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Dolly Parton Company Sues Star's Former Security Director
Overseen by Parton's manager Danny Nozell, She’s Alive LLC claims Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver is threatening employees, business partners
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Metro Water Services asking residents to conserve water by reducing irrigation schedules
Metro Water Services is asking residents with automatic irrigation systems to stagger their schedules to conserve water.
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Tennessee funeral home owner faces 52 charges in fraud, theft, abuse case
A Jamestown funeral home owner faces dozens of charges after state agents looked into claims of theft and fraud.
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Water service urges Nashville residents to limit irrigation amid high demand. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Metro Water Services is asking customers with automatic irrigation systems to water overnight and follow a staggered schedule as drought and hot weather strain the system’s pumping capacity. Why It Matters MWS said it treated and pumped a record hourly ra...
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Montgomery County advances new rules for future data centers
Montgomery County leaders are moving to set specific rules for future data centers — including requirements meant to protect water and power systems while keepi...
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Former Midstate high school booster club treasurer indicted for misappropriating thousands, comptroller says
What This Story Is About The treasurer of a Middle Tennessee high school’s football booster club is accused of misappropriating more than $5,000 of the club’s funds. Why It Matters Amber Burton is accused of transferring funds meant to support the high school’s football program i...
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Middle TN sheriff warns of ‘increasingly sophisticated’ scams impersonating law enforcement, government officials. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of “increasingly sophisticated” scams where suspects impersonate law enforcement, court officials and even federal agents. What Happens Next Anyone who receives a call like this should stop talki...
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Nashville nightclub owner, 2 others charged with arson after business damaged by fire in May
What This Story Is About LaDanse nightclub caught fire on May 11, and the investigation into the fire revealed that its cause was incendiary. Why It Matters The fire at La Danse nightclub threatened nearby businesses, including The Red Phone Booth, where an employee was closing u...
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Sumner County man sentenced to more than 30 years for sexual exploitation of a child
A Sumner County man will face over 30 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child.
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Family’s story shows how they appealed denied medical insurance claim
( Aging Untold ) — Layla Nielsen was born a 3-pound preemie and spent more than 50 days in the NICU on doctor’s orders before coming home. Her mother, Kelly Nielsen, said she fed her a special neonatal formula as directed by doctors. “It was scary. It was regimented,” Nielsen sai...
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Independent ‘not backing down’ after Democratic nominee urges her to end run for TN governor
What This Story Is About Lauren Pinkston rejected a request from Democratic nominee Jerri Green to drop out of the Tennessee governor’s race. Why It Matters Green asked for Pinkston’s endorsement, claiming that Pinkston’s race is not viable. Pinkston said that’s not true, however...
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Tennessee has a new state park. Here's where you'll eventually be able to explore it
Tennessee just added another destination to the map for your future weekend road trips.Dry Branch State Park was officially dedicated Wednesday as Tennessee's 6...
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Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe and laid off 900...
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Foster son of Ree Drummond, ‘The Pioneer Woman,’ arrested on drug and assault charges after allegedly hitting a police officer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - The foster son of Ree Drummond, widely known as The Pioneer Woman, was arrested Sept. 14 on drug and assault charges after he allegedly hit a police officer. According to University of Alabama at Birmingham Police, an officer responded to a r...
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‘Aging doesn’t have to hurt’ — Here’s how to advocate for your health
( Aging Untold ) — Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your symptoms were brushed off or explained away as “just aging”? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way to get real answers. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down how to recognize when you’re bein...
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This wig expert creates custom hair solutions for breast cancer patients
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI ( InvestigateTV ) — While 98% of all wigs are ready-to-wear and typically one size, a wig expert in Rib Mountain said heads are as unique as fingerprints. Terry Halone, who calls himself a “Wig Master,” has been behind the barber chair since 1965. Today, he serve...
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Tennessee campuses receive free speech scores, UT responds to D+ grade
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression grades campuses across the country in its annual free speech rankings.
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Trump and Xi meet at White House for China's first state visit since 2015
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting at the White House Thursday for a bilateral summit that marks China's first state visit to the United States since 2015. Xi arrived Wednesday evening at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump personally greeted him on t...
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Rutherford County school board approves Ten Commandments display designs
Rutherford County Schools is moving ahead with plans to display the Ten Commandments in district schools after the school board approved the designs Wednesday....
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InvestigateTV+: Fraudsters using AI cloning
( InvestigateTV ) — Fraudsters use AI technology to create convincing voice clones in a matter of seconds. InvestigateTV+ examines how online criminals are cashing in and the simple steps you can take to protect your family. Plus, drivers arrested for DUI and later proven complet...
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McConnell, Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package
(Gray News) - Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and three other Republican senators have asked the Trump administration to move ahead with aid and arms sales to Taiwan. In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, McConnell, Sen. John Cor...
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How data centers shift landscape of rural communities
CANTON, Miss. ( InvestigateTV ) — All 50 U.S. states are home to data centers, which power the growth of artificial intelligence. Companies are building large warehouse-like facilities filled with computing technology to expand their capacity. In Madison County, Mississippi, one ...
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Indianapolis officers accused of abusing police camera system to track women
In Indianapolis, four police officers and a former officer are accused of abusing the departments Flock camera system. They now face misconduct charges, including one officer charged with stalking. Flock uses a network of cameras that can read license plates and create a database...
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Club owner, two others charged with arson in La Danse Nightclub fire
Nashville Fire Investigators are looking into a fire that broke out at LaDanse Night Club.
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Fentress County funeral home director accused of fraud, mishandling remains
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), agents began an investigation into Mundy Funeral Home in Jamestown in May 2026.
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Judge orders Dolly Parton's nephew to stay 1,000 feet away from estate employees
Parton's estate went to court a day earlier, accusing Seaver of threatening violence and threatening to damage his aunt's legacy and business empire.
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AI data center boom fueling a construction worker crunch
AI data centers are fueling a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, driving up costs and potentially slowing construction of homes and businesses. In a 2026 survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the National Center for Construction Educat...
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MY HERO: Katelyn Steakley, From Tornado Relief To Student Support
COOKEVILLE, TN - FROM TORNADO RELIEF TO STUDENT SUPPORT September 24, 2026: MY HERO Katelyn Steakley Katelyn Steakley is making a difference for students and families across Putnam County through the Putnam Education Partnership. After the 2020 tornadoes, Katelyn founded Cookevil...
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Nashville hotel demand outpaces supply as tourism continues strong in 2026
Nashville’s hotel market is seeing strong demand this year, with bookings growing nearly three times faster than the city’s hotel supply.
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A dry stretch into the weekend, fall-like before the heat returns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After a cloudy past few days, skies will clear going into tonight. Seasonal temperatures are in store for this weekend before the heat returns. Clear skies will allow temperatures to cool into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Some patchy dense fog may form F...
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Owner, 2 others charged with arson at Nashville nightclub
La Danse Nightclub on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard was damaged in a fire along with adjoining businesses Puff and Hit Vape Shop and Red Phone Booth on May 11, 2026....
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Pedestrian crash in Clarksville sends one woman to the hospital
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday night, according to the Clarksville Police Department.The Clarksville Police Department responded...
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Driver indicted on traffic charges, not vehicular homicide, in deadly school bus crash
A grand jury has indicted the driver of a Clarksville school bus involved in a deadly crash in Carroll County on two traffic violations, but declined to indict her on a vehicular homicide charge. Sabrina Ducksworth faces charges of failing to operate a vehicle with reasonable car...
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Judge orders Trump White House to restore CNN, MS Now, Politico access
A federal judge ruled early Thursday that the Trump administration must immediately restore access to multiple media outlets that were barred from White House coverage while a lawsuit plays out. In a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Timothy ...
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4-month-old baby dies after alleged abuse by mother's boyfriend, who has history of child abuse
A 4-month-old girl is dead after police said her mother's boyfriend severely abused her, and the case is raising serious questions about how a man with multiple child abuse convictions ended up caring for the infant. Bobby Randall Conner is charged with murder in the death of 4-m...
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Local Ear Doctors Help Music Industry Workers Who Have Tinnitus
FDA-approved treatment, coping mechanisms help lower the volume
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Fall Guide 2026: The Season’s Must-See Museum and Gallery Exhibitions
Andrew Combs at Julia Martin Gallery and a West Nashville Art Crawl top our autumn highlights
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Fall Guide 2026: Mark Scala’s Final Major Curatorial Endeavor at the Frist
Talking to the Frist Art Museum’s chief curator about ‘Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman’
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Fall Guide 2026: Theater, Dance and Opera
The Rep’s ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ and a tale of proto-Japan lead our picks for this season’s best performances
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Fall Guide 2026: Can't-Miss LGBTQ Events
The opening of Vanderbilt’s Jackie Shane archives tops our list of can’t-miss LGBTQ events for fall
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Fall Guide 2026: A Bag Full of Musical Treats
From Johnny Blue Skies at Bridgestone Arena to Medium Build at Brooklyn Bowl and beyond, here are our picks from a jam-packed concert season
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Fall Guide 2026: This Season’s Most Anticipated Arts Events
A futuristic art show at the Frist, a superhero opera, the Nashville Film Festival and more can’t-miss autumn events
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Former Metro Nashville special education teacher calls for accountability after alleged student abuse
Amelia Cato joined the special education team at Dodson Elementary School in Hermitage this year.
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Tennessee lawmakers push back on rules for state oversight of downtown Nashville tourism district
Tennessee’s new law giving the state more say over downtown Nashville’s tourism district is still moving forward.
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‘I want her to have a miserable, miserable life’: Grandmother of bus-crash survivor reacts to driver’s indictment
According to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report, the bus crossed the centerline of Highway 70 in Carroll County, sideswiped a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and then struck a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The bus left the roadway and came to...
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Press corps team beats lawmakers in annual charity softball game
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Wednesday, Washington lawmakers set aside politics for the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game . Congresswomen from both parties teamed up at Audi Field to take on Washington’s press corps. “In this incredible time of anger and frustration at politic...
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Parents weigh in on new Waymo teen account
Teenagers have a new way to get around town. The driverless rideshare app Waymo is debuting its latest feature rides for teens with parental permission. Nashville is the second city to test it out. With a parent's consent, young riders ages 13 to 17 can now catch a driverless rid...
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Middle Tennessee woman paralyzed after man falls from tree at Louisville music festival
A Middle Tennessee woman is paralyzed after a man fell from a tree and landed on her during a music festival in Louisville last weekend. Jamie Will Ulshoffer was attending Louder Than Life with her husband and friends Friday night when the incident happened. Her niece, Cheyenne W...