Tennessee Congressman's Anti-Muslim Comments Spark Outrage
Representative Andy Ogles' remarks sow division and highlight growing Islamophobia in the GOP.
Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Advances to March Madness Round of 32
Vanderbilt's March Madness Run Ends in Heartbreaker Against Nebraska
Weather
First Day of Spring Weather Predictions for Tennessee
Farmers' Almanac and others forecast warmer temps, active severe weather for the region

Massive Fire Erupts at Nashville Recycling Plant
Large plume of smoke visible from nearby highways as crews battle blaze
NES Doubles Lineworkers on Standby for Anticipated Weekend Storm
Utility prepares for possible power outages and damage to the grid as Nashville recovers from January's crippling ice storm.
Lifestyle
Metro Social Services Launches Interactive Map to Explore Davidson County Data
New tool gives residents, lawmakers access to neighborhood-level income, education, and transit insights.

Tennessee Considers Legalizing Pet Raccoons
Proposed bill would lift permit fees and regulations for owning domesticated raccoons
20 Vanderbilt Doctoral Students Win Prestigious Pathbreaking Award
Recipients recognized for exceptional academic achievement and scholarly impact across disciplines
Crime
East Nashville Carjacking Leaves Man Shot Twice, Suspects at Large
Metro Police are searching for two suspects who carjacked and shot a 22-year-old victim in the Shady Hills mobile home community.

Former Kentucky Cheerleader Charged with Manslaughter After Newborn Found Dead in Closet
Laken Snelling faces serious charges after her newborn was discovered wrapped in a towel and trash bag in her closet.
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.
Sports
Vanderbilt women's hoops storms to NCAA tournament first-round win
Sophomore star Mikayla Blakes breaks school scoring record in rout of High Point

Vanderbilt Guard Tyler Tanner Thought Half-Court Heave Would Fall
Tanner's last-second shot just rimmed out, giving Nebraska a 74-72 win over the Commodores.
Steven Stamkos scores twice as Predators defeat Golden Knights
Nashville moves into final wild card spot in Western Conference with win
Business
Vanderbilt Employees Sue Over Underperforming Retirement Fund
Lawsuits claim university and medical center failed to monitor Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund

Starbucks Reportedly Eyeing Massive Nashville Office
Coffee giant may lease enough space for up to 2,000 employees, far more than previously acknowledged.
Kroger Beats Injury Claim on Technicality Despite Judge's Sympathy
Nashville Kroger employee loses workers' comp case due to missed notification deadline, even though judge believes she was injured on the job.