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Gallatin Corridor Makeover Coming This Winter
East Nashville roadway next up for repaving, crosswalks, safety features
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Felon accused of punching boy, threatening child’s mother with gun in Nashville, police say
What This Story Is About Officers arrested Jaderius Terrell, 28, on Monday on Gallatin Pike North on warrants connected to an August domestic violence investigation. Why It Matters Police said Terrell, who was convicted of attempted second-degree murder in 2016, is accused of pun...
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3 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments
Three supporting acts quit Ed Sheerans tour on Tuesday after the rapper Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian comments he made during a concert in New Jersey. Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Maclemore's ouster and attributed the decision to the tour's promot...
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Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech follow?
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice, often unaware of..
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Nashville woman charged after alleged Peeping Tom incident involving 3-year-old, police say
What This Story Is About Aubrey Allen is charged with invasion of privacy/Peeping Tom involving a victim younger than 13, according to an arrest affidavit. Why It Matters The affidavit alleges the incident involved a 3-year-old child. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville woman h...
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Wanted man found with stolen gun after fleeing Nashville police
A man wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested after officers found him with a stolen gun, officials said
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‘We shouldn’t be working!’ Dozens walk off job after worker dies at meat-producing facility
MONMOUTH, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) — Dozens of workers walked off the job after they said management ordered production to continue following a worker’s death. According to a Smithfield Foods worker, Monday started with a text message at about 5:30 a.m. announcing a “late start” f...
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Warning signs your debt is no longer manageable
( InvestigateTV ) — Many people wait until they are struggling to keep up with bills before seeking help with debt. Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said reaching out earlier can help protect a credit score and long-term financial goals. Tayne said the first step is understandin...
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Metro Historical Commissioners Worry New Position Undercuts Responsibilities
Historic Zoning named lead on statewide program
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Middle Tennessee authorities seeking owners of stolen property recovered in auto burglary investigation
What This Story Is About Shelbyville police and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts across the city and county. Why It Matters Investigators recovered property believed to be connected to the crimes but have not yet iden...
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Ready to dive in: Clarksville Fire Rescue launches public safety dive team
Clarksville Fire Rescue is ready to take the plunge to expand its rescue efforts.
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Parents sue Sumner County Schools, alleging 5-year-old with autism was subjected to juvenile court case
What This Story Is About The parents of a 5-year-old child with autism are suing Sumner County Schools and a school administrator, alleging the district failed to provide needed behavioral support and that the child was later subjected to juvenile court proceedings. Why It Matter...
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Man accused of following teen girls around Target store, recording under their skirts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording under the skirts of teenage girls at a Target in North Carolina. Adem Shrader is charged with one count of felony secret peeping and three misdemeanor counts of indecent liberties with a...
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1 dead, 1 injured following boat crash in Clay County
A boat struck an island in the Dale Hollow Reservoir Monday night, killing one man from outside the state and sending another to the hospital, law enforcement said....
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‘Here, drink this’: Home care worker accused of giving bleach to person he was hired to care for
LAKE CHARLES, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A home care worker is accused of giving bleach to the person he was hired to care for. Louisiana authorities identified the worker as Reginald Andre Wilson, 30. The client’s family shared security video from their home on social media that a...
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How Bristol Motor Speedway is honoring Dolly Parton during NASCAR race weekend
What This Story Is About Bristol Motor Speedway has partnered with the Dollywood Foundation to feature a series of tributes honoring Dolly Parton during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend, Sept. 17-19. What Happens Next Race weekend kicks off Thursday, Sept. 17, with events cu...
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17 boating fatalities reported so far in 2026 in Tennessee waterways. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A 71-year-old Indiana man died and an Ohio man was injured after their bass boat struck Opossum Island on Dale Hollow Reservoir. Why It Matters The crash is Tennessee’s 17th boating-related fatality of the year, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resourc...
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New study shows how much Tennesseans need to earn to support stay-at-home partner, child in 2026
What This Story Is About A Tennessee household with one working parent, one stay-at-home parent and one child needs an estimated annual income of $72,946, according to SmartAsset. Why It Matters Tennessee is among the 10 most affordable states for a family to rely on one income w...
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Carson-Newman student hailed as hero after rescuing 3-year-old child from creek, police say
What This Story Is About Carson-Newman student Noah Matthews leaped into action Monday afternoon to rescue a 3-year-old child clinging to a tree in Mossy Creek. Why It Matters First responders credited Matthews’ decisive, selfless actions with preventing an almost certain tragedy...
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Tennessee inmate set for release from prison following commutation from governor
What This Story Is About Thomas Clardy, who recently had his sentence commuted by Governor Bill Lee, will be able to walk out of prison on Tuesday, entering a supervised probationary situation. Why It Matters Clardy’s commutation prompted his release from prison Tuesday, placing ...
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NTSB releases report on crash that killed 2 East TN university cyclists
What This Story Is About The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report detailing the August crash in Carter County that killed two Milligan University cycling team members and injured seven others. What Happens Next The NTSB and the Tennessee Highwa...
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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution
FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday defended the bureau's loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification. The FBI quietly issue...
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Winner comes forward to claim $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
QUINCY, Ill. ( WGEM /Gray News) - The $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot has officially been claimed. Officials with the Illinois Lottery confirmed on Tuesday that the winner of the jackpot, from a ticket purchased in Quincy at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, came forward to claim their prize....
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High school assistant principal accused of sexually assaulting student twice in his office
NEW HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A high school assistant principal in Connecticut is accused of sexually assaulting a student twice in his office, according to authorities. Police said Daniel Bonet-Ojeda was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two cou...
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Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on building
A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts, saying it would violate an earlier ruling that his name was illegally added to the building....
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Aging Untold: What older adults should know before booking a med spa treatment
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to ...
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17-year-old high school football player dies in UTV crash
WAMEGO, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A high school football player died in a UTV crash over the weekend. According to Pottawatomie County Sheriff Doug Adams, the crash happened around 12:50 a.m. near Wamego, Kansas. Emergency crews responded to the crash and found three individuals ...
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Crash that hospitalized pedestrian closes roadway in Franklin, police say
What This Story Is About Franklin police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Adams Street and Lewisburg Avenue. Why It Matters The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with injuries that police said are not life-threatening. What Happens Next Lewisbu...
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Santa’s mailbox is officially open as USPS kicks off Operation Santa
Get your pens and paper ready. Santa is officially accepting letters. USPS is letting parents and children know that Operation Santa has officially kicked off for the holiday season. Each year, thousands of families send letters to the North Pole, and this program gives generous ...
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National Voter Registration Day aims to get more Americans to the polls this November
For 15 years, National Voter Registration Day has been a dedicated day for making sure Americans are informed, registered and ready to vote in November. All across the country on September 15, thousands of volunteers will be out in their communities, making sure their neighbors a...
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Tee off and support meals for Tennessee veterans this holiday season
This weekend the Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition will host their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 28 and their Holiday Food Basket Program which serves veterans in Dickson, HUmphreys, and Hickman counties. "DAV Cha...
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Nick Reiner will not face death penalty in killings of his parents, prosecutor says
California prosecutors announced they will not seek the death penalty against Michele and Rob Reiners son Nick, who has been charged with murder in the killing of his parents. Nick Reiner, who turned 33 on Monday, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the killings and an add...
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NTSB releases report on fatal Milligan cycling team crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a report on the fatal Milligan cycling team crash that happened on August 19.
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Driver hospitalized after car crosses into oncoming traffic, hits truck in Murfreesboro
What This Story Is About A driver was hospitalized after a car collided with a pickup truck on Compton Road at Madison Avenue in Murfreesboro. Why It Matters Police said the car crossed into oncoming traffic before the crash. What Happens Next Murfreesboro police crash investigat...
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Chattanooga Police officer's cameo in salon's Facebook reel now under investigation
A Chattanooga Police officer who appeared in a salon's Facebook reel in full uniform and with her patrol vehicle is now under an internal affairs investigation,...
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Remains of Hurricane Helene victim found nearly 2 years later, sheriff’s office says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, human remains found recently in East Tennessee have been identified as one of the last missing victims. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said human remains found Saturday afternoon were i...
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Major traffic shift coming to US-31W near I-65
Drivers who use US-31W near Interstate 65 should prepare for a long-term traffic change beginning Wednesday night.
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Gaylord Opryland Resort hosts seasonal work hiring events ahead of 'A Country Christmas'
Looking for work? Gaylord Opryland Resort is holding two hiring events in September ahead of its 43rd annual "A Country Christmas."
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Search for suspect, possible getaway driver underway after targeted shooting in Smyrna. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Smyrna police are searching for the person who shot a resident as he opened the front door of his Snowbird Drive home. Why It Matters Police said the shooting appears to have been targeted, not random. What Happens Next Detectives are working to identify ...
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Kenny Chesney announces 2027 concert at Nashville's new Nissan Stadium
Kenny Chesney is bringing his 2027 stadium tour to Nashville, with a stop planned at the new Nissan Stadium next summer. The Original Vibe Room Tour will come to Nashville on July 3, 2027, with Eric Church and Sheryl Crow joining Chesney for the full tour. East Tennessee singer-s...
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Suspect sought after 'targeted shooting' at Smyrna home
Authorities are searching for a suspect following a "targeted shooting" that took place over the weekend in Smyrna.
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Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran stadium tour after “Free Palestine” remarks
Macklemore said Monday that he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments made by the Grammy-winning rapper earlier this month onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Macklemore said on Instagram that several U.S. venues told the promoter they would pr...
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Thomas Clardy expected to be released from prison today
Thomas Clardy is expected to be released from prison today, as Gov. Bill Lee granted him a commutation of his sentence. Clardy has been a free man once before, but had to return to prison when his overturned murder conviction was reversed by an appeals court. Clardy was convicted...
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‘Get ready. We’re coming.’ Kenny Chesney announces new stadium tour, including first major performance at Nashville’s new Nissan Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Iconic performer and Tennessee native Kenny Chesney is launching a new stadium tour that is set to begin in the spring of 2027 and includes a stop at Nashville’s newest venue. Chesney is hitting the road for his “Original Vibe Room Tour 2027,” and he’s b...
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Here’s how to send a letter to Santa through USPS
(Gray News) - The U.S. Postal Service officially opened its Operation Santa program Monday. The program is now accepting letters addressed to Santa at the North Pole. To make sure the letters get to Santa and can get a response, here is what USPS says you should do. What should I...
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Country music duo Brooks & Dunn to receive CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
The Country Music Association has announced that country music duo Brooks & Dunn will receive the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at this year...