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Highs near 85°F; strong to severe storms likely Monday night into early Tuesday with gusts to 30 mph and heavy downpours possible.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers added $7M to the FY27 budget to unlock federal Summer EBT benefits, but the $120-per-child grocery payment won’t arrive until summer 2027.
Dense fog this Sunday morning clears to a sunny 84°F afternoon in Nashville. A stronger severe storm threat arrives late Monday with damaging winds possible.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An overnight Mt. Juliet traffic stop resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, meth and a handgun; a 40-year-old man was arrested on DUI, drug and weapons charges.
A DoorDash driver was shot and returned fire at a Berry Hill Walgreens, killing an alleged carjacker. Police say the driver is expected to recover and the investigation is ongoing.
Two arrests in connection with two November 2024 killings outside a Hill Avenue recording studio bring fresh developments to long-running investigations.
Food & Drinks in ...
Bakery owner Erinn Hartwell plans a beverage-focused outpost on Mount Pleasant’s downtown square, pairing canned drinks and order-ahead pickup with her bakery. A June debut is possible.
The General Assembly passed the HOPE Treatment Act to let Tennessee institutions join FDA‑authorized ibogaine trials, pairing research access with safety and oversight requirements.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The FDA cleared an at‑home HPV self‑collection kit in April; Nashville doctors say the change could help reach patients who skip clinic screening.
Friends and neighbors in North Nashville will hold Adopt‑A‑Street cleanups to honor Mack Tyrone Cosby and press for answers after his October death.
Tennessee Highway Patrol and local agencies will hold a sobriety checkpoint in Smyrna this weekend to honor a teen killed on I‑24 and to look for impaired drivers.
Alexandria faces $136,593.80 in combined state fines after TDEC orders found drinking‑water and wastewater lapses. Town leaders say missing equipment and a former contractor are to blame.
After lawmakers blocked a proposed 5% resale fee, Tennessee’s Live Music Fund is turning to private and philanthropic partners to seed grants for independent venues and artists.
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