Tennessee bill aims to open more hospitals by ending certificate of need rules
Supporters hope competition will improve care statewide as rural closures leave counties without medical services
Ascension Saint Thomas Doctor Pushes for 2,030 Free Heart Exams
Tennessee Bill to Expand Biomarker Testing Coverage Delayed
Weather
Water Main Break Disrupts Service at Hermitage Hospital
Metro Water Services crews are working to isolate the break and restore service.

Radnor Lake State Park Reopens After Tennessee Ice Storm
The popular Nashville-area park was closed for several weeks due to damage from the severe weather.
Nashville Utility Vows Increased Preparation for Spring Storms
Independent review underway of utility's winter storm response as it boosts tree trimming, mapping efforts
Automotive
Car Wash Proposed Next to Bellevue Church
Developers seek rezoning for commercial lot near Harpeth Heights Baptist Church

Lawsuit Targets Effort to Ban Racing at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
Former racer Neil Chaffin files lawsuit challenging proposed ballot measure that would prioritize affordable housing over motorsports at historic track.
Volkswagen Chattanooga Workers Consider UAW Contract
Vote to ratify new labor agreement scheduled for February 18-19.
Crime
Nashville Teen Arrested for Carrying Loaded Gun Near Baby in Car
Authorities say the 18-year-old concealed the weapon in his groin while driving with a 2-month-old child in the backseat.

South Carolina Pastor Accused of Disturbing Child Abuse Allegations
Myron Chorbajian and his wife Kathleen face charges for alleged abuses dating back to the 1980s
Delivery Driver Rescues Woman from South Nashville House Fire
UPS driver helps homeowner escape blaze that destroyed residence
Tech
Nashville Waste Services Completes Major Tech Overhaul
Transition to digital route system serves 144,000 households, improves efficiency and reliability.

Clearsense Unveils AI Strategy at HIMSS 2026 to Accelerate Cost Optimization and Unlock Archive Intelligence
The cloud-based healthcare data enablement platform company is embedding AI across its platform to drive greater speed, efficiency, and value.
CVS to Close 134 Pharmacies in Tennessee Under New PBM Bill
Legislation aims to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, but critics say it will hurt patient access.
Politics
Nashville Reporter Arrested by ICE, Advocates Claim Retaliation
Estefany Rodríguez, a journalist for Nashville Noticias, was detained on March 4 in what her attorneys say was an unlawful arrest in retaliation for her reporting on ICE.

Hegseth's 'Christ is King' Slogan Misses Christian Hope
Defense Secretary's remarks at religious broadcasters' convention raise concerns about political appropriation of Christian language.
Judge Orders ICE to Justify Arrest of Nashville Journalist
Estefany María Rodríguez Florez, a reporter for Spanish-language outlet Nashville Noticias, was detained by ICE agents while riding in a vehicle marked with the media outlet's logo.