A years-long fight over a reform to protect domestic violence victims in Tennessee has come to an inconclusive end.
Man charged for 1996 kidnapping, murder of Bowling Green child
Morgan Violi was seven when she was abducted in Bowling Green and later found dead in Tennessee.
Prosecutor claims that delayed charges against Abrego Garcia were ‘extraordinary’ but justified
A representative of the U.S. Attorney’s office testified in federal court on Thursday that the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia was justified while acknowledging that the charges coming two years after a traffic stop in question was “extraordinary.”
As Trump touts Tennessee troopers, state officials face questions of racial profiling, dehumanizing treatment
As Gov. Bill Lee has calls for more state troopers officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol are facing questions of racial profiling and dehumanizing treatment of Nashville’s immigrant community during a dragnet immigration operation last May.
Nashvillager Podcast: When Nashville lost its innocence
The mystery of a little girl’s murder 51 years ago still brings painful memories for many Nashvillians. Plus, the local news for Feb. 25, 2026.
More beds, more oversight: Report identifies needs in Tennessee’s juvenile justice system
Does Tennessee have enough bed space for justice-involved youth? That’s the question lawmakers ordered TACIR to study.
Tennessee could lock up foster youth in jail-like facilities under new bill
Research shows it’s best practice to house foster kids with families, but a bill would allow foster kids to be placed in the most secure juvenile facilities.
Epstein files show former UT professor used students to develop AI tools for predatory billionaire
An associate professor of computer science at UT spent years communicating with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before leaving the university in 2021, DOJ documents show.
Tennessee appeals court says school shooter’s writings can be made public
The writings of the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville can be made available to the public, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday.
Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions
A judge has ruled that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions. The ruling Friday comes after a coalition of news organizations sued on claims that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit thorough and accurate reporting.
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