Vivian Wilhoite

Governor Bill Lee denied Darrell Hines' clemency bid regarding a 1985 murder, confirming the scheduled execution; meanwhile, Jamie Isabel passed away at age 61 after serving on Nashville’s Metro Council. Separately, Metro Nashville Public Schools started with supplies distributed by MNPS and PENCIL to kindergarten and first-grade students.

An audit of the Nashville Assessor’s Office found minor process improvements needed but no major discrepancies in property value assessments. The report, conducted by UHY Advisors, highlighted recommendations for better documentation and conflict-of-interest policies, which the assessor’s office and mayor’s office are addressing, though some suggestions were partially rejected.

Davidson County residents have until 4 p.m. on Friday, June 26, to schedule a formal appeal for property tax values or classifications. The deadline applies to appeals before the Metropolitan Board of Equalization or its Hearing Officers, and failure to act may result in the 2026 assessment being finalized. Appeals can address classification or valuation but not tax rates set by the mayor and Metro Council.

Davidson County property owners must challenge 2026 assessments by Friday. Tennessee approved $300 million additional funding for school voucher vendor Student First Technologies, LLC. A heat alert warns of dangerous temperatures in Middle Tennessee through Thursday. Nashville General Hospital's interim CEO Veronica Elders was unanimously selected for the permanent role.