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Clarksville student pushes for school board to allow vape detectors in bathrooms
Rossview High School student Rondal Kim Ballard spoke Tuesday at the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board meeting about how vaping interferes with students' learning environment....
TDOT commissioner defends I-24 Choice Lanes project, addresses tolls, property impacts
The Tennessee Department of Transportation continues moving forward with its I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, a plan state leaders believe could ease congestion between Nashville and Murfreesboro while giving drivers the option to pay for a faster, more reliable trip. WATCH: ...
Dolly Day: Nashville to honor beloved icon in citywide celebration
Several organizations, including Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, are encouraging everyone to celebrate Dolly in their own way on Friday, Sept. 25, dubbed "9 to 5 Day."...
Tennessee 2026 voter guide: Key dates, deadlines and what you need to know for the November 3 general election
What This Story Is About Tennessee voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to choose a governor, U.S. senator, members of Congress, state lawmakers and, in some communities, municipal officials. Why It Matters The general election will decide who holds those offices, with ...
Trump calls potential EU-Canada partnership a 'hostile act,' threatens heavy tariffs
President Donald Trump is threatening heavy tariffs on Europe if the European Union moves forward with a proposal to make Canada its first-ever associate member, calling the potential partnership a hostile act. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the associate membe...
Why the thyroid could be behind some aging symptoms
( Aging Untold ) — Memory slips, stubborn weight gain and exhaustion are often written off as “just getting old.” The real culprit could be your thyroid, and a “normal” lab result doesn’t always tell the whole story, according to board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers. Your th...
Congress moves to shield consumers from AI data center power bills
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern...
Pacific-based Marines were thrust into the Iran conflict. Here's what they learned
Weeks before Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) found themselves flying combat missions over the Middle East and boarding ships to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, they were conducting joint exercises with Japanese forces in the western Pacific. The unit,...
Proposed nitrous oxide ban clears Congressional hurdle, goes to full House for vote
WASHINGTON ( InvestigateTV ) — A unanimous vote in a powerful committee on Capitol Hill has moved a proposed bill calling for a ban on the retail sale of nitrous oxide for a full vote of the House of Representatives. Nitrous oxide, a product known as “laughing gas”, is used for l...
Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees
Online behemoth Amazon said it's increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time core operations employees to $20 ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. With the $1-per-hour increase across the board for these workers who do jobs like pack and ship order...
Metro Council delays vote on proposal to ban right turns at red lights in Nashville
What This Story Is About Metro Council has delayed its vote on a proposal that would ban right turns at red lights in Nashville. Why It Matters At the time of the original proposal, 21 pedestrians had been killed on Nashville roads in 2026, which was twice as many deaths as were ...
Nashville hosts Denver leaders ahead of mayoral chat
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell will join Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for a live town hall in Music City Friday.
Council Proposal to Restrict Turning Right on Red Takes New Form
Meanwhile, residents show up to protest Donelson ICE call center, and mayor’s small business incentives advance
Pres. Trump travels to Gastonia, NC
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump set to hit the road Wednesday to help out a Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina. With a closely divided Senate and the midterm election less than 50 days away, President Trump is heading down to Gastonia, North Carolina to h...
Task force marks anniversary as leader says there is a lack of answers on its future
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis city council member is calling for the Memphis Safe Task Force to leave the city on the one-year mark of its creation. President Donald Trump’s order a year ago sent federal agents and the National Guard into Memphis, leading to clashes in the cit...
Dolly Parton tribute leads to new Tennessee State Capitol lighting policy
A tribute to Dolly Parton has prompted a change in how Tennessee officials can approve special lighting at the State Capitol. The State Capitol Commission on Tuesday changed its policy to allow the Capitol cupola to be lit a different color without a commission meeting if the gov...
Thomas Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Pete Hegseth
House Democrats were privately dreading a politically charged but purely symbolic vote on impeaching President Donald Trump triggered by one of their own members. Then came something unexpected. Just hours before that vote, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie surprised his colleagues with a p...
Metro Council votes on settling lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai for over $700K
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville leaders considered a resolution that would settle a litigation with Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, Kia Corporation and Kia America, Inc. Council leaders approved the resolution on Tuesday night. In 2024, the Metropolitan Governme...
Tennessee voter guide: How to register to vote, what to bring, dates to know
The Nov. 3, 2026, election is approaching, and the most important thing Midstate voters can do now is make a plan.
Metro Historical Commissioners Worry New Position Undercuts Responsibilities
Historic Zoning named lead on statewide program
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on building
A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts, saying it would violate an earlier ruling that his name was illegally added to the building....
National Voter Registration Day aims to get more Americans to the polls this November
For 15 years, National Voter Registration Day has been a dedicated day for making sure Americans are informed, registered and ready to vote in November. All across the country on September 15, thousands of volunteers will be out in their communities, making sure their neighbors a...
AI regulation stalls in Congress as House votes on data center costs
Congress is debating how and whether to regulate artificial intelligence, but meaningful legislation appears unlikely in the near term as key leaders pump the brakes on swift action. Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei is among those who have warned about the development of...
More Nashville Neighborhoods Clamor for Parking Rights
City pauses residential permitting and commissions a review
Traffic Commission approves drastically scaled back proposal to ban right turns on red in Nashville
What This Story Is About Nashville leaders are making changes to a bill that would’ve banned right turns at red lights across most of the city. Why It Matters Metro Council members and transportation advocates said they are trying to improve pedestrian safety. NDOT said they coul...
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump s mail ballot restrictions for now, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting in the midterm elections already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same proce...
NYC sues Trump administration over expanded ‘public charge’ immigration rule
New York City is suing the Trump administration over changes to a federal immigration test that city officials say could discourage legal immigrants from accessing basic public benefits. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that the city filed a lawsuit challenging revisions to ...
2.3 million bottles of sour children’s candy sold at Walmart recalled. Here’s why
(Gray Media) – The Ricky Joy company has recalled more than 2.3 million bottles of Sour Crush rolling liquid candy because the applicator can pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The recalled product uses a rolling ball to dispense liquid c...
Trump says he uses AI ‘for a lot of things,’ but didn’t reveal exactly how
(Gray News) - President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he uses artificial intelligence “for a lot of things,” but he did not specify exactly how. Trump said he is leading in AI development and that AI will bring more benefit than harm. “Whoever wi...
Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration's effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matt...
Latest in Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway battle would put question directly on ballot
The future of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway could be put directly to voters as soon as next year, if a new petition is certified in upcoming weeks....
Brief 9/11 ceremony exchange between Mamdani, AOC sparks political backlash
A brief interaction between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez captured on video Friday during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, sparked fierce criticism that was met with pushback from those who...
UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill after emotional debate
U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. Following an impassioned four-hour debate in the elected House of Commons, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was rejected 286 to 270. The o...
$5K reality check: Experts say Trump's promise of midterm checks would strain the economy
President Trump on Friday once again promised each American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections. "When I say something, I mean it! The $5,000 Dividend will happen because the People of our Country deserve it. VOTE REPUBLICAN," ...
Nashville airport board votes to officially begin process of adding Dolly Parton’s name to BNA
What This Story Is About Nashville’s airport board voted unanimously to begin the process of adding Dolly Parton’s name to the airport. Why It Matters The move honors Parton after a petition backed by more than 175,000 people and comes with a potential cost of up to $10 million. ...
Week 4 2026 - High school football scoreboard
Check back later tonight for final scores of the Week 4 High School Football Scoreboard 2026:____________Atlantic Collegiate -Northwood Academy -____________Lat...
Trump, Vance rally GOP voters to end Dallas midterm convention
DALLAS (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spent two days at the American Airlines Center urging Republican voters to turn out for the midterm elections. The event centered on one message for GOP voters: get to the polls on Nov. 3. President Trump close...
State Board Approves Process for Renaming Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
City and state still at odds over board control; name change has garnered bipartisan support, with more decisions to come
Metro Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming BNA in honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted Friday to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport (BNA) after Dolly Parton....
US inflation accelerated in August as gas prices spiked
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away. The consumer price index rose 3.4% last ...
Trump pushes $5,000 dividend pledge as RNC convention wraps
DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention concluded its second day in Dallas with President Donald Trump and party members working to draw voters to the polls in November. Republicans are betting the convention will help turn out voters and preserv...
What could it cost to rename BNA for Dolly Parton and who would pay?
As Nashville's airport authority board prepares to endorse renaming the airport after Dolly Parton, how much will the renaming cost and where will it come from?...
JD Vance takes center stage at Republican midterm convention as the party faces midterm risks
Republicans opened the second and final day of their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday knowing that history is not on their side this election season, but counting on President Donald Trump to propel voters to protect their House and Senate majorities. They're also setting...
Metro Nashville Airport Authority to vote on Dolly Parton International Airport name change
On Friday, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board is voting on a resolution to change the name.
Tennessee parole board denies Dickson County killer's parole request
The Tennessee Board of Parole has denied parole to James Spann, who was convicted in the killing of 17-year-old Karie Newberry.
Williamson County moves forward with Ascension St. Thomas hospital sale amid medication mix-up fallout
Williamson County commissioners voted this week to sign a letter of intent to exclusively negotiate with Ascension St. Thomas to buy Williamson Health even as the hospital system faces potential loss of Medicare and TennCare funding over a devastating medication mix-up. Nearly a ...
Tennessee congressional candidates for District 5 agree to debate ahead of midterm election
What This Story Is About Chaz Molder says that Charlie Hatcher has agreed to debate him ahead of Tennessee’s midterm elections. Why It Matters Molder and Hatcher are facing off to determine who will take the place of Rep. Andy Ogles in representing Tennessee’s District 5 in the H...