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Taylor Swift to perform at 60th CMA Awards
Global icon, songwriter and Nashville's favorite transplant Taylor Swift will perform at the 60th CMA Awards later this month.
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Family social club coming to Berry Hill
A private social club for entire families is coming to the Berry Hill area of Nashville in 2028.
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Nashville's Metro Council to discuss Supreme Court ruling cutting its membership from 40 to 20
Nashville's Metro Council is set to discuss its response Friday afternoon to a state Supreme Court ruling that cuts its membership in half, a change impacting hundreds of thousands of people in Nashville. A law passed in 2023 caps the size of city councils and county commissions ...
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Rezoning could pave the way for a rock quarry in Trousdale County
Clearly Construction is pushing to build a rock quarry in Trousdale County along State Route 141. The company went before the planning commission this week to rezone 230 acres of land. "Just being transparent, The end goal for this property would be to be for it to a rock quarry....
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InvestigateTV+: Front-center airbags largely unavailable in U.S.
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ explores why critical vehicle crash safeguards remain a costly optional feature in the U.S. Then, we examine the crisis of jails serving as de facto mental health facilities and the programs working to break the cycle. Plus, meet a retired coupl...
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‘I literally was a walking stroke’: A growing need for organ donations among Black Americans
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — Black Americans face a critical need for organ transplants, yet they experience longer wait times and lower donation rates. In 2026, African Americans accounted for more than a quarter of those on the organ transplant waiting list. But at the ...
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Retired veteran finds new mission volunteering at senior center
PHOENIX ( InvestigateTV ) — A Valley Army veteran is spending his post-military and post-retirement years volunteering at a Phoenix senior center, offering companionship and practical help to seniors who have few other resources. Robert Lane can be found at the Desert West Senior...
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Jails have become destinations for people who need mental health treatment
( InvestigateTV ) — Experts say prisons and county jails have become destinations for people who need mental health treatment, not time behind bars. According to multiple reports , three jail systems are among the largest mental health facilities in the country: Rikers Island in ...
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Confederate flag on race car at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway sparks backlash
A Confederate flag displayed on a competing vehicle at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway last weekend has prompted calls for accountability.
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MTSU student group protests Turning Point USA chapter after October event
What This Story Is About Some Middle Tennessee State University students are demanding that the university disband its Turning Point USA chapter. Why It Matters Students started a petition and gathered more than 550 signatures following the TPUSA event on campus last month. What ...
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Trump approval hits second-term low as majority disapprove on key issues
President Donald Trumps approval rating has dropped to a new second-term low of 32%, down from 33% in August. An Economist-YouGov poll also shows a majority of Americans disapprove of the presidents handling of several issues, including the economy, foreign policy, crime and gove...
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11-month-old found buried alive in dog crate went home to family the same night
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. ( WRDW/WAGT /Gray News) — An 11-month-old boy who was buried alive in a dog crate was released from a South Carolina hospital and is back home with his family after he was dug out of a grave. Koah Sharp was rescued nearly 24 hours after he was reported m...
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Émeraude Bakery Is Moving on Down the Road
Lebanon Road is expanding, so this fantastic Mt. Juliet bakery is too
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Nashville Metro Council responds to residents' complaints about increased airplane noise
Some Nashville residents say changes to flight paths at Nashville International Airport have brought significantly more airplanes over their homes.
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Hard freeze this weekend
The cold snap continues with blustery northwesterly winds today, and the coldest highs of the season so far.
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Microsoft reports progress as it works to recover from global outage
Microsoft said progress is being made in bringing its popular workplace software back online as a global outage enters its second day, disrupting business communications, police emergency calls, court operations and AI tools....
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Former nonprofit employee who helped foster children arrested on child endangerment charges
WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — An employee of a nonprofit group that helps abused and neglected foster children navigate the court system was arrested Wednesday with his wife after authorities searched their Texas home and found the conditions in which they and their two childr...
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‘General Hospital’ actor releases statement after son is charged in fatal hit-and-run
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Jack Antonio Sabàto appeared in court Thursday for a hearing in the case stemming from a hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Carl Simmonds. Sabàto, 32, is charged with the felony crime of leaving an accident without assisting and a misdemeano...
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North Nashville family demands tougher penalties after fatal failure-to-yield crash
Annie Maples was killed last year in a crash along Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard after the driver with her mother failed to yield. Under current Tennessee statutes, however, a fatal failure to yield can still be prosecuted as a misdemeanor rather than a felony offense....
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Users report email app Microsoft Outlook is down
(Gray News) - Microsoft products, particularly Microsoft Outlook, appear to be down, according to user reports. Downdetector received more than 130,000 reports from users experiencing problems with the email app. A spike in reports began at about 1:10 p.m. ET. Outages were report...
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Microsoft outage disrupts businesses locally and nationwide
A widespread Microsoft outage Thursday disrupted businesses across the country, leaving users unable to access critical workplace tools including email, video conferencing, and some cybersecurity systems. The disruption also hit Nashville, affecting local businesses, Metro depart...
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Beyond Broadway: How East Nashville's underground music scene helped shape Music City
It's a scene that grew out of affordable neighborhoods, small bars and a community of artists who wanted something different.
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Man arrested in Nashville amid investigation into Middle Tennessee vehicle break-ins
What This Story Is About A 20-year-old man is in custody as police investigate vehicle break-ins across several Middle Tennessee communities. Why It Matters The investigation spans West Nashville, Belle Meade, Brentwood, Murfreesboro and Lebanon. What Happens Next Metro Nashville...
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1 dead, 6 injured after school bus and SUV collide in crash
SMITHVILLE, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - One person died, and six others were injured in a fiery crash involving a school bus and an SUV in New York, authorities said. The crash happened on County Route 75 at around 3 p.m. Thursday. A Belleville Henderson bus and the SUV collided, c...
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Can a cup of coffee predict the weather?
What This Story Is About A weather myth claims bubbles in coffee can predict fair or unsettled weather, but it’s not a reliable forecasting method. Why It Matters Mug shape and creamer can affect the bubbles, so they’re no substitute for a forecast. What Happens Next Try the expe...
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Racetrack promises change after Confederate flag appears on race car
For reasons theyre still investigating, officials with the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway say they simply missed a Confederate flag spotted on the roof of a race car this past weekend. The car driven by Joseph West Jr. competed in the Pure Stock race on Friday, but track official...
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High-risk pregnancy parking placards available in Tennessee starting Jan. 1
Tennessee will allow physician-certified high-risk pregnancies to apply for a temporary parking placard starting Jan. 1, 2027. Placards cost $10, last up to six months, and applications go through county clerks....
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Once overcrowded, Sumner County Schools now faces declining enrollment
Sumner County Schools has lost about 1,500 students in two years, raising $11.5M in potential funding impacts. Leaders are weighing staffing cuts via attrition, possible larger classes, and a “Choose Sumner” push....
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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen to run for Senate Majority Leader position
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced Thursday he would run for Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming 120th Congress. His candidacy sets up a challenge to the incumbent Senate leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who serves as minority leader in the current Republican-led Congress and ...
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Nashville to host more than 3,000 local leaders for National League of Cities Summit
3,000+ city leaders will gather in Nashville Nov. 19-21 for the National League of Cities City Summit. Mayor Freddie O’Connell promotes mobile workshops on transit, housing, HBCUs and nightlife; some are full....
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Lebanon council to vote on higher water, sewer and gas rates
What This Story Is About The City of Lebanon wants to raise water, sewer and natural gas rates, along with capacity fees for developers. Why It Matters Customers served by the city’s water, sewer and gas utilities would pay more per month, and developers would pay higher water an...
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20-year-old arrested during investigation into several Middle Tennessee car break-ins
Metro Nashville police arrested 20-year-old Laquarius Bumphus in a Middle Tennessee vehicle break-in probe after a brief chase at a Charlotte Pike gas station. Stolen pistols, key fobs, programmer found....
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Lincoln County deputies arrest person after investigating wild opossum incident
Lincoln County deputies arrested a suspect in a mysterious wild opossum case. Details remain undisclosed. The case was referred to TWRA as Class II wildlife, with possible animal cruelty concerns....
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More Nashville residents feel safe; opinions remain divided on city's handling of crime
The Nashville Police and Public Safety Alliance surveyed approximately 1,000 Nashville residents in early September to better understand their perceptions of crime, policing, and public safety priorities....
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Livestrong at the YMCA program launched for cancer survivors
"It was quite a shock on February 16 to hear that," a man told me who prefers to just go by Craig. "It's rectal cancer. Stage three. I went through 30 treatments of radiation, four- and-a-half months of chemo. Growing up, cancer was always a death sentence. It was quite frighteni...
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Judge urges Metro Council to fund training to help defendants become competent for trial
A Metro Council resolution would approve a contract with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide specialized competency restoration training through Davidson County General Sessions Court....
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Trump says JD Vance will shift focus from Iran to alleged Democratic corruption
President Donald Trump suggested hes directing Vice President JD Vances focus away from Iran, declaring no deal is needed. Trump said he asked Vance to focus his complete and total attention on the Massive Corruption and Crime taking place in Democrat run Cities and States throug...
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Empower Me Center seeks community partners to help complete new Lebanon facility serving 800+ people per year
For nearly 30 years, Empower Me Center in Lebanon has been helping people with disabilities improve and transform their lives. Now, the organization is building a permanent home and looking for community partners to help make it happen. Last year, the center served more than 800 ...
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Major bridge into downtown Nashville to close for two years beginning in Summer of 2027
The James Robertson Parkway Bridge will be closed for two years beginning in the summer of 2027. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said the closure is longer than first estimated because crews will be placing utility lines directly into the bridge, which will be time-con...
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Hidden camera found in bakery bathroom; owner arrested in separate child voyeurism case: police
LAKE CHARLES, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A Louisiana man is accused of placing a hidden camera in a home and capturing video of a child undressed. Police said they also found a camera in the employee bathroom at the suspect’s business. According to the Lake Charles Police Departmen...
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Nashville HBCU students share their hopes for Jefferson Street’s future
What This Story Is About Students at Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University and Fisk University are sharing what they want to see along Nashville’s Jefferson Street, including more places to eat, study and gather. Why It Matters The corridor is home to three Historic...
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Homes highlight unique vibes of East Nashville
Two miles from the straight-lined, glass-faced new Nissan stadium, Realtor Robbie Drimmer described the special details of an East Nashville home dating back to the 1800s....
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Franklin Special School District bus accident brings concerns amid driver shortage
A Franklin Special School District bus crash has raised concerns amid an ongoing driver shortage.
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Simon Property Group breaks ground on Sagefield shopping center in Thompson’s Station
What This Story Is About Simon Property Group broke ground Thursday on Sagefield, a 16-building shopping center in Thompson’s Station. Why It Matters A nearby resident shares traffic and infrastructure concerns, while the developer points to $40 million in improvements and 700 ex...
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns: What it means for AI and your money
Jensen Huang, the co-founder who built Nvidia into the engine of the artificial intelligence boom, resigned as CEO on Thursday, effective immediately. Nvidia's board announced that Huang is also stepping down as president and leaving the board, ending a 33-year run as the only CE...
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'It's kind of alarming': Professors tracking measles uptick near Fort Campbell
Public health professors at Austin Peay State University are keeping a close eye on measles numbers both in Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Vanderbilt lawsuit alleges data security failures as university orders password updates
Former Vanderbilt student/employee filed a proposed class action over a cyber incident, alleging negligence and exposure of personal data. Vanderbilt is investigating what was accessed and requiring password resets....
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Metro Council prepares for special-called charter revision meeting after court ruling
The state said Nashville must cut its council size in half, down to 20 members. Now, the Metro Council has to figure out what that looks like.
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‘School mom’ to ‘school grandma’: Secretary has served students for 52 years
ELGIN, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) -Brenda Kuhlman opens the door to greet students each morning at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School, where she has worked for more than 50 years. “And they’re so happy to be here. And yes, the morning hugs are wonderful,” Kuhlman said. Kuhlman ...
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Dolly Parton’s final vocal recording to appear on U2 album
The song, "Torn," is the final track on U2’s upcoming album, Carnaval De Luz, scheduled for release Friday, Nov. 13.
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International manufacturer to open first U.S. facility in Gallatin
A massive Asia-based manufacturer is expanding into the United States and has chosen Sumner County.
