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.

September 11, 2001 is a day most associate with terror and tragedy. Austin Pollack shares a story from that day about hope and persistence: the effort to save a little girl’s life – with an organ donation. The problem? The young patient was in Houston, and her life-saving liver here in Nashville. With the grounding of all civilian aircraft, how could it be done? “Nobody ever said this isn’t possible.”
- Rhori Johnston