Nashville can expect showers and potential thunderstorms with an 80% chance of rain today, and a likelihood of continued precipitation into the weekend, with temperature highs ranging from 79-88 degrees Fahrenheit.

A 76-year-old man, Mervin Johnson Jr., drowned at a Hendersonville boat ramp; authorities and first responders could not save him. The incident is under investigation, and the police urge witnesses to provide information.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is investigating a series of cemetery vandalism and theft, with headstones damaged and flowers stolen, costing around $15,000. They are seeking public assistance to catch the perpetrators.

A former security guard in Memphis was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Alvin Motley Jr. over loud music at a gas station.

A man died in a head-on collision on I-65 after driving his pickup the wrong way and hitting a semi-truck. A dislodged wheel struck a police car, but the officer was unharmed.

Gary Smith has left his position as head coach of Nashville Soccer Club, with interim coach Rumba Munthali stepping in. Under Smith, the team had a strong record and reached the 2023 Leagues Cup Final.

A plane crash in Williamson County resulted in three fatalities, including the pilot, a Baton Rouge plastic surgeon. The Beechcraft V35 went down midday with a debris field spanning half a mile. Authorities are conducting recovery efforts.

A fatal shooting at a Murfreesboro gas station left one man dead and another injured following an argument. The suspect, Juan Charco, faces charges including second-degree murder.

A fatal crash on Interstate 65 near Nashville resulted in a closure and traffic being diverted early Thursday morning; a wrong-way driver may have been involved.

Nashville anticipates variable weather, including rising temperatures and potential thunderstorms, with a high chance of rain later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Authorities investigate a small plane crash in Williamson County, with a Beech V35 down in a wooded area. The number of passengers is undisclosed; rescue efforts are ongoing.

Walter Colson was indicted for the vehicular homicide of kayaker Jaida Lindsay after allegedly striking her with his boat on Percy Priest Lake. He also faces charges for resisting arrest.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a law allowing the death penalty for adults convicted of aggravated rape of a child, sparking intense debate. Critics fear it may deter reporting and lead to harsher crimes.