What This Story Is AboutTrevor Ethan Choate was convicted on Wednesday in the 2025 death of a 19-year-old in Sumner County. What Happens NextChoate will be sentenced at a hearing on August 10. SUMNER Co., Tenn. (WSMV) - A man now faces up to four years in prison for “reckless behavior” that led t...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is looking for the driver of a pickup truck that fatally struck a woman last Friday.MNPD released a security image of a dark-colored GMC Sierra 2500 that detectives believe is the vehicle that hit 48-year-old Jaime Magsam on McGavock...
What This Story Is AboutTrevor Ethan Choate was convicted on Wednesday in the 2025 death of a 19-year-old in Sumner County. What Happens NextChoate will be sentenced at a hearing on August 10. SUMNER Co., Tenn. (WSMV) - A man now faces up to four years in prison for “reckless behavior” that led t...
What This Story Is AboutA group of pastors and priests opposes Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to continue with the state’s scheduled executions, despite the botched attempt on Tony Carruthers in May.Why It MattersThe state is scheduled to execute three more people this year: Anthony “Darrell” Hines on ...
Following last week's Lawrenceburg Planning Commission meeting, the community is now raising funds for legal representation.A representative from the Lawrenceburg Utility System gave the first details we have learned from officials on the data center. The utility said the data center is planned t...
What This Story Is AboutPolice are asking the pubic for help locating a suspect and suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run from earlier this month. Why It MattersThe pedestrian was injured in the hit-and-run and taken to a Nashville hospital for treatment. What Happens NextAnyone with information on th...
The Metro Nashville Police Department has released photos of a suspect accused of hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle in South Nashville.
Making mistakes is apart of life, and it's important to know how to learn from them and make things right. Elizabeth Grecco with Southwestern Advantage offers steps for apologizing to others well.Watch this Let Me Help segment in the video player above.For more great tips like this, catch NewsCha...
(Gray News) - Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports.He died on July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told Deadline. Williams was 91.Williams was best known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith ...
What This Story Is AboutA water main break in Westmoreland caused chlorine levels to drop, prompting the city to issue a boil water notice that has forced several businesses to close.Why It MattersSmall businesses in Westmoreland are losing revenue during an already slow season, with no timeline ...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Four people, including a mother, are facing charges after a toddler gained access to a gun and was shot, according to warrants.Beaufort County deputies were called to a medical emergency on Saturday and found a 2-year-old who had been shot in the stomach.T...
Nearly a week after a woman was hit and killed on McGavock Pike, authorities are now searching for the driver involved in the deadly incident.
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of sexual misconduct. What This Story Is AboutA man was arrested after he was allegedly caught touching his genitals inappropriately outside of a woman’s window. What Happens NextA judge is set to review his case on Thursday morning. For ContextWitn...
A routine traffic stop for expired registration in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a Tennessee man wanted on a felony theft warrant out of Georgia.
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks or even months to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about...
A groundbreaking mission that explored Pluto and distant solar system objects in unprecedented detail has awakened from its longest sleep ever and its 5.9 billion miles (9.5 billion kilometers) from Earth.NASAs New Horizons spacecraft went into a planned hibernation mode on August 7, 2025, and w...
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom against the the government's ability to f...
What This Story Is AboutA new WalletHub study ranked Murfreesboro as the 10th-best city in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers. Why It MattersMurfreesboro’s high score comes after WalletHub compared 300 U.S. cities in terms of their affordability, real-estate market and quality of life. For Contex...
Austin Dill, 19, was shot by Trevor Choate on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 around 5 p.m. at a home on Founders Lane and died from his injuries the next day.
Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of pounding rain, sending emergency crews scrambling to rescue people from the rising waters before sunrise Thursday and setting off urgent warnings from forecasters: Move to higher ground now!The National Weather Service in San Antonio said ...
Ask Claude to make a pamphlet critical of President Donald Trump or Britain's King Charles III, and Anthropic's chatbot would oblige.Prompted to do the same for Thailand's king, Saudi Arabia's crown prince or China's leader, and the artificial intelligence model declined.It is a key finding from ...
What This Story Is AboutThe City of Cookeville has just released plans to transform 5 acres of its downtown community. Why It MattersIf the plan as drawn comes to fruition, it would reshape a somewhat vacant industrial area into a hub for shopping and recreation. What Happens NextCity Council wil...
Metro Nashville has filed a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee, alleging the Tennessee Department of Correction failed to transfer convicted felons.
What This Story Is AboutMaury County Animal Services is putting out an “SOS” for adoptions.Why It MattersEvery kennel is full at the shelter. What Happens NextClick here for more information on adopting from MCAS.Catch UpDozens of dogs were brought to the Midstate after being rescued from an over...
ALGOOD, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Algood Fire Department had a busy morning preventing a fire from spreading throughout an apartment complex on Thursday.Algood Fire crews were called to the Garden Grove Apartments on Quinland Lake Court at around 2:15 a.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke billowing from ...
President Donald Trump will address the nation tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern on elections and voting machines, calling it "really, really big news."The speech will take place in the East Room of the White House. The 9 p.m. Eastern time slot is traditionally reserved by presidents for their most impor...
Early voting begins Friday in Tennessee’s primary election, with the Republican race for governor drawing the most attention as candidates make their final push before voters head to the polls.
Early voting begins Friday, July 17 for the upcoming elections.
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on changes to rules limiting ownership of television stations.Current rules prohibit any company from reaching more than 39% of U.S. households.The ownership cap was established to promote competition and prevent monopolization of the airwaves....
What This Story Is AboutMt. Juliet Police searched for a suspect who ran from a crash following a pursuit.What Happens NextPolice are searching in a wooded area between Golden Bear Gateway, Clemmons Road and E. Division Street.MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD) has...
The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting U.S. allies in the region...
A mother and her son are among nine people who admitted to running what prosecutors describe as a brutal sex trafficking ring that lured vulnerable women to Ten
As Nashville continues to grow, city leaders are looking at new ways to pay for future development without taking on entirely new financial obligations.One prop
Thousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by boat as wildfires send dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week.More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, where a train crew in northern Ontario filmed themselves su...
ADAMS, Tenn. (WSMV) - A mother and her two children were hospitalized after a crash in Robertson County on Wednesday morning.According to a report from Smokey Barn News, deputies with the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and medical personnel with the Adams Fire Department responded to Kinneys R...
Scattered showers and storms continue Thursday as Middle Tennessee heats up to the low 90s. Expect rain chances and heat to continue heading into the weekend as severe weather is possible Saturday into early Sunday.
The stock market has been climbing steadily, with transportation stocks helping lead the way. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, investors are asking whether the rally still has room to run.Since President Trump returned to office, markets have posted strong gains, with AI em...
Drivers who leave the scene of a deadly crash in Tennessee now face tougher penalties under a new state law.
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