A Knox County jury convicted Rudolph Valentino Campbell III of raping an unconscious woman and sharing a video; a judge sentenced him to 24 years with no parole.

A new state bill would let Tennessee close virtual schools that remain on the priority list or post years of low TVAAS growth; Tennessee Virtual Academy is cited in coverage.

Early Friday flooding forced dozens of Vanderbilt students from dorm rooms; campus staff say no injuries. University and campus responders were on scene and more details are pending.

Surveillance images and police details show thieves rammed a car into Smoke and Brew early Thursday and stole cash and thousands in merchandise.

House and Senate bills would make government job applications confidential until a hire is made, prompting open‑government groups to warn the change could hide patronage. Lawmakers plan committee debate this week.

A 22-year-old man was arrested after an Evolv detector at Glencliff schools flagged a handgun. Police say a pistol and marijuana were recovered and he is being held on bond.

The Tennessee House approved HB5, a bill that would criminalize mailing abortion‑inducing drugs and open civil suits against out‑of‑state suppliers; the measure now heads to the Senate.

A Nashville fire engine crashed into Bradshaw Chiropractic after the driver suffered a medical episode. More than a dozen people were inside; injuries are minor.

Oracle signed a new downtown Nashville lease, adding thousands of square feet to its interim office footprint as site prep continues for its River North campus.

A cold front brings showers by late morning and a swift drop from the 70s into the 50s. Gusty north winds follow; Saturday looks sunnier and cooler.

Lion's Share, a hunting-lodge–inspired tavern from chefs Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry‑Wilson, is set to open in Sylvan Park after a nearly $4M makeover. The couple plans an April debut in the former McCabe Pub space.

Mt. Juliet Fire Department posted a Facebook video update after crews responded to a structure fire in the Swallow Cove neighborhood. Officials had not released a cause or casualty details.

A temporary DosBros sign appeared at the former Arby's on Conference Drive in Goodlettsville; the city posted photos but no opening date was given.