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Planting roots, preserving history: Trees honor Black ancestors across Nashville
Dorothy "Dot" Holman remembers when her childhood backyard stretched all the way to Hadley Park. "There were four houses on this side of 29th Ave., and it was five on this side," Holman said. Holman and her family were among dozens of families forced from their homes during const...
Nashville's steam locomotive 576 holds first public open house
It felt like being reunited with an old friend. Steam locomotive 576 held its first public open house last weekend, giving Nashville residents their first chance to see the historic locomotive since it left Centennial Park in 2019 for a full mechanical overhaul. The locomotive ha...
Confederate flag on race car at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway sparks backlash
A Confederate flag displayed on a competing vehicle at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway last weekend has prompted calls for accountability.
High-risk pregnancy parking placards available in Tennessee starting Jan. 1
Tennessee will allow physician-certified high-risk pregnancies to apply for a temporary parking placard starting Jan. 1, 2027. Placards cost $10, last up to six months, and applications go through county clerks....
Major bridge into downtown Nashville to close for two years beginning in Summer of 2027
The James Robertson Parkway Bridge will be closed for two years beginning in the summer of 2027. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said the closure is longer than first estimated because crews will be placing utility lines directly into the bridge, which will be time-con...
'It's kind of alarming': Professors tracking measles uptick near Fort Campbell
Public health professors at Austin Peay State University are keeping a close eye on measles numbers both in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Advocates concerned over alleged cat abuse after video shows car running over strays at trailer park in Nashville
What This Story Is About Animal advocates say residents at a South Nashville trailer park are concerned about the abuse and killing of stray cats. Why It Matters A volunteer says neighbors have reported multiple incidents, including one in which two cats were run over and killed....
Woman says she was robbed in her sleep at Nashville hotel
What This Story Is About A woman says someone broke into her Midtown Nashville hotel room and robbed her while she was in the room sleeping. Why It Matters Parker Maddock says she feels violated and unsafe after the incident. What Happens Next When we asked for the report, VUPD t...
112 Years of Baseball: The enduring legacy of Shelby Park's Old Timers Field
Old Timers lives up to its name: It’s believed to be the fourth-oldest American baseball field still in use behind Rickwood Field in Alabama, Fenway Park and Wrigley Field....
Interstate shuts down after semi driver clips concrete barrier, overturns in Goodlettsville
What This Story Is About I-65 South closed early Thursday morning after a semi truck overturned north of Rivergate Parkway. Why It Matters Traffic is already an issue in this area of I-65, which has been under construction for more than a year as TDOT works to widen the interstat...
From bison trail to boomtown: Dickerson Pike corridor on the move
Dickerson Pike is one of the most traveled streets, connecting people right to downtown.
Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns, an AP source says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was recently forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety. The move comes as Bessent has spent the last several months executing a massive economic campaign against Iran aimed at severing all of Tehrans remaining financial ti...
Let Me Help: Checklist when closing your pool
Pool Scouts of Nashville recommends waiting to close your pool until water temperatures consistently fall below 60 degrees to help prevent algae growth, and Nathan Pharris has some tips to help. Watch this Let Me Help segment in the video player above. For more great tips like th...
Tractor-trailer hauling raw chicken overturns on Kentucky I-169
All northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Interstate 169 were closed for hours after a tractor-trailer overturned near Hopkinsville Wednesday morning....
Tractor-trailer hauling raw chicken overturns in Hopkinsville, interstate remains closed
A tractor-trailer hauling raw chicken overturned on Interstate 169 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky early Wednesday morning, causing the interstate to completely close for hours....
Critic's Pick — Dylan Camp: 'Back at Home'
Through Dec. 19 at Elephant Gallery
Here’s when women with high-risk pregnancies can get parking placards in Tennessee
People with a certified high-risk pregnancy may qualify for a temporary parking placard beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the Tennessee Department of Health said. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - People with a certified high-risk pregnancy may qualify for a temporary parking placard beginning Jan...
Germantown advocate Berdelle Campbell dies at 99 after decades of working to preserve neighborhood history
NASHVILLE, Tenn. A legendary figure in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood has died after decades of fighting to preserve the area's history. According to close friends, Berdelle Campbell died at 99 last Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026. Long before trendy cafes and swanky sho...
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume border wall construction in Texas
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape. The border wall is ...
Germantown neighborhood preservationist dies at age 99
What This Story Is About Germantown residents are mourning after neighborhood activist and preservationist Berdelle Campbell died at the age of 99 last week. Why It Matters Campbell advocated for protecting green space and historic architecture in the area and hosted events to cl...
New pet scanner station added to Spring Hill dog park
Those interested in using the microchip scanner can find it inside Evans Park, installed along the fence of Barkley Dog Park.
‘Remarkable’: Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for animal control
HANOVER, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Nearly a year after a drunk raccoon was captured in a Virginia ABC store, a campaign tied to the animal has raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control. Donations from the “Trashed Panda” campaign will cover more than half the cost of a new...
80 trees to be removed at Wasioto Park for Seigenthaler Bridge connector
About 80 trees at Wasioto Park will be removed to make way for a new ramp connecting the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge to the park and East Bank Greenway....
Hendersonville announces pump track, new parks maintenance building
The city of Hendersonville is investing in its parks infrastructure with two new projects, including a pump track at Veterans Park and a new parks maintenance headquarters at Drakes Creek. The pump track idea came from the community. David Harden, who has spent decades selling bi...
Barr to take over McConnell’s Senate seat after more than 40 years
What This Story Is About Republican Andy Barr will take over the U.S. Senate seat Mitch McConnell has held for more than 40 years after winning Tuesday’s race. Why It Matters The seat McConnell first won in 1984 changes hands in January, and Barr campaigned on lowering costs for ...
Rock Block Trailblazers Remember What Made the Neighborhood Great
With change on the horizon, we look back at the storied history of once-thriving Elliston Place
Talarico off campaign trail for nearly 2 weeks as Paxton questions his whereabouts
James Talarico has been absent from the campaign trail over the past 12 days as the Texas Senate race enters a critical stretch, prompting Republicans to open a new line of attack on the Democratic nominee. At a campaign rally in San Antonio Wednesday, Texas attorney general and ...
Hand, head or voice tremors: Essential tremor vs. other conditions
( Aging Untold ) — A new tremor in your hands, head, voice or legs can be unsettling, especially for older adults who immediately worry about Parkinson’s disease. But there’s an important difference between essential tremor and the tremors associated with Parkinson’s, according t...
Former Metro Parks employee accused of selling city basketball equipment
What This Story Is About A former Metro Parks and Rec employee, Stevon Neloms, is accused of selling a basketball machine meant for youth programs. Why It Matters A city investigation found the city purchased five machines in 2022 for more than $30,000 and now two worth more than...
InvestigateTV+: Finding solutions for food deserts
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes an inside look at food deserts, where fresh groceries are out of reach, healthier options are limited, and prices can be even higher. Also, a dementia patient’s disappearance before dawn sparks a massive search, highlighting the wandering ...
María Magdalena Campos-Pons: 'Anatomy of the Magnolia Tree for Koyo Kouoh and Toni Morrison' at the Venice Biennale
María Magdalena Campos-Pons: 'Anatomy of the Magnolia Tree for Koyo Kouoh and Toni Morrison' at the Venice Biennale is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best International Exhibition because it brought multiple visionaries into the same conversation....
Why is Trump campaigning in deep-red Tennessee? Political experts weigh in
The president is scheduled to speak Saturday in Clarksville, just four days before early voting begins.
Obama is set to get more involved in the midterms, starting with an appearance alongside Abdul El-Sayed
Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit later this month, lending his support to the progressive nominee after a bruising Democratic primary exposed divisions within the party. Obama will appear with El-Sayed at an...
President Trump to hold campaign rally in Tennessee on Saturday
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville on Saturday. The event website said the midterm rally featuring President Trump is scheduled for Oct. 10 at 1 p.m., with doors opening at 11 a.m. More information is available here ....
Darden Copeland files Ethics Complaint against Matt Van Epps
An ethics complaint questions whether a campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps took House pay while working on campaign tasks.
Reflecting Pool repairs near completion after dispute over cause of delays
Work to repair the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial is nearly complete, President Donald Trump said. The $14 million renovation project was originally scheduled for completion in June ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. However, days after workers finis...
New venue ‘The Truth’ sparks congestion, traffic concerns in Wedgewood-Houston
What This Story Is About The Truth opened in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood less than a week ago, and neighbors said the venue is creating overall congestion to the point they avoid leaving their homes on show days. Why It Matters Neighbors said the congestion impacts their d...
Yamamoto outduels Sale in rematch as Dodgers push Braves to brink of elimination
ATLANTA (Atlanta News First) - On Aug. 27, Atlanta Braves southpaw Chris Sale etched himself into the hearts of Braves Country and gave baseball fans everywhere a performance to remember. “A taste of October,” Braves play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin said that night amid a ra...
Wedgewood-Houston neighbors raise traffic, parking concerns in The Truth's first week open
The 4,400-seat venue opened Oct. 1 on Chestnut street, featuring Miranda Lambert, Malcolm Todd, Role Model and Freya Skye its opening week. General admission fans were seen packed on sidewalks wrapped around the venue Saturday and Sunday....
Democrat Darden Copeland files ethics complaint accusing GOP competitor Matt Van Epps of using tax dollars on campaign
What This Story Is About Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district seat Darden Copeland filed an ethics complaint Monday against GOP incumbent Matt Van Epps. Why It Matters Rep. Matt Van Epps is accused in the complaint of using tax dollars to pay his campai...
President Trump expected to visit Fort Campbell Saturday. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About President Donald Trump is expected to fly into and depart from Fort Campbell on Saturday, officials confirmed to WSMV4. Why It Matters The visit will potentially bring heightened security and possible travel impacts around Fort Campbell, though officials ...
Trump sparks criticism with comments on potential Iranian attacks on US cities
President Donald Trump faced bipartisan criticism after suggesting during a rally in Nebraska on Monday that potential Iranian attacks on Los Angeles or San Diego would be "a small price to pay" if it helped end the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking about the ongoing war invo...
77-year-old woman kills man who attacked her in parking lot, authorities say
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A 77-year-old woman shot and killed a man who attacked her Monday in Florida, according to authorities. Baker County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the parking lot of Macclenny Veterinary Hospital around 4:30 a.m. Monday after the woman ca...
Former Nashville Symphony employee offers long-term solutions after Oracle gifts $10M
Jacob Campos is a musician, band director, and former corporate engagement manager for the Nashville Symphony.
Senate Republicans move cash from purple North Carolina to red Kansas as battle for majority shifts
Senate Republicans top campaign spending organization is pulling back in North Carolina and pouring money into Kansas, a striking shift that shows how the partys plan to keep its majority has turned into an increasingly defensive fight ahead of November's midterms. The decision b...
Trump vows: ‘We will pass the death penalty’ for drug dealers, traffickers, law enforcement killers
VANDALIA, Ohio (Gray News) — President Donald Trump vowed to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on large-scale drug dealers, human traffickers and anyone who kills a law enforcement officer. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Vandalia. The trip was part of...
Woman rescued after seriously injuring leg during fall on Tennessee hiking trail
SPARTA, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than a dozen agencies coordinated to rescue an injured hiker from intense terrain during rainstorms in Sparta last week. The Sparta Rescue Squad was notified on Friday, October 2, about a female hiker who fell while on a trail inside the Scott’s Gulf W...
Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has found her next chapter: She is heading to Fox News. Leavitt will serve as an on-air contributor beginning Nov. 1, the network said Monday. "Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign ...
A look inside the oldest bike company in America
CONWAY, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — Sparks fly, tools turn, and workers assemble parts of made-to-order industrial-grade bicycles, recreational bikes, and trikes at the Worksman Cycles factory in Conway. Wayne Sosin spent decades keeping the nation’s oldest bike maker rolling. He he...
Beshear Campaigns for Molder as Dems Eye Midterms
Kentucky governor soft-launched his own 2028 presidential bid at private Nashville fundraiser for the 5th Congressional District candidate
Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to sirens
A Russian drone struck a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the city to the sound of air raid sirens, explosions and air defense systems being activated. Merz is in Kyiv to display support for Ukrainian President...
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race
President Donald Trump on Saturday defended data centers that power artificial intelligence projects but have become a contentious campaign issue nationwide, as he took his midterm tour to Ohio to insist his party will keep their majorities in Congress despite steep political hea...