SUMMARY: A standoff in East Nashville ended tragically with the death of 31-year-old Michael Ridley from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident began early Saturday morning when Ridley, driving a stolen vehicle, shot at an officer before fleeing. Hours later, police received reports of him threatening two individuals inside a home. Following a gunshot heard from within, police and SWAT teams attempted to negotiate with Ridley for approximately 10 hours before entering the home and finding him deceased. Ridley had outstanding felony warrants and reportedly expressed a desire not to return to jail and threatened suicide.

A man is dead following a standoff situation with SWAT and Metro Nashville police Saturday morning at the scene of a shooting near the Historic Edgefield neighborhood.

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SUMMARY: The McMan Regional Humane Society is urgently seeking homes for four dogs on the SOS list, who must be adopted by Monday morning to avoid euthanasia. This year, the shelter has not had to euthanize any healthy, adoptable dogs, but these four are at risk. The shelter will be open tomorrow from noon to 3:00 PM, inviting the community to come meet these wonderful dogs in hopes of finding them loving homes before the deadline. Please help prevent this tragic outcome by adopting one of these dogs before Monday at 8:00 AM.

The group said it must make space for scheduled intakes on Monday morning, leaving four dogs searching for a home as soon as possible.

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SUMMARY: A Tennessee school district’s resolution to define “valid threats” of mass violence was removed from the agenda, with plans for a town hall meeting next month. The proposal aimed to enable school officials and law enforcement to discern credible threats from inappropriate comments made by students, potentially preventing unjust arrests. Tennessee recently enacted a law classifying threats of mass violence as felonies. Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson emphasized the need for discretion in responding to threats that do not pose actual danger. Hamilton County Schools reported 15 threats since the school year began, highlighting ongoing concerns about school safety.

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