Advocates rallied downtown after a spike in pedestrian and cyclist deaths, pressing leaders to accelerate Vision Zero fixes while city officials point to planned projects.

Dalton Eatherly, who posts as "Chud the Builder," was arrested after police say he refused to pay a $371.55 steakhouse bill while livestreaming and became disruptive. Authorities have charged him with theft, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

Survivors told a Brooklyn federal judge that a neo‑Nazi leader’s manuals helped inspire real‑world attacks, including a deadly school shooting in Nashville. Prosecutors want years while the defense asks for leniency.

Sunny start and highs near 85°F Sunday; showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Patchy fog possible south of I-40 for the morning commute.

City Council approved selling more than eight acres near Medical Center Parkway to Hackberry 5 Properties for a multi-level event complex, with a March 11, 2027 closing. Officials expect nearly $12 million over 20 years.

Franklin aldermen set a $3.5M ceiling to support a 44‑unit affordable and workforce housing project near downtown, with reimbursements tied to delivery milestones.

The Rutledge closed in late April and its 15,626‑sf Four Seasons ground‑floor space is now listed for about $16.5M. Owners say staff were offered roles at their other restaurants.

A miscommunication sent deputies to Saint Andrew's‑Sewanee on Friday. Officials say the school was never in danger.

Havertys opened a new showroom at Providence Marketplace in Mount Juliet; city photos show shoppers browsing displays and staff helping with purchases.

Merchants in 12 South say newly posted resident-only parking signs are already cutting foot traffic and forcing employees to park blocks away.

Caleb Lee will take over as CEO of Lee Company on Aug. 1, 2026, as Richard Perko steps down. The move places Governor Bill Lee’s son atop a major Franklin firm.

Live Nation has purchased FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, bringing the 7,500‑seat quarry amphitheater under the company that already books its shows. Local traffic and this summer’s slate are likely to be front‑and‑center.

Two Murfreesboro men were arrested May 8 in the 2022 killing of Micah Robinson. Both face first‑degree murder charges and have a hearing set for June 17.