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What This Story Is About A Sumner County community is making sure seniors on fixed incomes get the help the need and are not forgotten during this holiday season. Why It Matters The Feed Sumner food bank in Gallatin says half of their clients are over the age of 60 and they will ...
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Charges have been dropped against a former wide receiver on Vanderbilt University's football team nearly a month after he was accused of choking someone during a fight in downtown Nashville....
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The Boring Company just keeps digging in Davidson County. How far will they go with their transportation tunnels? Other area counties are now vying for tunnels linking to Nashville. "I'm one hundred percent for this." State Sen. Mark Pody sees what's happening with the Boring Tun...
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What This Story Is About Animal advocates say residents at a South Nashville trailer park are concerned about the abuse and killing of stray cats. Why It Matters A volunteer says neighbors have reported multiple incidents, including one in which two cats were run over and killed....
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What This Story Is About A woman says someone broke into her Midtown Nashville hotel room and robbed her while she was in the room sleeping. Why It Matters Parker Maddock says she feels violated and unsafe after the incident. What Happens Next When we asked for the report, VUPD t...
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For working parents across Tennessee, the cost of child care is a year-round concern and relief may finally be on the way for thousands of families who have been waiting more than a year for help. The state's child care assistance program, Smart Steps, is available to parents who...
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The Tennessee House speaker is proposing a grocery tax cut to make the cost of food more affordable.The measure follows a Democratic push for the same thing this legislative session after it failed last year....
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A proposed 470-mile natural gas pipeline would begin in Sumner County, and the company hoping to build it says the goal is to bring more natural gas to the region. The project, called the Southeast Connector Project, is being developed by Kinder Morgan. The company says it is sti...
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Old Timers lives up to its name: It’s believed to be the fourth-oldest American baseball field still in use behind Rickwood Field in Alabama, Fenway Park and Wrigley Field....
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CARTHAGE, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - State police said a rape suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in New York. Troopers in New York said the situation started when they pulled over a vehicle to apprehend a man wanted on a bench warrant on a first-degre...
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Students at Blackman High School are getting a taste of adulthood, one financial decision at a time. At a Reality Fair hosted in partnership with Redstone Federal Credit Union, students learned how to stretch a paycheck while covering everyday expenses. Senior Stephen Nelson volu...
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When you walk up the steps to the Tennessee State Capitol, one of the first things you may notice are the statues. As of Thursday, Tennessee has a new one. Tennessee leaders gathered to unveil a statue of David Crockett, the legendary frontiersman and politician, on the Capitol g...
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A luxury mall is coming to Thompson's Station, and with it comes millions in economic development.
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LINCOLN COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested a person after investigating an incident involving a wild opossum. Deputies identified the person involved and made an arrest after community members brought the incident to law enforcement’...
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LEXINGTON, S.C. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A newly released 911 call captures the panic and confusion as a grandmother reported her grandbaby had gone missing along with his father, who had been making threats about possibly taking his son. Michael Comer, 25, was charged with attempted...
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News 2 has looked into Bumphus. He is from Maury County where he has an extensive record that includes conspiracy, multiple thefts, and more than a dozen auto burglary charges....
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TULSA, OKLA. (Gray News) - An Oklahoma man is accused of running over and killing his mother after an argument about a borrowed car, according to authorities. John Tiffin, 31, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, reckless d...
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An ongoing research project studying how dogs age has received a major funding boost from the federal government, securing about $29 million to continue its work for another five years. The aptly named Dog Aging Project launched in 2018 and examines age-related changes in dogs to...
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What This Story Is About Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn has appointed a four-person advisory committee to review the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. Why It Matters The department has faced years of lawsuits and allegations that it failed to keep foster children safe. Wh...
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Murfreesboro Fire Rescue deputy chief received a two-day unpaid suspension after a complaint about suspected alcohol consumption before responding to a fire cal MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s deputy chief received a two-day unpaid suspension after a compl...
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Fairgrounds director under scrutiny after speedway hosts Confederate flag race car
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STANFORD, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A beloved doctor in Kentucky is being remembered after he tragically lost his life following an accident at home. Dr. James Turpin, 53, an emergency room doctor at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, died Wednesday, days after fall...
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If you use heating oil, the Energy Information Administration estimates a cost of about $2,100 dollars from November through March. Thats 21% more than last winter. RELATED STORY | Americans are carrying a record $19.1 trillion in household debt Homes that rely on electric heat c...
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PONCE DE LEON, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - A Florida pastor has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually battering a teenage boy who was under his custodial authority. State Attorney Larry Basford announced that Circuit Judge Russell Roberts sentenced Randon Lee Carroll , 41, ...
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A new poll from the Beacon Center of Tennessee shows the vast majority of Tennesseans believe there should be a limit on property tax rate increases.
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What This Story Is About The results of the 2026 Public Safety Sentiment Survey show “promising progress,” the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance reported this week. Why It Matters ”Residents also gave the city higher marks for its handling of public safety and crime, and ...
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A change in the polar vortex could negate what weve been hearing about a warmer El Nio winter. Scientists say the system of winds that usually keeps Arctic air near the North Pole has broken down earlier than ever recorded. That could allow frigid air to spill south in the coming...
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What This Story Is About A Tennessee lawmaker has filed a bill that would permit drivers to possess and drink nonalcoholic beer while operating a vehicle. Why It Matters The proposal specifically addresses nonalcoholic beer; it does not propose allowing drivers to drink alcoholic...
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A Murfreesboro deputy fire chief was suspended for two days without pay after responding to a fire scene after drinking alcohol while off duty. Disciplinary records obtained by NewsChannel 5 Rutherford County reporter Aaron Cantrell show Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Bigelow violated d...
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Microsoft is investigating widespread connectivity issues affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook. The company initially reported Thursday that users in the Americas were experiencing problems accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods. Mi...
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Many people are looking forward to the sides at Thanksgiving, especially mac and cheese. Chef Joseph Goldman shares some secrets to help make the best mac and cheese. Chef Joe has several cookbooks to help you in the kitchen. You can find them on his website . Watch this Let Me H...
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What This Story Is About Country star Morgan Wallen is bringing his “Last Time I Checked” tour to Nashville next year. What Happens Next Wallen will perform at the new Nissan Stadium on August 27 and 28. For Context The 2027 tour, which will span seven cities, follows his “Still ...
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(Gray Media) - A 17-year-old who was missing for six days in the Australian wilderness was reunited with his mother after rescue crews found him. “Amazingly, William is in good spirits and, for the most part, in good health,” police said . William’s mom dropped him off with a fri...
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SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A water outage is expected to affect some areas of Smyrna for most of the day on Thursday. The Town of Smyrna said in a Facebook post that water main repairs started at 9 a.m. on Rock Springs Road between Greentree Drive and Lamura Lane. “Water service will...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Road work will be happening around the clock in a busy area of downtown, the Nashville Department of Transportation warned travelers this week. The work on Shelby Avenue at 2nd Street South shifted to a “24/5″ schedule on Monday, NDOT said in a post on F...
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What This Story Is About A traveling pastor convicted of sexually abusing three girls will serve three life sentences plus 84 years in prison, according to a Rutherford County court clerk. Why It Matters A jury convicted Benjamin Garlick on multiple child sex-crime charges. His w...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Some Black Friday deals can cost shoppers more than they save, and Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, identified the biggest red flags this year. The first is what are known as “ghost websites.” These are fake sites promoted through phony social media a...
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Nashville's sixth straight win offers a glimpse into what's behind the league's longest active streak
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WARRENTON, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Two students and a teacher were stabbed at a middle school in Missouri, according to authorities. Warrenton police said a male student stabbed two students and a teacher with a 4- to 5-inch blade inside a classroom at Black Hawk Middle School a...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , changing norms around texting and social media are blurring boundaries for older adults. Then, hackers took over one woman’s Facebook to dupe her friends. We share ways to stay connected safely. Plus, hear from world-renowned d...
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Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced this week that she does not intend to run for president in 2028, four years after an unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination. Nikki Haley reiterated that decision in an interview with CNBC this week. Haley told CNBC that Rep...
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A statue of Tennessee's legendary frontiersman David Crockett was unveiled at the state capitol Thursday morning.
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Morgan Wallen is bringing his next stadium tour to Music City, where he'll close out a 14-show run with two nights at Nissan Stadium. The country star announced his 2027 Last Time I Checked Tour on Thursday, with Nashville concerts scheduled for Aug. 27 and 28. HARDY will join Wa...
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What This Story Is About New federal standards will affect child car seats sold after Dec. 5, 2026, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Traffic Division. Why It Matters Police say parents may see different height and weight guidance on new seats, even for models ...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For 47 years the Nashville Wine Auction has raised millions of dollars to support cancer-related organizations in Middle Tennessee. Its events have raised $47 million so far. The auction supports 13 chosen charities. One is Make-A-Wish, which grants wish...
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Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee is inviting the community to Fall Fest, a free open house event at its Nashville clubhouse featuring an afternoon of activities, entertainment and opportunities to connect. Fall Fest will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gi...
