Fort Campbell soldier faces drug charges
An active-duty Fort Campbell soldier was arrested Wednesday on drug charges in Christian County.
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Man charged for allegedly assaulting, threatening to rape and kill masseuse in Nashville
What This Story Is About A female massage therapist accused a man of assaulting her and threatening to rape and kill her during a session at her place of business in April 2024. Why It Matters The woman told Nashville police that the man wanted to be nude during his massage and b...
10-year-old girl hit by truck after exiting school bus in Middle Tennessee. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A 10-year-old girl was flown to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt after being hit by a truck in Dickson County on Monday afternoon. Why It Matters The crash happened near private property just off Highway 48 South shortly after the girl ...
Investigation underway after man, woman found shot inside North Nashville apartment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A shooting investigation is underway after a man and a woman were found shot inside an apartment in North Nashville on Monday night. The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to a shooting call at the Metro Center Villas off Ponder Place late Monda...
Pedestrian reportedly hit by two trucks while crossing road in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Police Department is investigating a crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian from Monday night. Murfreesboro PD reported that a 36-year-old man was hit by two pickup trucks while he was trying to cross Lascassas Pike near Burger...
Driver cited after hitting cyclist in Murfreesboro, police say
What This Story Is About A crash is slowing traffic near Thompson Lane and Broad Street on Tuesday morning. Catch Up Vehicle crash involving pedestrian forces road closure in Murfreesboro MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The morning commute in Murfreesboro was slowed Tuesday morning ...
Murfreesboro crash involving cyclist causing traffic delays
Murfreesboro Police report that a crash involving a cyclist is causing delays.
19-year-old extorted, shared intimate photos of man on TikTok after learning he had another girlfriend, authorities say
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A 19-year-old woman is accused of extorting a man after learning he had a girlfriend for the entire time that they were dating. Nathalie Rodriguez Gonzalez was arrested and charged with extortion on Friday, according to an arrest report from ...
Hopkinsville 19-year-old arrested in connection with shooting death
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Hopkinsville.
E-bike rider struck by car in Murfreesboro
The crash happened on Thompson Lane at Broad Street around 6:30 a.m.
Woman missing out of Davidson County found safe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that a missing woman from Davidson County was located and is safe. The TBI and the Metro Nashville Police Department were looking for 61-year-old Teresa Thomas, who had reportedly gone missing on Monda...
Photos reveal what Murfreesboro firefighters are doing in Texas
Four Murfreesboro firefighters are in North Texas, providing critical support to the crews fighting a massive wildfire.
Officers shoot woman accused of deadly Times Square stabbing attack
A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York Citys Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside One Times Square...
Nashville leaders face final vote on Metro Police drone restrictions
Metro Nashville Police Department officers are operating a “drone as first responder” pilot program, city leaders are set to vote on restrictions.
Mother, 8-year-old daughter killed in crash on the way home from Girl Scout trip
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A mother and her 8-year-old daughter were killed in a crash as they headed home from a Girl Scout trip to an Indiana theme park. Three other children were injured in the incident. Amanda Wertman, 41, and her 8-year-old daughter, Michaela Wer...
Ponder Place shooting sends two people to the hospital
Metro Nashville Police confirmed that two people were hurt in a shooting overnight on Ponder Place.The shooting was reported around 10:15 p.m. Monday. MNPD sha...
Family searches for missing mother last seen at Donelson laundromat
Courtney Reese, 36, disappeared on Aug. 18 after telling her family she planned to do laundry and meet a friend. Her uncle dropped her off at a laundromat in Donelson at about 1 p.m. that day, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department....
The death of a 5-year-old boy in Antioch is renewing urgent calls for safe gun storage
A 5-year-old boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself with a gun he found in a bedroom drawer at his Antioch home. The tragedy has reignited urgent calls for gun safety in homes with children. The shooting happened on Bison Court in South Nashville. Youth Services detectiv...
Motorcyclist dies after losing control on Nashville ramp
A motorcyclist lost his life after a Monday crash.
Former police officer used Flock cameras to track victim 76 times, department says
AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A former Texas officer is accused of using the Flock camera system to track a victim 76 times. The Amarillo Police Department fired Christian Eder on July 17, citing inappropriate conduct. Police say they received a citizen complaint about Ede...
Woman randomly stabs 2 people in Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police
NEW YORK (AP) - A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside...
Portion of Spring Hill sees speed limit change
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A portion of the city of Spring Hill now has a new speed limit. Starting Aug. 31, the speed limit on Kedron Road between Royal Park Boulevard and Main Street dropped from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. The Spring Hill Police Department said Pu...
Man arrested after reportedly waving gun outside Nashville bar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested after reportedly waving a gun outside a Nashville bar, according to an arrest affidavit. On Sunday, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to 7108 Charlotte Pike, the location of Brewhouse West, after 25-year-old...
Former police chief weighs in on MNPD officer shooting, killing man with sword
A relative called 911 Saturday about a man to report he was armed with a sword and posing a danger to others. A responding member of the Metro Nashville Police Department later shot and killed the man, sparking an investigation into the incident....
Teen critically injured after electric motor scooter crash in Spring Hill
The number of hospital visits related to electric bicycles and scooters has risen sharply over the last few years, with the National Library of Medicine reporting a 90% increase in injuries since 2019....
'It’s preventable:' 5-year-old fatally shoots himself after finding gun in Antioch home
Metro Police say a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself on Saturday in Antioch.
Nashville police promote 10 dept. veterans, name new East Precinct commander
Capt. Jessica Ware will become the new commander of Metro Nashville Police Department’s East Precinct on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as part of a series of leadership cha...
'I felt powerless': South Nashville bar security guards reportedly pepper sprayed 5 women in recent months
Officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department said they have received 37 calls to LinQ Social Kitchen since March.
5-year-old dies after shooting himself in Antioch home
What This Story Is About Youth services detectives are investigating after a 5-year-old was fatally shot in his home on Bison Court in Antioch. What Happens Next No charges have been filed. Police say the District Attorney’s office will make that determination once the investigat...
Ex-Metro officer, current attorney questions whether deadly police shooting was justified
Questions are swirling whether or not a Metro Police officer-involved shooting in North Nashville over the weekend was justified.
Nashville advocate pleads for action on gun safety following 5-year-old’s death
What This Story Is About A Nashville gun safety advocate is pleading with parents to secure their firearms following the accidental shooting death of a 5-year-old boy over the weekend. Why It Matters Safety advocates say keeping firearms locked up and out of sight is critical bec...
Motorcyclist dies in interstate crash in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A motorcyclist died in an accident on the I-440 exit ramp in Middle Tennessee on Monday. Metro Nashville Police said that the driver of the motorcycle, 46-year-old Jason Gooch, had been operating a Kawasaki ZX6 when he suddenly lost control of the vehicl...
'It happened within seconds': Mt. Juliet man in ICU after hitting traffic light during medical emergency
A Mt. Juliet man says he's grateful to be alive after he passed out behind the wheel and crashed into a traffic light along N. Mt. Juliet Road over the weekend....
Human error caused Wave Swinger crash at Wilson County Tennessee State Fair, investigators say
State officials and a third-party investigator have determined human error caused the Wave Swinger ride crash at the Wilson County, Tennessee State Fair that injured 9 people and sent 4 to the emergency room earlier this month. The outside investigator, Worldwide Safety Group, se...
Mother and 6-year-old child killed in apartment fire
MARINGOUIN, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A mother and a child died in an apartment fire on Monday morning, Louisiana authorities said. The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Lauren Carter, 22, and Layton Carter, 6. Emergency officials responded to reports of ...
15-year-old football player with dreams of playing in the NFL dies after getting trapped in house fire
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) – A South Carolina family and community are mourning the loss of a young man who was killed in a house fire and had dreams of playing football for the NFL. Jaiden Odom was a 15-year-old Lowcountry football player who played at Baptist Hill High ...
Victim being flown to hospital after crash closed road in Rutherford County, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About A serious crash has closed Franklin Road near Royal Glen Boulevard in Rutherford County. Why It Matters Paramedics are treating patients and a LifeFlight helicopter is responding to the scene. What Happens Next Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies ...
Serious injury crash closes Franklin Road in Rutherford Co.; LifeFlight en route
A serious injury crash has closed Franklin Road near Royal Glen Boulevard in Rutherford County, according to the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office. The sheriffs office said LifeFlight is en route and paramedics are treating patients at the scene. Drivers should expect lengthy del...
Nashville teen accused of bringing a gun to school, police say
What This Story Is About A 15-year-old Pearl Cohn High School student was charged after a gun was found in his backpack when he entered school, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Why It Matters Police said the school’s Evolv weapon detection system identified the...
11-year-old threatens children with gun on playground, deputies say
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - Florida deputies arrested an 11-year-old boy accused of threatening other children with a gun at a neighborhood playground. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say they were called to reports of an armed disturbance in a neighborhood near E...
2026 Election: These 3 changes could be coming to the Tennessee Constitution. Here’s what to know.
What This Story Is About Three amendments to Tennessee’s constitution will be on the ballot in the Midterm Election. Why It Matters If approved by voters, the amendments could make changes to governance surrounding crime and property taxes in the state. What Happens Next Voters w...
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to woman injured while helping teens on side of road
LEDYARD, Conn. (WJAR) – A donation from music star Taylor Swift is helping a good Samaritan in Connecticut. Ashley Taunton is recovering from injuries she sustained while assisting teenagers on the side of the road. Taunton went through a life-threatening crash, weeks of surgerie...
Cumberland University student-athlete dies in motorcycle crash
What This Story Is About Cumberland University says student-athlete Ethan Gailey died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. Why It Matters The university said Gailey’s death has deeply affected his family, friends, teammates, coaches and the campus community. What Happens Next ...
Man accused of beating, holding woman captive at his apartment for 4 days
VANCOUVER, Wash. ( KPTV /Gray News) – A man was arrested after he allegedly beat and strangled a woman inside his apartment while holding her captive for multiple days. Nathanial Sylvester, 31, appeared before a judge on Aug. 29, facing several charges, including assault and unla...
Crime in Tennessee: Takeaways from the TBI's 2025 crime report
Overall violent crime dropped in 2025 across Tennessee compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation....
House reduced to frame, ashes after fire in Marshall County
What This Story Is About The Berlin Community Fire Department responded to a destructive house fire over the weekend. Why It Matters The fire completely destroyed the house, burning through walls and leaving behind the charred bones of a home. BERLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A massive fir...
Mother accused of fatally shooting her 2-year-old daughter charged with murder, police say
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ( WBBJ /Gray News) - A mother is charged with murder after she allegedly shot and killed her 2-year-old daughter on Thursday, according to police. According to the Humboldt Police Department, officers responded to a home and found Ephreana Brady on the front porch...
Flemingsburg Police: No credible threat found in viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
The Flemingsburg Police Department is reassuring families that there is no credible threat to local schools following concerns about a viral social media trend known as the Cat in the Hat trend. In a statement released Sunday, Police Chief Daniel Pollock said the department has i...
Vehicle careens off Kinneys Rd. in dramatic rollover crash near Springfield
A dramatic rollover crash on Kinneys Road just outside Springfield prompted an extended extrication operation and put an air ambulance on standby Sunday evening, but officials at the scene tell Smokey Barn News the driver escaped without life-threatening injuries. The first call ...
Driver arrested following high-speed crash with children in back seat in Middle Tennessee, police report
What This Story Is About A man is facing multiple charges after attempting to flee from officers in Portland, Tennessee, and crashing his car while two young children were in the backseat. Why It Matters The man and another driver were allegedly caught drag racing “at speeds well...
Loudon County SWAT raid leads to standoff, drug bust near elementary school
What This Story Is About Loudon County investigators and a SWAT team raided a home on Highland Park Drive on Saturday, August 29. LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A drug raid near an elementary school on Saturday ended with a SWAT team arresting a barricaded suspect hiding inside a cr...
Teen shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, police say
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A teenage girl was shot and killed by her 19-year-old boyfriend, according to police. According to Tuscaloosa Police, officers were called to a report of a female shot at a club around 10 p.m. near Culver Road on Friday. Police said the teena...
Nashville police say 5-year-old’s fatal shooting was accidental
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department believes a 5-year-old boy died from an apparent accidental self-inflicted shooting on Saturday. Officers responded to Bison Court on Saturday just after 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting involving a juvenile. The remi...
Nashville home left heavily damaged by overnight fire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A fire sparked inside a North Nashville home overnight, and now an investigation is underway into the cause. According to personnel from the Nashville Fire Department, the occupants of a home on Roy Street were awakened by a smoke alarm in a back room ju...
Search for suspect underway after woman found stabbed in Nashville apartment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are looking for a suspect after a woman was stabbed at an apartment in Nashville early Monday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers responded to the Skyliner Apartments off Dickerson Pike after a call about a st...
Police in Switzerland make arrest after deadly rave shooting
Swiss police say they arrested a 43-year-old man on Monday after a deadly shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland led to the death of an Italian citizen and saw several other young people wounded. Aargau Cantonal Police previously said one person was killed and five others wer...