The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions increased the state's cap on loan interest rates to 12.50 percent, affecting borrowers as it adjusts with the Federal Reserve's changes in prime loan rates.

Nashville-Davidson has proposed reinforcing its WWTP against flooding and seeks public comment on the FEMA-funded project, which includes installing a flood wall.

Jonathan Criswell has been named the new Chief Program Officer of the Tennessee Department of Education, overseeing school improvement and student assessment.

Tennessee celebrates a historic low unemployment rate of 3%, as May data shows all counties below 4.4%, with Sevier and Williamson at 2.1%. Bledsoe had the highest at 4.4%. These rates are not seasonally adjusted.

Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti urges credit card companies to comply with the upcoming Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, barring the use of specific merchant codes for firearm sales.

Tennessee's Department of Children's Services faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged abusive conditions, particularly affecting children with disabilities, in state-run facilities.

Tennessee's new laws effective July 1 include "Jillian's Law," addressing trial competence, and the "Chris Wright Act," increasing penalties for repeat offenders. Controversially, the legislation also allows armed teachers in schools.

Jim Colvin from Brentwood Police Department is set to become Chief of Police in March 2025, taking over from Chief Richard Hickey upon his retirement.

The Nashville Metro Council passed the FY2025 budget focusing on schools, safety, and workforce, without raising property taxes, while investing in affordable housing and addressing youth violence.

Councilwoman Joy Styles filed a no-confidence resolution against Nashville's finance and law directors over the mishandling of Metro Arts grant funds.

Metro Nashville Public Schools partners with local organizations for summer clinics to help recent graduates complete their FAFSA for college financial aid.

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee requests federal disaster aid following severe weather and tornadoes that caused extensive damage and power outages in May.

The NAACP and NAN demand a meeting with Nashville's Mayor over a 61-page complaint alleging that MNPD officers promoted legislation to weaken civilian police oversight.