Students from Tennessee gathered at the VEX IQ Robotics State tournament to compete in STEM challenges, with the "Robohawks 6" securing a world championship spot.

Tennessee lawmakers advance SB 1972, mandating GPS monitoring for certain domestic abuse offenders, inspired by a tragic murder-suicide case involving Marie Varsos.

The misuse of the veterinary sedative xylazine, known as the "zombie drug," is worsening the opioid crisis in Tennessee, leading to a sharp increase in overdose deaths and severe skin infections.

Tennessee has joined a coalition of states and the Department of Justice in a lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopolistic practices that harm competition and consumers.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation imposing a 21-plus age restriction for purchasing hemp-derived products like delta-8, aiming to regulate the previously uncontrolled $200 million market.

Metro Nashville Public Schools implements the Bark content monitoring service to scan student online activities for potential threats and signs of self-harm or cyberbullying, integrating AI into its Microsoft 365 system for enhanced security.

A missing 4-year-old autistic boy in Clarksville was found safe after an intensive search. He was discovered in the woods behind his home following community and police efforts.

Tennessee's new Smart Heart Act mandates that all high schools have AEDs and staff trained in CPR to improve student and athlete safety, spurred by recent cardiac incidents in sports.

A global tech outage impacts local Driver Services Centers in Tennessee, causing delays in processing transactions, with the Department of Safety and Homeland Security providing updates.

Travis Mayfield, ex-Marine, transitioned to computer science with a degree from Lipscomb University and gained experience as an HCA Healthcare intern.

Researchers at East Tennessee State University found fossilized remains of a giant flying squirrel at the Gray Fossil Site, an unexpected discovery linking prehistoric ecosystems in North America and Eurasia.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is using AI to advance antibody therapy discovery, with a $30 million grant from ARPA-H to create an antibody-antigen atlas and develop AI algorithms for identifying therapeutic antibodies.

Columbia Police are actively searching for a missing 22-year-old woman, Brooklyn Jade Tyler, last seen near Austin Terrace wearing a black and white dress with black leggings. They advise the public to contact them with any information.

MNPS is adding weapons detection systems to all middle schools, funded by a Tennessee grant, costing $1.2 million initially and $1 million annually thereafter.

Brandon Grigsby, 18, was arrested for multiple charges, including aggravated assault related to domestic violence, and possession of marijuana and firearms. He was caught with a 16-year-old driving a BMW.

Tennessee is expected to become a tech talent hub through a partnership between AWS and the Nashville Innovation Alliance, focusing on AI and cloud computing skills to address local job demands.

The TWRA is scheduling CWD sampling in white-tailed deer on Nov. 8, 2025, involving hunters and processors across Tennessee to monitor and manage the disease.

Tennessee State Parks introduce detailed trail signs using advanced technology to improve accessibility, ensuring all visitors can enjoy the parks, with information available on their website.

Business leaders and community advocates clashed at the Greater Memphis Chamber forum over how quickly AI will reshape logistics jobs and who will be left behind. The debate folded in local poverty data and national layoff trends.

State prosecutors are using AI for legal research and trial prep while the district attorneys' conference presses lawmakers for dozens of new assistant prosecutors.

Honest Health raised $140 million in a round led by NewSpring to grow its value‑based care partnerships. The Nashville company says the money will fund market expansion and system deals.

Dr. Jeff Balser announced his retirement from Vanderbilt University Medical Center on March 12, 2026, ending a long tenure leading Nashville’s largest hospital system.

XOi opened a Gulch headquarters built as a demo lab with a secret speakeasy and a 10‑ton HVAC centerpiece, a vote of confidence in Nashville's tech scene.

Vanderbilt researchers built an AI Face Test and found object-recognition skill — not IQ or AI experience — best predicts who can spot AI-generated faces.