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Metro Council approves eminent domain to buy proposed data center land near Nashville Zoo
The Metro Council approved the use of eminent domain to stop the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo in South Nashville.
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Former Northeast High School teacher sentenced to 9 years in prison for statutory rape
A former Northeast High School teacher will spend years behind bars after pleading guilty to statutory rape.
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Suspect sought after deadly shooting at West Nashville U-Haul
A search is underway for the gunman in a deadly shooting at the West Nashville U-Haul facility Tuesday evening.
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In 'emotional' move, Nashville leaders vote to acquire property for data center near zoo
Metro Nashville Council voted to allow Metro staff to acquire the property near the Nashville Zoo where DC BLOX proposed a data center.
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Missing Nashville 5-month-old now home safe
A 5-month-old previously the subject of an endangered child alert is now home safe.
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Enjoy Sonrisa Rum and Piraguas at Butterfly
Hang out by the pool at the W Nashville and celebrate National Rum Day
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Increasing heat & humidity with storm chances
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The August heat is building! Look for temperatures to climb in the lower to middle 90s to end the week. Then, a transition to rain & storm chances for part of the weekend. Next week, we're back to the heat & humidity! This morning the upper low that caus...
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Search underway for man who fatally shot co-worker in West Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A search for a gunman is underway after a workplace shooting left one man dead in West Nashville on Tuesday evening. The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to a U-Haul business on Annex Avenue just after 5 p.m. to in...
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15 pounds of meth seized in Nashville storage unit investigation
A Metro Police K9 sniffed out 15 pounds of meth during an investigation into drug trafficking activity at Nashville storage units, leading to the arrest of an alleged drug courier....
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Voting rights groups to address voting machine issues before Tennessee primary
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Democratic Party and the NAACP are holding a press conference Wednesday morning to address reported voting machine glitches and absentee ballot problems ahead of Tennessee’s primary election. The Shelby County Election Commission said Mond...
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Clarksville students back to school: What drivers, families need to know about bus safety
As students return to classrooms across Clarksville-Montgomery County Wednesday, police are reminding drivers and families about the rules designed to keep chil...
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Critic's Pick: Three Films by Elaine May
Aug. 11-17 at the Belcourt
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Critic's Pick: Fraternal Twin
8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Betty’s Grill
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Argument leads to deadly gunfire at U-Haul business, police say gunman still missing
An argument between two U-Haul employees led to gunfire Tuesday night.
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Metro Council approves eminent domain legislation for Nashville Zoo data center
What This Story Is About Metro Council passed legislation authorizing Metro government to acquire property where DC Blox plans to build a data center next door to the Nashville Zoo. Why It Matters It’s the city’s most direct attempt at stopping the proposed data center next to th...
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Critic's Pick — Andrés Bustamante: 'DOLORES'
Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Aug. 8; through Aug. 27 at Arcade Arts Gallery 63
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Critic's Pick: Nordista Freeze’s The Cool Off
8 p.m. Aug. 8 at The Blue Room at Third Man Records
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Critic's Pick — Nashville Cats: A Salute to John Jorgenson
2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Ford Theater
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Critic's Pick: The Weird Sisters
7:30 Aug. 8 at The Basement East
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Critic's Pick — Songwriter Session: Carter Faith
Noon Aug. 8 at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Ford Theater
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Critic's Pick — Midnight Movies: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
Midnight Aug. 8 at the Belcourt
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Critic's Pick — Weekend Classics: Beat the Heat: 'Lawrence of Arabia'
11:30 a.m. Aug. 7-9 at the Belcourt
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Critic's Pick — Midnight Movies: 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'
Midnight Aug. 7 at the Belcourt
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Critic's Pick: 'Where We Meet'
Aug. 7-9 at OZ Arts
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Critic's Pick: First Friday Franklin Art Crawl
6 p.m. Aug. 7 at The Factory at Franklin
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3-year-old dies after getting her head stuck in kitchen playset
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - A 3-year-old Florida girl died after getting her head stuck in a kitchen playset, according to police and local media. Boynton Beach Police responded July 23 to a home for reports of a 3-year-old girl who was unresponsive and not breathing. Upon ...
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Critic's Pick: Tomato Art Fest
Aug. 7-8 in East Nashville’s Five Points
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Critic's Pick: 'East Nashville Facebook Page: The Musical'
Aug. 6, 7 & 9 at Eastside Bowl
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The Nashville Law Firm Securing White House Pardons
Local attorney Alex Little has found a niche appealing to Trump
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Girl Tones Brings the Bowling Green Scene to Music City
Talking with the high-energy sisterly rock ’n’ roll duo ahead of their show at Tomato Art Fest
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Papercut Horror & Other Dark Lit Promises Scary Stories to Go
Iza Hudson’s horror book truck is set to launch Aug. 28
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Critic's Pick: Outside the Box
6 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Tennessee State Museum
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Clarksville leaders weigh plan to preserve downtown's history while encouraging growth
City leaders are considering changes they say would better protect the city's historic downtown while making it easier for future investment to move forward....
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Metro Council approves eminent domain to acquire land near Nashville Zoo from data center company
Metro Council has approved a bill authorizing the city to use eminent domain to acquire property near the Nashville Zoo that a data center company already purchased for $23 million. The council voted 27-5 last night to authorize the purchase of more than 23 acres at 648 Grassmere...
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Mother, 12-year-old son drown in pond as she tries to rescue him from water
CHESTERFIELD, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A mother and her 12-year-old son both drowned in a Virginia pond after the boy began struggling and his mother went in to try and save him. Chesterfield Police say a 12-year-old boy went into a private pond in Chester and began to struggle i...
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Deadly Broadway crash fuels renewed push for pedestrian safety at Metro Council
Just days after a deadly pedestrian crash on Lower Broadway, pressure is mounting on Metro leaders to do more to protect people walking across Nashville's streets....
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Multi-state organized theft ring comes to Hendersonville
Authorities have issued a warning after alleged members of an organized theft ring targeted a victim in Hendersonville last week.
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Driver facing charges after THP trooper injured in crash near Nashville
A person is facing charges after wrecking with a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 65 on Tuesday afternoon. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A person is facing charges after wrecking with a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 65 on Tuesday afternoon. The crash ha...
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Death row inmate sues Tennessee, claiming state denied private confession before execution
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, does not challenge Tennessee’s authority to carry out executions. Instead, it asks whether condemned inmates have a constitutional and federally protected right to privately practice their faith before the state carries out a death sente...
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Lebanon narrows down wastewater treatment plant sites to final 3
The Lebanon Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Committee recently narrowed the number of viable sites down to four.
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Friends rally around Nashville Broadway crash victim Dianne Cooper as she fights critical injuries
What should have been a night of music and celebration on Nashville's Lower Broadway turned into tragedy in a matter of seconds last Saturday night. Police say an 87-year-old driver ran a red light and crashed into pedestrians crossing Broadway near 4th Avenue North, killing one ...
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Tennessee man indicted on 22 counts for posting threats to kill public officials on TikTok
A Tennessee man was indicted Tuesday on 22 counts for making threats to kill public officials, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. Garry Lee Williams of Knoxville allegedly posted threats on TikTok from January through April 2026, according to the indictment. ...
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Police arrest teen in clown costume accused of murder
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - A teenager was taken into custody Tuesday, accused of killing a man in East St. Louis while wearing a clown costume. Investigators were called to the intersection of North 76th and State streets at approximately 10:02 p.m. Monday...
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Southwest clarifies extra-seat policy for 'plus-size' travel
Southwest Airlines is walking back a controversial change to its plus-size seating policy after facing backlash from customers and travel experts.
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Braves beat Marlins behind Grant Holmes’ 6 scoreless innings
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. A day after the Braves failed to add another frontline starter, Grant Holmes (7-4) threw six sc...
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Aerial dance and ballet group tells stories of women overcoming addiction
We know art has the power to heal and give people hope. That's exactly what's happening with a show taking on important subjects. "I'm a photographer, a writer, a painter," a woman told me who prefers to go by just the name Elle. "Anything that's within the arts is something that...
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Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in St. Louis' 1st Congressional District primary
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won a rematch Tuesday in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, and Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure that could have made ii harder to pass citizen-led amendments in the future. Bells primary victory is likely to propel him to reel...
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Several units displaced after fire at Bellevue apartment complex
Several units were displaced after a fire at a Bellevue apartment complex on Tuesday evening. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Several units were displaced after a fire at a Bellevue apartment complex on Tuesday evening. Crews with the Nashville Fire Department were called to an apartme...
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Trump departs for West Coast trip to promote economic agenda
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump departed Washington on Tuesday afternoon for a set of West Coast political events that aim to promote his economic agenda and help Republicans earn midterm election support. The president is scheduled to attend a Los Angeles area Repu...
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Man hailed as hero dies after being struck by debris while helping at crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A man who stopped to help the driver of an overturned tractor-trailer has died from his injuries, nearly two weeks after the crash. Dylan Hoyt and a group of people were traveling home from street racing on July 12 when they came across an ove...
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Right turns on red could be banned in Nashville under new Metro Council proposal
What This Story Is About Nashville’s Metro Council is considering a ban on right turns on red. Why It Matters 20 pedestrians have been killed crossing Nashville roads this year despite the Vision Zero policy aiming to eliminate all traffic fatalities. What Happens Next The bill s...
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Watertown film buff launches petition to push Lebanon's Roxy Movie Theater owners to make repairs
Watertown neighbor Bryant Felkins has been going to the Roxy Movie Theater in Lebanon for more than a decade, ever since his family moved to Wilson County. Now, the movie enthusiast is taking action, he said it comes after noticing the theater has fallen into disrepair. Felkins l...
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John Rose, Monty Fritts outline competing visions ahead of Tennessee governor primary
As Tennesseans head to the polls Thursday for the primary election, the GOP gubernatorial race has drawn significant attention.
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TN woman fighting for her life after being struck by vehicle on Broadway, family says
What This Story Is About A Tennessee woman is fighting for her life at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians on Fourth Avenue in downtown Nashville on Saturday night, killing one person. Why It Matters The woman and her group had the p...
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Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US, escalating diplomatic spat
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazils ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazils denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit ahead of upcoming elections as well as Brazils stalling on approving President Donald Trum...
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Deadly Lower Broadway crash; timeline, everything you need to know
Here is everything you need to know regarding Saturday's tragic Lower Broadway pedestrian crash.
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Man found in freezer had been dead for several years without anyone reporting him missing
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Alaskan authorities have identified the human remains that were found inside a freezer last month. According to the Juneau Police Department, the remains were identified as those of Ross Pasquan. Juneau Police Chief Derek Bos said Pasquan h...
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Stabbing at Whitsett Park prompts safety concerns, police still searching for suspect
Whitsett Park is known to attract families and people looking to get out into nature.
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Gov. Bill Lee endorses Rep. Andy Ogles’ GOP primary opponent to represent TN in Congress
What This Story Is About Governor Bill Lee has issued his endorsement for who he believes should represent Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives. What Happens Next Tennessee’s primary election will be held on August 6, during which time, voters will choose their party’s ...
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Child vaccination rates continue to fall in Tennessee
So far this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 2,300 cases of measles across the United States.
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