Mayor Freddie O'Connell of Nashville has appointed over 250 members to various city boards and commissions, aiming for diverse representation and improved municipal engagement.

Tennessee's Department of Agriculture announced the 5,477-acre Wolf River State Forest, with public access set for 2025, emphasizing its environmental and cultural significance.

Rutherford County deputies donated their Secret Santa funds to the family of a fallen officer, Sgt. Rick Finley, instead of their usual charitable giving.

Hendersonville has announced a sales tax reduction on food items, effective February 1, 2025, lowering the rate to 2.25%, potentially easing the financial burden on residents.

The MNPD is undergoing a CALEA accreditation assessment, with its main department and training academy being reviewed against established standards to maintain accreditation.

The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2023-24 State Report Card and School Letter Grades, offering insights into school performance across the state.

Tennessee added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year, with a November unemployment rate of 3.5%. The state's job growth includes sectors like health care and technical services.

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.