Airport volunteers bring live music to travelers
PORTLAND, Ore. (Aging Untold) — Portland International Airport is home to a volunteer music program that places live piano performances throughout its terminals, offering travelers a break from the no
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3-year-old pulled from the rubble 6 days after earthquakes hit Venezuela
(Gray News) - Rescue workers pulled a 3-year-old child from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, six days after devastating twin earthquakes hit Venezuela.Footage released by the Jordan Civil Defense showed emergency personnel freeing the 3-year-old child who had been trapped under debris.They cheer...
15-year-old killed as her scooter collides with car in Nashville
A 15-year-old girl was killed after an electric scooter she was riding was hit by a car.
Watch Team USA's Round 32 match with fellow fans at GEODIS Park's free Soccer Celebration
Soccer fans are invited to GEODIS Park on Wednesday, July 1, for a free USA Soccer Celebration ahead of the United States' Round of 32 match.
Firefighters killed after deploying emergency shelters in wildfire. Here’s why it’s raising concern
GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A 27-year-old was among three wildland firefighters killed over the weekend while battling a large fire close to the Utah-Colorado border.Their deaths have renewed questions about the safety of fire emergency shelters and the equipment deployed before they died....
Video: Officer placed on leave after ‘use-of-force’ incident in use of K-9 during arrest in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An officer with the Clarksville Police Department was placed on administrative leave after an arrest involving a police K-9 in front of a coffee shop on Monday.CPD reports that department leaders are aware of the “use-of-force” incident involving the K-9’s handler in f...
Tennessee Reduced Training in IV Placement in New Lethal Injection Protocol
The protocol that took effect in 2025 sheds new light on Tony Carruthers’ botched execution
Toxicology expert testifies in murder trial for ex-Titans scout, closing arguments ahead
The murder trial for a former Tennessee Titans scout entered its seventh day Tuesday with two witnesses taking the stand and closing arguments expected to start
Metro Social Services steps up heat response to protect vulnerable residents
As dangerous heat settles over Middle Tennessee, Metro Social Services has activated its Severe Weather Response Plan, expanding services aimed at protecting some of Davidson County’s most vulnerable residents.
TN lawmaker, activists split after Supreme Court upholds ban on trans girls in school sports
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A major Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday morning has fueled division along party lines in Tennessee. The Tennessee Equality Project and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn issued different responses after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender girls and w...
A large parking lot at BNA is closing. Here’s why
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The parking situation at Nashville International Airport (BNA) is changing.BNA leadership decided to combine the rental car space with a new parking garage, and to do this, the old Parking Lot A is closing on July 1.Construction on a new, larger rental car facility and p...
Michigan parents charged in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds (116 kilograms) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said."Clearly the parents were feeding the child improperly, to say the least," Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Monday. "He ...
Will Blaise Taylor testify? Defense continues arguments in Nashville murder trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The defense is continuing Tuesday to try to convince a jury there is not enough evidence to convict Blaise Taylor of murder. The former NFL scout is in the second week of his trial. He is accused of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, in 2023. Shortl...
All lanes reopen after crash on Murfreesboro Pike
Update:As of 12:45 p.m., all lanes have reopened.__________A crash has blocked all lanes of Murfreesboro Pike at Mt. View Road, according to the Nashville Department of Transportation.The crash was reported around 11:40 a.m. Tuesday.Officials said all lanes are blocked as crews respond to the sce...
Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning...
Aging Untold: Your 70s might be your most liberating decade yet
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we examine the shift many people feel in their 70s, when priorities change and living with purpose takes on new meaning. Plus: how constipation affects the body and safe ways to find relief. Then the meal-frequency myth — what science really says ...
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to.It was discovered in 1985 during an expedit...
Putnam County Rescue Squad helps rescue flood victims in Pickett County
MOODYVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Parts of Pickett County were hit hard by heavy rain over the weekend, leaving many people stranded in their homes as water levels rose.Once the storms passed through, rescue squads kicked into gear to help residents through the new water landscape.On Sunday, the Pickett...
7 people, 3 dogs rescued from Pickett County floods
Rising floodwaters in Pickett County left residents and their pets stranded in the Moodyville community, prompting a swiftwater rescue response.
LeBron James leaving Lakers for new team, reports say
(Gray News) - LeBron James and the Lakers are done after eight seasons, according to multiple reports.According to ESPN, the 41-year-old NBA star informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere during the 2026-2027 season.James spent the p...
Margo Price Fires Off a Warning With ‘Deportee’ Cover
Single backed with ‘Oval Room’ previews ‘Days of Unrest,’ an album of protest music
Tennessee State Parks adds third wheelchair-friendly waterfall viewing platform
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee State Parks announced the opening of another easily accessible platform inside Fall Creek Falls State Park.The parks department unveiled the new wheelchair-friendly platform above the Cane Creek Cascades on Monday. The overlook reportedly offers a bird’s-eye vi...
Peptides are everywhere in health and beauty, but does the science actually back up the claims?
Have you heard of peptides? They're the newest buzzword in health and beauty, promising to fix everything from wrinkles to torn ligaments. But does the science back them up?Most of the compounds are sold in vials labeled "for research only" meaning they're not approved for use in people yet. Now...
Santa Claus among 11 suspects arrested in alleged child predator sting
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A man named Santa Claus was among 11 people arrested in an undercover sting targeting alleged child predators.The Kenner Police Department announced the arrest of 75-year-old Claus on Monday.The department said 11 suspects were arrested and 10 others remain wanted o...
Nashville childcare nonprofit doubles capacity with 2 new locations
40% of families with young children in Davidson County struggle to find and afford high-quality childcare. A local nonprofit is working to close that gap with a major expansion that will create hundreds of new spots for kids.Equally Created is doubling its footprint in Nashville with two new loca...
Coast Guard recovers 50 pounds of marijuana in the Gulf
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) - A tip from a good Samaritan led to the U.S. Coast Guard recovering a package containing 50 pounds of marijuana from the Gulf last week.The U.S. Coast Guard Station Panama City said it received a notification at about 1 p.m. June 26, from the Florida Fish and W...
'The devastation is so huge:' Tenn. church collects aid for Venezuela earthquake victims
A Franklin church is packing boxes of supplies to send to families affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.Volunteers at La Casa de Mi Padre Church spent the day organizing donations ranging from first aid supplies to food for children. Financial gifts are also helping get aid directly into the h...
Charlie Kirk's parents and widow to attend key hearing for the man accused of his killing
Charlie Kirk's parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his murder case next week in Utah, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.Prosecutors will aim to show during the weeklo...
Airport volunteers bring live music to travelers
PORTLAND, Ore. (Aging Untold) — Portland International Airport is home to a volunteer music program that places live piano performances throughout its terminals, offering travelers a break from the noise and stress of air travel. A program born from tragedy The program began in the aftermath of t...
GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. was treated for depression during four month absence
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday that he spent months away from Congress being treated for depression."It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be," he said on the House floor.K...
Extreme heat coming: These utility companies are pausing some service disconnections Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Multiple Middle Tennessee utility companies are pausing service disconnections due to extreme heat moving into the region.Nashville Electric Service said that it will temporarily stop scheduled disconnections if the heat index reaches 105 degrees or higher, based on temp...
Trump calls for gas prices to go down ‘IMMEDIATELY!’
(Gray News/AP) - U.S. gasoline prices decreased by an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran. But they’re not falling fast enough for President Donald Trump.“Gasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY! They’re too high c...
Fisk Data Center Proposal Faces Continued Backlash at Town Hall
State and local government leaders, university officials address community concerns regarding on-campus tech facility plan
First Alert Weather: Death toll rises to more than 1,300 in historic European heat wave
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A relentless and dangerous heat wave is tightening its grip across Europe—and it’s turning deadly. More than 1,300 people are now reported dead, with France accounting for roughly 1,000 of those deaths alone. Health officials say many victims are elderly or vulnerable, o...
Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administrations effort to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, including those born to undocumented migrants.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rule...
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD Vance, the court's...
Dangerously high temperatures prompt opening of cooling centers across Middle Tennessee
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Emergency officials are opening up a cooling centers across Middle Tennessee amid dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat and humidity have arrived in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky, with a heat index reaching as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit through the Fourt...
Firefighter hospitalized after battling duplex fire in Hermitage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville resident was displaced and a firefighter required medical assistance after a duplex caught fire late Monday night.According to a report from the Nashville Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 1100 block of Forest Ridge Way for reports of a fire.They...
What doctor says about meal frequency and weight loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — The popular belief that eating five to six small meals a day leads to greater weight loss is not supported by the evidence, according to an endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Anna Beth Bradley said that when people consume the same calories and macronu...
States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court upheld laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on womens and girls sports teams in schools.The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal l...
Pets can ‘bake to death’ in dog houses, direct sunlight during heat wave, Midstate animal control warns
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee animal control agency is warning pet owners that they will issue animal cruelty citations for pet owners who do not protect their animals from this week’s heat wave. Coffee County Animal Control (CCAC) warned pet parents that animals are also in dange...