with plans for monetary awards by spring 2026.

Tennessee is offering grants for Civil War site preservation, totaling $3.2 million, open to non-profits for places like battlefields and Underground Railroad sites. Applications start August 11, 2025, with an October 31 deadline.

A woman was killed and a man injured in a shooting at an East Nashville block party. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects or motives yet identified.