Residents in The Nations start a recall petition against Councilmember Rollin Horton over rezoning concerns, with Horton defending his affordable housing policy.

The Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) is close to honoring its 10,000th trophy-sized fish since its start in 2003, promoting sportfishing and collecting fish data.

Tennessee inducted nine new Homeland Security agents to enhance state safety, attending an event with Governor Bill Lee and other officials, with plans to cover each county.

The Tennessee Tech University Foundation Board welcomes six new members from various professional backgrounds to support the university's mission and provide strategic guidance.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces $175 million in grants to improve public safety, with $75 million for the VCIF and $100 million for the DPSG, targeting violent crime and downtown safety.

The Nashville Fire Department is temporarily relocating to Antioch, starting October 6, in preparation for the construction of a new station and headquarters.

The Tennessee Supreme Court has set execution dates for four people, including the state's only woman on death row, Christa Gail Pike, for 2026. Concerns over the death penalty and execution methods persist.

Tennessee observes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the state's efforts to combat domestic violence through grants, services, and family justice centers.

Tennessee's DCS is speeding up its response to high-risk child welfare cases, with Priority 1 visits within 8 hours and Priority 2 within 72 hours, eliminating Priority 3 to ensure quicker interventions.

The TBI welcomes Marvel, a black Labrador trained to detect electronic storage devices, to aid in investigations, particularly those involving child exploitation.

The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions announced a new maximum interest rate of 11.25%, set by Commissioner Greg Gonzales, to remain until the Fed changes the prime loan rate.

The Columbia Police Department introduced six new officers from The Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy via a Facebook post, emphasizing their readiness to serve amid ongoing law enforcement challenges and reforms.

Franklin Police Department swears in Officer John Baker, a Nashville native and former student at Samford and Middle Tennessee State University, as a new force member.