Davidson County says state prison delays are costing Metro taxpayers $6M a year, asks judge to intervene
According to Metro's court filing, 151 inmates who should be in state custody remain housed in the Davidson County Jail.
According to Metro's court filing, 151 inmates who should be in state custody remain housed in the Davidson County Jail.
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Franklin leaders are working to find a balance between allowing e-bike riders on certain roadways and protecting pedestrian sidewalks.
Nashville police drone catches robbery suspect with boxcutter in the act in Hermitage
According to Metro's court filing, 151 inmates who should be in state custody remain housed in the Davidson County Jail.
Catherine Jean Jenkins was 54 years old and worked as a maid at the Cebon Motel in Kingston Springs.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves’ stars were on display Tuesday in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, where the American League beat the National League 4-0.The Braves had five players selected to the Midsummer Classic: second baseman Ozzie Albies, catcher Drake Ba...
Neighbors along Woodmont Lane in Green Hills say their streets have become a high-speed cut-through for commuters, forcing children, walkers and cyclists to share narrow roads with speeding traffic. After years of complaints and emotional pleas, Metro is beginning to take action.The Metro Traffic...
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Leaders in Gallatin are taking steps to consider a moratorium on building data centers.Council members discussed Tuesday what a moratorium could mean and what it would take to put one in place.Councilmember Susan High McAuley said the moratorium would be more of a zoning ...
As we mark the halfway of the Major League Baseball season with tonight’s All-Star Game, the potential for a team in Nashville remains in the conversation.
A Mt. Juliet animal rescue has raised more than $50,000 in donations after flooding damaged its shelter on July 8.In a social media update, True Rescue said the money, along with donated supplies from supporters, will allow the organization to repair the damage and help replace supplies lost in t...
The District Attorney General for Tennessee’s 13th Judicial District is reminding Tennesseans that kratom has been illegal statewide since July 1.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of senators is advancing legislation that would impose sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil, with supporters saying the bill honors the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and aims to hold Vladimir Putin accountable.Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, secure...
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman sustained second-degree burns on Tuesday morning after a fire erupted in her Springfield home. According to Smokey Barn News, the fire occurred at a home near downtown Springfield. Springfield Fire Chief Jeff Glodoski told Smokey Barn News that roughly 30% of t...
There is a push by several states and Congress to end the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.
No large data centers can be built in New York for up to a year as the state creates rules to protect the environment and its energy grid from the power-hungry facilities fueling artificial intelligence.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday imposing the country's first statewide mor...
What This Story Is AboutNashville has fewer than 10 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as the CDC looks into the parasite-induced illness that’s impacted more than half of states.Why It MattersPeople usually get the illness after consuming contaminated water or contaminated produce.What Happens Ne...
(Gray News) - Nearly 40 years after a young mother was beaten to death in her home, authorities in Florida said a single phone call led to an arrest.On Dec. 28, 1987, at 4:40 a.m., police responded to a call reporting a dead person at a home. That is where they found 20-year-old Melisa Ellison ly...
There's this new coffee spot up in Orlinda, Tennessee. The Crocker Store."It's a young community now," said Debbie Green. "It gives them a place just to come and talk and chat, y'know, what coffee shops do."Dan and Debbie Green are the owners of the store."Wooo! We got married in 1985!" Dan Green...
While the leading Republican campaigns share many of the same priorities, they're also trying to distinguish themselves on specific issues.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than a year and a half after the city of Nashville allocated $1.5 million in 2024 for safety upgrades along the Cumberland River, none of the planned improvements have been installed.The investment followed the 2024 drowning death of college student Riley Strain in ...
Children 12 and younger can score a free scoop of ice cream tomorrow by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance from memory at Grace Meadows Farm Creamery.The creamer
A concrete blockage in a culvert is preventing a full repair, leaving a Belinda City neighborhood vulnerable to flooding with every rainstorm.Bursts of heavy rain over the last week have led to flooding in many neighborhoods, including in Mt. Juliet.Lori Gossett has lived in her Belinda City neig...
The Brown/Latimer house, which dates back hundreds of years, has sat decaying on a property near the Liberty Creek campuses for nearly a decade.
What This Story Is AboutCheatham County Schools are increasing students and adult lunches citing food and supply costs.Why It MattersAccording to the last time the school district did this in 2022, parents will be paying 25 cents more per meal. What Happens NextThe new prices will take effect whe...
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the robbery occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the 900 block of Robinson Road.
A Metro Nashville Police Department officer is off the force after she admitted to serious departmental violations, including conduct unbecoming an officer, stemming from inappropriate sexual activity while on duty.
SAN DIEGO (Gray News) - A man was arraigned in federal court Monday for allegedly using a sophisticated underground tunnel to move drugs into the U.S. from Mexico that was discovered in 2022. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Genaro Lopez, 54, was a powerful drug trafficker who was operati...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told House lawmakers on Tuesday that the central bank is going to make high inflation “a thing of the past,” in his first appearance before Congress since taking on the role.“If we get policy right, and I can assure you we will, the infla...
Someone in East Tennessee is waking up $50,000 richer after Monday night's Powerball drawing.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The CEO of Uncle Nearest and her husband are out of the company, according to court filing by the Farm Credit Mid-America against the Tennessee-based whiskey company Uncle Nearest. Uncle Nearest has reportedly been having a challenging financial quarter, and as a result,...
As housing costs continue to rise in the Nashville area, a local nonprofit is stepping in to preserve affordable housing, purchasing 200 units outside of Nashville.
The Metro Nashville Police Department's new "Drone as a First Responder" pilot program is taking to the skies with the goal of reaching emergency scenes faster and improving public safety.
Tennessee's voter registration cards include a badge claiming the state ranks first in the nation for election integrity a designation that comes from the Heritage Foundation, a conservative policy organization.The badge reads "Tennessee Election Integrity, Ranked Number One in the Country." A v...
What This Story Is About17-year-old Evan Marsch died after cliff jumping in Bellevue Sunday night. As the investigation continues, family friends are remembering the rising senior as someone who enjoyed supporting his community. Why It MattersMarsch’s death has left a family grieving and a commun...
Less than three weeks after getting the green light from state officials, TriStar Lebanon’s emergency room broke ground on the $18 million facility on Tuesday.
The Trump administration is touting NATO allies progress in defense spending following the leaders summit in Ankara, as allies look to boost support for Ukraine, and the US resumes attacks against Iran.Its a process and we need to make sure that this first year of success continues now as our all...
La Vergne leaders are moving to establish clear boundaries for where data centers can be built in the city before any developer proposes one.A proposed zoning change would limit future data centers to a specific part of La Vergne and require them to be at least 1,000 feet from residential neighb...
FAIRVIEW, Tenn. (WSMV) - The City of Fairview has begun construction on a police training facility in Hickman County, more than 30 minutes from its police station, after residents pushed back on an earlier plan to build near subdivisions and schools.Neighbors in the Lyles area said they had no wa...
Even without hosting a single FIFA World Cup match, Tennessee appears to be seeing a major financial impact from the tournament.
What This Story Is AboutNashville SC is returning to play after Major League Soccer’s World Cup break.Why It MattersThe team is trying to grow the sport in Nashville with buzz from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What Happens NextNashville SC hosts Atlanta on Friday, July 17, at Geodis Park in Nashville...
Tennessee education leaders are considering changes to the teacher licensing process that could provide additional pathways for aspiring teachers who have difficulty passing the Praxis exam.The discussion comes as the state continues to grapple with teacher shortages, a challenge educators say ha...
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