Tennessee congressional and gubernatorial candidates are leveraging high-profile endorsements in the final days before the August 6 primary. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (Culleoka) is leaning heavily on the backing of President Donald Trump. Other notable figures active in the endorsement cycle include state Rep. Justin Pearson, Sen. London Lamar, and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
Mt. Juliet city leaders have moved one step closer to amending the city's "home rule" charter. Mt. Juliet is one of only 14 cities in Tennessee operating under this specific system of government, which grants the municipality greater autonomy from the state legislature in local affairs.
The Shelby County Commission has authorized $125 million in loans for various county projects. During the session, Juvenile Court officials also formally requested a complete replacement of the current court building. Additionally, the commission approved the development of a new manufactured-housing park in the Frayser area.
A federal investigation into Metro Nashville government has expanded to include local engineer Roy Dale and businessman Mack McClung. Sources confirm that federal authorities executed search warrants targeting both men. The probe follows a previous search warrant involving a Metro employee last week.
Mid-South Immigration Advocates, a West Tennessee organization providing legal help to low-income immigrant children, is being forced to shut down. The closure follows the Trump administration's decision to withhold grant payments and terminate long-standing contracts. Approximately 800 children, ranging from infants to teenagers, will lose their legal representation as a result.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has halted the installation of new license plate reader (LPR) technology following a unanimous resolution from County Commissioners calling for a formal review. Sheriff Tom Spangler cited public and legislative concerns regarding privacy and oversight as the primary reasons for the pause.
A data analysis of a federal anti-crime task force launched in Memphis reveals that the initiative has resulted in widespread immigration arrests. While the task force was publicly framed as a violent crime reduction effort, records indicate a majority of those detained by ICE through the program did not have prior criminal convictions.
Shelby County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to strictly limit the use of solitary confinement in youth detention facilities. The move follows months of advocacy and aims to reform disciplinary practices within the local juvenile justice system.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has identified four suspects and three deceased victims following a mass shooting at a local park that also left nine others injured. The deceased have been identified as Jeremiah Forbis, Garrian Greer, and an unnamed third victim. Charges have been filed against the four suspects in custody.
A janitor at Daisy Elementary School, accused of using AI to alter images of students and staff to portray nudity, agreed in court to be barred from any unsupervised contact with minors. The case has sparked significant concern regarding the use of generative AI in school settings.
Elon Musk’s xAI "Colossus" data center campus in Memphis is now one of Tennessee’s largest sources of climate pollution. The facility relies on a massive private fossil fuel power plant to maintain operations, generating emissions that rival the Tennessee Valley Authority’s largest coal plants.
Nashville Electric Service (NES) has appointed Brad Heck as interim Chief Operating Officer while launching a national search for a permanent replacement. The move follows significant criticism of the utility’s response to a January ice storm. Former COO Brent Baker has been moved to an advisory role.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is starting construction on the North Thompson Lane Project. The 4.3-mile project will widen the route to four travel lanes with a center turn lane, new curbs, gutters, and traffic signals to accommodate growing traffic volume in Rutherford County.
FedEx has filed notices to lay off more than 150 employees as part of a series of facility closures scheduled for August 3. The move is part of the company's ongoing global restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives.
Lebanon-based Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. announced that Julie Masino will step down as CEO on August 10. She will be succeeded by David Deno, the former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands. Masino will remain in an advisory capacity through October to assist with the transition.
Officials at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville report that nearly 4 million travelers are expected in 2026. The current terminal was originally designed for 2.6 million passengers, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure expansion to keep pace with East Tennessee's tourism growth.
An extreme heat warning is in effect through Tuesday evening, with heat indices expected to reach 110 degrees or higher in the Nashville area. Local officials are urging residents to utilize cooling centers as humidity remains at dangerous levels before a projected break later in the week.
A teenager identified as Camden Robert Callihan died Monday during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch. Metro Nashville Police report that an unstable tree fell and struck the camper. Investigators have ruled the death a tragic accident.
One year after Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI promised "game-changing" construction upgrades to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, local officials report that very little work has been completed. Only Fairley High School has seen significant benefits, leaving other promised projects in limbo.