NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Looking to end your week catching up on headlines? Here's a look at the top stories from overnight.
TSU's director of bands removed from position effective immediately
The Band Director of the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands has been removed from his position, Tennessee State University announced on Thursday.
Lawmakers in the penalty box? New Tenn. House rules take aim at maintaining decorum, eliminating voice votes
Tennessee Republican leaders have repeatedly said they want more decorum and fewer distractions this legislative session. That's why they have a new slate of rules they adopted for lawmakers and the general public.
Here's a rundown of some of the new rules.
More than 400 employees impacted by closure of Perdue Farms Monterey plant
Perdue Foods has announced it will close its Monterey facility on March 28, 2025. As a result, 433 positions will be eliminated.

Young or old, we all love to play board and card games! Those games become even more important when you are indoors and don't have the ability to get outside, like patients in a hospital. Austin Pollack shares the story of students in a Nashville family who have helped re-launch the Red Wagon project to collect games for patients at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- Lelan Statom