Tennessee offers a Free Hunting Day on August 24, permitting state residents to hunt without a license, in line with the start of squirrel season and efforts to encourage hunting participation.

Murfreesboro firefighters rescued two cats from a house fire on Greenhill Street; the family was safe but displaced as the home was deemed unlivable. The fire's cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service predicts continued sunny days and rising temperatures in Nashville, with highs reaching up to 99 degrees early next week and clear, mild nights throughout.

White County Middle School dismissed early due to a non-credible threat from a student who had a non-explosive device. The school was evacuated as a precaution. Students were safe, and law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation.

The Justice Department launches a civil rights investigation into the conditions at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Tennessee, addressing concerns about safety and potential constitutional violations.

Tennessee's Commissioner Greg Gonzales has set the state's maximum interest rate at 12.50%, based on the federal prime loan rate plus 4%, impacting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.

A motorcyclist was critically injured in an early morning crash with a pickup in Clarksville and was airlifted to a Nashville hospital; the cause is under investigation.

A man was arrested for corpse abuse and evidence tampering after Rebecca Maxfield's body was found in a DeKalb County cornfield; she was reported missing on August 4.

Two teens were arrested in Nashville for an armed robbery after demanding valuables at gunpoint near Parkwood Community Center. Police located them using the stolen iPhone’s signal and recovered the items along with a stolen handgun.

Joshua Wayne Goff was charged with abuse of a corpse and evidence tampering after 29-year-old Rebecca Maxfield's body was found in a Tennessee cornfield.

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet to discuss wildlife management and recognize conservation efforts. Key topics include deer stewardship, private lands management, and interagency awards for pollinator conservation.

The Nashville weather forecast predicts steady and predictable conditions, with sunny days and temperatures rising to high 80s throughout the week and reaching the 90s over the weekend.

Tennessee introduces a new design for driver licenses and ID cards with advanced security features and launches self-service kiosks to streamline licensing services.