La Vergne resident charged with threat of mass violence towards Gov. Lee, pastor
Officers arrested a man accused of making threats of mass violence towards individuals such as Gov. Lee, a local pastor and places of worship.
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Execution staff warned IV site might have ‘blown’ during Christa Pike’s execution attempt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution and warned that some of her veins may have ruptured, or “blown,” before she was injected with pentobarbital, her atto...
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Millions expected for MNPD school resource officers, 9 of 70 elementary schools have one
Millions are expected to go to MNPD to help pay for SROs. Metro middle and high schools have at least one SRO, while most elementary schools lack them. Why?...
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Tennessee’s top governor candidates split on future of state’s ICE partnership
What This Story Is About Tennessee’s top four gubernatorial candidates are divided over whether the state should continue or end its partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including the Memphis Safe Task Force and 287(g) agreements. Why It Matters The outcome of th...
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How a Super El Niño could shape Middle Tennessee’s winter
What This Story Is About: Super El Niño may bring a milder, wetter winter to Middle Tennessee. Why It Matters: NOAA forecasts above-normal rain and slightly above-normal temps, affecting travel, holidays, and winter prep. What Happens Next: El Niño keeps strengthening; updated wi...
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Suspect in brutal Nashville hammer beating captured as victim's family shares what happened
After three days on the run, a suspect accused of beating a Nashville woman with a hammer is now in custody caught in Arkansas. It was a big sigh of relief for the victim who is hospitalized and her family when they learned that her alleged attacker, Ross Peterson, was finally ca...
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Middle Tennessee advocates support domestic violence victims through court process
What This Story Is About There are services available locally in Williamson and Davidson County to help survivors of Domestic Violence. Why It Matters Domestic Violence transcends all socioeconomic backgrounds, according to advocates who deal with victims and their offenders dail...
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Franklin PumpkinFest 2026: Downtown road closures, parking and detours this weekend
Drivers heading to downtown Franklin this weekend should prepare for road closures and heavier traffic as the annual PumpkinFest Fall Festival returns....
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3 Kentucky dog trainers charged after dogs found covered in feces and urine, without water access, report says
What This Story Is About Three Kentucky dog trainers are facing animal cruelty charges after a search warrant at a Hopkinsville training facility revealed the animals were living in “inadequate conditions,” according to citation reports from the Hopkinsville Police Department. Wh...
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Replant Clarksville receives state matching grant to help plant 1,000 trees a year in Montgomery County
Rapid growth in Montgomery County has brought new schools, roads and hundreds of homes but it has also come at a cost to the area's tree canopy. "It's a stunning amount of growth," said Jeff Robinson, chairman of Replant Clarksville. "In the last five years, we've added almost 50...
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Tennessee aviation fuels $53.8B in annual economic activity, study finds
A new report shows just how much aviation is fueling Tennessee's economy.
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The TSSAA high school football season reaches its 10th week
What This Story Is About See a full slate of highlights from the midstate on Touchdown Friday Night on WSMV4 Why It Matters The HS football season is in its 10th week of the regular season and region titles are up for grabs What Happens Next High schools will play regular season ...