Public Safety

Tennessee Urges Motorists to Prioritize Work Zone Safety

TDOT joins nationwide effort to promote work zone safety during awareness week.

Traveling Minister Faces Additional Child Rape Charges in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro Police urge potential victims to come forward in child rape case against traveling minister.
Joshua Coffee Charged with Fatal Shooting in Sudekum Apartments
Joshua Coffee, 31, charged with criminal homicide for shooting Alcapone Branch, 27.
Former MNPS Teacher Arrested for Sexual Battery of Student
Gary Schleimer, a former MNPS drama teacher, was arrested following a grand jury indictment for aggravated sexual battery of a minor student.
Tennessee Governor Signs Disability and Aging Act Into Law
Governor Bill Lee signed legislation merging two state agencies into a new Department of Disability and Aging.
Tennessee National Guard Dedicates New Armory to Retired General
The Tennessee National Guard is dedicating a new armory to retired Maj. Gen. Terry "Max" Haston.
Man Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-24 Near Nashville
A 19-year-old Nashville man died in a single-vehicle crash on I-24 early Monday morning.
Germantown Parkway Southbound Lanes Closed for Bridge Repairs
TDOT crews will close southbound Germantown Parkway for 10 days for bridge repairs.
Majority of Stolen Guns Taken from Vehicles in Nashville
Nearly 70% of guns stolen in Nashville this year were taken from automobiles.
Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Scams
Tennessee's Division of Consumer Affairs offers tips to avoid tax return scams.