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Marsha Blackburn says she won’t debate because she’s had ‘lots of forums’ with Republicans. We asked — they say otherwise.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is running to be Tennessee’s next governor, sidestepped questions about whether she would debate other gubernatorial candidates, claiming she’s had “lots of forums” with Republicans. “Do you think Tennesseans deserve to hear si...
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Gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn dodged questions of debate, claiming she’s had ‘lots of forums’ with Republicans. We asked — they say otherwise.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is running to be Tennessee’s next governor, sidestepped questions about whether she would debate other gubernatorial candidates, claiming she’s had “lots of forums” with Republicans. “Do you think Tennesseans deserve to hear si...
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Middle Tennessee is getting a new In-N-Out. Here’s where.
MADISON, Tenn. (WSMV) - In-N-Out Burger announced that its Madison, Tenn., location is set to open Friday, July 10.The California-based restaurant began opening locations in Tennessee this year in the Antioch, Lebanon and Murfreesboro areas.The Madison location will be managed by...
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Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.Because an entire airport transformation doesnt happen overnight, you...
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Tennessee Riverkeeper removes over 1,000 pounds of trash from Sulphur Creek
Tennessee Riverkeeper removed approximately 1,208 pounds of trash from Sulphur Creek on July 8.
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Recent rain continues to improve drought conditions across Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Recent rounds of soaking rain have brought relief to Middle Tennessee, helping reduce drought conditions that have affected the region for months.The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows continued improvement across the state. Nashville remains in a moderat...
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Mt. Juliet cat rescue seeks donations after shelter floods
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Mt. Juliet cat rescue is asking for help after floodwaters swept through its shelter, damaging the building and destroying supplies.True Rescue said flooding has been an ongoing problem because the building sits into a hill. Staff said this is one of ...
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How to opt out of Meta's new AI image feature that can use your public Instagram photos
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence image-generation tool that allows eligible public Instagram photos to be used as visual references.
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The U.S. is seeing one of the worst tick seasons on record. Here’s how Tennessee doctors recommend safely removing a tick
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As the U.S. sees one of its worst tick seasons on record, doctors in Tennessee are urging residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that this record-breaking tick season is leaving mor...
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Three Murfreesboro juveniles arrested after Instagram transaction robbery
Three juveniles are facing aggravated robbery charges after two teenagers were robbed during an Instagram sale.
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FDA recalls more than 2.5 million steroid eye drop bottles over possible foreign material
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a Class II recall of more than 2.5 million bottles of a commonly prescribed steroid eye drop.
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Marsha Blackburn Has Always Been This Racist
The Tennessee senator’s fortune cookie ad is the latest in her storied career of anti-Chinese bigotry
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Detectives link robbery suspect to gunpoint holdup at Lebanon 7-Eleven
A Wilson County grand jury has indicted a man accused of robbing a Lebanon 7-Eleven at gunpoint earlier this year.
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Bridgestone Arena named ACM Arena of the Year for record eighth time
Bridgestone Arena has once again earned one of country music's highest venue honors.The Academy of Country Music has named the downtown Nashville venue its 2026...
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Bellevue residents raise flood concerns over Harpeth River apartment development
Residents are preparing to voice their concerns over a large apartment complex on the Harpeth River in Bellevue set to be developed.
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In-N-Out Burger to open in Madison, Tennessee on Friday
A new In-N-Out Burger is set to open Friday, July 10, at 1900 Gallatin Pike N in Madison, Tennessee.
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Man accused of planting pipe bombs near Capitol back in court
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has a tentative trial date.All parties agreed Wednesday to a Feb. 16, 2027, trial date for Brian Cole, with the j...
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Murfreesboro police urge 'safe exchange' meetups after teens robbed at gunpoint
The Murfreesboro Police Department is urging the public to use safe exchange locations after two teenagers were were robbed at gunpoint earlier this week while conducting an online transaction....
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IRS rolls out new automatic penalty relief program for eligible taxpayers
The IRS has announced that starting this summer, eligible taxpayers will have certain penalties automatically waived.The new program, Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), replaces the first time abate process which typically requires taxpayers to request relief.RELATED STORY |...
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‘Structural concerns’ close down Middle Tennessee bridge
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bridge in Columbia will be shut down after issues were identified with its structure. The City of Columbia said on Wednesday that the Mt. Olivet Bridge will close on July 13 “due to structural concerns.” The bridge is scheduled in 2029 to undergo a Tenn...
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Debris floats through Mt. Juliet backyards as flash flooding hits Midstate
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Flood Watch is set to hit the Midstate starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, but some areas in Mt. Juliet are already seeing impacts from the rain. Rion Edwards saw that first-hand in his neighborhood off South Greenhill Road. Video he captured showed water...
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Back-to-school sales are here: How to save money on supplies this July
Back-to-school sales are underway at retailers across the country, and shoppers who plan ahead could save big on everything from backpacks to laptops.Caroline Helgeson, a Phoenix, Arizona, student heading into high school, is already looking forward to the hunt."I'm starting high...
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Multiple Tennessee college basketball players join lawsuit against NCAA over eligibility
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A dozen players are suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for one more year of eligibility.In a lawsuit filed on July 6, 12 collegiate basketball players claim the NCAA unfairly excluded their class (Class of 2022) in the new eligibil...
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US says 170 Iran targets hit in retaliation for ship attacks
The U.S. has struck at least 170 Iranian military targets over the past two days in what officials say is retaliation for Iran's attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command, the latest round of strikes hit about 90 targets, includin...
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Americans owe $1.40 for every dollar earned, new analysis finds
(InvestigateTV) — The average American carries $63,000 in debt while earning just $45,000 a year, according to a new analysis by ConsumerAffairs — meaning for every dollar earned, roughly $1.40 is owed.The report found that gap leaves many families with little financial cushion i...
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‘Something’s not right,’ friend thought after strange call from Tennessee woman later found dead in Ohio
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 37-year-old woman from Spring Hill, Tennessee, was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio, last week after traveling to meet a man she had been communicating with through an online video game, according to a friend of the victim.Amber Graham, of Spring Hill, ...
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Missing Tennessee mom found dead in Ohio after traveling there to ‘meet a friend’
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A woman who was reported missing from Spring Hill earlier this month was found dead a day later in another state.According to the Spring Hill Police Department, the family of 37-year-old Amber Graham reported her and her 8-year-old daughter missing on ...
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Treasury secretary talks gas prices, tax cuts during East TN stop to name I-40 bridge after Trump
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stopped in East Tennessee along Interstate 40 near Douglas Lake on Thursday for of an event naming a bridge for President Donald J. Trump. In a one-on-one interview with WVLT anchor Will Puckett, Bessent discussed ga...
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Flight instructor jumps to his death during lesson, forcing student pilot to land plane by herself
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.(Gray News) — Authorities in Argentina said an experienced pilot jumped to his death out of a moving plane while giving a flight lesson to...
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Who could replace Platner as Maine Democrats face ballot deadline?
Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a new candidate to challenge one of the nation's most durable Republican incumbents in one of the party's most important midterm races.The party's current nominee, Graham Platner, announced Wednesday night that he is suspending h...
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‘Unlikely’ that all of Javeayah Harris’s remains will be found, sheriff says
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Authorities have found some of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris’s remains. However, the sheriff says it is unlikely that all of her remains will be recovered.Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said Thursday that an investigation found the girl’s pare...
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Madison In-N-Out Burger opening Friday
The Madison location will make the fifth store in Middle Tennessee.
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Aging Untold: What caregivers should know about bowel incontinence in dementia care
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at managing incontinence with dignity and respect, including when it’s time to talk to a doctor and how to ease the stigma. Plus, the environmental benefits of green burials and what families should know. The...
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Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
For anyone who has ever wondered whether they could handle life on another planet, NASA is offering a chance to find out well, sort of.The U.S. space agency is looking to recruit four participants for its Moon and Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA), a yearlong simulation program tha...
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One Lawrence Co. city to vote on data center, another tries to ban facilities altogether
The City of St. Joseph in Lawrence County is spearheading an effort to ban data centers in city limits. The Board of Commissioners heard a first reading of this ordinance this week.The city has less than 1,000 residents, and says the demand on water, electricity, and roads to sup...
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Alaska grandfather’s miniature railroad continues running 50 years later
WASILLA, Alaska (Aging Untold) — A miniature railroad a grandfather built more than five decades ago continues to draw families to the woods outside Anchorage. Three and a half miles of track wind through tunnels, over bridges and past scale-model towns on 18 acres. Jack Klingbei...
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Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
STOOKEY TOWNSHIP, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) — Two people are in custody after a young child’s body was found in a heavily wooded area just east of St. Louis.The child’s body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, on Wednesday.According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departmen...
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FBI executes search warrant at Smyrna home, investigation ongoing
The FBI confirmed to FOX 17 News that agents executed a search warrant at a home in Smyrna, Tennessee early Thursday morning.
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Justin Bieber, Madonna among those join World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus a choir of elementar...
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Columbia to close Mt. Olivet Bridge starting July 13 over structural safety concerns
Columbia's Mt. Olivet Bridge will close on Monday due to structural concerns.
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Type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
(Aging Untold) — One in eight Americans has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, but experts say treatment is not one size fits all. Even when two people share similar symptoms, their diagnoses and care plans can be very different. Two di...
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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers.Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 milli...
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Let Me Help: Tips when hosting with Turo
Many people are looking for extra sources of income, so Thomas Gay has a few tips if you're thinking about making money with Turo.Watch this Let Me Help segment in the video player above.For more great tips like this, catch NewsChannel 5 This Morning at 9 a.m. on weekdays. If you...
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Steak 'n shake waiving franchise fees for veterans to own and operate franchise
American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake announced this week that the company would be waiving franchise fees for U.S. veterans.
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Kentucky man learns the hard way that Tennessee trees aren't free for the taking
A Kentucky man must pay thousands of dollars after cutting down trees that didn't belong to him.
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Historic locomotive No. 576 to begin steam testing
No. 576 was on display in Centennial Park near the Parthenon for 65 years before it was removed in 2019.
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GRAPHIC: Stranger accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at man in wheelchair, setting him on fire
OKLAHOMA CITY (Gray News) - A man is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair in Oklahoma City.The violent assault was caught on camera and is disturbing.Authorities said Alexander Emery threw a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair. The victim was imme...
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Bridge on I-40 in Jefferson County named after Donald Trump to be unveiled
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A bridge along I-40 in Jefferson County will be named for President Donald Trump. In April 2025, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a law naming multiple bridges and roads. This included a new bridge along I-40 near Douglas Lake, which was designated ...
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FBI executes early-morning search at middle TN property
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed to WSMV4 they executed a search warrant Thursday morning in Smyrna. “I can confirm that the FBI executed a federal court authorized search warrant in Smyrna this morning,” an FBI spokesperson wrote in an ema...
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Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with temporary amnesia
(Gray News) - Katie Couric revealed she recently suffered from an episode of temporary amnesia and cannot recollect nearly a whole day of her life.Couric said in a Substack post that she experienced an episode of transient global amnesia on June 27, 2026.In the article, she could...
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Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
A former U.S. Olympian pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge of destruction of property after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was released on his own recognizance after ...
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Brentwood-based private prison company sells two immigrant detention centers to feds
The private prison company CoreCivic has sold two of the largest immigration detention facilities in California to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security....
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Data centers could be coming to Gallatin after land annexation move
As we continue to follow a growing Gallatin, a recent land annexation approved by city leaders has one councilman saying more data centers could be coming....
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New information obtained in deadly I-40 officer involved shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - New information has been released on the fatal Interstate 40 incident that closed down both east and west bound on July 3. Jason Michael Trevino, the man accused of abducting a young child, led law enforcement on an hours-long standoff in the middle of I-4...
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Two men arrested for allegedly cutting copper wiring off TDOT interstate sign in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two men are facing charges after they allegedly tried to steal some copper wiring from an interstate in Nashville.The Metro Nashville Police Department reported the arrests of 42-year-old Michael See and 41-year-old Thomas Allard on Wednesday, July 8.See...
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Green burials, mushroom suits and water cremation: What families should know
(Aging Untold) — We all make choices about how we live and what we value. Some families put that same kind of thought into their final resting place, from the setting to the materials to the impact it leaves behind. Some families decide on a green burial. If that is something you...
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Man accused of stealing $20K in copper wiring from burned Nashville business
A 38-year-old man is accused of stealing tools and copper wiring from a Nashville business burned in a 2-alarm fire earlier this year.
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Two men arrested trying to steal copper wire from TDOT interstate signs
Two men are facing charges after trying to steal copper wiring from interstate signs.
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Doctors to head to court to protect immigrant kids' critical medical care in Tennessee
A Davidson County judge extended protections for hundreds of children statewide while three Nashville physicians fight to keep them enrolled in a crucial healthcare program.The Children's Special Services program provides care for medically fragile children, including treatments ...
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