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Your sprinkler could be putting a strain on Nashville's water system

This year's scorching summer not only takes a toll on us, but also on our city's water. With a strain on the system, Metro Water Services is now asking for your help. The heat has led to a natural uptick in water usage but taking showers and keeping cool isn't the problem. It's y...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

safety

Suspect denied bond after mother finds teenage daughter strangled, stabbed in the neck

UNION, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A teenage girl was found dead by her mother Wednesday morning, and the man arrested in connection with her death was denied bond. Union Public Safety Department officials said Dedrick Hay, of the Columbia area, is charged with murder and possessio...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

Local

Nashville woman pays thousands to keep alleged stalker on court-ordered GPS monitoring

Gina Ehsani may finally be getting the peace of mind shes been searching for these past six years, even if shes had to pay for it herself. We caught up with her on court hearing number 33 since 2020 to witness what she called a pattern of the courts giving her ex-husband one brea...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

safety

Driver turns himself in after deadly street racing crash in Nashville, police say

What This Story Is About A 20-year-old passenger has died from injuries suffered in a September 5 crash that police said happened while the driver of an Infiniti Q50 was street racing another vehicle on Centennial Boulevard. Why It Matters Police said Andre D. Adams was ejected f...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

schools

Watertown Elementary wins $10,000 grant after students learn hands-only CPR

Some students at Watertown Elementary School in Wilson County helped their school win a $10,000 grant. It was one of only five schools in the country to receive the award. Fifth graders Scarlett Brown and Jessiekate Phillips participated in an online program last winter to learn ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

3 charged with aggravated arson in fire at Nashville nightclub LaDanse

Three people are now charged with aggravated arson in connection with a May fire at LaDanse nightclub near downtown Nashville. The fire broke out early May 11 at the nightclub on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. According to arrest warrants, Nashville Fire Department investigators determ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

News

Funeral home owner indicted on multiple charges, including theft and abuse of a corpse

FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A grand jury has indicted the owner of a Jamestown funeral home after allegations of widespread fraud, financial exploitation and the mishandling of cremated remains. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Chadrick “Chad” M...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

parks

New report on Peltola could shake up Alaska Senate race

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A New York Times report alleges Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alaska, displayed frequent angry outbursts toward staffers and aides during her congressional tenure and current campaign. Peltola, a former U.S. congresswoman and Alask...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

schools

For Nashville heart disease survivor, Heart Walk mission is personal

Thousands of people are expected at GEODIS Park this weekend for the Greater Nashville Heart Walk , an event by the American Heart Association raising money for research and education while honoring people impacted by heart disease and stroke. For Erin Matchett, the mission is pe...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Local

North Nashville teen killed steps from home days before family planned to move

What This Story Is About A 16-year-old’s father says his son was the victim of several attacks before he was shot and killed Tuesday night near his home at the Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments in North Nashville. Why It Matters The teen’s father says Avanya Moore-Harris’ mot...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

Father speaks out after 4-month-old daughter dies following alleged abuse

What This Story Is About A 4-month-old Nashville girl, Nevaeh Petty, was declared brain-dead and died after being found unresponsive while in the care of her mother’s boyfriend, who police say caused injuries indicative of abuse. Why It Matters The case raises questions about how...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

parks

Texas Rangers say Camp Mystic adults disregarded risk of death to campers during flood

Investigators with the Texas Rangers say adults at Camp Mystic were "aware of and consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk of death to the campers in their care." Twenty-five young campers, two teenage counselors and Dick Eastland, the director of the all-girl...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

News

Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge hospitalized, university says

What This Story Is About Tennessee Football announced that linebackers coach William Inge has been hospitalized due to a personal medical issue. Why It Matters Inge is an integral part of Tennessee’s coaching staff and defensive success, having helped guide the Volunteers to the ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

Nashville hospital gives new moms alert bracelets to flag postpartum symptoms

What This Story Is About A Nashville hospital is giving new moms bracelets to wear when they go home for up to six weeks post-delivery. Why It Matters The bracelets alert medical personnel that the woman has given birth should they need to seek medical attention. What Happens Nex...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

safety

Building owner details what’s next for former La Danse space following arson incident

What This Story Is About Three men — Keroles Karlas, Ashraf Salem and Mina Baslyous — were arrested and charged with felony aggravated arson after an affidavit alleged they intentionally set fire to La Danse Nightclub in downtown Nashville in May. Why It Matters The fire caused m...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Local

Metro Water Services asks Nashvillians to stagger irrigation due to drought conditions

What This Story Is About Metro Water Services (MWS) is asking customers to stagger when they water their lawns due to record-high water usage this summer. Why It Matters To help alleviate the strain on the system, the utility asks that: Odd number addresses water only on Monday, ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

News

New report alleges ICE has wasted millions of dollars on unused detention facilities

A new report questions how ICE is spending taxpayer dollars. Investigators say the agency wasted millions of dollars on detention centers that were poorly planned, including unused tents at Guantanamo Bay and empty warehouses to hold detainees that never housed anyone. The report...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

government

Mortgage rates top 7% as housing affordability crisis deepens

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Mortgage rates climbed over 7% Thursday as the United States moves deeper into an affordability crisis, with the economy top of mind for millions of voters heading to the polls in November. The average age of a first-time homebuyer is nearly 40, according t...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

government

Franklin weighs transitional housing vs. biosolid storage for city-owned land parcel

Franklin City Board members are weighing two competing proposals for a parcel of city-owned land off Old Carter's Creek Pike one that would create transitional housing for unhoused residents, and one that would serve the city's wastewater department. Franklin City Administrator E...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

schools

Rutherford County showdown headlines Week 6 of Touchdown Friday Night

What This Story Is About Two 6A Rutherford County powers meet up in Week 6 of the high school football season. Why It Matters Region 3 is one of the toughest in the Midstate. What Happens Next Kickoff for the game will be at 7 p.m. on Friday. For Context Blackman and Oakland are ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

News

‘Exhausted’ hiker in need of rescue turns out to be 130-pound dog

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (Gray News) - Rescuers in New Mexico carried a large dog down a mountain because he was “too exhausted” to finish a hike. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said when a dog named Atlas became too tired to finish a difficult hike, the agency’s Open Spac...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

schools

Week 6 of the TSSAA season sees many Region matchups

What This Story Is About Region games abound this week on the high school football field. Why It Matters It’s Week 6 of the TSSAA high school football season. What Happens Next Games kickoff Friday at 7 p.m. across the Midstate. For Context The high school football season continu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

News

Vanderbilt travels to Auburn to open SEC play

Last week, Vanderbilt (3-0, 0-0 SEC) pulled off an improbable win over North Carolina State before entering the first of its nine-game conference schedule. Meanwhile, the Auburn Tigers (2-1, 0-1 SEC) fell at home in their SEC opener to Florida, 44-39....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

business

Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico's coast as Nolo takes aim at Hawaii

Residents of Mexicos Pacific coast piled sandbags to protect beachfront shops and evacuated homes, while Hawaiis Big Island braced for potentially catastrophic flooding as two separate storms threatened their shores on Thursday. Hurricane Polo poured bands of heavy rain across Me...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026