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Two in custody after overnight search in Nolensville’s Bent Creek community
Two suspects who ran from authorities following a police chase and crash have been taken into custody.
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Heat Advisory Wednesday with slight increase in storm chances
The second half of the week will remain hot and humid, with a few area storm chances as a weak cold front attempts to move through our region. For Wednesday, a Heat Advisory is in effect for some locations....
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Critic's Pick: Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Sept. 12-13 at Sanders Ferry Park
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Critic's Pick — The Long Players: The Songs & Sounds of the British Invasion
8 p.m. Sept. 12 at 3rd and Lindsley
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Critic's Pick — Lackland Arts Collective: 'Twelfth Night'
Sept. 11-20 at Episcopal School of Nashville
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WeGo plans brand new Antioch route: Here’s where the proposed bus line would run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WeGo Public Transit proposed a new corridor route in Antioch as well as frequency improvements for its Winter 2027 Service Changes. The new route would be a Bell Road connector between Nolensville Pike and Murfreesboro Pike. WeGo said it would serve Bell...
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Critic's Pick — Jennifer Haston: 'Seasons of the Sun'
Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11; through Oct. 31 at Elephant Gallery
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Critic's Pick — Nashville Ballet: Live in Studio A
Sept. 11-20 at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
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In an Ever-Changing Nashville, The District Wants to Preserve Downtown History
The nonprofit will celebrate its 40th Annual Progressive Party Fundraiser on Sept. 16
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Chatting With John Papsidera, Christopher Nolan’s Go-To Casting Director
Papsidera discusses his career and adopted hometown
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Mother and son killed when home explodes during birthday party
GRANVILLE, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - Authorities say a Vermont mother and her 20-year-old son were killed in a home explosion that happened during a birthday party. Vermont State Police identified the victims as 46-year-old Sarah O’Sullivan and her son, 20-year-old Liam O’Sullivan...
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Couple married 73 years die within hours of each other: ‘Just a love story’
MOUNT VERNON, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - After spending more than seven decades together, a Texas couple died within hours of each other. Carol and JoAnn VanZandt were married for 73 years. After 93-year-old Carol died Aug. 29 of natural causes, his 88-year-old wife died less tha...
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Pentagon Memorial prepares to launch new 9/11 education center
ARLINGTON, Va. (Gray DC) - Just as America prepares to mark the 25th year since 9/11, a new education center about the attacks is about to break ground near the Pentagon. “This year on the 25th remembrance year, we’re going to be breaking ground on our visitor education center … ...
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Gallatin leaders reviewing cost for new city hall building in Project Phoenix proposal
Gallatin leaders have decided to pause on approving a controversial plan to change the city's downtown area.
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Measles cases reach highest level in decades as possible Clarksville-area exposure raises concern
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 3,134 measles cases nationwide so far this year, compared with 2,289 cases during all of last year....
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Gallatin city council advances 12-month data center moratorium for vote next week
Gallatin city leaders unanimously advanced a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data center development Tuesday night, setting it up for a formal City Council...
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Peak fall colors are coming to Tennessee. Here’s where to see them this season:
What This Story Is About The optimal weeks to view peak autumn colors across different regions of Tennessee has been released. Why It Matters Outdoor spaces and parks, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, expect a massive influx of tourists eager to experience peak ...
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What a potential Braves postseason rotation could look like
ATLANTA - With a four-game lead in the National League East and 17 games remaining, the Atlanta Braves appear well positioned to return to the postseason. Their rotation depth — a development few could have anticipated in the spring or at the trade deadline — could be a key facto...
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Nashville residents along I-24 seek answers about $25 billion Choice Lanes project
Some South Nashville homeowners are raising questions about a $25 billion state highway project that could affect their neighborhoods and in some cases, the homes they recently purchased. TDOT announced a project to add Tennessee's first Choice Lanes along I-24. The project initi...
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Nashville family still seeking justice nine months after father of four was killed outside apartment
Nearly nine months after Gavin Thompson was shot and killed outside a Nashville apartment complex, his family is still waiting for justice and not all of the suspects are behind bars. Thompson, 34, was killed on Dec. 14, 2025, at an apartment complex on Zermatt Avenue. He was a f...
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Cory Curtis: 2026 NFL Week 1 Power Rankings
Time to kickoff another NFL season and take a wild stab at how good everyone actually is.
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Clarksville intersection completely shut down after vehicle and motorcycle collide
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A vehicle and motorcycle collided on Tuesday night in Clarksville, completely shutting down a road. The Clarksville Police Department said the incident happened just after 8;15 p.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of Fort Campbell Blvd. and Tiny Town Rd...
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Metro Council member looking into Antioch nightclub after stray bullet kills Sam’s Club worker
What This Story Is About Metro Council Member David Benton says he’s looking into an Antioch nightclub after it was connected to a shooting that killed a worker at Sam’s Club early Sunday morning. Why It Matters Police said the investigation shows that the gunfire was connected t...
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Former US Sen. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
New Hampshire primary voters chose candidates for Congress, governor and the 424-seat state Legislature on Tuesday, and incumbents werent the only familiar names on the ballot. Former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu, a Republican, will face Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in November in th...
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Animal cruelty charges for three after cats shot with blow darts in Erin
Arrests are made in the case involving a cat and a kitten that had been shot with darts from a blowgun.Darlene Hooper was arrested on Wednesday in connection to...
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High school football player dies after being shot, getting in car crash on way to hospital
PRENTISS, Miss. ( WDAM /Gray News) - A high school student and football star has been identified as the victim of a late Sunday night shooting and car accident in Mississippi. Chancellor “Chance” Daniels set foot on the Sumrall High School football field for the last time Friday ...
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GOP preps for ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Dallas
DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm election convention is set to begin in Dallas this week, dubbing it a “Trump-a-palooza,” to try to turn out more GOP voters out in November. The convention differs from typical RNC conventions, which are us...
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Dozens of Clarksville home projects halted due to city violations
What This Story Is About The city of Clarksville has issued at least 40 stop-work notices to the homebuilding company Lennar. Why It Matters Some homeowners are worried about the quality of their new houses. What Happens Next A city spokesperson said it is working through the not...
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Stevie Wonder announces ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th-anniversary tour
(Gray News) - Stevie Wonder will be hitting the road this fall for a 50th anniversary world tour. The legendary singer announced on Tuesday that he will celebrate his 1976 album “Songs in the Key of Life” on tour scheduled to kick off on Oct. 13 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham...
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Veterans, critics intensify effort to block Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch
The scene on Tuesday afternoon in Washington D.C.s Memorial Circle was serene: cars driving around the loop and planes flying overhead, but otherwise quiet. If President Doanld Trump gets his way, that could soon change. Late last week, senior Trump administration officials annou...
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Tennessee Tech climbs to highest enrollment in more than a decade
Tennessee Tech University just hit its biggest student enrollment in more than 10 years.
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Stray bullet injures woman as some Nashville neighborhoods see rise in gun violence
It comes as gun violence trends are uneven across the city.
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Three charged after cats seriously injured, killed with blow darts in Erin
What This Story Is About Police in Erin have charged three people, including Darlene Hooper and two juveniles, with aggravated cruelty to animals after stray cats were shot with blow darts, killing several and critically injuring one named Xena. Why It Matters Proverbs 12:10 Anim...
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Antioch community members respond after man in Sam's Club hit, killed by stray gunfire
A stray bullet flew through the wall of the Sam's Club on Antioch Pike early Sunday morning, killing a Frito-Lay employee who was reportedly doing inventory in the chip aisle. Police believe that gunfire came from a fight at a nearby bar....
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High school volleyball coach, restaurant owner charged with DUI after deadly pedestrian crash
ROCKY HILL, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A high school volleyball coach has been charged with driving under the influence after a deadly crash Sunday night in Connecticut. Police identified the driver as 23-year-old Sarah Bezdelovs. The superintendent of Rocky Hill Public Schools c...
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Man arrested in Nolensville after LPR camera spots stolen plate
License plate recognition technology in Nolensville contributed to last week's arrest of a Nashville man who reportedly had ties to a stolen car.
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Ascension Saint Thomas West and Midtown hospitals face loss of Medicare funding after catastrophic drug mix-up
It's a stunning new development following that catastrophic medication mix-up last month at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown that left four patients with severe injuries. We've now learned both the Midtown hospital as well as Saint Thomas West are facing the possible loss of all Me...
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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco breaks ground on $250M Hopkinsville facility, adding 200 jobs
A leading tobacco manufacturer is bringing more than 200 new jobs to Christian County as it breaks ground on a new facility in Hopkinsville.
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Marsha Blackburn rejects Jerri Green’s request for series of gubernatorial debates ahead of TN midterms
What This Story Is About Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn has rejected Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green’s challenge to a series of debates ahead of Tennessee’s midterm election. Why It Matters Green and Blackburn are the two frontrunners to be Tennessee’s next gover...
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Daughter of former Montgomery County sheriff granted hearing to consider new trial
The daughter of the former Montgomery County sheriff was granted a hearing Tuesday for a new trial after she was sentenced to 20 years for the abuse of a child in her care....
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Woman recovering after being hit by stray bullet during Labor Day shootout in West Nashville
What This Story Is About A woman is recovering after police said she was hit by a stray bullet during a shootout in West Nashville. Why It Matters The shooting happened near a park where several students were gathered for a holiday barbeque. What Happens Next Metro Nashville poli...
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FOUND: Missing Nashville 84-year-old found safe in Madison
An 84-year-old man reported missing from Nashville has been found safe after a Silver Alert was issued Sunday.
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Steel beam from World Trade Center tours cities across U.S.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A steel beam recovered from the rubble of the Twin Towers after their collapse on September 11, 2001, is being transported to cities and towns across the country this year. The tour is organized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit based in New ...
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1 dead, 5 injured after ‘sneezing fit’ leads to crash with Amish buggy
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - One person died and five others were injured after a driver’s “sneezing fit” caused her to crash into an Amish buggy, according to authorities in Wisconsin. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it received a 911 call around 3:35 p.m. Friday r...
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Tenn. family shares unforgettable Christmas Eve memory with Dolly Parton
As fans across Tennessee and beyond continue remembering Dolly Parton's legacy, one Brentwood family is reflecting on a Christmas Eve encounter more than three decades ago that they say perfectly captured her generosity and kindness. The Richardson family had recently moved back ...
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World's most endangered tigers born in Greece as zoos build a safety net
The worlds most endangered tigers have started a family in Greece, offering hope for a predator rapidly vanishing from the wild. Three 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs received identification microchips and their first vaccinations Tuesday at a zoo near Athens, as part of a global...