Abortions fell by about 6% across the country over the summer, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to data from the Society of Family Planning.

• The nationwide drop was driven by states like Tennessee, where restrictive abortion bans were implemented soon after the ruling.

Yes, but: States in which abortion remains legal are seeing big increases, Axios' Caitlin Owens reports. That trend suggests plenty of patients traveled out of state to obtain access.

State of play: Tennessee's sweeping abortion ban, which is among the most restrictive in the country, kicked in on Aug. 25, after a waiting period.

• But a six-week abortion ban that took effect on June 28, within days of the Supreme Court ruling, led to an immediate drop.

By the numbers: About 1,030 abortions took place in Tennessee in June, per the Society of Family Planning. That figure fell to 280 in July and 260 in August.

Zoom out: In states with few restrictions on abortion, there was an 11% increase in the total number from April to August.

• Neighboring North Carolina saw a 37% increase in abortions — the largest of any state.
• Illinois, where the abortion clinics closest to Nashville are located, saw a 28% jump.

Zoom in: Tennessee's trigger ban makes performing an abortion a felony and contains no true exceptions.

• Instead, the law lays out a path for doctors to defend themselves in court by arguing an abortion was necessary because the pregnant person's life was in jeopardy or if there was a "serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function."

What's next: Some Republican lawmakers have said they are open to pursuing clean-up legislation next year that would add an exception to explicitly shield doctors in those cases from prosecution.

• The head of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center told the Tennessean the current law "could potentially impact our ability to recruit either trainees or potentially even doctors to the state." He is working with state medical groups to encourage tweaking the law to protect doctors.
• But abortion-rights opponents are urging Tennessee lawmakers to resist any changes.

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Rounds of thunderstorms expected to hit Middle Tennessee this evening could cause overnight tornadoes.

Driving the news: National Weather Service meteorologist Brittney Whitehead tells Axios the storm system is expected to creep into the area in the afternoon. The threat of severe weather will be strongest from 8pm-3am.

• "Most of it is going to be occurring in the dark," Whitehead says.
• Nighttime tornadoes tend to be especially dangerous because people are not paying close attention to warnings, and it may be harder for some to get to shelter.

State of play: The primary threat is damaging wind, but tornadoes and large hail are possible.

• The threat for severe storms is the highest west of Interstate 65.
• Whitehead urges residents to charge their phones and to be sure they have a way to get alerts while they are asleep.

What we're watching: Whitehead says meteorologists are waiting to see how the storms develop as they approach the midstate. The most dangerous conditions are expected in Mississippi earlier in the day.

• "We'll have to keep an eye on exactly what transpires in that area."

🚰 Flooding caused by a water main break at Bridgestone Arena forced the Predators to postpone two games over the long weekend, but the venue is expected to reopen for tonight's game against the Anaheim Ducks. (Nashville Post)

📜 The nonprofit Historic Nashville Inc. released its annual list of the city's most endangered buildings and landmarks, which advocates hope can be saved from disrepair or redevelopment. (WPLN)

🕶 Eric Church is teaming up with his longtime manager to launch Solid Entertainment — a new company that will oversee his expanding offstage empire, including his Lower Broadway bar and in-house merchandise line. (Tennessean, subscription)

⚽️ The U.S. men's national soccer team faces Iran in a World Cup match at 1pm. Multiple local bars are hosting watch parties. (Nashville Guru)

The holiday season is officially upon us — the time of year when people dedicate their budgets to buying gifts or donating to good causes.

If you're looking for ways to cut back so that there's more money left over for your holiday needs, Axios' Maxwell Millington has you covered.

• He's compiled a guide to lunches under $10 in Nashville, so at least one part of the day is easy on your wallet.

🌮 Tacos, enchiladas and chicken wings are on the menu at San Antonio Taco Co., which was a go-to hangout for Adam in high school.

🌭 Hot dogs take center stage at Daddy's Dogs.

🍖 Arnold's Country Kitchen has perfected classic Southern meat-and-three options.

🍔 Burgers, chicken sandwiches and shakes are among the classics available at Fat Mo's.

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