The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions announced an increase in the maximum interest rate to 11.50%, responding to the Federal Reserve's prime rate of 7.50%.

New dispatcher Denise Dyer at the Nashville Department of Emergency Communications adeptly handled a home birth and a CPR emergency within days of finishing her training.

Tennessee introduces Winnie and Marcel, detection dogs trained to help control the spread of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly by detecting it at any life stage.

Bedford County, Tennessee committee recommends a resolution to broaden the Board of Building Code Appeals' duties to include International Fire Code appeals.

The Franklin Police Department welcomed its largest-ever recruit class of 14 new officers, chosen from nearly 200 applicants, including six with prior law enforcement experience.

Naudia Cartmell has been appointed to lead the Tennessee Air National Guard's new Recruiting and Retention Squadron and has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

Tennessee is offering grants for Civil War site preservation, totaling $3.2 million, open to non-profits for places like battlefields and Underground Railroad sites. Applications start August 11, 2025, with an October 31 deadline.

Col. Mark Tyndall was promoted to brigadier general at the Tennessee National Guard, with Major General Warner Ross officiating the ceremony at Nashville's Hugh Mott building.

Nashville's health department is accepting comments until August 31 on a new air pollution permit application. The process is outlined in the city's legal framework, and documents can be reviewed at 2500 Charlotte Avenue or online.

The Franklin Police Department bids farewell to four long-serving members, acknowledging their combined 75 years of service during their recent retirement.

The Columbia Police Department honored Corporal Landen Barber for his 10 years of service, highlighting his roles in patrol, SWAT, the Honor Guard, the Explorer Program, and as an instructor.

Tennessee Board of Parole will conduct executive clemency hearings in Nashville on August 12-13, with the public invited to attend at the central office.

Inmates at Turney Center Industrial Complex participated in a Build-A-Guitar workshop led by Instrumental Horizons and Belmont University, aiming at rehabilitation and skill-building.