Nashville Mayor O’Connell announces funding to sustain educational programs and facilities, including $77 million to continue pilot programs and $47 million for school renovations and solar projects.

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee introduced a new diaper subsidy program providing 100 monthly diapers to eligible families with children under two, as part of the state's Strong Families Initiative.

The teen accused of killing Trinity Bostic will be tried as an adult, with a grand jury to review the case and his $2 million bond set with conditions.

The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts a hot week with highs up to 98 degrees and minimal relief from light winds. The weekend promises cooler temperatures, dropping to highs in the mid-80s.

Rutherford County conducted a safety drill at Siegel High School to train for active-shooter scenarios, involving multiple agencies but no actual students.

Two Nashville teens were arrested after a non-fatal, drug-related shooting incident near the Hermitage Hotel, as reported by WSMV and shared by Metro Nashville Police on X.

NDOT is working on restoring River Trace near State Route 12, involving site checks and traffic control assessments, and plans to consult geotechnical experts for stabilization strategies.

A Lebanon man, Gary Lester, was arrested after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in Mount Juliet; he had provided a false identity and was wanted by the U.S. Marshals.

Gretchen Walsh helped the USA women's 4x100m medley relay team set a new world record and win gold at the Paris Olympics, with Australia and China taking silver and bronze respectively.

Ex-convict Jacob Harrison Thompson was arrested in Nashville for assaulting two women downtown, facing charges including aggravated kidnapping and attempted rape.

One man died and three were injured in a collision involving a car and a FedEx truck in Nashville. The car failed to stop at a sign and was hit by the truck. No charges are expected.

The Nashville area is forecasted to experience a heatwave with high temperatures nearing 97 degrees and heat index values up to 104 degrees, without immediate relief in sight.

Rutherford County has signed a five-year contract with Waste Management Inc. to manage solid waste from a new transfer station set to open by spring 2025.