Brentwood
Good police work, high-tech gadget lead to arrest in ‘Wooded Rapist’ case: A young Brentwood Police officer is being credited with the initial police work that led to the arrest last week of a man dubbed the “Wooded Rapist,” although the real break came after around-the-clock surveillance and a good meal at a LaVergne restaurant.

Franklin
Gang activity, presence set as topic of Monday meeting: Franklin Police say they are not ready to press the panic button as it relates to gang activity in the city, but hope a series of community awareness meetings to start Monday will give residents factual information.

Williamson County
Officials worry government channels may be lost in new cable regs: Despite concerns voiced at recent town hall meetings, local legislators supported a state video franchise bill known as the competitive cable bill that will allow AT&T to break into the cable TV business in Tennessee.