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.

Four men were arrested in Arkansas for a failed ATM theft from a Tennessee 7-Eleven, where a customer fatally shot one suspect. Their vehicle was identified using cameras, leading to their capture.

Tennessee police are searching for a missing 17-year-old, Ty’nuis Robertson, last seen on Archway Dr. They've reached out on social media for public help.

A Nashville man, David Holcroft, died after falling overboard on Percy Priest Lake; he wasn't wearing a life jacket. The incident is under investigation.

The NWS forecast for Nashville predicts a mostly cloudy day with highs of 85°F and a slight chance of rain, continuing a pattern of subtle weather changes with warm temperatures.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department reported a busy July with 1,917 calls, a slight increase from June. The upcoming "Fire Talk" episode will discuss these incidents.

Tyquan Jackson, 26, was fatally shot after pursuing individuals who attempted to burgle his car. Jonathan Brewington Jr. and Hannah Crague have been arrested and are held without bond.

Nashville residents can submit comments on a new air pollution source construction/ modification application to influence air quality control decisions.

Clarksville is adjusting pool schedules at the end of summer, with Beachaven Pool closing until 2026 and other pools limiting their hours or offering weekend-only swimming.