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Photos: Dolly tribute & CW Nashville on Big Machine Race car in Bristol
Big Machine Racing’s No. 48, sponsored by CW Nashville, featured a Dolly Parton butterfly decal alongside the CW logo.
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Per Reports, Paramount CEO Says HQ Will Stay in California
The future combined entertainment company is required to retain Los Angeles studio lots for five years as part of antitrust suit settlement
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2 kittens thrown from vehicle in Dickson County, 1 dead
An investigation is underway after one kitten died and another was injured after reportedly being tossed from a vehicle in Dickson County Monday.
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Woman gives birth not knowing she was pregnant: ‘Didn’t feel like she was real’
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri woman became a new mother without even knowing she was pregnant. Anna Wolfe thought she was having a normal night in August, but suddenly became a parent with only two hours to prepare. “Just been normal,” Wolfe said. “Living life t...
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Super Bowl Pressures Timelines on East Bank
Committee approves bridge extension and leans on Fallon Company to finish projects ahead of schedule
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31-year-old man found dead near Red Lobster dumpster, officials say
ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - A man in Georgia was found dead behind an old Red Lobster, according to authorities. The man found dead behind the old Red Lobster in Albany has now been identified as 31-year-old Jarrod Lamar Holden. According to the incident report, officers res...
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What is kratom and why are Tennessee authorities warning against it?
What This Story Is About Kratom is a plant-based substance that can produce stimulant effects at lower doses and sedative effects at higher doses. Tennessee law enforcement agencies are warning residents and retailers about its potential risks and its legal status in the state. W...
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Fat Bear Week kicks off this week. What to know about the annual competition
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Brackets have been revealed for the 12th annual Fat Bear Week, with the first matchups starting on Tuesday. Fat Bear Week is an annual online tournament that celebrates the health and survival of brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park ...
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Morgan County inmate charged in deadly correctional officer stabbing found dead in custody: TDOC
What This Story Is About The inmate charged in the murder of a Morgan County correctional officer died early Tuesday morning. Why It Matters Reginald Steed was charged with first-degree murder after District Attorney Russell Johnson said he stabbed Dustin Pedigo, a correctional o...
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Labor and delivery returning to Henry County hospital after 2023 closure
Three years after Henry County lost its hospital labor and delivery services, babies could soon be born there again. West Tennessee Healthcare announced Tuesday that it plans to bring labor and delivery back to WTH Henry County Hospital, with a goal of welcoming its first deliver...
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Category 5 Hurricane Polo is now an 'extremely dangerous' storm off the coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo grew increasingly strong Tuesday and was forecast to gain more intensity as it skirted Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone, weather experts said. Polo was an extremely dangerous storm with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph, the Miami-based National...
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Could social media warning labels change young people's habits?
A new study has found that warning labels highlighting potential health harms may discourage teenagers and young adults from using social media. The research, conducted by Stanford Medicine, surveyed more than 1,000 participants between the ages of 13 and 29. Researchers showed p...
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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' is now the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit. "Choosin' Texas" is also the longest-running No. 1 hit in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the all-genre Bill...
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Nashville affordable housing wait list opens at end of September
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is opening up the wait list for an affordable housing community. A press release from the agency announced that applications for studio apartments will be accepted for the Hadley Park Towers, located...
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Taylor Swift announces new song 'Patient Zero,' her first since tying the knot
Taylor Swift announced Tuesday that she is releasing a new single later this week titled "Patient Zero." Eagle-eyed fans noticed something was up when a mysterious countdown appeared on the pop superstar's website. Later, Swift's Instagram bio was updated on Tuesday to include ze...
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Rays of inspiration
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Traditional artists use paint brushes, charcoal, or watercolors. A man in Kentucky skips all that and uses a natural resource. The Good Side’s Maira Ansari introduces us to the artist who literally lets the sun sign his work....
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ATM stolen from Nashville gas station after van crashes into store, police say
Nashville police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing an ATM from a Shell station early Tuesday after using stolen vans.
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Nolan Wells' family demands answers after grand jury finds no evidence to bring charges in teen's death
The family of Nolan Wells is demanding more answers after a Mississippi grand jury found no evidence to bring charges in the Black teen's death. Wells, 18, went missing on July 4 while on a boating trip with friends off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His body was recovered two days ...
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Keeping art afloat
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - There’s a talented craftsman in Louisiana who’s still building boats just like he used to – even though he is now well into his late 80s. The Good Side’s Dave McNamara shows us how he keeps this art, afloat....
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Honesty over cash
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sak Yiengjuntuek was going through this cabinet when he found a wad of cash inside a sunglass case. It wasn’t just a couple bucks, it was $12,000. He knew it belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant. He reached out, but the number was disconnected Th...
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Waymo launches teen accounts in Nashville
Teenagers have been given digital access to independently hail driverless rides in Nashville.
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Humane society seeking help after kittens reportedly thrown from vehicle, leaving 1 dead in Middle TN
What This Story Is About The Humane Society of Dickson County is seeking information after two kittens were reportedly thrown from a vehicle on Highway 70. One kitten died, while the surviving kitten was taken to the shelter with a serious leg injury. Why It Matters The surviving...
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Take a look at Franklin's plans for a new city hall, park, plaza and underground parking
Franklin leaders got a look inside the city's future City Hall as construction continues on a major redevelopment of the downtown public square.
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DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid delivery workers in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday. The agreement, which officials descibed as the largest worker settlement in city history, also requires the company to submit to a new mo...
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Vance announces White House is stopping Obamacare enrollment for 750,000 people
(Gray News) - Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday the Trump administration is stopping Obamacare enrollment for about 750,000 people it believes are fraudulently enrolled in the program. Vance said the Trump administration is also conducting additional verification on about 419,...
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Cracker Barrel worker, 58, stabbed by former employee while taking out the trash, police say
ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Georgia police are investigating a stabbing at an Albany-area Cracker Barrel. According to Albany police, officers responded to the restaurant on Westover Boulevard last Friday for reports of a man being stabbed. Officers said once at the scene th...
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Deadline: Paramount to keep California lots after Tenn. relocation pitch
Tennessee's effort to lure Paramount away from California appears to have hit a major roadblock. Paramount is expected to keep its major studio operations in California for at least the next five years as part of a settlement clearing the way for its acquisition of Warner Bros. D...
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Some iPhone users could get up to $95 in Apple settlement. Here’s how to file a claim
(Gray News) - If you own an iPhone, you may be eligible for part of a class-action settlement related to Siri’s AI rollout. Apple was accused of falsely advertising Siri’s advanced features before they were ready. According to the settlement’s website , customers expected the pro...
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Police pursuing active leads to identify suspects in Nashville ATM theft
Metro Nashville police are searching for two men accused of stealing an ATM from a Shell station early Tuesday using two stolen vans. Burglary and Auto Theft detectives said two white male suspects stole the ATM from the Shell station on Briarville Road around 3:35 a.m. Police sa...
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Human remains found near Wildcat Falls in Middle Tennessee
SPARTA, Tenn. (WSMV) - The White County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the discovery of human remains near a park . “It has been confirmed that the bones found near Wildcat Falls in White County are human remains,” a post from WCSO said. The sheriff said that, after working wi...
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Meet Iris: Tennessee launches AI chatbot for professional licensing help
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance has launched an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot intended to provide around-the-clock help to licensed p...
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Gov. Lee proclaims Sept. 26 National Hunting and Fishing Day in Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 as a day for Tennesseans to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD).That day also coincides...
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Grieving parents sue hospital saying staff handed them prescription slip to drive dead baby home in back seat
SALEM, Ore. (Gray News) – A couple in Washington state is suing Salem Health and an emergency room doctor for $10 million. Aleksandr and Nataliya Yeremeyev say staff forced them to take their baby’s remains home in their family car, instead of holding him in a morgue. Michael Yer...
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Despite AI boom, consumers remain wary of using it to shop
Heading into a major shopping season, you might expect consumers to be leaning on artificial intelligence. The reality is more complicated. A recent survey found that many customers still have concerns about the technology. Just 43% of consumers said they believe AI will make hol...
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Here is how to qualify for a bigger student loan autopay discount
( InvestigateTV ) — The Department of Education is quadrupling its autopay discount for federal student loan borrowers, but enrollment must happen by Sept. 30 to qualify. Autopay allows borrowers to link a bank account so student loan payments are deducted automatically each mont...
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Charges pending following deadly 5-vehicle crash on I-24
Charges are pending against a driver involved in one of the two separate five-vehicle crashes along Interstate 24 south of downtown Nashville late Thursday night, law enforcement said....
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Parents made 9-year-old sit on balcony in 104-degree heat for 4 hours over how she held a book, police say
PEORIA, AZ. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A father and stepmother in Arizona are accused of tying up, torturing and neglecting the man’s two daughters. Jennifer and Jose Carrillo were arrested Sept. 17. Both are charged with two counts of child abuse. Jennifer also faces one count of ...
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Aging Untold: Why your body can feel stress before your mind does
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down how your central nervous system signals and shapes your emotions, where stress shows up in your body, and how to support it as you age. Plus, we speak with the National Alliance for Caregiving about the growing ca...
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‘Wasn’t easy, but necessary.’ Middle Tennessee burger restaurant announces closure after nearly 10 years of service
What This Story Is About Brothers’ Burger Joint in Berry Hill announced it will close after nine years in business. Why It Matters The restaurant has been a gathering place for customers, employees and the local community since opening in 2017, according to its owners. What Happe...
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Meet the retired teacher running a thrift store that gives back
CUMBERLAND, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — A teacher in Virginia started volunteering at a thrift store after retiring from a 30-year career in education. Barbara Daniels now leads the volunteers at Cumberland Clothes Closet, which she says gives purpose to each purchase. The store sells...
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Winner of $167 million Powerball arrested for the 5th time since big win
GEORGETOWN, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) — A Kentucky man who claimed a $167 million lottery prize last year was arrested for the fifth time since his big win. According to court records, 51-year-old James Farthing was arrested in the parking lot of a Walmart in Georgetown, Kentucky, e...
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Man allegedly caught attempting to steal AC unit in Nashville, police say
What This Story Is About Nashville police arrested Robert Lee Maxwell after officers responding to a burglary alarm said they allegedly found him dismantling an air-conditioning unit attached to a building on Nolensville Pike. Why It Matters Police said officers recovered cut wir...
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Trump announces new ‘AI Force’ but offers little detail
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he is creating an “AI Force” without offering many details about its purpose. In a social media post Saturday, Trump said he is “forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force…” and is appointing a n...
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Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new poll
Americans opposition to the war in Iran has hardened, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, with almost two-thirds saying the US is not winning the conflict and more saying President Donald Trump isnt doing enough to end it. Americans have never held positive views about...
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CPA football to opt out of TSSAA Division II AAA classification for next two seasons
What This Story Is About Christ Presbyterian Academy will opt out of the current TSSAA classification. Why It Matters This will remove the school from its ability to play in the state’s TSSAA-sanctioned playoffs. What Happens Next This move begins with the 2027-2028 school year. ...
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TDOC investigating inmate death at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) said it is investigating the death of an inmate at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. TDOC said inmate Reginald Steed was pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 22. According to officials, Steed was serving a 27-year sentence...
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Investigation underway into threat involving Tennessee high school student
What This Story Is About Lewis County School District leadership said an investigation was underway into a threat involving a student at Lewis County High School on Monday. Why It Matters Law enforcement takes all threats involving school campuses, staff, or students seriously an...
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Inmate charged with murdering correctional officer dies in custody, probe underway
An inmate died at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, and the Tennessee Department of Correction is now investigating.
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Inmate accused of killing corrections officer found dead in Nashville prison
An inmate accused of stabbing a corrections officer to death earlier this year has been found dead in a Nashville prison, officials confirmed.
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Missouri redistricting chaos continues as federal judges back disputed GOP map
A long-running legal fight over Missouris congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new districts backed by President Donald Trump, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked those districts from being used in the November elect...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from longtime security role, TMZ reports
Dolly Partons nephew, Bryan Seaver, has reportedly been fired from his longtime role overseeing security for the late country music legend. TMZ reported on Monday that it obtained a termination notice saying Seaver and his security companies had been immediately dismissed. TMZ al...
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Apparent ATM robbery attempt ends in gas station fire in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A gas station caught fire during an apparent ATM robbery attempt in Madison early Tuesday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, multiple units and the Nashville Fire Department responded to a Shell station on Briarville Road around...
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Trump claims Iran is waiting until after midterm elections to strike deal
Speaking to world leaders, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he believes he can make a deal with Iran after the November midterm elections. Trump said he believes Iran wants to wait until after the midterms to make a deal, hoping the war will ta...
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Beyond Paramount: What other industries could be eyeing Nashville?
Paramount Skydance may be one of the latest companies linked to Nashville, but a site-selection expert says interest in the city is stretching well beyond enter...
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Clarksville woman paralyzed after man falls from tree at festival
The woman was hurt at the Louder than Life Festival in Louisville on Friday, Sept. 18.
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Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, coroner’s office says
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, and the manner of death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroners Office in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, who starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville, was pronounc...
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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage set for $130M upgrade that will transform visitor experience
More than $130 million in improvements are planned for Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, one of Middle Tennessee's most historic sites. The upgrades aim to transform how visitors experience the presidential home. The project includes a new 70,000-square-foot visitor and education cente...
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Uninsured business owner says free mammogram program saved her life
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Kathey Dailey starts many of her days attending appointments at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. Stomach pain first brought her to the emergency room in 2023. “And we did X-rays, we did CT scans, we did contrast CT scans,” Dailey said....
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Investigation underway after wounded man shows up at hospital, crashed truck found with bullet holes in Kentucky
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - Detectives are investigating a crash and apparent shooting that likely occurred on the interstate in Christian County early Monday morning. In a report from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a possible injury crash on Intersta...
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State moves to redevelop parking lots to make room for underground Tesla tunnel stations
State leaders are pushing ahead a plan to redevelop parking lots off Rosa Parks Blvd in Nashville which will potentially house Music City Loop stations, Lt. Gov...