SUMMARY: In June 2025, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that the state can proceed with a plan to reduce Nashville’s Metro Council membership by half. The 2-1 decision overturned a 2024 lower court ruling which had found the law violated the state’s “home rule” amendment protecting local government autonomy. The appeals court argued the law applies statewide to limit council sizes, and Nashville merely exceeds the limit. Tennessee House majority leader William Lamberth praised the decision as reining in government growth, while Nashville Vice Mayor Angie Henderson expressed disappointment, citing it disregards voter intent. An appeal remains possible.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has reopened 46 out of 49 bridges and roads damaged by Hurricane Helene, restoring nearly 94% of affected routes within eight months. The closures caused significant daily disruptions, forcing lengthy detours for commuters. TDOT credits its success to a new progressive design-build approach, enabling public-private partnerships and overlapping design and construction phases. This innovative method expedited repairs, preventing months or years of closure and reducing costs. It’s the first time TDOT has employed this streamlined process, allowing quicker project completion. Further updates on remaining work will be shared in the coming news segment.

Nearly 94% of bridges and roads closed because Hurricane Helene are completely restored.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee defeated Wake Forest 11-5 to advance to the Fayetteville Super Regional, continuing their national title defense. Liam Doyle closed the game, striking out five in 2.1 innings to set a new Tennessee single-season record with 155 strikeouts. AJ Russell started, but was replaced by Brayden Krenzel after giving up a two-run homer. The Vols exploded offensively in the fourth inning, highlighted by Manny Marin’s three-run homer and Andrew Fischer’s 24th home run. Despite Wake Forest’s attempts to rally, Tennessee maintained control, with strong bullpen performances securing the win. Tennessee now faces Arkansas in the Super Regional.

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