The vote comes amid nationwide scrutiny over tech companies like Flock that deploy the cameras
Tennessee police want license plate readers. Many Tennesseans don’t.
The divide over license plate readers in Tennessee has grown more intense, with police agencies moving forward with their support for the technology despite a sweeping public backlash.
Nashville SWAT officer decommissioned after fatally shooting man
Nashville’s police chief decommissioned a member of the city’s SWAT team after he fatally shot a man. Three law enforcement shootings since Thursday are under review by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back
An autopsy shows that an armed man killed by the Tennessee National Guard was shot in the back. The report that Tyrin Johnson’s family shared with The Associated Press contradicts accounts by law enforcement.
Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance cameras
Around the country, people are vandalizing Flock cameras. The surge in this type of activity underscores the widespread resistance to this police surveillance technology.
Body cam shows federal agent was ‘unjustified’ in Memphis shooting, attorney says
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.
National safety group offers reward after fatal teen shooting in Nashville
The fatal shooting of a Nashville 16-year-old has drawn the attention of a national anti-violence group, including heightened reward money for information.
Trump admin wants to restart prosecution of Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration is appealing the decision to dismiss the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A federal judge in Tennessee had found that the government brought the case against the Maryland man only after he won his wrongful deportation case.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s execution methods
In Tennessee, where is the line between necessary punishment and cruelty? Plus, the local news roundup for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
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