The Nashville International Airport and Bridgestone Americas are joining Secretary of State Tre Hargett's efforts to fight human trafficking.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam submitted an expansion bid to bring a WNBA team named after legendary Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt to Nashville.

Three Nashville men now face federal gun and drug charges in addition to previous state convictions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Chattanooga-based folk musician moved to the U.S. from his home country Liberia in the '90s during the country's civil war. Over the past year, his Afro-Appalachian tunes have captivated a wide audience.

Could a WNBA team come to Nashville? Bill and Crissy Haslam have submitted a bid for 2028 to get an expansion team.

Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is looking to start a WNBA franchise in Nashville dedicated to Lady Vols legend Pat Summitt.

Former Governor Bill Haslam is leading a group looking to bring a WNBA team to Music City! Should the bid be successful, the franchise would begin play in the summer of 2028 at Bridgestone Arena!

News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.

Simon Property Group has purchased a site in Nashville where it plans to build a mixed-use shopping center, which marks the firm's third investment in the metro area.

Periods of rain will continue this afternoon. Rain will be steadiest over southwest Kentucky and northwest Middle Tennessee, where a Flood Watch remains in effect until 3 am, Friday. Southeastern Middle Tennessee will have mainly dry weather this afternoon, with just an occasional light shower.