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Pedestrian killed in Gallatin Pike crash identified as Nashville man
The pedestrian killed in a Wednesday morning crash on Gallatin Pike North has been identified as Christopher D. Exum, 51, of Nashville, police said.
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The Quiet Race to Be Blackburn’s Senate Replacement
Republicans are discussing the top candidates vying to replace the governor-elect in D.C. through 2028
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New Jersey ticket wins $847M Powerball jackpot
The grand prize is an estimated cash value of $363.1 million.
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Major flash flooding prompts aerial rescues along TN/GA border
What This Story Is About Severe overnight storms dumped several inches of rain across southeast Tennessee and north Georgia, causing the Ocoee River to overflow and triggering major flash flooding in Copperhill. Why It Matters Floodwaters have isolated residents and created life-...
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Touchdown Friday Night hits playoff mode on WSMV4
What This Story Is About High school football playoffs begin this week Why It Matters WSMV4’s Touchdown Friday Night will showcase post-season games from across the mid-state What Happens Next Games kickoff at 7pm Friday For Context WSMV4’s high school football coverage goes into...
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Cobras seek first playoff win since 2009
What This Story Is About Whites Creek is 9-1 and will host Waverly in the first round of the TSSAA football playoffs Why It Matters The Cobras are seeking their first playoff win since 2009 What Happens Next Whites Creek will play Waverly at 7pm Friday For Context This is the bes...
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Metro Animal Care and Control adjusting after-hours service amid staffing shortage
What This Story Is About Nashville’s Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) said they are adjusting their after-hours service amid a staffing shortage. Why It Matters MACC said recent staffing shortages have forced them to adjust their hours and shifts for Animal Control officers i...
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Former Nashville fire chief who served in WWII dies at 100, department announces
What This Story Is About Former Nashville Fire Department Director Chief Martin Coleman, a World War II veteran who recently turned 100, has died after more than four decades in fire service. Why It Matters Coleman spent 42 years with the Nashville Fire Department, including serv...
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Wanted Nashville man on probation caught driving stolen vehicle, arrested after pursuit, police say
What This Story Is About A wanted Nashville man who was on probation was arrested following an early Thursday morning after Mt. Juliet Police (MJPD) said they found him driving a stolen vehicle. Why It Matters MJPD said the 30-year-old was on felony probation for theft and was wa...
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2 'serial shoplifting suspects' arrested on a combined 60 charges, Metro police say
Officials said Moore and Patterson have a combined 60 charges for recurring thefts that occurred at stores such as Home Depot and Lowe's over the past year....
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Drought remains widespread across Middle Tennessee despite recent rain
Each Thursday, a new U.S. Drought Monitor is released.
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Construction on ‘Diverging Diamond Interchange’ underway on I-65 in Goodlettsville
What This Story Is About A new interchange is being built where I-65 meets US-31W in Sumner County. Why It Matters Construction is requiring intermittent interstate closures, where extensive work has already hampered traffic due to the ongoing I-65 widening project. What Happens ...
business
Holiday Shopping Savings on National Cash Back Day with RetailMeNot
Save big this holiday season with RetailMeNot ’s annual retail holiday, National Cash Back Day November 5-7 for can’t-miss cash back offers and stackable savings on your purchases from top brands. Sponsored by RetailMeNot...
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State to conduct I-40 ramp closures at Old Hickory Boulevard in Bellevue
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be conducting ramp closures Thursday night on I-40 in Bellevue. The on and off ramps at Exit 199 (Old Hickory Boulevard) will be closed for paving operations. TDOT said the closures will be from 8 p.m. to 5...
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Elon Musk's record $474 million election bet backfires in Texas
Elon Musk spent more money on the 2026 midterm elections than any political donor in American history. In Texas, the state his companies call home, it didn't buy him the results he wanted. The world's richest man spent at least $474 million on the midterms, including about $224 m...
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Former Tennessee deputy indicted, arrested in heat-stroke death of K9 ‘Bart’
What This Story Is About A former Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested after a grand jury indicted her in the heat-stroke death of her K9 partner, Bart. Why It Matters The Madison County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Megan “Chloe” Swann in conn...
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POLL: Do you agree with the decision to cut Metro Council in half?
Do you agree with the decision to cut Metro Council in half?
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Man wanted in Kentucky for child neglect arrested after traffic stop in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man who was wanted in Kentucky for child neglect was arrested in Mt. Juliet following a traffic stop, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department. MJPD said an officer stopped a vehicle for traveling 57 mph in a 35 mph zone on East Division Street n...
government
Israel's elections are running to a new scramble to build coalition government
Eyes worldwide are still on the electoral race in Israel, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a new challenge in parliament. President Isaac Herzog wrapped up consultations earlier Thursday on forming a new government. Neither Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot won ...
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Woman assaulted by home intruder defends her fiance, accused of planning the attack
BUCKEYE, AZ ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A woman who was attacked in Arizona last month defended her partner in court on Wednesday against accusations that he planned the attack online. Police said the woman’s fiancé, 23-year-old Zarian Dyer, plotted the Oct. 16 attack with Adrian Ay...
business
Reddit will soon require users to log in to access its content
Reddit will soon make a major change, requiring users to log in to the platform to access its content after 20 years of being an open platform. The social media company's CEO, Steve Huffman, announced the change on the platform last week, stating it will help make the user experi...
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Nearly 200,000 air fryers sold at Target recalled following dozens of burns
(Gray News) - Nearly 200,000 air fryer ovens sold exclusively at Target are being recalled after dozens of people reported suffering burns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 176,000 Gourmia Stainless Steel Digital 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens. Fe...
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Tennessee woman says car warranty left her borrowing money for repairs, waiting a year for refund
Shortly after buying her 2012 Chevy Equinox, Tina Kirk was on the phone with RPM Warranty to purchase an extended warranty. She had paid cash for her car and wanted to protect her investment. He was just a really good salesman ... and said, Buy it today, you can get it for $1,600...
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Democrats set to take power as midterm voter data shows shift among young men
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With Democrats set to take power on Capitol Hill, data on who voted in the midterm elections shows changes in the electorate. President Donald Trump’s failure to deliver on key campaign promises from 2024 is a main reason a wide range of voters participated...
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Gov. Lee, state officials respond as historic flooding triggers rescues in Tennessee
What This Story Is About Tennessee emergency agencies, the National Guard, and regional swiftwater crews have launched air and water rescue missions in Polk County following record flash flooding along the Ocoee River. Why It Matters The Ocoee River crested at a historic 18.05 fe...
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen Bass
Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will alter the trajectory of the nations second-largest city. The India-born Raman's upstart campaign marked a generational sh...
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Anthropic is reportedly rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls
Anthropic is developing its artificial intelligence systems around twice as quickly as it was a year ago amid the CEO's calls to slow down the technology's pace of improvement, according to an analysis released Thursday by an independent monitoring group. Anthropic invited resear...
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Man shot in mouth among 3 arrested following 'exchange of gunfire' in Antioch, police say
Three men have been taken into custody after an "apparent drug-deal gone bad" turned into a shootout in Antioch last month, injuring one of the suspects, according to law enforcement....
safety
State reports nearly 70 rescues as southeast Tennessee responds to severe flooding. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Tennessee emergency teams have completed 68 rescues during flooding in Polk County, and the county has declared a state of emergency, according to TEMA. Why It Matters Flooding has displaced residents, affected roads and prompted a mandatory water-conserv...
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Bomb threats hit more than a dozen European flights, forcing diversions and emergency landings
A wave of bomb threats Thursday forced flight diversions and emergency landings across Europe after more than a dozen flights were targeted. One plane headed from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a military base in France, with all 157 people on board safe. Authorities say security...
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Brent Taylor wins Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District, per AP call
Republican Brent Taylor has won Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District on Thursday after The Associated Press called the race at 1:40 p.m. CDT.
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Newsom commutes all 548 California death sentences to life without parole
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 death sentences in the state. Newsom announced the decision Thursday in an open letter to Californians, arguing that the death penalty is incompatible with the state's values and justice system. "I have come to understand the limits o...
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Justin Pearson accepts loss in Tennessee congressional race, vows to keep challenging map
Justin Pearson says he accepts his narrow congressional loss to Republican Brent Taylor, but he is continuing to challenge the district map.
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Is a 90-day blackout coming? What the U.S. military’s new readiness initiative actually means
JACKSON, Tenn. ( WBBJ /Gray News) — Viral doomsday posts on social media are gaining traction, claiming the nation will soon face a 90-day blackout. The rumor that the U.S. released a doomsday plan for a 90-day blackout began circulating after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...
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Strand bookstore in New York targeted with fines for COVID relief loan
New York City's iconic Strand bookstore has agreed to pay $1.48 million to settle claims that it received COVID relief funds it wasn't eligible for. According to the Department of Justice, the bookstore received a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $932,350 in 2021...
safety
68 rescued after record flooding hits Polk County
At least 68 people have been rescued after heavy overnight rainfall caused flash flooding in southeastern Tennessee, prompting a state of emergency in Polk County. According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), 8 to 10 inches of rain fell in parts of the watershed...
government
Unless the Senate acts, November’s TVA board meeting could be the last with a quorum
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of directors will meet for its quarterly business meeting on Nov. 10, and it may be the last meeting the board has with enough members to meet a quorum. Why It Matters According to the TVA’s bylaws, the board can con...
business
17-year-old accused of killing pregnant mother, unborn baby in Spirit Halloween shooting
(Gray News) - A 17-year-old is accused of killing a pregnant mother and injuring six others inside a Spirit Halloween store in California, prosecutors announced. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office charged the 17-year-old with two counts of murder, three counts of attemp...
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Clarksville school district asks court to limit damages owed, disperse funds to bus crash victims
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is asking a federal court to cap their damages owed to victims of the deadly school bus crash at $700,000 and split it among them....
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Tennessee judge pauses new driver’s license rules for some noncitizens
A Davidson County judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee from enforcing part of a new policy limiting which documents some noncitizens can use.
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Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert to perform at 60th annual CMA Awards
The Country Music Association has announced the first round of performers for the 60th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Aging Untold: How to choose a medical power of attorney
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down medical power of attorney, helping you choose a trusted healthcare proxy and ensure your wishes are honored. Then, we examine the causes of chronic dry mouth and share simple ways to protect your oral health. And,...
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Driver hospitalized after being ejected from truck during rollover crash in Tennessee
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A driver was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing on the interstate this week in Smith County, Tennessee. The Smith County Rescue Squad responded to mile marker 263 of I-40 on Wednesday morning to check on a crash. They arrived and found ...
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Suspect sought for random Broadway attacks that left men unconscious
Authorities are working to identify a man accused of randomly assaulting people on Broadway in downtown Nashville, leaving victims unconscious.
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What’s the ideal workweek? New research puts it at 37 hours
New research from economists at Duke University has estimated that the optimal workweek is about 37 hours, roughly five hours less than full-time workers there typically report working. The study was based on research involving full-time workers in Germany, who predominately stat...
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School system asks federal judge to divide $700K among families in deadly Clarksville bus crash. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has filed an interpleader lawsuit in federal court. It asks a judge to decide how $700,000 will be divided among families of children killed and injured in the March 27 school bus crash in Carroll County. Wh...
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A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling
Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street on Thursday and more than erasing all its gains from the day before, which was its best in three months. The S&P 500 fell 3.5% after opening with a loss that accelerated through the mor...