Hamilton Avenue bridge over I-65 closed after bridge damage found
A bridge in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood is closed after crews discovered damage to the bridge deck Wednesday afternoon.The Tennessee Department o...
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Bridge closed over I-65 in Nashville for repair
TDOT reported a help truck operator discovered damage to the bridge on Hamilton Avenue south of downtown Nashville Wednesday.
Nashville neighborhood, Oak Hill sue FAA over flight paths residents say funnel planes above their homes
The roar of airplanes over South Nashville neighborhoods is now at the center of a federal lawsuit.
BNA to hold Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony on Friday
Nashville International Airport is marking 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, with its annual Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11.
Titans host Saleh’s former team, the Jets, in season opener
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Titans host the New York Jets in a must-win scenario during week one of the NFL regular season Why It Matters The Tennessee Titans have not won a season opener since 2020, a season opener at home since 2010. What Happens Next The Tennessee T...
Memphis man killed by stray bullet while working at Nashville-area Sam’s Club
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was shot and killed while working overnight at a Sam’s Club in the Nashville area. Investigators say it was a stray bullet that killed the 55-year-old. Victim identified as Navy veteran Paris Carlock was a Navy veteran and a father of three....
State lawmaker asks comptroller to investigate $9.2B toll lane deal after AG declines
A Nashville lawmaker is calling on the comptroller's office to look into the state's $9.2 billion toll lane project after questions about the procurement process arose....
Community rallies around one of Nashville’s oldest Chicago-style pizza joints as it faces closure: ‘Our last Hail Mary’
What This Story Is About 312 Pizza, a family-owned Chicago-style pizzeria in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood, nearly closed this week before a surge of community support gave it a temporary reprieve. Why It Matters Owner Kimberly Wolff said revenue is down roughly 25% this ye...
PHOTOS: Titans, Hattie B’s honor Nashville first responders ahead of Sept. 11
The Tennessee Titans threw a special lunch honoring Nashville’s first responders ahead of Sept. 11.
Roadway in Wedgewood-Houston area closed due to ‘immediate roadway repair’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: TDOT officials said Hamilton Avenue over I-65 from Fort Negley Boulevard to Ridley Boulevard will be closed until a more significant repair can scheduled. TDOT said to use several alternate routes in the area. PREVIOUS: Hamilton Avenue over Inter...
Titans' Jeffery Simmons pledges $1,980 per sack to help single parents find stable housing
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is turning his performance on the field into support for single parents seeking stable housing in Nashville. Simmons is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to launch Sacks for Forever Homes, an initiative aim...
Nashville Zoo cancels Zoolumination over artisans' visa issues, unveils new event
Nashville Zoo has canceled its 2026 Zoolumination festival after the organization said visa applications for participating Chinese artisans were denied....
Woman surrenders after accused of stabbing boyfriend in Edgehill area
A woman turned herself in two days after a "domestic-related incident" in Nashville's Edgehill community left her boyfriend injured, according to officials....
Nashville Fair returns to Wedgewood Houston. Here’s what you need to know
What This Story Is About The Nashville Fair is starting Friday, Sept. 11 and will run until Sept. 20 at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Wedgewood Houston. Why It Matters The fair will have rides, animals, a circus, music, a butterfly exhibit, art exhibits, crafts, comedy shows and m...
Nashville hospital could lose Medicare agreement over medication error, agency warns
What This Story Is About Federal regulators warned Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown that its Medicare provider agreement could be terminated after an investigation found “immediate-jeopardy conditions” tied to a medication error that harmed four surgical patients. Why It M...
Nashville Zoo's adults-only event Sunset Safari returns September with new theme
Nashville Zoo is bringing some magic to town with its adults-only fundraiser event and a brand-new theme: Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Nashville airport buying land for future runway extension, eyes direct flights to Asia
As Nashville continues to grow, the Nashville International Airport has big expansion plans in the works, including a runway extension project.
Nation’s largest lantern festival canceled due to visa issues, Nashville Zoo says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The largest lantern festival in the United States has been canceled for 2026. The Nashville Zoo said Wednesday that the event, called Zoolumination, was canceled because of visa issues impacting its event partner, InLight Festival Group. The zoo said tha...
Nashville Lyft riders can now be matched with driverless Waymo vehicles. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Lyft riders in Nashville can now be matched with fully autonomous Waymo vehicles through the Lyft app. Why It Matters Nashville is the first market where Waymo vehicles are available through both the Waymo and Lyft apps. What Happens Next The service will...
Former Titans scout to serve consecutive life sentences for killing pregnant girlfriend
The former football scout convicted in the murder of his pregnant girlfriend will spend the rest of his life behind bars, a judge ruled in a Nashville courtroom Wednesday....
Former NFL scout to serve 2 life sentences for murdering pregnant girlfriend in Nashville
What This Story Is About Blaise Taylor, the former NFL scout who was convicted of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend in 2023, was sentenced in Nashville on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Why It Matters Taylor was convicted earlier this summer for giving his girlfriend a fat...
Trial for man accused of killing Nashville greenway runner set for April 2027
The trial for a man accused of killing a woman while she was running on a Nashville area greenway has been rescheduled for next year.
Zoolumination Canceled Due to Visa Issues for Chinese Light Festival Group
Nashville Zoo event was billed as largest lantern festival in U.S., will be replaced this year with Glow Wild
Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo cancelled for 2026
Annual light installation "Zoolumination" hosted by the Nashville Zoo has been cancelled for the 2026 holiday season.
Federal health officials warn Nashville hospital risks losing Medicare deal
Federal health officials are warning Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital that it must quickly fix serious patient-safety problems or risk losing Medicare.
Nearly $1M tax break could help bring 280 affordable apartments to Nashville
A developer planning hundreds of affordable apartments in Nashville could receive an estimated $851,000 property tax break in the project's first year....
Nashville considers centralized hub to connect homeless with services
Nashville leaders are exploring whether a centralized facility could make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to connect with services and housing....
Former NFL scout convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend faces sentencing in Nashville. Here’s what to know.
What This Story Is About Blaise Taylor, the former NFL scout who was convicted of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend in 2023, faces sentencing in Nashville. Why It Matters Taylor was convicted earlier this summer for giving his girlfriend a fatal dose of cocaine while she ...
Nashville riders can now order a Waymo straight from Lyft
If you order a Lyft in downtown Nashville today, the driver’s seat might be empty when the car pulls up.
Pets of the Week for Sept. 9, 2026
Looking for a new pet? Check out News 2 “Pets of the Week” segment every Tuesday on Good Morning Nashville.
Ex-NFL scout Blaise Taylor sentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant girlfriend
A former Tennessee Titans scout convicted of killing his girlfriend and her unborn daughter was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in a Nashville court....
Critic's Pick: Tennessee Titans 2026 Season Opener
Noon Sept. 13 at Nissan Stadium
WeGo plans brand new Antioch route: Here’s where the proposed bus line would run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WeGo Public Transit proposed a new corridor route in Antioch as well as frequency improvements for its Winter 2027 Service Changes. The new route would be a Bell Road connector between Nolensville Pike and Murfreesboro Pike. WeGo said it would serve Bell...
Critic's Pick — Nashville Ballet: Live in Studio A
Sept. 11-20 at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Critic's Pick — Nashville Symphony: An American Celebration
Sept. 11-13 at the Schermerhorn
In an Ever-Changing Nashville, The District Wants to Preserve Downtown History
The nonprofit will celebrate its 40th Annual Progressive Party Fundraiser on Sept. 16
Nashville residents along I-24 seek answers about $25 billion Choice Lanes project
Some South Nashville homeowners are raising questions about a $25 billion state highway project that could affect their neighborhoods and in some cases, the homes they recently purchased. TDOT announced a project to add Tennessee's first Choice Lanes along I-24. The project initi...
Nashville family still seeking justice nine months after father of four was killed outside apartment
Nearly nine months after Gavin Thompson was shot and killed outside a Nashville apartment complex, his family is still waiting for justice and not all of the suspects are behind bars. Thompson, 34, was killed on Dec. 14, 2025, at an apartment complex on Zermatt Avenue. He was a f...
Stray bullet injures woman as some Nashville neighborhoods see rise in gun violence
It comes as gun violence trends are uneven across the city.
Midwife credited with helping two teens after neighborhood shooting
A Nashville-area midwife is this month's Tennessee Hero, sponsored by Ponce Law, after helping two teenage boys after they were shot in a local neighborhood....
What to know about Tennessee’s new rebate program for EV chargers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - There’s a new rebate program in Tennessee for multifamily housing properties to afford electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced the launch of the program on Tuesday. The Multifamily Hous...
Former NFL scout convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend will be sentenced in Nashville. Here’s what to know.
What This Story Is About Blaise Taylor, the former NFL scout who was convicted of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend in 2023, is set to be sentenced tomorrow in Nashville. Why It Matters Taylor was convicted earlier this summer for giving his girlfriend a fatal dose of coc...
SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum set to open September 29
Dolly Parton and Herschend just announced that Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will both open their doors in Nashville....
Deals with developers, ‘sustained misuse’ of position: Senior Metro official retires amid new charges
This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. At 11:30 p.m. on a Friday in 2023, Nashville real estate developer Mack McClung emailed then-Metro Water Services assistant director John Honeysucker, asking him to look into a holdup on a ...
Here’s when Dolly Parton’s hotel, museum will open in Nashville
What This Story Is About Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will open together in downtown Nashville in late September. Why It Matters The destinations will celebrate Parton’s life, music and legacy through a 245-room hotel, live music venues a...
Nashville Sounds' Thomas Pannone Throws Perfect Game
Left-handed pitcher struck out eight Durham batters and needed just 94 pitches in 3-0 road victory
Man shot in the leg at Nashville motel
The shooting happened at Americas Best Value Inn Nashville Downtown on Brick Church Pike just after 11 a.m.
George Strait to be honored by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
George Strait will be honored with the Career Maker Award for his decades-long impact upon the careers of the members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame....
Three Nashville neighborhoods up next for traffic-calming plans, residents push for change
Three Nashville neighborhoods are up next this week to discuss possible changes aimed at slowing drivers and making neighborhood streets safer.
Woman shot in The Nations neighborhood
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being shot in The Nations area of Nashville, according to authorities.
Jefferson Street Faces Wave of Property Sales, Investment and City Improvements
For decades, commercial bustle has eluded the historic heart of Black Nashville — now change is coming quickly
More on Rebecca Higgins and Nashville's Sex Workers of the 19th Century
A photograph of a Civil War-era hospital raises more questions about sex workers of the time
Sounds pitcher throws 3rd perfect game in franchise history
What This Story Is About Thomas Pannone throws perfect game in 3-0 win at Durham Bulls Why It Matters It’s the third perfect game in Nashville Sounds history What Happens Next Sounds continue their season Wednesday against the Bulls For Context Pannone is the first player in the ...
Tennessee Capitol renovations nearing completion as state races toward governor's inauguration
Major renovations at the Tennessee State Capitol and Legislative Plaza are entering their final stages, with state officials expressing confidence that work will be completed before lawmakers return to Nashville in January and before Tennessee inaugurates a new governor. Official...
How signed tie-dye shirts are supporting a Nashville cancer patient
Ryan Fischer has collected about 25 tie-dye shirts during his cancer treatment, but each one represents something far more personal than a colorful pattern....
Ole Miss beats Louisville with 48-yard field goal as time expires in Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff
The University of Mississippi and the University of Louisville faced off Sunday for the inaugural Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff at Nissan Stadium, where the No. 9 Rebels defeated the No. 24 Cardinals 41-38....