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Chasity Maynard

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Affiliated with: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)

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Woman shoots into car carrying mom, two children, Nashville police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman is behind bars in Nashville after allegedly shooting at a car carrying a mother and her two children. “The victim stated that she and her two children were inside the

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Sheriff warns Macon County residents that Kentucky fugitive may be in the area

LAFAYETTE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is warning its residents that a fugitive may be in the area. The sheriff’s office is asking the public to look out for Benny Sullivan. “Mr.

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Police infiltrate Instagram group chats to nab organizer of ‘riotous’ Nashville street races, affidavit says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Police say they were able to infiltrate group chats used to organize “riotous” car meets and street races, helping them identify and arrest a suspected organi

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Witness chases hit-and-run suspect that swerved into group riding bikes, scooters in downtown Nashville, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing charges after allegedly swerving multiple times into a group of people riding bikes and scooters in downtown Nashville, according to court documents. Arrest p

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

🔴 LIVE | Nashville murder trial of former NFL scout accused of poisoning pregnant girlfriend continues into second week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Jurors are heading back into court Monday morning for the second week of testimony in the murder of 25-year-old Jade Benning and her unborn child. The jury will decide whethe

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 29, 2026 · local

Police investigating after hoax bomb threat reported at Greenbrier park

GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Greenbrier Police Department is investigating an apparent hoax bomb threat at a local park. The department and multiple assisting agencies swept Louise Martin Park with

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Less than half of Tennessee students are proficient in any school subject, data shows

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Less than half of Tennessee students are proficient in any school subject, a new WSMV4 Investigates analysis of state data shows. The Tennessee Department of Education shared

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 26, 2026 · schools

Motorists on all Tennessee interstates can now access the HELP network. Here’s what services it provides

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation has expanded its Rural Service Program, meaning roadside assistance is now more easily available for motorists statewide. “Whether

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Gallatin leaders make decision on proposed sparkler ban

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gallatin is sticking with a fire-safety approach when it comes to firework sales, but it’s not going so far as to ban sparklers. City officials were considering a ban, but ult

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 24, 2026 · safety

Man stabbed while beating other with baseball bat outside Madison market, police say

MADISON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was stabbed outside a market in Madison on Wednesday morning while he was allegedly beating another man with a baseball bat. Police say security footage captured the figh

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 24, 2026 · safety

Traffic shift expected to last a month in Spring Hill

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - The flow of traffic in part of Spring Hill is expected to be interrupted for about a month amid road work. A lane shift started Wednesday on Buckner Lane near Wades Grove a

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 24, 2026 · local

Goodlettsville security guard with ‘huge heart’ honored after being fatally injured in crash near Rivergate Skate Center

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The motorcyclist injured last week in a crash near Rivergate Skate Center has died, according to Smokey Barn News, and his identity has been released. Perry Kelso Foxx,

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 24, 2026 · safety

Man exposes himself to two girls in women’s bathroom at Opry Mills mall, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are investigating after two girls allegedly found a man exposing his genitals in a women’s bathroom at Opry Mills mall last week. Christopher West, 56, was arrested on

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 24, 2026 · safety

First Alert Traffic: Water main break partially blocks busy road near Nashville airport

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 16” water main break is slowing traffic in Nashville. Metro Water Services reports the break happened near the intersection of Donelson Pike and Elm Hill Pike, which is on

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

Sumner County Animal Services waives adoption fees: ‘We are dangerously full’

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Sumner County Animal Services is desperately looking to find its furry residents a home as it faces critical crowding. “We are dangerously full,” the shelter said in a post to

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 23, 2026 · library

‘Your voice matters’: La Vergne Police invite residents to Community Safety Meeting

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - La Vergne residents will have the chance to learn about crime trends and speak with the chief of police at an upcoming meeting. The La Vergne Police Department is hosting a C

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

New boutique hotel, expanded parking coming to Factory at Franklin

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A large Franklin-based shopping center and event space is expanding to include a boutique hotel and more parking. Plans unveiled for new hotelThe Factory at Franklin, a histor

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 23, 2026 · parks

‘Our hearts are shattered.’ Middle Tennessee teen racer killed in crash at Duck River Raceway

LEWISBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee 17-year-old with a passion for cars and racing died following a tragic crash at Duck River Raceway Park over the weekend. Bentlee Potts, a rising senior at

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

Tennessee has one of the worst rates of heart disease mortality in the U.S., data shows

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee has one of the worst rates for heart disease mortality in the country, according to a new analysis by WSMV4 Investigates.The latest data from the Centers for Diseas

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Jun 23, 2026 · local

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