Over 300 employees to be impacted by permanent layoffs at Carlex in East Tennessee

Over 300 employees will be impacted by permanent layoffs from Carlex in Monroe County.
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Over 300 employees will be impacted by permanent layoffs from Carlex in Monroe County.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Multiple lanes are blocked Tuesday morning on Briley Parkway after debris spilled on the busy road ahead of the morning commute. The debris can be seen on Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay cameras at Elm Hill Pike. As of about 8:15 a.m., multiple crews are ...

Debris is currently on Briley Parkway obstructing center lanes and causing delays.According to Metro Emergency communications, a truck lost a load of dirt or co

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An ‘incident’ between a member of the Nashville Fire Department’s medical personnel and a patient is under investigation.The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Monday.Nashville Fire confirmed that the medic involved underwent an examination following the incident. No oth...

The consumer price index showed inflation eased last month after a spike in May driven largely by higher energy costs.The June consumer price index showed prices fell 0.4% for the month. Over the 12-month period ending in June, consumer prices rose 3.5%, down from 4.2% in the year ending in May.R...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A mother of a 2-year-old was found dead after going out with a man she met online.Dominic Scot-Glen Rodolico, 24, is accused of murdering 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones, who was reported missing by her family earlier this month.On July 7, a relative called pol...

According to an affidavit, Metro Nashville Police observed a car back up in traffic and drive the wrong way down the road.

Thousands of pills and more than a dozen firearms were recovered during a drug bust following a months-long investigation in Maury County.

More work is being performed on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Donald Trump says the landmark was drained Monday so repairs could be made.He claims vandals are responsible for damaging the lining of the pool.But the project has faced several setbacks, including major algae blooms...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An ‘incident’ between a member of the Nashville Fire Department’s medical personnel and a patient is under investigation.The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Monday.Nashville Fire confirmed that the medic involved underwent an examination following the incident. No oth...

Over 300 employees will be impacted by permanent layoffs from Carlex in Monroe County.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Old Hickory and Hermitage communities in Nashville have been dealing with some water issues for the past 12 hours.Metro Water Services (MWS) reported a major rupture on a water main and a disabled fire hydrant on Monday. Here’s a timeline of the infrastructure impact...

(Gray News) – Chick-fil-A is bringing back its annual Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, and customers who show up dressed like a cow will score a free entrée.The promotion runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. Customers dressed in cow-themed att...

A woman faces multiple charges after she was accused of assaulting paramedics and police officers during her arrest in Hillsboro Village.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Old Hickory and Hermitage communities in Nashville have been dealing with some water issues for the past 12 hours.Metro Water Services (MWS) reported ruptures on multiple water mains on Monday. 9:20 a.m. - Old Hickory - 1200 Springwood Drive4 p.m. - Hermitage - 1816 ...

Rain chances continue over the next few days. While lower than last week, heavy downpours with lightning will be the primary concern. The temperatures are climbing over the next few days, with mid-90s possible by the weekend.

Proposed parking changes in Nashville’s popular 12 South neighborhood are on hold.

After weeks of budget discussions, Clarksville homeowners will soon see a higher property tax bill.

A large water main break in Hermitage continued to affect residents in the area Tuesday morning.

Franklin leaders are expected to consider changes to the city’s e-bike ordinance Tuesday night as officials work to improve safety.

Talking to the veteran who named Vietnam Veterans Boulevard — in the wake of its rededication as Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway

Escape the sweltering Tennessee weather with a big-screen adventure

Tennessean couple Ralph and Rosie Graham were part of 1969 moon landing team

WINCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - As Franklin County families prepare to head back to school on Aug. 7, Franklin County, TN School District is sharing an important update regarding cell phones on campus. According to the school district, the following rules apply to the following grades: Grades K-5: Dev...

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB/Gray News) - Authorities say a deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana.The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the shooting happened Monday afternoon in a south Alexandria neighborhood.Dozens of law enforcement o...

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - An Arizona family is devastated after a hit-and-run claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman who was headed to a barrel race competition.Kyrsten Sovereign, 23, was on her way to a barrel race competition Friday in San Tan Valley when the Pinal County Sh...

After hearing complaints from residents, Metro leaders are working on ways to crack down on illegal parking.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- We now know of four candidates running for Nashville's mayor's office in 2027 as Mayor Freddie O'Connell launched his re-election cam

With the execution date approaching, new legal challenges are shifting attention away from Hines' conviction and toward Tennessee's execution procedures.

A sweeping new federal housing law is now on the books, and housing advocates say it could give communities like Nashville more tools to address the city's growing affordability crisis.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is inviting the public to attend an upcoming public meeting regarding the Nashville inner loop corridor.TDOT is initiating a Planning and Environmental Linkages study to consider improvements, primarily within the interst...

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man wanted after a police chase in Goodlettsville is now in custody. U.S. Marshalls arrested Jordan Barbee on Monday, July 13 at a Nashville hotel. The Goodlettsville Police Department saw him driving a stolen car on Friday and tried to stop him. But police said B...

Health officials are tracking 2 confirmed measles cases in Middle Tennessee, including one in Nashville, with potential exposure sites spanning from June 29 through July 4.The Tennessee Department of Health says there is currently no evidence of community spread beyond the 2 confirmed infections,...
A new Tennessee law that took effect July 1 increases prison sentences for impaired drivers convicted of vehicular homicide who also leave the scene of a crash and requires them to serve every day of that sentence.Under Senate Bill 2138/House Bill 2014, those convicted of both vehicular homicide...

Eight more people have been arrested following Operation Protecting Putnam, a months-long drug investigation in Putnam County.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Mayor Freddie O’Connell has officially launched his campaign for re-election. The campaign ignited with a community kickoff on Monday, with O’Connell saying his work in Nashville isn’t yet over.A big highlight of his past three years in office has been his “Choose How Yo...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville’s Traffic and Parking Commission voted to lower the speed limit and add a four-way stop along a Green Hills road that’s a popular shortcut in the area.The speed limit on Woodmont Lane will be reduced from 25 miles per hour to 20.Neighbors who spoke at the...

The Tennessee Department of Education has released district-level TCAP results for the 2025-26 school year, giving parents and educators a closer look.

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Families who pay for school lunches in Cheatham County will soon be paying more for their kids’ meals. For the first time in four years, the school district will increase the price of school lunches. The district said that over the past year, food and supply costs hav...

More than 1,500 suspected fentanyl pills were seized after a two-month drug trafficking investigation in Maury County.

A bill that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change moved one step closer to becoming law Monday after clearing a key House committee.
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