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Large emergency response after a possible drowning at Percy Priest Lake
Emergency crews are responding to a possible drowning at Priest Lake.
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PHOTOS: Musicians Corner showcases Music City talent in Centennial Park
Guitars strung, boots knocked and artists yodeled as Musicians Corner returned to Nashville on Friday, Sept. 18 at Centennial Park.
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New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...
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Heat advisory pushes back last 'Shakespeare in the Park' performances
Shakespeare in the Park...or Shakespeare in the Heat? The Nashville Shakespeare Festival organizers are pushing back the last 'Shakespeare in the Park' performances to be closer to when the sun sets. An ongoing heat advisory prompted the adjustment. "It's really...really, really ...
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5-year-old hit, killed walking home from school
EAST HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A 5-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school Thursday afternoon, according to East Haven police. Police said the boy, identified as Cooper Villano, was struck around 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Fox...
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Trump will host China's Xi Jingping next week, to talk AI and trade
President Trump is preparing to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit, in which technology and trade are expected to be significant focuses, but experts look for the visit to focus on maintaining relationships. We're going to h...
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‘Devastating’: Grandparents, 2 grandchildren dead following house fire
FOUNTAIN, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - Two grandparents died in an early-morning house fire on Friday along with their two grandsons. According to Bay County Fire Rescue, the house was already engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said deputie...
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Man who died after being run over in cemetery identified, arrests made
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Two men are in custody in connection with a hit-and-run at a southwest Louisville cemetery earlier this week . However, that is not enough of an explanation for the loved ones of the man killed. The victim’s brother, Charles Barbe, identi...
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Franklin Beer Board makes decisions on alleged nuisance bars
The Legendary Kimbros Pinkin’ Parlor will not face a fine or penalty, but the Beer Board wants the bar and the city to have a collaborative meeting to meet each other’s expectations....
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Report reveals new details about response to medication mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Amid the ongoing investigation into a series of errors that resulted in four surgical patients receiving incorrect medication at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, News 2 learned there were not enough ECMO machines for the four paralyzed patients, and there was a significan...
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Trump set to address the UN General Assembly, with Iran in focus
President Donald Trump is expect to tout the US peace efforts to world leaders at the UN General Assembly next week, as the conflict with Iran looms large in the backdrop. Trump is expected to deliver remarks Tuesday and hold key meetings with leaders. We expect the president wil...
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Fosters help Metro Animal Care and Control as room's air conditioning is fixed
When a group called out for help during this overwhelming heat, middle Tennessee answered. It was in one of those true go-times, I met Heather Hixson. She's with animal rescue Bonaparte's Retreat. Hixson teaches dogs to love singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris. We'll get back to tha...
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Separate 5-vehicle crashes on I-24 spark safety concerns
Both happened south of downtown Nashville, with one near Blue Hole Road and the other near Hickory Hollow Parkway.
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Extreme heat prompts safety measures for Titans game against the Eagles
What This Story Is About Nissan Stadium is implementing extra heat-safety measures ahead of Sunday’s Titans-Eagles game as a heat advisory brings temperatures near 100 degrees. Why It Matters Thousands of out-of-town Eagles fans unaccustomed to Nashville’s heat, along with fans a...
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Two family members charged with felony murder after 7-year-old’s drowning death
Two family members have been indicted and arrested in connection with the July drowning death of a 7-year-old child in Bradley County, according to the Bradley...
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Bears are in 'super mega eating mode': Wildlife expert urges securing attractants
As bears feed and prepare for winter, experts are emphasizing safety.
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Coopertown to remove Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns
Coopertown plans to end its agreement with Flock Safety and remove the town’s license plate reader cameras after residents raised privacy concerns.
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Man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, Hickman County sheriff says
A Hickman County man is facing a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor following a search warrant, according to the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office....
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Mary Gauthier, Jaimee Harris and Others Go Deep at Queer Roots
The AmericanaFest staple took over The Lipstick Lounge on Thursday with performances from Denitia, Jared Tyler and many more
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Petition to end racing at Fairgrounds Speedway collects nearly 75K signatures
Cheers filled Metro Nashville's Courthouse on Friday as Restore Our Fairgrounds turned in boxes containing nearly 15,000 pages and 74,905 signatures, far outpacing the 40,193 needed to put the fate of racing at the fairgrounds speedway before voters next August. WATCH: Petition t...
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Construction worker hit and killed while working on the interstate, police say
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead following a crash on Interstate 275 in Ohio Friday morning. According to the Springdale Police Department, the collision occurred just before 4 a.m. near Route 747 on I-275. Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams Cou...
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Woman accused of assaulting law enforcement officer in Nashville courthouse
A corporal with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office is still recovering from her injuries after a violent attack at a downtown courthouse last month.
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Nashville celebrates Phil Ponder amid health battle
As community legend Phil Ponder works through health battles, the community wants to share their love and support.
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Controversy and scrutiny bubble ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York
New York City is preparing to welcome world leaders from nearly 200 countries as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway next week. Protests, major disruptions and heightened security are expected across Manhattan. Not every leader will be able to make the trip, and tho...
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Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor avoids fine, beer license suspension after packed Franklin hearing
What would usually be a small beer board hearing in Franklin garnered so much attention Friday that it was moved to the police department. Supporters of Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor packed the room, anxious to hear whether the small, local, family-owned business would have its beer li...
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Here’s how much you need to earn to be among Tennessee’s top 1% in 2026, study says
What This Story Is About A new study estimates a Tennessee tax filer needs an adjusted gross income of at least $706K to rank among the state’s top 1% of earners in 2026. Why It Matters The study estimates about 30,531 Tennessee tax filers fall within the top 1%. What Happens Nex...
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Nashville mayor marks three years in office, touts public safety gains and more
What This Story Is About Mayor Freddie O’Connell marked nearly three years in office at a Southeast Precinct event, where he and Police Chief John Drake highlighted citywide and precinct-level crime reductions along with other city initiatives. Why It Matters The event showcases ...
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Video of worker tied to grill leads to charges against former Murfreesboro fast-food manager
A former Wendy’s manager is facing charges after Murfreesboro police say she tied an employee, who is neurodivergent, to a grill while working.
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Middle Tennessee man arrested, charged with sexually exploiting a minor, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About Hickman County deputies and detectives arrested Kerry Woodard Friday after serving a search warrant at a home near Highway 7 and Beach Valley. Why It Matters Woodard is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Hickman County Sheriff’s...
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A look at 55 years of the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the site of a dispute between President Donald Trump and the Washington community and arts community. The center is currently shut, with rising concerns that Trump will try to knock the building down. Tr...
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'It's time for voters to decide': Restore Our Fairgrounds files petition to remove auto racing on Nashville Fairgrounds
Restore Our Fairgrounds delivered 74,905 signatures to the Davidson County Election Commission on Friday.
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More than 760K Tennesseans living in poverty, new census data estimates
An estimated 762,000 Tennesseans lived in poverty last year, about 46,000 more than the year prior, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
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Boy born with limb difference pursues sports dreams with help from Shriners Children’s
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - An 8-year-old named Zane was born with a limb difference, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing the sports he loves. Shriners Children’s St. Louis is assisting Zane and his family, who were first referred to the hospital when he was just 4 months...
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Neighbors question pace of luxury townhome development near downtown Murfreesboro
Neighbors near downtown Murfreesboro are looking for answers about a luxury townhome development they said has seen little progress in recent months. WATCH: Neighbors question delays at luxury Murfreesboro townhome development Neighbors question delays at luxury Murfreesboro town...
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Middle TN high school counselor arrested for allegedly possessing a controlled substance
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A high school counselor has been arrested after allegedly being found in possession of a controlled substance. A spokesperson for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System confirmed to WSMV4 on Friday that Kristen Michelle Watson was arrested on ...
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Murfreesboro Wendy's manager charged after tying up worker for a TikTok trend, police say
A former Wendy's manager in Murfreesboro is facing charges after police say she tied an employee to a grill as part of a TikTok trend.
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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally. Trump in social media post announcing the deal said the agreement gives the United States perma...
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Power outage affecting about 1,500 customers in Cross Plains during scorching heat
What This Story Is About Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation crews are working to restore power after an outage affected about 1,500 members in the Cross Plains area. Why It Matters The cause of the outage was not immediately known. What Happens Next CEMC said crews are wo...
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Montgomery Co. takes unusual step to revive highway project stalled since 2000
More than a quarter-century after State Route 374 came to an abrupt end at the intersection of Dover Road in Montgomery County, local leaders are hoping a new strategy can finally get the long-delayed highway project moving again. WATCH: Montgomery County takes unusual step to re...
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Michael Ponce of Ponce Law speaks on subrogation
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Ponce Law and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Ponce Law, visit poncelaw.com . What is subrogation? Subrogation is a legal right that allows an insurance company or be...
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‘The midsoles melted completely off’: Titans safety says extreme heat damaged his cleats in season opener against Jets
What This Story Is About Titans player says the season opener against the Jets was so hot that part of his cleats melted. Why It Matters Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States, according to the National Weather Service, and Middle Tennesse...
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A menopause knowledge gap leaves many women with few answers
( InvestigateTV ) — Up to 2 million women in the United States go through menopause every year, according to the Mayo Clinic. For some, the transition brings symptoms that can make daily life difficult, including hot flashes, sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue and joint pain. Despi...
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The Anesthesiologist’s Wife: What Cameras Caught Months Before Her Death
Allie Hummel was a 36-year-old nurse who went to sleep on June 23, 2026, and never woke up. Her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, a physician professionally trained in sedation and putting patients to sleep. In the hours following her death, he is...
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Staffing issues force ground delay at Nashville airport Friday. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Flights arriving at Nashville International Airport are facing an average delay of 46 minutes because of staffing issues, according to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground delay advisory. What Happens Next The ground delay is scheduled to remain...
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Ground delay for Nashville removed from active FAA events
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The ground delay for Nashville International Airport has been removed from the FAA’s website on Friday. Earlier: Staffing issues force ground delay at Nashville airport Friday. Here’s what we know Flights headed to Nashville International Airport...
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Titans vs. Eagles Week 2: Kickoff time, possible record heat, and game preview
What time does the Titans vs. Eagles game start? Kickoff is at noon CT on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. How hot will it be for the Titans-Eagles game? Sunday’s forecast could bring the hottest recorded temperatures for a Titans game in team history. In Week 1, safety Ama...
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Concerns raised about influence of Blackburn's political consultant Ward Baker, if she becomes governor
If Republican Marsha Blackburn becomes governor, her longtime political consultant Ward Baker will be one of the most powerful people in the state according to conservative political commentator Steve Gill. Baker served in the Marines and has worked with Blackburn for more than 2...
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Car dealership fires 2 workers after racial slurs were printed on service stickers
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A long-running auto dealership in Wichita says two employees have been fired after racial slurs were found to be printed on service stickers. Rusty Eck Ford confirmed that the situation impacted four customers, each of whom the company has reach...
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EPA power plant emissions rollback challenged by former officials in both parties
When the Trump administration announced on Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency was rolling back Biden-era limits on climate pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants and proposing to eliminate nearly all remaining limits on greenhouse gas emissions from such faci...
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College volleyball player dies just 3 months after being diagnosed with rare disorder
RICHMOND, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A 20-year-old college volleyball player in Kentucky died just 3 months after being diagnosed with a rare disorder According to a tribute from the Holy Cross women’s volleyball team, Amanda Mack died on Wednesday, Sept. 16. In July, Mack revealed...
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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she is cancer-free after successful hysterectomy
(Gray News) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said she is cancer-free. She made the announcement in an interview with People published Friday morning. Polizzi, 38, was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer just seven months ago. She had a successful hysterectomy on July 31. “As of right...
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AI is now building its own successor. New reports show how much (and how little) control anyone has over it
Artificial intelligence is increasingly building the next version of itself, according to two separate disclosures this week from the industry's leading labs, both of which are grappling publicly with just how much oversight their own technology still requires. Anthropic, the com...