I-65

A tractor-trailer fire has closed the southbound lanes of I-65 near Millersville in Sumner County, Tennessee, causing significant traffic delays. First responders are working to extinguish the fire and reopen the interstate, but no injuries have been reported.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports crews are halfway through a widening project on I-65 between Rivergate Parkway and Millersville. The project aims to improve traffic flow in the area.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages study to improve downtown Nashville's interstate network, including I-65, I-24, I-40, and I-440. Public meetings are scheduled for July 20-21, with alternative comment submission methods provided.

A man was arrested after driving recklessly, fleeing police, and driving the wrong way down I-65. The incident involved a group of motorcycles and four-wheelers engaging in reckless behavior Saturday night.

A 24-year-old man was arrested after driving a dirt bike the wrong way on multiple roads, including I-65, and evading police during a reckless chase. Logan Breaux, who lacked a valid driver’s license, performed illegal maneuvers such as U-turns and shoulder driving before abandoning his bike and fleeing on foot.

A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for tonight, with strong to severe thunderstorms expected west of I-65. The storms, developing later tonight, pose risks of heavy downpours and gusty winds, though the severe threat level is rated low (1 out of 5). Residents are advised to ensure access to weather alerts before bedtime.