NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Former Republican State Senator Jim Tracy has died. He was 69 years old. Tracy, of Shelbyville, died at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, according to an obituary. His cause of death has not been announced.He was elected to represent his Middle Tennessee District in 2004 an...
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President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the...
When the high-rise where Noel Mrquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Mrquez, who happened to be at his girlfriends apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-year-old brother, his l...
Residents in 12 units of a Franklin townhome have been displaced after a fire Sunday night, the Franklin Fire Department said.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.(WSMV) - WSMV4, Nashville’s NBC affiliate owned by Gray Media, Inc., announced today that Chief Meteorologist Lisa Spencer will retire from her daily on-air duties after more than 25 years with the station.Spencer, a cornerstone of Middle Tennessee’s weather coverage and one of th...
An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble.The blackout in the country of 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of Energy and Mines wro...
Three people are facing federal drug charges after investigators seized 68 kilograms of cocaine, dozens of firearms and other evidence.
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, Medicare doesn’t always cover what families expect as care needs rise. We break down how to plan ahead. Plus, get tips for successful outings with a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, including how to prepare and respond to mood ...
Businesses in Riverside Village and the Nashville Department of Transportation have brought back a popular sustainable transportation program.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Former Republican State Senator Jim Tracy has died. He was 69 years old. Tracy, of Shelbyville, died at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, according to an obituary. His cause of death has not been announced.He was elected to represent his Middle Tennessee District in 2004 an...
(Gray News) - Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were recalled after they were connected to multiple E. coli cases.On July 3, Publix said that Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall of 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, according to a press re...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto’s line drive in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the New York Mets.Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expect...
A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is artificial intelligence ready to take over tasks that, until now, could only be performed by doctors?The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor's office and get their pr...
SUWANEE, Ga. (Aging Untold) — A Georgia couple says weekly trips to a secondhand bookstore have kept them connected throughout more than 30 years of marriage. Michael and Brooks Breedlove visit Read It Again Books in Suwanee each week to browse for books they haven’t read. “It’s something we can ...
(InvestigateTV) — On the eastern shores of Virginia, Corinne Vincent makes staying fit a priority. She can often be found outside with her service dog, Siggy. And when she’s not feeling well, she makes it a priority to get herself checked out.That’s what she did in February of 2024, visiting a ga...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee State University confirmed that the man shot and killed by National Guard members in Memphis was a former TSU student.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the man as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson, who was killed in a National Guard-involved shooting in Do...
(Gray News) - Lauren Bennett, a singer best known for her feature on the hit LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.Her former band, G.R.L., said Monday in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren.”The statement continued, saying, “Our h...
Eligible Tennesseans have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, to register to vote in order to cast a ballot in the Aug. 6 primary election.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A commercial building was left damaged by a fire in Donelson early Monday morning.According to the Nashville Fire Department, multiple crews responded to 211 Donelson Pike after an employee arrived and saw smoke coming from the building.No one was inside any of the units...
DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three people were arrested after a joint drug investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, body armor and cash, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.The TBI said the investigation was led by the agency and the 23rd Judicial District Drug Task Force,...
Soccer fans will have a chance to cheer on Team USA together Monday evening as Nashville Soccer Club hosts a free World Cup watch party at GEODIS Park
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are looking for two drivers after a pedestrian was hit and killed in South Nashville overnight.According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers responded to a call for a crash involving a pedestrian near the Walmart Supercenter on Nolensville Pike ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing multiple charges after officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department said he launched a firework at them during a traffic stop in East Nashville.Arrest affidavits state that officers were conducting a traffic stop at South 4th Street and Fatherland ...
Rutherford County's assessor is pushing back against a state effort to change how rental homes are taxed.
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.All I did was ask for a review, Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office ev...
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business.The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to "reset" Xbox as it faces heightened competition, th...
(Gray News) - Disneyland welcomed its 1 billionth guest on Friday - an 8-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday.Andres Robles and his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles, were invited to participate in a ceremony on the Main Street, U.S.A., train station platform.“Welcoming our one billionth gue...
(InvestigateTV) — More Americans are taking out personal loans to cover everyday expenses, according to new data from LendingTree, with the share of borrowers using loans for basic bills more than doubling in three years.LendingTree found 8.2 percent of Americans now take out personal loans for e...
(Aging Untold) — Going out for lunch, running errands or visiting family are simple pleasures that matter deeply as we age. But when a loved one is living with dementia or cognitive decline, even a routine outing can feel unpredictable. That fear alone can be enough to keep everyone home, but it ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are looking for two drivers after a pedestrian was hit and killed in South Nashville overnight.According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers responded to a call for a crash involving a pedestrian near the Walmart Supercenter on Nolensville Pike ...
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), agents identified a semi-truck and trailer carrying cocaine from Texas to Nashville on Friday, July 3.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 18-year-old man was arrested on July 4 after he allegedly pointed a firearm at another driver on the interstate. In an arrest affidavit from the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers were called to Mile Marker 39 on I-24 West on Saturday afternoon after a driver...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee Athletics has revealed what its new orange uniforms will look like under the new partnership with Adidas.All the new uniforms feature a new number font, which the university said combines traditional block with a modern style.“The orange uniforms are flawlessly...
Zoo spokesperson says closing date for transaction is July 6
RITTMAN, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Four people were killed, including an officer, after a shooting in Ohio overnight into Monday morning, police said. Rittman police have identifed the deceased officer as Sgt. Scott Ries, a 10-year veteran of the department.Ballinger said that the two other victims...
Summer is great time to get active with your family, and Jeremy Veras with Workout Anytime tells us how.Watch this Let Me Help segment in the video player above.For more great tips like this, catch NewsChannel 5 This Morning at 9 a.m. on weekdays. If you'd like to submit a tip, email us at letmeh...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee lawmaker is celebrating one of the biggest weddings of 2026 by giving a special gift to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.The newlyweds are being gifted a Tennessee flag that was flown over the State Capitol as a keepsake from Rep. Caleb Hemmer.“As a small weddin...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With the 4th of July over, you may wonder how to safely get rid of unused fireworksIt’s important to remember to never put a dry firework in your household garbage, as there’s a risk they could ignite.To safely dispose of a used firework, you should:- Soak it in a bucket...
This March, actress Brooke Shields made a reservation at a Mexican restaurant in Denver called Casa Bonita under a fake name but not to avoid paparazzi.It was so the restaurants management team and owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who are also the creators of South Park, wouldnt know she was c...
Officers were responding to a traffic stop at South Fourth Street and Fatherland Street when the incident occurred.
WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — A group is trying to combat loneliness, one random act of social connection at a time.One in two American adults say they experience loneliness, according to Becca Bernstein, chief community and operations officer for Belong Center, a nationwide nonprofit working to ad...
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