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Former Madison car wash to reopen as hybrid clothing and car shop
A vacant car wash in Madison is set get to get a clean start as a joint clothing store and auto detailing shop.
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Former TSU student accused of making phone, online threats to kill people, bomb campus in 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to clarify that the threat against the school was made on September 15, 2025, and the arrest was made on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested this week for making serious threats against his former ...
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Putnam County attorney indicted for stealing from fraternity alumni association
The former treasurer of a Tennessee Tech fraternity alumni chapter has been indicted for stealing more than $60,000 from the organization, state officials announced....
safety
Attorney for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond taken into custody after threat at city hall in Tennessee. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Jackson police identified James Andrew Farmer, 46, as the man taken into custody after a reported threat against City Hall employees. Farmer is an attorney who previously represented quadruple-murder suspect Austin Drummond in a separate prison-fight case...
safety
‘His loss is deeply personal’: Police officer found dead hours after disappearing while wakeboarding, chief says
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (Gray News) - A police officer in Colorado was found dead hours after disappearing while wakeboarding. On Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a post that officers were searching for a missing person in “the area of Peck Creek/west-central area of” the...
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Aging Untold: Meet the man behind ‘Taking Care of Granny;’ and how learning new things boosts your brain
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we shatter the notion that you are ever too old to try something new and share how to break through doubt and embrace fresh adventures. Plus, we highlight the rising number of male caregivers with creator Dugan Meredith — the f...
government
Former MNPS board member faces multiple charges after Tanger Nashville confrontation
Former Metro Nashville Public Schools board member Franchata A. Bush faces three pending misdemeanor charges.
schools
Man accused of exposing himself to children on a school bus twice in one week
TOWN OF WATERTOWN, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - A man is accused of exposing himself to children on a school bus twice in one week Daniel Iles, 32, is charged with two counts of public lewdness and two counts of child endangerment, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office....
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Hermitage haunted house faces $1.5M lawsuit
A family is suing a Hermitage haunted house for up to $1.5 million, claiming their teenage daughter was hurt because of the attraction last fall.
News
Franklin woman accused of stealing money from settlement
According to court documents, the victim was hit by a vehicle and awarded a $66,124.32 settlement on May 8, 2025.
parks
Grizzlies, Hawks Bring NBA Training Camps to Nashville
Belmont and Vanderbilt host NBA practices with basketball seasons around the corner
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Former DHS secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from husband of 34 years
CASTLEWOOD, S.D. ( KSFY /Gray News) — Former South Dakota Gov. and former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem. Court documents show that the divorce was filed on Monday in Hamlin County on the grounds of irreconcilable dif...
safety
Schools, Facilities, Roads at Center of Mayor’s $544.7 Million Spending Plan
New elementary school, fire stations, jail complex make up O’Connell's annual allocations for city projects across Davidson County
government
Fat Bear Week crowns its 2026 champion
KATMAI, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A bear who wasn’t supposed to make it to the final round of Fat Bear Week just carried the whole thing. It was the 12th year of the popular Fat Bear Week tournament. During the tournament, the internet votes on which of the brown bears in Katma...
safety
Rutherford County librarian fired for refusing to remove books files suit
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, Sept. 23 accuses the RCLS, its board, and multiple board members of violating the constitutional rights of James and LGBTQ+ library patrons. The complaint also alleges that James was retaliated against for refusing to carry out what she calls a ...
News
Appeals Court Grants Last-Minute Stay of Christa Pike Execution
Pike would have been the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years
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Christa Gail Pike says ‘I am not afraid to die’ in letter written before execution was halted by federal court
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - In a letter written before Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denied her clemency and before a federal court issued a stay in her Wednesday execution, Christa Gail Pike said she is not afraid to die. Pike is the only woman on Tennessee’s death row and w...
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Supreme Court lifts stay blocking Christa Pike execution
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a temporary federal court stay that paused the scheduled execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike.
News
Study ranks the most and least affordable states for retirees
( Aging Untold )— Where retirees choose to live can make a significant difference in how far their savings go — and a study from Retirement Living identifies the states that offer the most financial breathing room. Retirement Living ranked states based on housing costs, cost of l...
Local
32 Middle Tennessee veterans depart Nashville for Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Thirty-two Middle Tennessee veterans are receiving a special send-off Wednesday morning as they leave Nashville for a day in Washington, D.C.
News
Form 1040 draft includes a question you haven’t seen before. Here’s what it asks
(Gray News) - The Trump administration appears poised to ask tax filers if they are United States citizens, according to New York Times reporting on a draft of Form 1040. The draft form also asks if filers are authorized to work legally in the U.S. “At the time you file your retu...
parks
Learning new tricks — The surprising way new hobbies boost your brain as you age
( Aging Untold ) — Forget the old adage: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Picking up a new hobby later in life isn’t just fun — it’s also one of the best things you can do for your brain. From line dancing to sourdough starters to pickleball, small leaps outside your comfor...
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Mt. Juliet man faces prison time for allegedly stealing 80K donor records from human trafficking charity for foot nonprofit
A Mt. Juliet man is facing five years in prison and a civil lawsuit for allegedly stealing the contact information of more than 80,000 donors to enrich himself and his own nonprofit....
News
Major Middle Tennessee road projects up for funding action Wednesday
Some of the roads Middle Tennessee drivers use every day could look very different in the coming years as regional leaders consider funding changes for several...
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Christa Pike execution: What to expect under Tennessee's execution protocol
Christa Pike, the woman convicted of brutally killing 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in 1995, is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday.
library
Petition creator proposes Dolly Parton Imagination Library space inside BNA
The push to honor Dolly Parton at Nashville International Airport may not stop with the airport's name.The woman behind the petition calling for BNA to be renam...
safety
Community, troopers honor Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips ahead of funeral services
What This Story Is About Kentucky State Police Troopers held a press conference in Bowling Green on Tuesday to remember Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was shot and killed Monday afternoon. Why It Matters The Kentucky State Police Foundation set up a giving page to help the Phillips...
schools
Middle Tennessee high school football teams leave TSSAA
Two Middle Tennessee high school football teams announced plans to leave the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and go independent....
safety
Former TSU student charged after alleged phone, online threats to kill people, bomb campus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested this week for making serious threats against his former school earlier this month, according to police records. The student is being held on a $15,000 bond. An arrest affidavit from the Metro Nashville Police Department states that on ...
safety
InvestigateTV+: The crime targeting young people online
( InvestigateTV ) — In a matter of hours, a text conversation ends in a teen’s death, spotlighting a crime authorities say increasingly targets young people online. Plus, a woman keeps a mysterious and embarrassing symptom to herself until an E.R. visit reveals a diagnosis on the...
News
Las Vegas veteran group uses monthly hikes to address mental health
LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has started a monthly ritual of joining together on hikes throughout the valley. The group, organized by Navy veteran Nathan French, meets on the first Saturday of each month and invites mili...
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Survivor, doctor warn of rising endometrial cancer rates among younger women
OMAHA, Neb. ( InvestigateTV ) - The biggest overall risk of developing cancer comes later in life, as the typical age for a diagnosis is 67 years old. But recent data shows a growing number of young people are receiving the life-changing news. Researchers at the National Institut...
safety
‘Psychological warfare’: Family shares heartbreaking loss to sextortion to save others
(Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or a loved one need help, call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.) NITRO, W. Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — Bryce Tate’s death was the result of a crime the FBI reports is quickly growing across the country. His father, Ad...
business
'Writing on the wall' says 98-year-old Nashville guitar shop won't last in Music City
Delgado Guitars has been helping Music City strum since 1928, but "with the writing on the wall," third-generation owner Manuel Delgado tells FOX 17 News if the...
government
High gas prices have voters switching parties and voting for the first time
Gas prices are weighing heavily on voters all over the country, and that is true in Peachtree City, Georgia. Peachtree City is in Fayette County, Georgia a county that has voted Republican for decades but that the Democratic Party believes it can flip in the upcoming midterm elec...
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‘Taking Care of Granny’: Hear this caregiver’s story of dementia, dignity and finding help
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast, Dugan Meredith, who documents caring for his mother-in-law online through the “Taking Care of Granny” social media feeds, joins us to talk about what it’s really like to become a caregiver and how his family found th...
safety
Suspect wanted by Nolensville police
Nolensville police were searching for an individual in connection with a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Local
Nicky’s and 312 Pizza Celebrate Chicago Roots
The two Nashville spots will offer special pies to honor the Cubs and the White Sox in the MLB playoffs
government
After bruising primary fights, State House District 60 nominees turn sights on November Election night battle
What This Story Is About Democrat Shaundelle Brooks and Republican Eva Romero face off in race for the Tennessee House District 60 seat. Why It Matters The district has leaned Democratic historically, but not by enough in recent elections to make Republicans irrelevant, especiall...
Local
A temperature roller coaster ride, rain expected for the weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — We are tracking a brief round of hotter temperatures as September concludes & October begins. No need to worry, the cooler weather is making a comeback this weekend along with rain chances. If plans take you out and about this evening, the weather is on ...
safety
Car crashes into wall of Hopkinsville business
Hopkinsville Fire Department crews were on the scene after a car crashed into a building.Fire crews and EMS personnel responded around 9:31 p.m. Tuesday night t...
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‘She learned to be remorseful’: Friend of Christa Pike shares during vigil remembering her life
What This Story Is About A virtual vigil, by the Execution Intervention Project, was held for Christa Pike, the woman who is set to be executed on Wednesday. Why It Matters Pike is set to become the first woman executed by the state of Tennessee in more than 200 years, and the fi...
