Williamson County’s new District Attorney Stacey B. Edmonson was formally sworn into office on Thursday, June 8, following the unexpected death of former DA Kim Helper in March.

This story has been updated with new reporting.

Public pressure campaign leads board to keep nonprofit status

Florida governor taking on Trump to speak in Nashville

Several thousand people attended the third Franklin Pride celebration in The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on Saturday in what was a family-friendly gathering that came after weeks of uncertainty and controversy in the community.

Court decries legislature’s ‘troubling trend of abdicating their responsibilities’

A Brentwood man died on May 29 just over one week after he sustained a head injury while competing in the Chattanooga Half Ironman competition.

The City of Brentwood is partnering with Belmont University to survey the effectiveness of their outdoor tornado sirens, and they are asking for the public's help this weekend.

A new “Text to 911” system has launched in Williamson County, giving users and 911 dispatchers new ways to report and respond to emergencies.

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is rallying Republican voters as the 2024 election cycle kicks off ahead of what she said will be a “pivotal year for our country.”

A Franklin teen and a Brentwood woman were killed in a head-on collision on Interstate 65 early Sunday morning after police said that the teen was traveling in the wrong direction.

Two teens were struck by a car in Franklin in what police have called a "tragic accident."

Legislature made it easier to greenlight renovations at Fairgrounds Nashville ahead of potential NASCAR deal

A Brentwood bank was robbed on Wednesday and now the Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.

Tennessee’s U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty led a roundtable discussion in Nashville on May 22 with former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan and various state and local law enforcement and government officials discussing border security.

Edmondson fills the opening created by the death of former Attorney General Kim Helper.

Joanne Sowell has worked with local nonprofits, aims to unseat Marsha Blackburn

Williamson Health celebrated the completion of the first phase of their expanded emergency room renovations at Franklin’s Williamson Medical Center on May 17.

The City of Franklin’s Ethics Commission voted unanimously to dismiss all of the ethics complaints filed against four members of the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Aldermen Gabrielle Hanson, Beverly Burger, and Matt Brown and Mayor Ken Moore during their May 17 meeting. 

A child was injured in a Brentwood traffic crash on Monday afternoon involving a car and a bicycle.

Franklin celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week with a variety of events recognizing the important role of tourism in Franklin and Williamson County as a whole.

The “threats” reported by Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson have been deemed “unfounded” by the Franklin Police Department, and no charges will be filed as no crime has been committed.

Brentwood City Commissioners Mark Gorman and Ken Travis have been elected to the respective roles of mayor and vice mayor following the May 8 Brentwood City Commission Meeting.

Law enforcement agencies across Williamson County and Middle Tennessee gathered at The Franklin Theatre on May 8 for the annual law enforcement memorial service presented by the Morris Heithcock Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41.

Healthcare Resiliency Program supporting Saint Thomas West, VUMC, long-term care facilities

Legislature declined to take up governor's gun restrictions in wake of Covenant shooting

From the Scene: Tennessee General Assembly focused on Metro, roads, tax cuts, trans issues

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has announced its 2023 Sites to Save and Sites to Watch.

The Harpeth Conservancy has restructured their leadership in an evolution that the non-profit said “expands the organization’s capacity to achieve its mission of clean water and healthy rivers for all Tennesseans.”

The City of Brentwood announced this week that Darek Baskin has been named the city's new Director of Engineering. 

Four of Brentwood’s sitting City Commissioners have retained their seats following Tuesday night’s election in which all of the candidates ran uncontested.

Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds will replace Penny Schwinn in July

Polls will open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, for Brentwood's general election for City Commission.

ACLU, others sued the state a week ago

A multi-agency investigation has resulted in the arrest of three people on aggravated burglary stemming from an incident in Franklin on April 20.

25 formal ethics complaints had been filed against Franklin Alderman At Large Gabrielle Hanson following her inaccurate comments about The Covenant School shooting which sparked public outrage.

Multibillion-dollar deal sets record for public facility financing

Legislation aims at Metro's police oversight, airport, convention center

Tennessee General Assembly adjourns as Lee plans to call special session

First terminations set to begin in early May during 12-month unwinding process

State forced to relocate intern after Rep. Scotty Campbell allegedly made repeated comments

The Williamson County Republican Party elected Tracy Miller as its new chair during the 2023 Mass Convention on April 18 amidst declarations of division and questions of unity ahead of the incoming 2024 election season.

House Republicans quickly said they were not interested

After passing 25-11 on second reading, final vote scheduled for next week

Path to racetrack renovations eased by state legislature

Endorsements follow trip to Nashville for donor retreat

With the legislative session set to wrap as soon as next week, the clock is ticking on gun reform

Franklin Pride will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on June 3. The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen narrowly approved the festival in a 5-4 vote Tuesday night following months of public pushback against Pride celebrations in Franklin and across Middle Tennessee.

Lee to sign executive order related to background checks for gun purchases

Metro Council appoints Jones to seat he was expelled from last week