Franklin, Tenn.

A Franklin, Tennessee nurse practitioner lost his licenses and prescribing privileges after the Tennessee Board of Nursing approved a consent order detailing sexually explicit communications with patients, controlled substance prescriptions, and medical-record deficiencies. The nurse, Rex Edward Sparks, admitted to sending graphic messages during periods of heavy drinking and agreed to a $6,000 civil penalty.

A Tennessee couple, Georgette Arena and Stephen Lindstrom, were killed when a storm caused a large tree to fall onto their car on Carothers Parkway in Franklin. Neighbors had previously raised concerns about the tree's condition with the property owner. The couple, who had been together for 10 years, were near their home when the incident occurred during severe weather.

Peggy Cox, a widowed mother of three and active church member, was shot and killed at a Hardee’s drive-thru in Franklin, Tenn., on her birthday in 1991. The case remains unsolved, with police renewing their plea for information over 35 years later, as investigators believe the killing was random with no identified motive.

Tennesseans are being targeted by scammers posing as deputies, threatening arrests for missing jury duty and demanding payments. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office warns that legitimate authorities would never demand payment over the phone to avoid arrest.

Franklin officials warn residents about increased Fourth of July fire risks due to a heat wave, emphasizing dangers from backyard grilling and illegal fireworks. Fire Department Battalion Chief Jose Periut highlights city code requirements for grill safety and notes that fireworks are banned in Franklin and other Middle Tennessee cities. Firefighters will monitor conditions and enforce laws during the holiday.

The Collective Boutique will open in Franklin, Tennessee this weekend, providing a new marketplace for hundreds of small businesses. This follows the sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques in April, offering entrepreneurs a fresh start to reconnect with customers and pursue their ventures.

The Franklin Police Department is seeking Timothy 'Bama' Hill, a 53-year-old man wanted for discharging a firearm in Franklin, Tennessee, around 12:30 a.m. on June 13. Hill, a felon prohibited from possessing firearms, faces charges of aggravated assault and felon in possession, and police believe he may be driving a white SUV.

The city of Franklin, Tenn., confirmed that downtown parking is currently free, with two free parking garages and free-hour spots on Main Street. Paid parking is limited to private lots, and the city is conducting a parking study and public survey to inform future decisions.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. The incident caused a temporary road closure, which has since reopened. The Franklin Police Department provided an update confirming traffic has resumed.

Franklin Police Department officers are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash on Murfreesboro Road near Southwinds Drive, causing road closures and traffic delays. Lanes in both directions remain shut down as the investigation continues.