A heat advisory has been issued in Middle Tennessee until 7 PM Friday, with heat index values potentially reaching 105 degrees, prompting warnings for residents to take precautions.

Brentwood has launched a redesigned city website for smoother navigation, led by the IT and Community Relations Departments, aiming for efficiency and user-friendliness.

Tennessee tourism sector's direct visitor spending hit a record $31.7 billion in 2024, the fourth consecutive annual increase, saving each household roughly $1,170 in taxes.

The Franklin Police Department released a podcast episode featuring Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, the first woman to receive a Silver Star since WWII, discussing her military service and policing career.

A woman was shot in the leg in West Nashville during a domestic dispute and sought help at a nearby apartment complex. Her injuries are non-life-threatening, and the police are investigating.

All Tennessee counties report unemployment rates below 5% as of May, with Hardeman County being the highest at exactly 5% and Williamson County the lowest at 2.6%.

Karen Johnson, Nashville's Register of Deeds, was selected for the Harvard Kennedy School's Senior Executives program to hone leadership skills alongside public service peers.

Law enforcement agencies seized drugs and weapons following an overdose, indicating ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking from Tennessee to California.

The Franklin Fire Department report for May 2025 shows 954 calls, primarily rescue and EMS, including major incidents such as vehicle accidents and building fires.

Jonathan Mercer was arrested for a high-speed chase ending in a crash after fleeing from detectives who had noticed his car, reported stolen, had a fake tag. The chase caused injury to another driver.

McDonald's armed robbery suspect, William Bartholomew, found dead in Nashville; cause of death is under investigation.

A Tennessee woman was convicted of TennCare fraud after falsely reporting her household income, leading to a sentence of probation and a restitution of $102,501.03.

Tennessee offers sales tax refunds for storm-hit residents through a Department of Revenue program, with FEMA aid recipients eligible for up to $2,500 back on certain purchases.