Spotted lanternflies have turned up across multiple Tennessee counties this week. State officials urge Tennesseans to photograph, report and destroy any they find.

Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett and Payton Smith will play Ascend Amphitheater on Sept. 5, launching a Labor Day weekend that includes Ole Miss vs. Louisville at Nissan Stadium.

Muggy start with patchy fog; scattered storms likely this afternoon. High near 89°F with heat index up to 98°F.

A three‑building Specific Plan will wrap the historic United Record Pressing site in Wedgewood‑Houston, pairing a hotel, new residential units and preserved millwork. City approvals set firm unit and hotel caps.

Kohler bought a 31,000‑square‑foot warehouse in Wedgewood‑Houston for about $14 million, adding a rare development parcel to the neighborhood now packed with luxury brands.

TDOT has shortlisted three teams to design and build the Marine Drive extension under I‑24 — a key link tied to Oracle’s East Bank campus. The selection advances procurement but raises traffic and schedule questions.

Culture Club brings a chef‑led frozen Greek yogurt walk‑up to Broadway next Wednesday, with rotating flavors and a toppings bar overseen by a James Beard semifinalist.

A Goodlettsville man pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a 7-year-old and faces a mandatory minimum of 35 years in federal prison. Sentencing is set for Sept. 16, 2026.

CoStar data shows Mount Juliet‑Lebanon has only 123,000 sq ft (about 1.2%) of retail space available, making it one of the Nashville metro’s tightest commercial corridors.

A 4-year-old boy, identified as Rhett Luttrell, died after a cake-style fireworks tube tipped over and struck him during a Fourth of July gathering in Pulaski County. Officials are investigating.

A newly seated, state-appointed MNAA board voted July 6 to withdraw from the city’s lawsuit over a state takeover; Metro’s separate legal challenge continues.

A Nashville man was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide after a crash at Murfreesboro Pike and Faircloth Lane that ejected and killed another driver. Police say the suspect told officers he was speeding.

The building that housed Margot Café & Bar at 1017 Woodland St is listed for $3 million after the restaurant closed in June. The listing highlights Five Points’ shifting commercial landscape.