Clarksville city offices close for Christmas, but public safety remains active; CTS offers free rides to Warm Souls event, and utilities maintain emergency services.

Tennessee residents in eight counties can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance until January 7, 2025, due to tropical storm impact. Applications are accessible at Jobs4TN.gov or by calling TDLWD.

The Franklin Police Department's Holiday Toy Drive is nearing its close, seeking final donations especially for teens. It honors Kristi Clark and Carter Oakley, who died in 2015.

School boards in Rutherford County and Metro Nashville are making rezoning decisions affecting students, with Rutherford approving dual zones and MNPS facing a lawsuit from LEAD Public Schools over rezoning.

The Nashville Fire Department begins designing a new headquarters and relocates to Global Mall at Hickory Hollow Parkway during the transition. This move is part of efforts to update operations and improve public safety infrastructure.

Tennessee's maximum interest rate is set at 11.75% per annum, reflecting a new formula based on the Federal Reserve's prime rate plus 4 percentage points.

Dr. Brittany Cox has been promoted to assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health to oversee the Division of Health Disparities Elimination, focusing on the health of underserved communities.

Giles County receives a $20,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to identify and plan the redevelopment of underused properties as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program.

Thirteen certified officers graduated from the Tennessee Highway Patrol training and were sworn in, bringing 93 years of combined experience to the force.

Tennessee veterans and service members who were possibly misled by Harris Jewelry must file claims by December 21, 2024, for refunds linked to violations of consumer protection laws.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a white-tailed deer in Carroll County, Tennessee. The TWRA confirmed the case within the existing CWD Management Zone, keeping hunting regulations the same but promoting the Earn-a-Buck Program.

Dwayne Tucker is appointed interim president of Tennessee State University following Ronald Johnson's resignation, taking on challenges in a period of financial strain and leadership instability.

Nashville celebrated the National League of Cities' 100-year legacy, highlighting its participation and contributions at the centennial summit, as well as the city’s involvement with NLC since 1958.