A special prosecutor dismissed a first-degree murder charge tied to the 2000 North Nashville killing of Velma Tharpe after DNA evidence, a vacated conviction and questions about prosecutorial conduct. The case’s central question — who killed Tharpe — remains unresolved.

A subcontractor installing a septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School fell about 20 feet into the vault; Maury County firefighters conducted a technical rescue and the worker was flown to Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt will require SAT or ACT scores for applicants beginning with the fall 2029 class. The test-optional policy remains in place for 2027 and 2028.

Clear and mild Friday, but storms Saturday and a major heat spike by Tuesday.

A federal SNAP overhaul has left many refugees in Knoxville without benefits. Bridge Refugee Services has expanded emergency groceries and culturally familiar food distributions to fill the gap.

Wells Station is moving from a food truck to a storefront near Wild Love Bakehouse, promising a mix of tasting dishes and wood‑fire barbecue.

The BBB warns 'storm chasers' are preying on Middle Tennessee flood victims. Verify licenses, call your insurer and report suspicious contractors.

A Greenfield man received a 25-year federal sentence after prosecutors said he secretly filmed minors with a hidden camera and shared images online. Federal and state agencies led the probe.

A 40‑year‑old Nashville man was arrested after police say he had a sexual relationship with a 16‑year‑old boy and that explicit images were shared online. Authorities say the case began after a tip about photos on a Google account.

A Nashville man wanted in connection with a November 2025 head-on crash that killed Dustin McLeod surrendered and was booked on vehicular homicide and aggravated assault warrants.

Gaylord Opryland’s ICE! returns this winter with a Home Alone theme, running Nov. 6–Jan. 2 and packed with carved‑ice scenes, slides and family‑friendly traps. Early‑bird packages are available now.

Wilson County has launched a voluntary fundraiser to outfit school resource officers with rifle‑rated vests, backed by Shield 616 and The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.

Southwest is adding four nonstop routes from Nashville in March 2027 — daily Midwest hops to Des Moines and Wichita plus Saturday-only flights to Aruba and St. Thomas.