Tennessee attorney James B. Johnson was suspended for improperly disclosing client emails in a court filing, violating client confidentiality, with the Tennessee Supreme Court upholding the penalty.

Brandon Long, 19, was arrested for the 2023 murder of Jonathan Seda after surrendering to Nashville police and admitting his involvement in the crime.

Jorge Sanchez-Lopez was arrested for the critical stabbing of his cousin, Eduardo Vasquez, at Hamilton Creek Marina following an altercation over money.

Tennessee's first universal school choice program, the Education Freedom Scholarship, saw all 20,000 scholarships claimed, with applications from nearly every county and enthusiasm across diverse schools.

An Alabama teen, Brandon Long, was arrested for a 2023 Nashville murder linked to a drug deal gone wrong; he turned himself in and admitted to the shooting.

A man named Garrick Oden has been charged with eight counts of rape after a five-year investigation. He is accused of assaulting women he picked up pretending to offer help. DNA evidence linked him to the crimes.

Nashville Police arrested Jessie Knowles for a shooting on Lafayette Street; he was found with a stolen pistol and marijuana. He faces aggravated assault and weapon charges.

Sportzino stopped sports sweepstakes in Tennessee, following Legendz and Bovada, amidst a crackdown by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council on unlicensed betting operations.

Tennessee's unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% in August, below the national average, with job growth in sectors like transportation and government.

The Spotted Lanternfly, a threat to agriculture, has been found in East Tennessee, with state authorities encouraging public reporting and eradication efforts.

Tennessee's August revenue exceeded projections, totaling $1.6 billion, with sales taxes up but corporate taxes down. The finance department remains cautiously optimistic.

Nashville experiences mostly sunny weather with a high of 94°F, with a slight chance of showers. A Code Orange Health Advisory is issued due to high ozone levels.

Clayton P. Miles was indicted for statutory rape, rape, and drug offenses by a grand jury following an investigation by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. He is held on a $75,000 bond.