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Veterans speak out after part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard renamed after Charlie Kirk
Vietnam veterans are speaking out after part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in Sumner County was renamed the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway.Veterans say the road
Man reportedly breaks free from handcuffs and tries to choke police officer on Broadway
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he refused to leave a Broadway bar and then fought with officers who tried to arrest him.
State trooper hit and killed along interstate highway during vehicle inspection, officials say
FRACKVILLE, Pa. (Gray News) – A state trooper was killed in the line of duty Wednesday while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Trooper Michael E. Pahira, 44, was inspecting a tractor-trailer in front of his marked patrol unit, which...
Another very hot day, storm chances increasing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Heat alerts continue today, with most of our area under an Extreme Heat Warning. Overton, White, Van Burren, Warren, Grundy and Coffee counties are under a Heat Advisory. The feels like temperature for today will likely exceed 105° in many areas. The Storm Prediction Cen...
What happens now? Clarksville under tight budget as new spending plan rejected again
For the fourth time, the Clarksville City Council has rejected the city's proposed budget.
Stolen McGavock equipment recovered in Donelson yard
A 21-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with the theft of McGavock High School property.
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Drinking Issue 2026: The Limoncello Fellow
Finding spots across Nashville to sip the summery Italian digestivo — which also goes down great on your porch
Roger Spencer Distinguishes Jazz Myth From Fact
Talking with the renowned jazz musician and educator about his new book ‘Songs You Thought You Knew’
Drinking Issue 2026: No Sweet Tooth? Try a Savory Cocktail.
Audience editor Annie Parnell takes an umami odyssey through Nashville’s mixed drink scene
Drinking Issue 2026: The Malört Repört
Rosie’s Twin Kegs in South Nashville makes the polarizing Chicago-founded wormwood liqueur even weirder
Drinking Issue 2026: Try the Soft-Serve Margaritas at Tío Fun
Beat the heat with iced offerings from North Nashville’s Tex-Mex spot
Drinking Issue 2026: Savory Cocktails, Drink Specials and More
Plus, quenching our thirst for limoncello, issuing our first Malört Repört and sampling Tío Fun’s soft-serve margaritas
Drinking Issue 2026: Happy Hour Any Time
Some shot-and-beer specials (and other specials) that aren’t limited to happy hour
Father accused of leaving disabled son in bathtub for weeks
MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - An Arizona father is facing charges after he allegedly left his disabled adult son in a bathtub for seven weeks.Melvin Shimkus, 52, was booked on one count of vulnerable adult abuse and is being held on a $12,000 bond. He is accused of leaving his 31-year-old so...
Alleged DUI driver accused of running red light before crash that killed mother, 3 kids
MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence after an April crash that killed a mother and three of her children.Garrett Nix, 35, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on four counts of manslaughter, assault, DUI and other traffic...
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of ...
Balogun gets US’s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s night in the World Cup’s round of 32 was a roller coaster of emotions.It began with his third goal of the tournament to put the United States in the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina and ended prematurely when he was given a red card early in the second ...
After Supreme Court ruling, Tennessee Republicans push Congress to revisit birthright citizenship
In its final ruling of the term, the Supreme Court of the United States reaffirmed birthright citizenship, leaving intact the longstanding interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment that children born in the United States are U.S. citizens.
Organizers prepare for 'Let Freedom Sing!' for America 250 in Nashville
Fireworks, drones, live entertainment and the Nashville Symphony are all part of this year's event. It's anticipated to be the biggest fireworks show in the city's history.
'Baby Lane' targeted as police investigate possibly linked thefts at 3 Middle Tennessee cemeteries
Police have confirmed reports of decorative bronze and brass flower vases being stolen from graves at Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Joelton Hills Memory Gardens and Greenwood Cemetery in Nashville.
‘Trying to figure it out’: Austin Riley keeping his head up amid worst season of career
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Austin Riley hears all the chatter, reads all the criticism and endures all the boos. He knows he’s deserving of it, though constant negativity isn’t usually a recipe for getting back on track.But like every slump, Riley believes this one will eventually come t...
Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Wednesday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far.Senegal held a 2-0 lead with just 5 minutes of regulation time remaining but late goals by Romelu Lukaku and ...
Nashville officials warn against personal fireworks ahead of July 4th celebrations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville leaders are warning against the use of personal fireworks, which are illegal in Davidson County, ahead of the July 4th holiday.Every Fourth of July, people come to Nashville from far and wide to see one of the best and biggest fireworks shows in the country, bu...
Braves open July with win over Cardinals
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies homered and drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves held the St. Louis Cardinals to two hits in a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.The win was just the fifth in 18 games for the Braves, who nevertheless have managed to hold onto first place in the NL East.Reynaldo López (...
Nashville SC fans say parking still takes planning ahead of MLS return to GEODIS Park
Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at GEODIS Park Tuesday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team during its FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match.
Woman arrested on Highway 79 after deputy finds meth, cash during traffic stop
A routine speeding stop on Highway 79 led to the arrest of a local woman after a sheriff's deputy found methamphetamine in multiple locations inside her vehicle
Who is Blaise Taylor? What to know about ex-NFL scout convicted in pregnant girlfriend’s murder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A week-and-a-half-long trial has found Blaise Taylor guilty in the 2023 murders of his girlfriend and their unborn daughter. On Wednesday, a Nashville jury returned a guilty verdict and recommended a life sentence for Taylor in the murders of Jade Benning and their unbor...
Rescue crews recover prosthetic leg after canoe overturns on TN river
SMITH CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - The Smith County Rescue Squad said it assisted in the recovery of a prosthetic leg after a canoe overturned Wednesday.Crews responded to Caney Fork just before 4 p.m. for reports of a canoe overturning.SCRS said no one was injured and had their lifejackets on at the time...
14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say
LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake at a park, police said.A report for a missing swimmer came in around 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, in Lake Mills, which is off of Rock Lake. First responders searched the swimming area where the teen was l...
I-40 East in West Nashville closed due to crash, TDOT says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Interstate 40 East near White Bridge and Charlotte Pike is shut down due to a crash, according to a spokesperson for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The crash was reported near mile marker 203 around 5:49 p.m. Just before 7 p.m., officials with TDOT sa...
Blaise Taylor, former NFL scout, convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After only two hours of deliberation, jurors unanimously decided to convict Blaise Taylor of murder. Hours later, they recommended he receive life in prison. The group began deliberating his conviction just before noon Wednesday on whether they would convict the former c...
Clarksville man charged after allegedly attacking EZ Market clerk with machete
A 23-year-old Clarksville man faces an especially aggravated robbery charge after police say he attacked a store clerk with a machete during a robbery.
Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
‘Months of agony.’ Guthrie family, sheriff’s office reflect on Nancy’s disappearance more than 150 days later
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - 151 days. That’s how long it’s been since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home. While there have been lots of leads - people to question, evidence to analyze, and tips to investigate - so far, there is no resolution.It has been an excrucia...
One dead in College Grove; Williamson County Sheriff's office has suspect in custody
Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in the College Grove area, with a suspect already in custody, officials said.The Willi
Mother and father charged after 3 children left alone in cockroach-infested home during fire, authorities say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A mother and father are facing charges after three young children were left home alone during a fire late Monday, police said.According to the Columbia Police Department, 28-year-old Zana Oden faces three counts of unlawful conduct of a child. She appeared in cour...
Blackburn claims she was on 'federal time' which prevented her from talking about her campaign for governor
Sen. Marsha Blackburn claims she dodged questions outside a slow opening elevator because she was attending a federal event and could not legally answer questions about her campaign for governor.It's a claim that even fellow Republicans say is not supported by law.The exchange outside the elevato...
Parasite-induced ‘explosive’ diarrhea cases rise in Tennessee. Here’s what to know
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The U.S. is seeing an increase in cases of a parasite that can cause “explosive bowel movements” — and Tennessee is among the areas being impacted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a notice on Wednesday that the parasite-induced illness, known ...
Davidson Co.: I-40 EB lanes closed at MM203 after crash
The eastbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 203 are temporarily closed after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, according to TDOT.The crash was reported just after 5:30 p.m.We will update this article when traffic is restored.