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NPS announces return of Mount Rushmore July 4th fireworks There hasn’t been an Independence Day fireworks event at Mount Rushmore since 2020.

NPS announces return of Mount Rushmore July 4th fireworks

Tennessee Republicans, Democrats push to cut grocery taxes, but clash over how to pay for it The fight to end the grocery tax in Tennessee is back on the table, and while both parties agree there needs to be relief, their plans to get their couldn’t be more different.

Tennessee Republicans, Democrats push to cut grocery taxes, but clash over how to pay for it

Officials seek detection tech as Tennessee prisons face growing drone contraband problem Tennessee officials have sounded the alarm on drones delivering drugs, weapons and cell phones into prisons.

Officials seek detection tech as Tennessee prisons face growing drone contraband problem

Tennessee among states asking judge to declare mistrial in Live Nation, Ticketmaster case Just a week after the trial began in a major federal antitrust case, the U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster.

Tennessee among states asking judge to declare mistrial in Live Nation, Ticketmaster case

Severe storms are likely on Wednesday The biggest threats will be damaging winds and heavy rain. However, there is a low-end hail and tornado threat, so be sure to have a way to get the warnings.

Severe storms are likely on Wednesday

Community meetings on design of new Richland Park Library set Those who want to give input on the coming design for the new Richland Park branch of the Nashville Public Library have two opportunities next week.

Community meetings on design of new Richland Park Library set

Amqui Station cleanup event seeks volunteers The Amqui Station site is holding a cleanup session with Hands On Nashville this weekend, and it needs volunteers.

Amqui Station cleanup event seeks volunteers

Waymo cars now fully autonomous in Nashville A Waymo representative confirmed to News 2 on Monday that their cars are now fully autonomous in Nashville.

Waymo cars now fully autonomous in Nashville

Hermitage subdivision up for planning commission vote A new subdivision proposed in Hermitage could bring dozens of new homes to the area.

Hermitage subdivision up for planning commission vote

Federal government must explain ICE arrest of Nashville journalist by Thursday deadline The clock is ticking for the feds to explain why a reporter’s detainment was legal after ICE took Noticias reporter Estefany Rodríguez into custody Wednesday, March 4.

Federal government must explain ICE arrest of Nashville journalist by Thursday deadline

Murfreesboro real estate agent faces child exploitation charges According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 46-year-old real estate agent Justin Holder was arrested on several criminal counts including sexual exploitation of a minor.

Murfreesboro real estate agent faces child exploitation charges

State grants to fund more upgrades, new additions to Hendersonville parks In what’s become somewhat of an annual tradition, the city of Hendersonville is looking to the state for help upgrading their parks 

State grants to fund more upgrades, new additions to Hendersonville parks

Law enforcement agencies warn parents about rise in online crimes targeting Tennessee children Law enforcement departments have urged patients to pay close attention to what their kids are doing online.

Law enforcement agencies warn parents about rise in online crimes targeting Tennessee children

NDOT removing traffic calming bulb outs on Hadley Avenue There are a lot of traffic calming measures across Nashville in the works, but it’s not often they’re removed.

NDOT removing traffic calming bulb outs on Hadley Avenue

MNPD: 3 arrested, 2 guns recovered as part of ‘Street Racer Initiative’ Three men were taken into custody during separate incidents in Davidson County over the weekend as a result of the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Street Racer Initiative.

MNPD: 3 arrested, 2 guns recovered as part of 'Street Racer Initiative'

Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner earns First Team All-SEC, All-Defensive Team honors Conference officials announced Monday that Tanner was named to the First Team All-SEC and All-Defensive team.

Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner earns First Team All-SEC, All-Defensive Team honors

Green Hills neighborhood to see temporary roundabout installed at dangerous intersection The intersection of Granny White Pike and Battlefield Drive will soon see a new, four-way traffic control measure installed.

Green Hills neighborhood to see temporary roundabout installed at dangerous intersection

MNPD seizes drugs from vehicle break-in suspect in South Nashville A man faces a drug charge after police said a woman reported he tried to break into her vehicle along Hobson Pike over the weekend.

MNPD seizes drugs from vehicle break-in suspect in South Nashville

Son indicted for fatally shooting father near Smyrna in January A man faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting his father and killing him in January, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

Son indicted for fatally shooting father near Smyrna in January

Multiple businesses affected by Spring Hill water main break A water main break in the Crossings area of Spring Hill may be affecting multiple businesses, according to the city.

Multiple businesses affected by Spring Hill water main break

Rep. Scott DesJarlais writes to VA Secretary of ‘concern’ over McMinnville clinic closure Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins expressing “concern” over the closure of the sole VA clinic in McMinnville.

Rep. Scott DesJarlais writes to VA Secretary of 'concern' over McMinnville clinic closure

$7.25B settlement over Roundup weed killers: Who qualifies, and how much you could receive Average payments could range between $6,000 to $165,000 – or more.

$7.25B settlement over Roundup weed killers: Who qualifies, and how much you could receive

Clarksville votes to delay proposed homeless center as city prepares study The Clarksville City Council has unanimously voted to indefinitely postpone a proposal to turn The Well property on Union Street into a downtown homeless outreach center.

Clarksville votes to delay proposed homeless center as city prepares study

Williamson County judge sentences man following 2025 conviction of sexual exploitation of a minor A judge sentenced a man, formerly of Franklin, to serve more than two decades in prison for his 2025 conviction of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Williamson County judge sentences man following 2025 conviction of sexual exploitation of a minor

Ohio sisters give birth on the same day, within an hour of each other Having a baby is something that many will remember for the rest of their lives, but doing it alongside a sister made it that much more special for this Ohio family.

Ohio sisters give birth on the same day, within an hour of each other

Body of Shelbyville man reported missing by family discovered by fisherman on Normandy Lake This makes the second boating-related fatality on Tennessee waterways in 2026, according to the TWRA.

Body of Shelbyville man reported missing by family discovered by fisherman on Normandy Lake

Justice Dept. and Live Nation reach settlement over Ticketmaster illegal monopoly case Some states might continue a trial on their own.

Justice Dept. and Live Nation reach settlement over Ticketmaster illegal monopoly case

2 men receive life sentences for connection to 2023 Clarksville gas station murder Two men will spend the rest of their lives in prison for their connection to a deadly shooting that took place at a Clarksville gas station in 2023, according to 19th Judicial District Attorney Gen…

2 men receive life sentences for connection to 2023 Clarksville gas station murder

3 found dead inside Warren County home Deputies were called to a home in the 200 block of Greenwood Drive around 2:10 p.m. for a welfare check.

3 found dead inside Warren County home

Evergreen dentist sentenced after setting fire to his office | WKRG.com A dentist from Conecuh County, Alabama, has been sentenced for carrying out an insurance fraud scheme.

Alabama dentist sentenced after setting fire to his office