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Parked Waymo driverless vehicles in Nashville neighborhoods are continuously recording 360-degree video and audio to maintain situational awareness. While a company spokesperson stated the recording is necessary for safety, the company provided minimal details on how long the idly collected data is stored or how it is used. The vehicles use radar and LiDAR sensors combined with external cameras to operate and train their automated driving system.

Tasha, a 46-year-old woman, died on Monday afternoon in southeast Nashville after being run over by a semi-truck while sleeping underneath its trailer. Her friends, Kay and Michael Keys, described her as having a good heart and stated that they were part of the unhoused community near the parking area. Police reported that the driver did not stop after running her over.

Councilmembers Kyonzté Toombs and Zulfat Suara announced they plan to run for Vice Mayor in 2027. Current Vice Mayor Angie Henderson stated she will await a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling regarding the size of the council before making her final decision. The position requires managing Metro Council meetings, leading committees, and stepping in as mayor if needed.

Metro Nashville Public Schools adjusted many school bus routes and stops to accommodate new start times beginning this year. Some parents have expressed concern that these new locations are unsafe or involve a drastically longer walk from home than expected. The changes followed a unanimous board vote after community feedback indicated the original start time was too early.

Mark Proctor won the Democratic primary to compete with Republican Bill Hancock for Tennessee House District 59 in November. The district includes Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Oak Hill. Proctor's platform focuses on increasing public safety and affordable living, while Hancock supports a cap on property tax.

Banner Corp reported second-quarter earnings of $48.9 million with adjusted earnings of $1.44 per share, missing Wall Street expectations of $1.47 per share. The company's adjusted revenue of $172 million also fell short of forecasts. Banner shares have risen 12% year-to-date and reached $70.24, reflecting an 8% increase in the past 12 months.

Senator Marsha Blackburn and Congressman John Rose are leading Republican candidates for Tennessee governor, with similar conservative policies but differing approaches to expanding the Education Freedom Scholarship program. Both have campaigned primarily through private events and limited public engagement, with Blackburn maintaining a larger lead in polls despite Rose's recent advertising efforts.

University of Maryland cornerback Dontay Joyner received three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to telephone misuse and harassment, including 92 calls to his girlfriend and death threats. The judge described his language as offensive and inappropriate.