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Tennessee parole board denies Dickson County killer's parole request
The Tennessee Board of Parole has denied parole to James Spann, who was convicted in the killing of 17-year-old Karie Newberry.
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1 injured, 1 detained after Napier area shooting, Metro police say
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, on the 500 block of Charles E. Davis Blvd....
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Williamson County moves forward with Ascension St. Thomas hospital sale amid medication mix-up fallout
Williamson County commissioners voted this week to sign a letter of intent to exclusively negotiate with Ascension St. Thomas to buy Williamson Health even as the hospital system faces potential loss of Medicare and TennCare funding over a devastating medication mix-up. Nearly a ...
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Second Harvest Food Bank building new, larger Nashville facility to meet growing need
What This Story Is About Second Harvest Food Bank is building a new, larger campus along Donelson Pike to replace its current Metro Center warehouse. Why It Matters The organization now distributes more than 50 million pounds of food a year, up 45% since the pandemic, and says it...
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VIDEO: Neurodivergent worker at Murfreesboro Wendy’s tied to kitchen equipment by manager; family pushing for reopened investigation
What This Story Is About The family of a neurodivergent Murfreesboro Wendy’s employee is asking police to reopen an investigation after a video showed him tied to kitchen equipment with trash bags. Why It Matters The Wendy’s general manager confirmed the manager involved was fire...
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3rd death reported at Burning Man, marking an unusually high toll for the annual festival
RENO, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - Three deaths were reported at this year’s Burning Man festival, bringing the event’s death toll to a level organizers say is unusually high. Over the past 25 years, Burning Man has averaged one death a year. This year marks an all-time high for the...
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Former priest accused of stealing more than $740K from churches, Catholic community and his mother
(Gray News) - A former Pennsylvania Catholic priest has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $740,000 from his own mother and multiple churches. Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, originally from Ukraine, was arrested on Aug. 14, in Vero Beach, Florida, the Pennsylvania Office...
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Tennessee congressional candidates for District 5 agree to debate ahead of midterm election
What This Story Is About Chaz Molder says that Charlie Hatcher has agreed to debate him ahead of Tennessee’s midterm elections. Why It Matters Molder and Hatcher are facing off to determine who will take the place of Rep. Andy Ogles in representing Tennessee’s District 5 in the H...
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Inmate scheduled for execution chooses last meal. Here’s what he ordered
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Georgia is set to carry out its first execution of the year next week. Convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys , 53, is scheduled for execution on Sept. 16. The 53-year-old was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori...
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Roan Mountain State Park awarded Tennessee State Park of the Year
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded Roan Mountain State Park as the Tennessee State Park of the Year.
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Father accused of murdering his newborn appears to have created a GoFundMe for her funeral
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A father charged with murdering his newborn daughter appears to have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for her funeral. Christopher Evans, 34, was charged with murder, felonious assault and endangering children, police announced Thursday. His daughter,...
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Lawmakers nationwide move to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy after assassination
Lawmakers across the country have taken action to honor Charlie Kirk and address the issues raised by his assassination on September 10, 2025.
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Teacher arrested after allegedly showing nude photos of himself to a student
CADDO PARISH, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A Louisiana high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he showed inappropriate photos to a student. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) began its investigation Aug. 25 after reports of alleged...
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Brad Pitt’s new adventure thriller film to premiere outside of Nashville
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Brad Pitt’s latest film is set to debut in Franklin. The city announced that the Paramount Pictures movie, “Heart of the Beast,” will premiere at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. The move is centered around the character of Special...
business
North Nashville Arts Coalition celebrates community's legacy
The North Nashville Arts Coalition has a store inside the 100 Taylor building called 37208 Creates, giving artists the chance to showcase their work.
safety
Smyrna police seek two suspects after attempted car break-ins
Smyrna police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people suspected of attempted vehicle thefts or break-ins early Sunday, Sept. 6.
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2 arrested, more than $100K seized in massage parlor investigation as operations targeting prostitution and human trafficking continue in Tennessee
What This Story Is About Columbia police arrested two people and seized more than $104,000 after a months-long investigation into suspected prostitution and human trafficking linked to two massage parlors. Why It Matters Police said investigators found evidence of illegal sexual ...
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UT Knoxville probes 'Kirkaversery' flyer; campus says it won't sponsor any gathering
mysterious "Kirkaversery" flyers advertised a gathering marking one year since Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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2 arrested in Columbia massage parlor prostitution, human trafficking investigation
The investigation was conducted part of a statewide effort to investigate illegal massage parlor operations and identify possible victims of human trafficking, officials said....
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Parents arrested after child left in hot car for more than 2 hours
SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Deputies in Texas have arrested two parents in Tyler after they left their 13-month-old in a vehicle following a day with family. Sue Ellen Rose Strizich, 26, and James Stanley Tabor, 29, were each charged with second-degree injury to a ch...
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‘The most unusual rescue.’ Middle Tennessee firefighters save 100-pound tortoise
What This Story Is About The Eagleville Fire Department rescued a 100-pound tortoise from a culvert on Wednesday. For Context The African spurred tortoise, called “Berty,” had recently gone missing from her home in Eagleville. When her family spotted her in the culvert, they call...
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Region games take center stage for Week 4 of Touchdown Friday Night
What This Story Is About The TSSAA football season enters its fourth week Why It Matters Region games take center stage at this point in the season What Happens Next WSMV’s coverage will be comprehensive on Friday, September 11. For Context Touchdown Friday Night will feature mul...
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Stars and Bulldogs seek 2-0 start in 6A Region 3
What This Story Is About Smyrna hosts Siegel in a 6A Region 3 showdown. Why It Matters This is the second week of region play for both teams. What Happens Next The winner will be 2-0 and sit atop the region. For Context Smyrna and Siegel both won their opening region games one we...
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Person rescued after 2-car crash ends with one of the vehicles in a Middle TN creek
SMITH CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - A two-car accident on Thursday resulted in one of the vehicles going off an embankment and into a creek, leading to one person being trapped. The Smith County Rescue Squad said that the incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday at Granville Highwa...
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‘An inspiration.’ Former Rutherford County sheriff who established Tennessee’s 1st SRO program dies
What This Story Is About On Thursday, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of Truman Jones, who served nearly three decades as sheriff and over five decades for the office. Why It Matters Jones had the second-longest tenure of any Rutherford County sheriff, ...
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Gallatin utilities crews begin boring on city’s new Cumberland River water intake
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The city of Gallatin said its Public Utilities department has begun working on a major part of its Cumberland River raw water intake project. The city said a specialty boring contractor has started tunneling about 36 feet beneath the river bluff. This wil...
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Cookeville animals shelter says several new arrivals tested positive for parvo
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter said several of its recent arrivals have tested positive for parvo. The shelter said that due to the positive tests, it will be closed Thursday, Sep. 10, for a deep cleaning. “We have had several recent arriva...
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Vanderbilt Commodores seek 2-0 start with Delaware on deck
Saturday's game will mark the first time since 2020 that the Commodores have worn gold jerseys. The first 8,000 fans in the stadium will get a replica gold jersey....
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Entrepreneur gifts $40M to children’s hospital in Nashville to expand pediatric heart care
What This Story Is About Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt received a $40 million gift to expand pediatric heart care and join the Golisano Children’s Alliance. Why It Matters The hospital’s heart care and surgery program will be renamed the Golisano Pediatric H...
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Highway patrol trooper accused of killing deputy in love triangle with woman they both dated
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Gray News) - A highway patrol trooper in North Carolina is accused of killing a deputy as part of a years-long love triangle with a woman both men had dated, according to authorities. North Carolina State Highway Patrol Sgt. Nekime Matu Oxendine, 44, was indic...
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‘You just see me.’ Former Titans running back Chris Johnson writes emotional letter to his children amid ALS battle
What This Story Is About Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has shared an emotional letter that he wrote to his children amid his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Why It Matters ALS is a rapidly progressing neuro...
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Suspect leads officers on chase after escaping patrol car and stealing police cruiser, authorities say
ADAMSVILLE, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama man wanted on warrants from three different counties was arrested after two chases in Adamsville on Tuesday night, according to police. Adamsville police went to Walmart around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a suspected shoplifter. Wh...
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New federal rule could leave airlines off the hook for certain delays
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -A new federal rule reclassifies several types of airline delays as outside of airlines’ control, a change that could affect whether travelers receive compensation. Currently, if a significant delay or cancellation is deemed within an airline’s control, most ...
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Julien Baker Teases New Music at Surprise Third Man Show
Nashville songsmith Kate Teague supports at The Blue Room, marking Baker’s first solo band performance since 2024
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Here’s why you might see a low-flying plane in this Tennessee city soon
What This Story Is About Tullahoma officials say residents may see a low-flying plane over the next several days as an agricultural aerial seeding operation works from Tullahoma Airport. Why It Matters The plane will fly low while helping local farms seed cover crops ahead of fal...
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Tennessee officer, family threatened after mistakenly connected to fatal Georgia donkey shooting, department says
What This Story Is About Winchester Police say a Tennessee officer and his family received death threats after people mistakenly identified him as the Georgia officer involved in the shooting death of a miniature donkey. Why It Matters Winchester officer Trenton Garner was not in...
business
Little Tikes iconic children’s toys go colorless for ‘contemporary feel’
(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
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Dems introduce bill to crack down on Congressional stock trading
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of House Democrats introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress and the executive branch from owning and trading stock. Members of Congress are currently allowed to trade stock. They are required to disclose those trades to comply with ...
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Rock climbing can help people with Parkinson’s, here’s how
( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...
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State comptroller to review I-24 Choice Lanes deal, consider audit review in Tennessee. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Tennessee’s comptroller says it will review concerns raised about the state’s I-24 Choice Lanes procurement and contract with DriveTN. Why It Matters The review could determine whether the procurement should be examined as part of the comptroller’s next a...
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Construction ramping up on Elon Musk's Music City Loop: Take a new look above the action
The Boring Company announced another boring machine is coming to Nashville this month as digging continues on the Music City Loop.
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Rev. Enoch Fuzz continues to support North Nashville through cancer battle
The senior pastor at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church and longtime community activist continues to support North Nashville six years after being diagnosed with lung cancer....
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How to help your family avoid probate after you’re gone
( InvestigateTV ) — Probate, the court process used to settle an estate, can be a long and expensive process for families after a loved one dies. Taking a few steps in advance can help ensure a home, car and savings go directly to family members without court involvement. Michael...
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North Nashville residents push back on Fisk data center plans
Despite defense from Fisk University, thousands of students, residents and community members have argued a proposed data center is a threat to North Nashville....
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Volunteer Gameday to feature latest Tennessee updates ahead of Georgia Tech game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Volunteer Gameday is gearing up for the second week of Vols action this 2026 season, and there’s plenty in store for fans looking for the latest Tennessee updates right before kickoff. Voice of the Vols Mike Keith, WVLT’s Brittany Tarwater and VFL Heath ...