A former associate dean at Middle Tennessee State University is suing MTSU President Dr. Sidney McPhee and another employee after she said she was punished for “engaging in constitutionally protected speech.” DETAILS BELOW. | WKRN News 2

JUST IN: A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to make full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments for November despite the government shutdown. 🔗 Link in the comments below | WKRN News 2

#BREAKING: A large police presence is happening at corner of Fourth Avenue and Lafayette Street in downtown Nashville. | WKRN News 2

On Monday, Mt. Juliet commissioners rejected a one-year moratorium on high-density housing, citing concerns the city would have lost out on property and sales tax revenue. | WKRN News 2

One Tennessee lawmaker is pushing to create protections for child online influencers through legislation that would put age limits on posting for a profit and ensure parents don’t pocket all the cash. LINK BELOW🔗: | WKRN News 2

One of the biggest community yard sales of the year is coming to East Nashville this weekend, and it's a pay-what-you-can sale. Here's everything you need to know: | WKRN News 2