A Gibson County judge denied a new-trial motion for Frederick Yates, keeping his convictions and lengthy sentence for the 2021 Milan double homicide intact. The decision leaves appeals as the likely next step.

The Tennessee Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower-court order that would have let reporters see more of executions, restoring the previous viewing rules as appeals continue. The decision comes ahead of a May 21 execution date.

Models show moisture and wind shear returning across the Plains this weekend; Middle Tennessee's storm chances rise into the week of April 19–25. Local preparedness is advised.

Sunny and dry Thursday with highs near 78°F; weekend warm-up into the 80s with near-record highs possible.

Justus Annunen’s 43‑save shutout powered the Predators to a 5-0 road win in Anaheim, pushing Nashville into a Western Conference wild‑card spot.

Two armed suspects assaulted an armored‑truck guard and stole cash from an Ascend Federal ATM on W. Clark Blvd.; Murfreesboro detectives are investigating.

The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office named Patrick Sean LaForest in its “Wanted Wednesday” alert, saying he faces multiple warrants including theft, burglary and drug charges.

The VA has secured a 20‑year lease at Kingdom Land in North Nashville and plans a multi‑specialty outpatient clinic that officials say will bring care closer to thousands of veterans. Planning filings and federal procurement records spell out a large three‑story facility, major parking and a years‑long build timeline.

Williamson County Schools placed Independence High on a shelter‑in‑place Wednesday after a threatening phone call targeted a student. Officers screened cars during dismissal.

The Reed family has relisted its former Jim Reed dealership parcel along Broadway, reviving interest in a contentious Midtown site with entitlements and a tangled legal history.

Talkin' Tacos filed permits for a 2,562‑sq‑ft space at 135 2nd Ave N and is targeting a July 26, 2026 opening in downtown Nashville.

A victims' attorney says state and federal reports show "very egregious errors" at the AES McEwen plant; TOSHA proposed more than $3.1M in penalties.

Franklin’s sanitation crews have collected nearly 3,200 tons of brush since the January ice storm and are running extra pickups; the city has schedules and safety guidance online.