Man arrested after elderly people scammed over $60K in cyber theft
On June 26, TBI agents identified two elderly victims of an international cyber theft scheme in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Multiple police departments getting pay raises
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police officers at some departments across Middle Tennessee are getting pay raises this summer. Some residents hope the increases will help departments recruit more officers to keep cities safer. Nashville residents say safety is a priority in the fast-growing city. However, the Metro...
Murfreesboro police crack down on dangerous driving
After seeing hundreds of crashes last month, the Murfreesboro Police Department said they're going to crack down on dangerous driving.
Traffic Stop in La Vergne Leads to Drug Bust, Multiple Arrests
July 1, 2025 – A routine traffic stop in La Vergne just after midnight on June 28 quickly escalated into a significant drug case. La Vergne police pulled over a vehicle on Murfreesboro Road when two suspects fled the scene in a second car. Officers later located that vehicle and detained both individuals.
‘Too good to be true’: Several victimized by online auto scams
JACKSON, Tenn. — Virtual vehicle scams continue to victimize consumers across West Tennessee. We spoke with Toddnetta Trice with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, who shared some tips for those looking to purchase a vehicle online. She says to watch out for those “too good to be...
New laws go into force
Tennesseans now have some new laws to go by after the state passed new measures during their last session. Some notable laws that went into effect on July 1 include:. Tennesseans who are convicted of a Class A misdemeanor in General Sessions Court will now have to complete behavioral training as part of their...
Murfreesboro Police Arrest Six in Connection with Drive-by Shootings, One Suspect Still at Large
The streets of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, witnessed a string of violent drive-by shootings last week, leading to multiple arrests by the local police force. As reported in a social media post by the Murfreesboro Police Department, six suspects have been apprehended while another remains at large in what appears to be a...
THP: Law enforcement ramping up patrols, checkpoints for Independence Day weekend
Tennessee Highway Patrol officials said the purpose of the "Safe on Seventy" operation is to combat impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, speeding and other high risk driving behaviors.
Governor Bill Lee proclaims July as Beef Month in Tennessee
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed July 2025 as Beef Month in Tennessee, recognizing the vital role of the beef cattle industry in the state’s economy, environment, and food supply. Beef is Tennessee’s second highest-grossing farm commodity, generating $5.2 billion in agricultural cash receipts annually....
Majority of ICE arrestees in Tennessee have criminal record, new ICE data says
Of those arrested by ICE this year, 44.5% were convicted criminals, 35.7% had a pending criminal charge, and 19.7% had no criminal record, the data says, but one weekend in May turned the trend on its head.