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Knife-wielding man chases strangers at Nashville bus stop, affidavit says

What This Story Is About A man allegedly chased at least two strangers with a knife near a bus stop in Nashville. Why It Matters Dakotah Lamuska, 40, is now charged with two counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of misdemeanor public intoxication and...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

Former Nashville paramedic convicted in double murder of wife, father-in-law

What This Story Is About Former Nashville paramedic Matthew Konen was convicted for the 2021 double murder of his wife and father-in-law, according to Robert Nash, the district attorney general for the 19th Judicial District. Why It Matters Konen was indicted in May 2025 for the ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

Nashville airport announces Air France to launch new international service

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville International Airport announced that Air France is bringing a new international air service to Music City. “We are excited to confirm that Air France will launch new international air service at Nashville International Airport®. This is a s...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

What we know about the man fatally shot by security at a Nashville courthouse

What This Story Is About Security fatally shot a man Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled out a gun and knife inside the federal courthouse in downtown Nashville. Why It Matters The shooting happened in a busy courthouse frequented by citizens, judges and important official...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

Hurricane Isaias has formed; Heavy rain & gusty winds expected this weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Hurricane Isaias has officially formed. It is a Category One hurricane and will intensify to a category two hurricane later Thursday. Hurricane Isaias is likely to make landfall near the Mississippi/Florida state line by Friday. Hurricane watches and war...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

Answer and Lockeland Table (tie)

Answer and Lockeland Table tied for Best Happy Hour in Nashville in the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll, followed by Lyra.

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'American Men' by Jordan Ritter Conn

'American Men' by Jordan Ritter Conn is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Unraveling of Toxic Masculinity for exploring why American men are setting new records in depression, isolation and purposelessness....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Frampton'

'Frampton' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Music Documentary in Nashville for being an enthralling career retrospective directed by his bandleader Rob Arthur....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Julia Martin Gallery Residency

Julia Martin Gallery Residency is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Best Ceramics Exhibition in Nashville, for being weird, beautiful, quirky, adventurous and provocative....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Private Parts'

'Private Parts' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Belcourt Staff Pick because Belcourt employee Coley Hinson introduced the film while in costume as Howard Stern....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Kindling Arts Festival: ‘Utopias’

Kindling Arts Festival: ‘Utopias’ is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Showcase for Experimental Artists for continuing to highlight some of the city’s most innovative artists....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Twin Peaks' at the Belcourt

'Twin Peaks' at the Belcourt is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Film Programming in Nashville for providing a new lens on a beloved TV world....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Caroline Conner

Caroline Conner is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Emerging Theater Artist in Nashville for being a promising young artist with a serious gift for drama....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

DADA Second Saturday Art Crawl

DADA Second Saturday Art Crawl is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Art Crawl Reboot in Nashville for being a coming-out party for a scene that’s better than ever....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Cut Out the Tongue' at Random Sample

'Cut Out the Tongue' at Random Sample is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Best Exhibition Theme in Nashville, for showcasing he force of will and creativity necessary to live in defiance of that violence....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Hellcat'

'Hellcat' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Locally Shot Film in Nashville.

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

John Early

John Early is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Hometown Boy Made Good for stopping in at his beloved Belcourt Theatre to introduce and participate in Q&As about his film Maddie's Secret....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Demetrius Wilson: 'Aftershadow' at Red Arrow

Demetrius Wilson: 'Aftershadow' at Red Arrow is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Abstract Painting Exhibition for being another win for the gallery that keeps consistently positioning itself in the national art conversation....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

SiSSi

SiSSi is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Drag Competition in Nashville for giving up-and-coming queens the boost and polish they need....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Bryce McCloud’s Experimart

Bryce McCloud’s Experimart is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Pop-Up in Nashville for leaning into all the artist's quirky, creative strengths....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Afterlife'

'Afterlife' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Performance Art in Nashville for being the year's most ambitious independent performance-art production....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Geoffrey Davin

Geoffrey Davin is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Go-To Theater Artist in Nashville for being a driving force in the local arts scene for nearly 20 years....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome' by Jonathan Bernstein

'What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome' by Jonathan Bernstein is the Best Music Biography in Nashville 2026 because it’s an illuminating portrait of an artist and a case study of the music industry’s whims and woes....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

'Fieldwork'

'Fieldwork' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best New Art Publication Nashville for feeling like a handheld art exhibition in a city with no gallery spaces dedicated to contemporary photography....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

The Belcourt’s 12 Hours of Terror

The Belcourt’s 12 Hours of Terror is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Movie Marathon in Nashville for delivering on some big surprises, from restorations of beloved thrillers to grainy film prints of twisted and unknown genre relics....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

‘Belcourt’ by Devin Drake

‘Belcourt’ by Devin Drake is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Miniature in Nashville for being a lovingly detailed tiny replica of the local arthouse....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Bubblegum’s 'House of Broken Hearts'

Bubblegum’s 'House of Broken Hearts' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Valentine’s Day Variety Show in Nashville for offering a true love letter to the arts....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 8, 2026

Teen accused of shooting into Cheatham County home

A Nashville teenager is facing multiple charges in Cheatham County following a drive-by shooting last weekend that damaged a house with children inside....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 7, 2026

Titans look to end division skid against Texans

What This Story Is About The Tennessee Titans host the Houston Texans on Sunday in their first divisional game of the season. Why It Matters The Titans have lost their last 10 straight games against divisional opponents. What Happens Next The Titans and Texans kick off at Nissan ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 7, 2026

Court orders evidence preserved in Christa Pike’s botched execution

What This Story Is About A Davidson County Chancery Court judge held a hearing and ordered the state to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s botched execution. Why It Matters Pike’s attorneys say they don’t trust the attorney general’s office to preserve evidence without a court...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 7, 2026