ICE contracts push Tennessee-based CoreCivic revenue past $680M
The Department of Homeland Security's latest efforts to detain migrants are driving growth for the private prison industry, particularly for Tennessee-based CoreCivic....
Local News
2026 National Conference Recap
2026 National Conference Recap News Channel 5 Nashville
Witnesses describe shooting that left 2 injured at Murfreesboro apartment complex as an ambush
What This Story Is About An 18-year-old man was shot in the upper back and a 19-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet on her neck Monday night at the Brookwood Terrace Apartments while visiting friends. Why It Matters Many in the area say they feel unsafe and are worried the gunm...
Kennedy Center to pay a jazz musician more than $250,000 in legal fees
A judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay a jazz musician more than $250,000 after she previously dismissed a lawsuit by the Center. Musician Chuck Redd pulled out of the Center's annual Christmas Eve concert last year following Trump's attempt to rename the building after hi...
Ohio sues gaming giant Roblox on behalf of pensioners who've lost $21.5M after stock plummets
Gaming giant Roblox has been the subject of many lawsuits in recent years, most related to the harm and potential harm caused to minors through its failures to protect kids from online predators. A new suit filed by Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is on behalf of Ohio pensioner...
A court is deciding whether Tennessee's execution methods violate Christa Pike's rights. Hearings are underway.
A court is deciding whether Tennessee's execution methods violate Christa Pike's rights. Hearings are underway. WPLN News
High security spotted at Trump golf course events amid Iran war
Fighter jets intercepted two aircraft that violated a restricted airspace over the weekend while President Trump attended a golf tournament in New Jersey. That was just the latest security incident to be reported during one of the Presidents golf outings, and recent social media ...
‘Girls Trip’ actress Tiffany Haddish pleads guilty in DUI case
ATLANTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with a DUI case in Atlanta. The Emmy and Grammy winner will not serve jail time, but her Georgia license will be suspended. The negotiated plea also sentences her to 12 mont...
Senate leaders eye college athlete pay rules
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate leaders say they plan to address payment rules for college athletes when lawmakers return from recess, with bipartisan concern growing that rising costs to compete for top football and basketball players are threatening other sports programs. Leaders...
One of the largest meteor showers of the year peaks this week!
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Need home repairs? Clarksville’s new program will fund fixes for local rentals
What This Story Is About The City of Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services Department (CNCS) has launched a rental home repair program to preserve affordable rental housing. Why It Matters The new program is designed to help preserve existing affordable housing opportunit...
'Karate Kid' and 'Cobra Kai' actor rescued from Franklin floodwaters
'Karate Kid' and 'Cobra Kai' actor rescued from Franklin floodwaters tennessean.com
From filing for unemployment to calling creditors, here is what to do right after losing a job
( InvestigateTV ) — Losing a job unexpectedly can be overwhelming, but a financial planning expert says the steps taken in the first few days can make a meaningful difference for both finances and future employment prospects. Stoy Hall, founder and CEO of Black Mammoth, a financi...
Gov. Lee refuses to intervene in Darrell Hines’ execution, despite public outcry
What This Story Is About Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that he will not intervene in the execution of Darrell Hines. Why It Matters The inmate’s attorneys, as well as dozens of medical professionals, have expressed concern that the same doctor who botched the execution of ...
Two people shot at Murfreesboro apartment complex
Two people were shot at an apartment complex Monday evening.
‘I feel betrayed’: US Army soldier fighting to get wife, mother of 5-year-old son, back from ICE
LEESVILLE, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A U.S. Army soldier says he is proud of his service but is feeling betrayed after immigration authorities detained his wife. Staff Sergeant Alexis Jaramillo has spent 11 years serving the United States Army. However, the Puerto Rican-born aviat...
Taylor Swift, others among 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
What This Story Is About Taylor Swift and four other songwriters have been named to the 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame class. Why It Matters Swift was selected from a Contemporary Songwriter/Artist nominee group that included Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and Phil Vas...
Beef imported from Argentina recalled after missing inspection. Here are the impacted products
(Gray News) - The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled 29,629 pounds of beef that was imported from Argentina. Why was the beef recalled? The agency said the beef was not reinspected when it arrived in the United States. What beef was recalled? ...
Gov. Bill Lee says he won't grant clemency to death row inmate Darrell Hines
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a statement on Darrell Hines, an inmate on death row.
Another Look: Jack White, 'Frozen Charlotte'
Nashville's ultimate rockstar returns with an album of pared-back rippers
Nashville’s Belmont University Launches Animation & Media Arts BFA
Nashville’s Belmont University Launches Animation & Media Arts BFA Animation Magazine
Partial solar eclipse to darken skies across Northern US on Wednesday
Residents of the northern U.S. will have an opportunity to reuse their solar eclipse glasses Wednesday, when a partial solar eclipse will blanket the region. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks some or all of the sun as seen from Earth. The farther north you travel in Nor...
Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett to be inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift and Lyle Lovett are among those to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday.
Man mistakenly declared dead by IRS
MILLBROOK, Ala. ( WSFA /Gray News) - An Alabama man found himself in a frustrating and bizarre scenario when he was declared dead by the IRS while he was still alive. Every year, the federal government mistakenly adds thousands of living people to its “Death Master File,” instant...
Gov. Lee says he will not intervene in Anthony Darrell Hines’ execution
Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday he will not intervene in the scheduled execution of Tennessee death row inmate Anthony Darrell Hines. Hines, 66, is scheduled to be executed Thursday, Aug. 13. Hines was convicted in 1986 of first-degree felony murder in the 1985 killing of Catherine Je...
Mom smuggles drugs into Nashville jail for teen son by hiding them in small child’s waistband, affidavit says
What This Story Is About A 44-year-old woman is accused of smuggling drugs into the Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville for her teenage son. Why It Matters Benita Fitzgerald is charged with contraband in a penal institution and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. What ...
Charlie Worsham Invited to Join Grand Ole Opry, Releases New Album
Charlie Worsham Invited to Join Grand Ole Opry, Releases New Album Backstage Country
It's time to meet the furry contenders participating in Fat Marmot Week
You know Shark Week. You love Fat Bear Week. Now, get ready for Fat Marmot Week! Marmots bulk up all summer long to survive the winter and now will face head to head in a similar format to Fat Bear Week. The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Marmot Project organized this compe...
Dave Matthews Band announces Fall 2026 tour with stop at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville
Dave Matthews Band will make a stop in Nashville this fall.
Dave Matthews Band announced Nashville stop during 2026 Fall Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An iconic indie-rock band is returning to Nashville this fall. Dave Matthews Band announced its 2026 Fall Tour schedule on Tuesday, and it includes a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 6. Dave Matthews and his group of talented musicians -...
Trump Media says Wall Street firms are paying up to $100K for early access to Trump posts
Wall Street has begun to embrace Trump Media and Technology Groups newest product: instant access to President Donald Trumps Truth Social posts. Truth Social owner Trump Media, in its first-ever earnings call with analysts Monday evening, said it has signed more than 10 customer ...
Cause of death revealed for 7-year-old boy found tortured, duct-taped in closet
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — The cause of death has been revealed for a 7-year-old Cincinnati boy found duct-taped in a closet. William Michael Evans-Ellis died from blunt force trauma to the head, Hamilton County Coroner Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco announced Tuesday. The coroner not...
Car swept off Ohio interstate during powerful storm
A car on Interstate 71 near downtown Columbus was swept off the highway Tuesday morning during a severe storm in central Ohio, according to video from the scene. The car was headed in the right-hand lane when a giant gust blew the car across two other lanes and into the center me...
Taylor Swift added to Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville's most famous transplant was named to the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame Tuesday. Taylor Swift, who famously moved to Music City with her family as a teenager to pursue her dreams, was nominated in the Contemporary Songwriter/Artists categ...
Tennessee death row inmate Darrell Hines chooses last meal before execution
Darrell Hines, a Tennessee inmate set to be executed this week, has selected his final meal.
US existing home sales fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective buyers. Existing home sales fell 1.7% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06...
GOP senators release Fauci texts discussing vaccine risks for pregnant women
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky released text messages from former government phones used by Dr. Anthony Fauci, saying the devices contained more than 34,000 messages. The senators published 11 text exchanges, including discussions from 2021 ab...
‘Look before you lock’: Preventing hot car deaths as TN enters its longest heat wave so far this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As Middle Tennessee swelters through possibly its longest stretch of dangerous summer heat so far this year, there is an important reminder for every parent: Never underestimate how quickly a vehicle can become dangerously hot. With temperatures soaring ...
Former US Marine held in Russia for over 4 years has been released, group says
Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday. Robert Gilman is on his way to a U.S. military hospital in Texas, where...
Man dies after becoming trapped in burning grain bin at family farm, coroner says
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - A man died Monday after getting trapped in a burning grain bin at a family farm. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Jonathon Hayn. According to the coroner’s office, Hayn was working inside a grain bin when he ...
Who will be allowed inside Luigi Mangione’s murder trial? Judge addresses access
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday for what could be his final hearing before his high-profile murder trial begins in September. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan in 2024. Much of Tuesday's hearing focuse...
Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert among nominees for 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame class
What This Story Is About The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame will announce its Class of 2026 during a Tuesday morning press conference at Belmont University. Why It Matters Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and Taylor Swift are among the nominees in the Contemporary Songwriter/...
Tennessee players win prizes as Powerball jackpot grows to $1 billion
Even though no one claimed the big Powerball jackpot during Monday night's drawing, some Tennesseans took home a nice chunk of change.
Dave Matthews Band bringing latest tour to Nashville
Dave Matthews Band will bring its latest tour to Nashville this fall.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion territory after no ticket matched in Monday’s drawing
(Gray News) -The Powerball jackpot is nearly $1 billion after there was no winner during the last drawing. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $975 million, with a cash value of $422.3 million, following Monday’s drawing. The winning numbers for Monday’s game were 6, 37, 54, 55...
14 Coolest, Most Over-the-Top Airbnbs in Nashville, Tennessee for Big Groups
14 Coolest, Most Over-the-Top Airbnbs in Nashville, Tennessee for Big Groups TravelAwaits
‘Endangered Young Adult’ from Dickson County reportedly found safe
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that a missing young man out of Dickson County was found safe early Tuesday morning. The 19-year-old was reportedly found in Vanleer, TN, according to the TBI on Tuesday morning. The TBI issued an Enda...
Someone in Chattanooga just won $2 million playing Powerball
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Chattanooga is suddenly $2 million richer.The Tennessee Lottery says a ticket sold in Chattanooga for Monday night's dr...
Hottest temperatures of the year for Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky
Hottest temperatures of the year for Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky WZTV
‘Egregious’: Tennessee father fractures 1-month-old’s ribs, arm, shoulder blade and clavicle
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of child abuse. What This Story Is About A Middle Tennessee father was sentenced to decades behind bars after pleading guilty to aggravated child abuse. Why It Matters Joseph Alexander Farris’s baby was found with fractures ...
30 Days 30 Vols: Daevin Hobbs reveals why he chose Tennessee again and what drives him off the field
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re counting down the days to kickoff with one of WVLT Sports’ yearly traditions: 30 Days 30 Vols. Just under a month from Tennessee taking the field again, Ted Hall sat down with Daevin Hobbs. Ted: How do you do the podcast? Daevin Hobbs: I mean, I go...
Tennessee Holds the Edge Over Vanderbilt in Nashville
Tennessee Holds the Edge Over Vanderbilt in Nashville 247Sports
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84. Jones had a heart attack in his home Sunday in Washington, Virginia, as he was waiting to watch ...
Teen leads Tennessee troopers on dangerous I-24 pursuit, speeding at 130 mph
A trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol says a teen led them on a 130 mph chase on Interstate 24 early Tuesday morning.
TN pharmacy owner banned from handling controlled substances
Thomas K. Weir was the majority owner of two pharmacies in Celina: Oakley Pharmacy, Inc. (listed as Dale Hollow Pharmacy) and Xpress Pharmacy of Clay County LLC....
Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million after 43rd drawing without winner
Powerballs streak without a jackpot winner reached 43 drawings Monday after no ticket matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the games top prize. Without a winner, the jackpot for Wednesdays drawing will increase to an estimated $975 million. The winning numbers fo...
Heading to Belcor Drive? Lane widening project continues in Spring Hill
Drivers heading to Belcor Drive will need to find a new route starting today.
Nov 2, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84) makes a catch against Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84) makes a catch against Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Daily News | Texas' Oldest News...
Federal charges filed after mother, infant die in NYC harbor boat tragedy
A speedboat that capsized during a nighttime tour around the Statue of Liberty, drowning a baby girl and her mother, was illegally chartered, overcrowded and operating with a slew of safety violations, federal prosecutors said Monday. The boats pilot, Manuel Hernandez, was charge...
Burglar sentenced to 21 years in Sumner County
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the burglary of an elderly man's home in Hendersonville.
Page 4 of 18 · 1,045 articles
