Music City Hot Chicken Festival returns for 20th year July 4th
Former mayor of Nashville and festival founder Bill Purcell said Nashville loves to celebrate the freedom to eat hot chicken on the Fourth of July.
Former mayor of Nashville and festival founder Bill Purcell said Nashville loves to celebrate the freedom to eat hot chicken on the Fourth of July.
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - An investigation into recent door-kicking incidents in Franklin led to the arrests of ten young people this week.Detectives tied the group to a rash of recent incidents where individuals were captured on security footage kicking or striking the front doors of multiple hom...
BOLTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - An 83-year-old woman in Mississippi died after she and her husband fell in the hot sun.Martha Irene Van Egmond died after temperatures reached the 90s on Saturday. According to meteorologists, surface temperatures on cement reached approximately 125 degrees. Her h...
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Police in Franklin arrested 10 teenagers in connection with a series of incidents related to a 'Door Kick Challenge' on social media.
COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of a man accused in a homicide on July 1.WCSO reported that the suspect arrested in the death of Allison Che’ Che’ Rawl has been identified as Douglas “Kirk” Rawl.The victim was identified as his wife.Suspe...
Irans joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a forceful response, ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, ...
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
Numerous medical professionals and police departments are warning people against participating in the Benadryl Challenge.The challenge first surfaced on social media in 2020, but hospitals and first responders say they have recently seen a resurgence in cases. The challenge involves participants ...
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Nashville's Metro Parks is marking National Park and Recreation Month with a full lineup of events throughout July, from Independence Day celebrations to a new park grand opening.July 4th festivities will be spread across several Metro Parks locations. The 20th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festi...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony at the Frazier Ken...
Former mayor of Nashville and festival founder Bill Purcell said Nashville loves to celebrate the freedom to eat hot chicken on the Fourth of July.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of more than 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to its highest warning level over potential salmonella contamination.The Class I recall means there is a reasonable chance that consuming the products could cause serious illness...
More people will be headed to the water for summer fun. Dr. Katherine Y. Brown with Learn CPR America has some safety tips to keep in mind.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 ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A neighborhood group has filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville over Cheekwood Estate & Gardens’ operations and a proposed parking facility.Neighbors for Safety BMH filed the complaint in Davidson County Chancery Court, asking a judge to intervene and compel the city to...
Rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble of a nine-story building in Venezuela in a miraculous operation eight days after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country.Hernn Alberto Gil Flores, 44, who was buried under 29-feet of wreckage from a collapsed shopping mall parking lot in La Gua...
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.What she didn't know when she entered the water on that day in 2024 was that another woman had been bitten by a shark 90 minutes earlier and just 3 mile...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee’s emergency management department announced Wednesday that it now has a new name and an elevated status. TEMA now stands for Tennessee Emergency Management Authority. It was formerly Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. The change means TEMA is now a cabinet-...
(InvestigateTV) — DIY home projects can feel rewarding and save money, but knowing which jobs to tackle — and which to leave to a professional — can make the difference between a weekend win and a costly mistake.General contractor and This First House host Zack Dettmore said homeowners often unde...
(Aging Untold) — Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes. About the program Hives for Heroes pairs transitioning veterans with mentors who connect them with...
A female pit bull was dragged down a street by a moving Ford Explorer before the leash broke and a bystander intervened.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A video from adidas has given us the first look at the University of Tennessee’s new uniforms. It marks the first peek at adidas’ plans for the Volunteers. Straight from The Sheriff’s mouth @Vol_Sports Welcome to the \\\ family pic.twitter.com/c9y4Riom6y— adidas US...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - We’ve talked about it all week, but what do we mean when we talk about the heat index or the feels-like temperature?WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE HEAT INDEX?The heat index is a measurement of how hot the air feels to us when we factor in the humidity to the air temperature on...
A 16-year-old was beaten and robbed of his shoes and cell phone at Opry Mills mall Tuesday night.
President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from royalty agreements and payouts tied to crypto funds championed by his family and businesses, according to his latest financial disclosure. The White House says Trump has done nothing improper and has argued he has taken a financial loss by becomi...
(Aging Untold) — Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but a neurologist says many people misunderstand what it actually does. Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Minnesota, said melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate the body’s circad...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers across the country....
A 26-year-old Texas man trying to capture video footage of a church in Houston is facing charges for illegally operating a drone too close to a World Cup event as authorities across the country crack down on unauthorized flights.John Alexander Meza of La Porte, Texas, allegedly flew a DJI Mavic 3...
The Federal Aviation Administration tells FOX 17 News it has 11,000 certified professional air traffic controllers as of April, but still needs more.
(Aging Untold) — Bringing part-time help into a loved one’s home sounds straightforward—until real life doesn’t line up with the hours you’ve booked. Getting it right takes a plan: prioritizing the right tasks, keeping routines consistent and asking the right questions before a caregiver ever wal...
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Clarksville Police Department and medical personnel responded to a crash involving a motorcycle early Thursday morning.Clarksville Police reported that officers were called to Fort Campbell Boulevard and Cunningham Lane at about 7:20 a.m. They arrived to find that ...
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(Aging Untold) — Scams targeting older adults rarely begin with an obvious threat. More often, they start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. The Aging Untold experts are shedding light on what families and caregivers should look out for and what you can do ...
U.S. employment grew in June 2026, albeit at a slower pace than in previous months, according to a report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, down from the more than 100,000 jobs per month added during the spring. The unemployment rate was large...
(Gray News) - The FDA reclassified a major potato chip recall to the agency’s highest level due to a potential salmonella risk.The recall involving Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips is now a Class 1 recall, according to the FDA. A Class 1 classification is the agency’s highest warning level and is us...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville leaders are warning against the use of personal fireworks, which are illegal in Davidson County, ahead of the July 4th holiday.Every Fourth of July, people come to Nashville from far and wide to see one of the best and biggest fireworks shows in the country, bu...
As 12-year-old Damarion Morehead's funeral approaches, legal questions remain in downtown Nashville shooting.
Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuelas devastating twin earthquakes could trigger a widening medical crisis marked by untreated injuries, infectious diseases and a healthcare system already on the brink.Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are sleeping in crowded shelters or...
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