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Junior, Cauponor Honored Among NYT’s Top Restaurants
Chefs Jake Howell and Philip Krajeck earn more national buzz for new fine-dining spots
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First 3 ‘Dolly Dolls’ in new Dolly Parton collector series release
What This Story Is About The first three dolls in a new Dolly Parton collector series were released by Dolly’s Live of Many Colors Museum and Integrity Toys on Tuesday. Why It Matters The museum said the “Dolly Dolls” celebrate Parton’s life and achievements in entertainment and ...
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Water main break closes 2 Coffee County schools early
What This Story Is About Coffee County Middle School and New Union Elementary are closing at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday because of a water main break, Coffee County Schools said. Why It Matters The early closure affects students, families and afternoon activities at both schools. What H...
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Robertson County deputies are getting reports of a new scam. Here’s what it is
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office have been receiving reports of a new scam in the area. RCSO said scammers are calling people and claiming that a victims’ loved one is in trouble with the law and that if they pay $5,000 to get them into a program ...
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Five Guys offering buy-one-get-one-free deal through Friday for National Cheeseburger Day
(Gray News) - Five Guys is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a special buy-one, get-one-free burger deal. The popular burger chain announced the promo Wednesday and said it was celebrating the burger holiday for three days through Friday. “National Cheeseburger Day is wo...
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Why is Tennessee so hot right now? Explaining the cause of triple-digit temps as fall nears
What This Story Is About Middle Tennessee is experiencing historic late-summer heat due to a persistent “heat dome”. Why It Matters Prolonged mid-to-high 90s threaten all-time September temperature records. What Happens Next Highs will hover near 99 degrees over the coming days, ...
safety
Woman dead after vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (WSMV) - The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and vehicle, according to WKDZ Radio. The crash claimed the life of a Hopkinsville woman identified as 50-year-old Elizabeth Jessup. The crash happened Tuesday nig...
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Will proposed drone contract create automated response program in Murfreesboro? Here’s what police say
What This Story Is About Murfreesboro police said a proposed city council contract amendment involving DroneSense and the city’s Flock network would not establish a Drones as First Responder program or allow automated drone dispatching. Why It Matters The department said social m...
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Metro Council delays vote on proposal to ban right turns at red lights in Nashville
What This Story Is About Metro Council has delayed its vote on a proposal that would ban right turns at red lights in Nashville. Why It Matters At the time of the original proposal, 21 pedestrians had been killed on Nashville roads in 2026, which was twice as many deaths as were ...
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Tennessee offers free replacement licenses after TSA scanning issues reported
Some Tennessee travelers have run into an unexpected snag at airport security: their driver’s licenses are not being recognized when scanned by the Transportati...
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Ascension Saint Thomas says Medicare status remains intact after medication error
Ascension Saint Thomas says federal regulators have removed the Immediate Jeopardy designation.
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Organic produce costs 59% more than conventional, study finds
( InvestigateTV ) — Organic fruits and vegetables cost 59% more on average than conventional options, according to a new LendingTree analysis of USDA price data. The gap comes as the average U.S. household spent just under $8,000 on groceries in 2024. Matt Schulz, chief consumer ...
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7-year-old girl escapes home after being chained to treadmill, forced to drink dirty toilet water, authorities say
(Gray News) - A man and his girlfriend in California kept his 7-year-old niece chained to a treadmill and forced her to clean “using her tongue,” according to authorities. Devin Hughes, 39, and Kayla Reynolds, 32, were sentenced to 25 years for abusing Hughes’ 7-year-old niece at...
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State opens investigation into Nashville high school grade manipulation allegations. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Department of Education’s civil rights division has opened an investigation into allegations of academic dishonesty at Stratford High School and Metro Nashville Public Schools. The review will examine the school’s and district’s actions from...
safety
Woman accused of leaving 76-year-old husband on toilet for 19 hours, resulting in his death
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - A woman is accused of leaving her 76-year-old husband on the toilet for 19 hours, which resulted in injuries that played a significant role in his death, according to police. Margaret Rog, 75, is charged with abuse or neglect of an incapacit...
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Tullahoma dog attack: Mother charged with murder after infant, grandfather killed
Three people have been indicted in connection with the December 2025 death of a 3-month-old infant and her grandfather during a dog attack at a Tullahoma home,...
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Hendersonville police continue investigation into fatal crash that killed teen. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Hendersonville police said they are still actively investigating the crash on Wyncrest Way that killed a teenage girl in August. Why It Matters Kinsley Carter, a teenager, died in the crash near her Hendersonville home in August, days before she was expec...
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‘It felt humiliating’: Man finds racial slur inside truck after getting oil change
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A Wichita man says he was shocked to find a racial slur written on a sticker after taking his truck to a car dealership for an oil change. According to Larry Martin, the situation occurred when he took his truck to Rusty Eck Ford for a standard ...
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Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting 6 children
ST. PAUL, Minn. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A Minnesota man will spend the next 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting six children over seven years, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office announced Monday. Mervin C. Kauffman was sentenced to 360 months in prison after pleading gui...
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Ringgold Elementary teacher accused of child abuse
A Ringgold Elementary School teacher is accused of child abuse, neglect, endangerment 8 years old or less, and assault.
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Regulators remove ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ status putting Nashville hospital at risk of losing Medicare agreement after medication error
What This Story Is About Ascension Saint Thomas said federal regulators validated its corrective measures following a medication error at its Midtown hospital and removed the facility’s Immediate Jeopardy status. Why It Matters The status removal means Ascension Saint Thomas Midt...
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Luxury East Nashville rental kept booking guests after city ban and host's death
An East Nashville home has been booking tourists for years as a five-bedroom vacation getaway despite being explicitly denied a short-term rental permit by Metro Nashville....
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Man drops to his knees after hearing of Los Angeles news helicopter crash
(Gray News) - A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames, killing three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said. A man was seen dropping to his kne...
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Regulators clear Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown's 'Immediate Jeopardy' status
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown said regulators have approved its corrective measures implemented following a series of errors that resulted in four surgical patients receiving incorrect medication....
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Water main break shuts down road in South Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A main road is shut down for a water main break in South Nashville on Wednesday morning. The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) reported that a water main ruptured around 10:30 a.m., and Metro Water Services responded to Antioch Pike east of N...
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Aging Untold: What you need to know before starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down the science behind the GLP-1 weight-loss drug boom, explaining what these popular shots can and can’t do and the safety questions to ask before starting. Plus, our hosts Dr. Rhea Rogers, Sam Cradduck and Katherine...
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Popular social media influencer arrested on multiple child sex crimes, authorities say
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A social media influencer is facing multiple child sex crime charges, according to authorities. On Sept. 10, Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested and charged with five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and criminal soli...
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Teenager found shot multiple times at apartment complex in Antioch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A young man ended up in the hospital with gunshot wounds after visiting the neighborhood smoke shop with friends overnight in Antioch. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers were called to the Landry Apartments off Hickory Highlands...
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Juveniles accused in Hendersonville vandalism spree
Two juveniles were identified as those allegedly responsible for property and street sign damage in Hendersonville.
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Internet installer accused of texting himself an explicit video from customer’s phone to ‘test the Wi-Fi’
IRVINE, Calif. (Gray News) - An internet installer allegedly text himself an explicit video from a customer’s phone to “test the Wi-Fi,” according to police . On Sept. 9, a woman reported that in early August, Logan Edward Gray-McCannon, 37, was installing GFiber in her apartment...
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ON THE RUN NO MORE: Fugitive captured in Europe years after fatal shooting of Millington teenager
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - A man wanted in connection with the 2022 murder of a Millington teenager has been captured more than 5,000 miles away in Europe. The U.S. Marshals Service announced Wednesday that 23-year-old Seth Walls was arrested in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Authorities...
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Teen shot twice at apartments off Bell Road
Officers were called to the complex on Hickory Highland Drive off Bell Road around 3:10 a.m.
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Juveniles identified after string of vandalism incidents in Hendersonville. Here’s what police are saying
What This Story Is About Hendersonville police said two juveniles were identified in an investigation into vandalism at multiple properties and street signs along Sterling Road. Why It Matters Police said they used neighborhood canvasses, video evidence and other investigative me...
government
Nashville hosts Denver leaders ahead of mayoral chat
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell will join Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for a live town hall in Music City Friday.
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Six years after 2020 tornado, Metro moves forward with $10.8M housing plan
Six years after the March 2020 tornado, Metro Council has approved the next step for Nashville to receive and use more than $10.8 million in federal disaster re...
business
Tennessee secretary of state warns of mail scheme targeting new businesses
A new warning is out for business owners in Tennessee about suspicious mail hitting their mailboxes.
business
Hand soap recalled for potential contamination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
(Gray News) - Six hand soaps distributed to 15 states have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria. The hand soaps were distributed by Intercon Chemical Co. to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company across 15 states, including California, Georgia, Illi...
safety
Half dozen illegal firearms seized during drug investigation in Rutherford County
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A specialized drug investigation led to the discovery of a small arsenal of illegal guns in Rutherford County this week. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies working on a STOP investigation (Strategies and Tactics for Opioid P...
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One dead in Christian County pedestrian crash
A woman lost her life after she was hit by a car in Christian County.
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UT unveils ’865 Neyland,’ new renderings for Neyland Stadium entertainment district
What This Story Is About The project features a 24-story hotel/residential tower and 100,000 square feet of entertainment, retail and dining. Why It Matters The development transforms the area around Neyland Stadium from a seasonal football venue into a 365-day-a-year commercial ...
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CMA to produce live tribute to Dolly Parton
The Country Music Association will produce a live, two-hour tribute special for global icon Dolly Parton to be filmed at Belmont University next month....
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Tennessee farmers raise concerns over Trump order increasing imported beef trimmings
A new White House order designed to make ground beef more affordable is raising concerns among Tennessee cattle farmers, who say bringing in more beef from othe...
government
Council Proposal to Restrict Turning Right on Red Takes New Form
Meanwhile, residents show up to protest Donelson ICE call center, and mayor’s small business incentives advance
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Woman was not told about lung nodule years before terminal cancer diagnosis, lawsuit alleges
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A woman and her husband are suing a hospital after her doctor allegedly failed to share critical medical information that the lawsuit claims could have prevented her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. The lawsuit against Roper St. Francis Hospi...
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Donelson ICE command center pushback continues, Nashville Sheriff to comply if law changes
Pushback against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Nashville took the spotlight at Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting as some fear an ICE com...
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Mahjong nights bring new players together
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Allison Merriman hosts a game night at Summit Coffee, arranging tiles for a night of mahjong, a game that arrived in the U.S. in the 1920s. In Charlotte, a new group of players is discovering the joy of the classic game and the friendships that ...
safety
Middle Tennessee YMCA installs AI drowning detection cameras amid parent privacy concerns
The YMCAs of Middle Tennessee recently installed the AngelEye AI monitoring system in their indoor pools, drawing backlash from parents who say they were never informed about the cameras. The technology uses cameras to track swimmer movements and detect possible drownings, sendin...
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Millions back demand for human control of AI as safety debate intensifies
A recent warning from researchers over concerns that AI could be harmful and destructive has prompted a reassessment of the technology's future and added urgency to a growing debate over how, or whether, to regulate it. President Donald Trump has pushed back on those concerns, ar...
safety
Tennessee congressional candidate part owner of Columbia property where police busted massage parlor
What This Story Is About Property records show Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, a candidate for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, is a part owner of the group that owns the strip mall where a massage parlor was investigated in connection with suspected prostitution and human tra...
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Michigan woman thanks officer whose traffic stop led to her recovery
LANSING, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — A Michigan woman is thanking the police officer who arrested her during a traffic stop, saying the encounter led her to recovery from addiction. Officer Dillon Platte spent nearly three years on the Eaton Rapids police force before joining the La...
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Former Clarksville police officer charged with child abuse
A former Clarksville police officer was arrested Friday on aggravated child abuse charges, according to court records.