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Man accused of assaulting Cheatham County deputy by 'attempting to urinate on him' following hit-and-run
A man with a criminal history that stretches back decades is behind bars for multiple charges — including assault on a law enforcement officer — after a hit-and-run crash in Cheatham County Monday evening....
government
Republicans shift messaging amid midterm realities
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As the reality of the midterm elections set in, some Republicans on Capitol Hill have shifted their messaging away from President Donald Trump. Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) released an ad in both Spanish and English on Sept. 17 directly opposing parts of Trump...
government
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District race pits Democrat Pearson against Republican Taylor
One of the big races to watch in the upcoming mid-term elections is unfolding in a district that stretches nearly 200 miles, from Memphis all the way to Williamson County. Democrat Justin J. Pearson and Republican Brent Taylor are facing off in the 9th Congressional District, and...
safety
Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
government
Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time
The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling ...
safety
Trump’s visit to Texas-Tennessee game to bring TSA-style security screening
What This Story Is About The University of Tennessee Police Department detailed enhanced security measures for Saturday’s game between Tennessee and Texas at Neyland Stadium, as President Donald Trump will be attending. Why It Matters Fans attending the game will face TSA-style s...
safety
Family of Fisk University student killed in I-65 shooting reflects during National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
As Nashville marks 28 homicides so far this year, according to police data, families across the city continue to remember the lives behind those numbers....
safety
'A tragedy is going to happen': 13 reports of high school pranks in Mt. Juliet so far, police say
Neighbors in Mt. Juliet are afraid someone will get seriously hurt with high school pranks getting out of hand.
government
'Be like Dolly': Musicians Hall of Fame brings the sparkle to Dolly Day
Nashville marked Dolly Day on Sept. 25 with sequins, singalongs and a spirit of generosity, as more than 150 businesses and organizations across Middle Tennessee hosted themed events and tributes honoring the country music legend just one month after her passing. Mayor Freddie O'...
parks
Experts warn about potential toxins at Centennial Park
Although the body of water might not be popular for swimming, park goers are urged to keep children or pets away from the water until they learn more about the substance floating at the top....
News
Factory at Franklin faces pushback for hosting controversial conference
The conference is called Fight Laugh Feast and is to set discuss what organizers call their "Christian Crusade Holy War." The event set for Oct. 1-3.
library
Downtown Nashville celebrates Dolly Day with mural, support for Imagination Library
September 25 was Dolly Day. I wanted to know how downtown Nashville would celebrate it. Looking around, it was a lot of pink shirts, blonde wigs, and live renditions of Jolene pouring from the windows of the honky-tonks. Then there was artist Herb Williams, working on Second Ave....
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Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
The powerful noreaster headed to New England intensified Friday, generating storm-force winds and creating massive waves along the East Coast that forecasters warned could create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Millions of people were under warnings associated with the ...
parks
Radnor Lake State Park prepares to welcome injured bald eagle rescued from euthanasia
Radnor Lake State Park is preparing to welcome a new bald eagle one that was nearly euthanized because of her injuries before U.S. wildlife officials reversed that decision. The eagle is currently outside of Knoxville and is expected to arrive at the Nashville park by the end of ...
business
Hendersonville restaurant gets ‘horrible health inspection score’ of 57: ‘I know all of the haters are going to have a field day with this’
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Hendersonville restaurant that failed its health inspection this week is confronting the result head-on on social media. Moby Dicky’s, a seafood restaurant and sports bar, received a 57 out of 100 during its health inspection on Wednesday. Numerou...
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Tennessee celebrates Dolly Day by honoring her legacy of kindness, generosity
Communities across Tennessee spent Friday, Sept. 25, celebrating Dolly Parton's kindness and generosity underneath the music she left behind after her passing....
safety
Student arrested after bringing loaded gun to Pearl-Cohn High School, police say
What This Story Is About A 17-year-old senior was arrested this morning after bringing a loaded handgun into Pearl-Cohn High School, police say. Why It Matters New numbers from Metro Nashville police show 621 juveniles have been victims of violent crime so far this year in Davids...
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Nashville businesses celebrate 9 to 5 Day with charity drives honoring Dolly Parton
What This Story Is About More than 150 Nashville businesses held special events and fundraisers on Sept. 25 as part of Dolly Day, a citywide celebration honoring Dolly Parton. Why It Matters The celebration is directing donations to local charities, including the Imagination Libr...
business
Beloved Hendersonville restaurant Moby Dicky’s fails health inspection
Moby Dicky’s on Old Hickory Lake was given an "F" grade by the Tennessee Department of Health earlier this week.
News
These traffic patterns will be in place postgame after Tennessee’s matchup against Texas
What This Story Is About Post-game traffic is expected to be hectic this Saturday, as Tennessee will play Texas for the first time ever in Neyland Stadium with appearances from the College GameDay crew, the President of the United States and over 100,000 eager fans to watch the h...
schools
Fraternity on suspension after being accused of forcing members to swallow live goldfish
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is under investigation for violating the student code of conduct. University officials said Sigma Tau Gamma has been placed on activities suspension after being accused of forcing members to drink large amounts...
safety
Nurse fired after NICU baby found with broken bones, bruises
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) - A nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit was arrested after a 4-month-old baby in his care was found to have multiple broken bones and bruises across her body. Authorities said the baby was born at 23 weeks in November and had been living at Hel...
parks
Potentially toxic algae prompts state testing at Centennial Park in Nashville
What This Story Is About The state is testing water from a Centennial Park lake after a green layer suspected to be toxic blue-green algae appeared on the surface. Why It Matters Metro Parks has warned visitors that the algae could make people and pets sick, raising safety concer...
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Consumer sentiment slides again as fuel costs climb and 70% of Americans struggle with basic needs
Americans are feeling worse about the economy for the second month in a row, even as the job market shows few signs of cracking. Consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers, down from 51.7 in August. This is the low...
parks
Nashville SC player highlights his mom’s nonprofit that serves adults with disabilities
What This Story Is About Josh Bauer, a Nashville SC player, teamed up with his mother’s nonprofit, Friends Life Community, to host a “Lunch Bunch” activity to teach the importance of nutrition. Why It Matters Nashville SC created a campaign called Champions Project to help raise ...
News
These are the most popular cat names in the United States
(Gray News) — For the third year in a row, Luna takes the crown as the most popular cat name. Last week, U.S. News & World Report published a list of the 100 most popular cat names in the country. Luna, Milo and Bella take the top three spots. The report said Luna is popular acro...
government
Energy companies push regulators to limit transmission competition
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of energy companies, including Michigan-based ITC Holdings Corp., is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit competition on the transmission step of the energy delivery process. There are three parts to making sure the lights...
Local
Hannah Can Help: Tree service returns to fix Nashville man's broken fence after leaving job unfinished
A Nashville man says a tree and landscaping contractor knocked down part of his fence, left his yard unfinished and left his dogs unable to go outside unsupervised before ultimately returning to complete the work and repair the fence. Rodney Lemley says workers doing vegetation w...
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September’s record-setting heat also shattered an electricity record by 17 times in Tennessee
What This Story Is About TVA shattered an energy demand record in September as the month also brought record-setting heat. Why It Matters The number of days of extreme heat is expected to grow in the years to come, increasing the demand of electric systems to help keep people coo...
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Man says his brain ‘exploded like a tsunami’ before killing sex offender who assaulted his relative
GOSHEN, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - A man in Indiana was found guilty of killing a sex offender who assaulted his relative. Nicholas Stanley, 36, was convicted of killing Allen Cogswell, 35, at the Daylite Inn on Cassopolis Street on June 24, 2025. While the jury was deliberating, ...
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District attorney accuses Ben Crump of ‘playing games’ following his news conference on Nolan Wells’ death
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said Thursday afternoon that the information she released to the public following a grand jury’s no true bill in the Nolan Wells case was true and accurate, adding that she stands by ...
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Kentucky airman who died in World War II identified, to be buried in Virginia
What This Story Is About A Kentucky airman who died in World War II as a prisoner of war was identified and is set to be buried in the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia next month. Why It Matters The Office of Gov. Andy Beshear said U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Weber S. Underw...
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Mother found dead after 3-year-old child spotted wandering alone in neighborhood
WATERBURY, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut police are investigating after a mother was found dead and her young daughter was found wandering the neighborhood. According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded this week to a neighborhood for a report of a 3-y...
safety
Could more serious charges still come in the deadly Kenwood Middle School bus crash case?
The woman behind the wheel of a Kenwood Middle School bus involved in a deadly crash earlier this year has been indicted on two misdemeanor charges, but questions remain about whether prosecutors could still pursue more serious charges. Bus driver Sabrina Ducksworth was scheduled...
safety
Mother missing from Donelson found safe in East Nashville, police say
Several weeks after her family reported her missing, Courtney Reese was found safe in East Nashville, according to Nashville police.
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UN puts new focus on containing Haiti's gang violence
As world leaders gathered at the United Nations this week, Haiti emerged once again as a major test for the international community after years of failed attempts to contain the countrys spiraling gang violence. A new U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force is ramping up operations in...
schools
Friends mourn Ole Miss students as investigation into their deaths continues
Investigators are working to determine what caused the deaths of two University of Mississippi students who died Monday in separate incidents. The university identified the students Thursday as junior Robert Strang of Atlanta and freshman Aidan Hamilton of Englewood, Colorado. Fr...
safety
State trooper collides with wrong-way driver on interstate highway
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper returning from training was involved in a crash with a driver going the wrong way on the interstate Thursday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sgt. Goddard of the Memphis District was returning...
Local
New red-backed bearded saki monkey habitat making debut at Nashville Zoo
If you're looking for a fun way to enjoy the fall weather this weekend, the Nashville Zoo is unveiling a new exhibit featuring nine red-backed bearded sakis....
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Half a dozen cats, kittens rescued from ‘horrific’ hoarding case in Middle Tennessee
What This Story Is About Half a dozen abandoned cats and kittens were rescued from a “horrific” hoarding case in Macon County. Why It Matters The cats were living in rooms where the floor is not visible due to heaping piles of trash. Dirt and grime climbed up from the ground, cak...
safety
Missing Wilson County woman last seen a month ago found safe, police say
What This Story Is About Courtney Reese has been found safe in Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Why It Matters The woman was last seen in Nashville on Aug. 18. DONELSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Courtney Reese has been found safe in Nashville, accordin...
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Push for 'Nevaeh’s Law’ to protect children from abusers in Tennessee
There is a push to create 'Nevaeh’s Law' to protect children from all child abusers in Tennessee.
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigating after K9 Bart dies from being left outside
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Bart after the police dog tragically died on September 19 after being left outside, Sheriff Julian Wiser announced in a video address. According to Sheriff Wiser, an internal review was initiat...
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A World War II Navy ship from D-Day is docked in Old Hickory Lake. Here’s why.
What This Story Is About A World War II Navy ship, the LST-325, is touring Middle Tennessee lake towns this fall. Why It Matters It gives the public a rare chance to see the last fully operational LST from World War II up close. What Happens Next The ship leaves Hendersonville We...
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Police: Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute
Investigators believe Tasia Fortune was already dead before the Black woman's body was hanged from a tree behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this summer, a detective testified Friday. The hanging of Tasia Fortune's body, which was found on Aug. 3, was "staged," J...
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Father-in-law of murder victim accused of attacking killer in court
PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - The father-in-law of an Army veteran who was killed in Phoenix in 2022 is accused of attacking the murder defendant in court. Court documents say Alberto Sanchez, 55, was in court Wednesday to speak during the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who was set...