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Franklin leaders reveal another reason behind Pilgrimage Festival’s move to April 2027
What This Story Is About Franklin city leaders recently revealed another reason why Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was moved to April 2027 instead of September 2026. Why It Matters The festival is returning after taking 2026 off, and it will move from its usual fall timefra...
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‘I’m doing what I love’: Beloved pilot, Michigan teen remembered after fatal Alaska plane crash
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - In the days following a fatal plane crash in the Wrangell Mountains, family members and former passengers are remembering the two victims, not for the tragedy of the crash, but for their deep faith, unwavering work ethic and passion for the ...
safety
School bus driver indicted on 2 charges in deadly Carroll County crash
New court documents show the latest on the deadly Carroll County school bus crash and charges against the driver.
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Convicted Tenn. child abuser faces new charge after prior plea deals reduced prison time
A convicted child abuser is now accused of seriously hurting a child again. Bobby Conner Jr.’s criminal record is raising questions on why he wasn’t in prison....
schools
Rutherford County approves Ten Commandments, historic document displays in schools
What This Story Is About The Ten Commandments, along with parts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution could start popping up in Rutherford County Schools soon. Why It Matters A new law went into effect this year allowing schools to display the texts if they...
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Clarksville school bus driver indicted on charges related to March crash that killed two students
What This Story Is About Back in March, a bus crash killed two Kenwood Middle School students while on a field trip. Why It Matters The bus driver has been indicted on two counts: failure to exercise due care and driving on roadways laned for traffic. What Happens Next The bus dr...
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69-year-old man hit and killed while getting mail, police say
PLAQUEMINE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A 69-year-old man died after he was struck by a truck while checking his mailbox, authorities said. The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 75, just south of Louisiana Highway 404 in Iberville Parish, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday. According to...
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Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington with planeside ceremony and extension of trade truce
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he was met with a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump after their top officials agreed to extend a trade truce until January. Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of...
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Federal judge denies injunction to stop THP, ICE collaboration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A federal judge ruled against the Tennessee Immigration and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) over its attempt to halt Tennessee Highway Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement collaboration. The judge denied an injunction filed by TIRRC to to block T...
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3 indicted in death of 16-month-old boy in Kentucky
What This Story Is About Three people were indicted Wednesday in connection to the death of a 16-month-old boy earlier this year. Why It Matters Police said the evidence suggested that the child had been “subjected to extreme neglect and forced to live in dangerous and hazardous ...
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Hospital announces plans to bring labor and delivery services back to Henry County
What This Story Is About West Tennessee Healthcare announced plans Wednesday to bring back labor and delivery services to WTH Henry County Hospital. What Happens Next WTH’s goal is to begin welcoming deliveries in spring of 2027. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - West Tennessee Healthcar...
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Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'
Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison. The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned t...
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Titans prepare for Winston as Giants QB Dart ruled out for season
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Titans will travel to face the New York Giants on Sunday, who are without their starting quarterback, Jaxson Dart. Why It Matters The Tennessee Titans will now prepare to face the Giants’ backup quarterback, Jameis Winston. What Happens Next...
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Band Absolute Silence to hold event to benefit Isaiah 117 House
Ocean Way Nashville Studios is one of those places where a ton of big names have recorded. Dolly Parton. Bon Jovi. Taylor Swift. It's a pretty great venue for band Absolute Silence, as they remember where they started. "Different sidewalks," laughed Steven Okoniewski, sitting nex...
safety
Gallatin police track down stolen car, teenage suspect within an hour
A teenager accused of stealing a car and leading law enforcement on a pursuit in Gallatin Tuesday is now facing multiple charges.
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Brothers’ Burger Joint in Berry Hill to close after 11 years in business
Brothers' Burger Joint , a Berry Hill burger staple near Geodis Park, will close permanently on Oct. 3, 2026 after more than a decade in business. The restaurant is owned by brothers Jeremiah and Cole James and their father, Richard. Watch full report from Robb Coles Brothers Bur...
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Three 16-year-olds shot in a month in Nashville
This marks the third 16-year-old shot in Nashville over a one-month span. That number hits home for Tara Williams, who lost her 18-year-old son Alijah to gun violence in 2018....
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Advocates urge Gov. Lee to stop execution of the only woman on Tennessee’s death row
What This Story Is About A group of advocates is calling for Gov. Bill Lee to stop Christa Pike’s execution. scheduled for next week. Why It Matters Pike is scheduled to be the first woman executed in Tennessee since 1819. What Happens Next Pike is scheduled to be executed on Sep...
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Sanders unveils bill to ban AI 'superintelligence' as tech CEOs urge U.N. to act
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to hit pause on the artificial intelligence race. The Vermont independent and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, unveiled legislation Wednesday that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, freeze development of the most advanced AI systems and create ...
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NES says it’s falling behind on its tree trimming efforts, advocates worry rushing could damage tree canopy
What This Story Is About NES says it’s falling significantly behind on its tree trimming efforts months after moving to a more aggressive program after this year’s ice storm. Why It Matters Many Nashvillians say they’ve been frustrated with the execution, saying NES crews have le...
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Williamson County deputies focus on speed limit education along Patton Road
Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputies are working to educate drivers about the speed limit change on Patton Road instead of giving out tickets.
safety
16-year-old killed in North Nashville apartment complex shooting
What This Story Is About A 16-year-old boy was killed after a shooting at the Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments in North Nashville. Why It Matters Those who live in the complex say they have never seen this type of violence so close to their homes. What Happens Next Police ar...
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Teen killed, several injured in fiery van crash involving high school students, authorities say
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A van carrying half a dozen high school students was involved in a fiery crash in Illinois on Wednesday. According to Cahokia Heights police, the collision occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Pocket Avenue at about 8:20...
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Flooding issues to be addressed after multiple Wilson County neighbors report E. coli infections
A third Wilson County resident said they have contracted E. coli, and the circumstances surrounding the situation have drawn the attention of state and local officials....
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Hendersonville welcomes historic World War II landing ship, LST-325
World War II history has docked in Hendersonville for the first time.
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Howl-o-ween fun: Pups and people can celebrate Halloween at Titans Tito’s & Tails Dog Day
Who says Halloween is just for humans? Nashville's four-legged friends are getting their own spooky celebration, complete with treats and prizes.
government
Former Rutherford County library director sues board over firing
What This Story Is About Luanne James, the former Rutherford County library director, has filed a lawsuit against the library board over her March termination. Why It Matters The suit raises claims of civil rights violations, employee discrimination and First Amendment violations...
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Franklin pub owners persevere after husband loses hand in workshop accident
Six months after opening their dream music venue in Franklin, the owners of the Black Dog Pub and Music Lounge faced an unimaginable crisis. Marc and Peggy Driskill spent nearly two years bringing their vision to life on West Main Street. The pub, a gathering place for songwritin...
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Smyrna woman says pest problems are forcing her to consider leaving apartment
Carolyn Jackson thought her new apartment would be her forever home. Just a few months after moving in, the 64-year-old said problems with mice and other pests have her wondering whether she will have to find somewhere else to live. Jackson lives at Village Crest Apartments in Sm...
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Unauthorized cameras found in school auditorium, raising questions about how long they were there
MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia said one person has been arrested after an investigation into unauthorized cameras installed at a school auditorium. According to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the cameras were not located inside pu...
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Zelenskyy urges world leaders to cut off Russia's money and war machine at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday with an urgent appeal to global leaders: choke off Moscows revenue streams and industrial base before the conflict expands further across Europe and onto automated battl...
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Nashville restaurant theft may be linked to fiery gas station ATM heist, owner says
What This Story Is About Two men broke into Caney Fork River Valley Grille early Friday morning and stole more than $5,500 in cash, and the owner believes the crime may be connected to a gas station ATM theft in Madison. Why It Matters The break-in has left a family-owned restaur...
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Senators question use of Flock cameras and data access at subcommittee hearing
WASHINGTON, DC. ( InvestigateTV ) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of InvestigateTV and Atlanta News First reporting, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused auto...
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‘Home Improvement’ star Jonathan Taylor Thomas allegedly arrested following traffic stop
LOS ANGELES (Gray News) - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was reportedly arrested following a traffic stop in Malibu on Monday. According to multiple outlets, Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies near Westlake ...
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4-year-old girl dies after being found in trash can full of water, reports say
(Gray News) - A 4-year-old Georgia girl has died after she was found unresponsive inside a trash can filled with water and fish over the weekend, authorities said. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Macon home shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, according...
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Nintendo's Pikmin world comes to downtown Nashville with October citywide adventure
Pikmin fans are getting something special in downtown Nashville this October with the Nashville Pikmin Gathering from Nintendo of America.
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Nashville's Chris Sanders to be inducted into Ohio State Hall of Fame
The Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome nine new members this fall, with a special honor for one standout who shined in athletics.
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Still no hurricanes... Here's why the Atlantic has been historically quiet
Since satellites have been used (1966), it is the first time there have been no hurricanes in the Atlantic by the first day of fall. It is the first time since 1914 that there have been no hurricanes by this late in the year....
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Customers say unlicensed pool contractor left them with unfinished holes, thousands in losses
What This Story Is About Customers say a pool contractor took their money and never finished the work or in some cases didn’t start. Why It Matters They have been left with giant concrete holes in their backyards or a mess that they need to hire someone else to clean up costing t...
safety
Former teacher of the year slams Metro Nashville Public Schools for prioritizing image, turning ‘classrooms into crime scenes’
What This Story Is About Former teacher of the year, Samira Hardcastle, criticized the Metro Nashville Public Schools public relations representative for using an administrative reprimand to discredit her. Why It Matters The teacher said there were signs leading up to a deadly sh...
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Montgomery County bus driver indicted in crash that killed 2 students, injured several others
Months after two middle school students from Montgomery County were killed in a crash while heading to a field trip, a grand jury has returned indictments for the school bus driver....
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Are parents raising a generation of losers? A psychologist weighs in on stress and kids
Stressful or uncomfortable situations can hamper anyone, even at their best. But when people react negatively to difficult moments, they tend to send an unintended message to themselves: You can't handle this. That internal message can carry real consequences and prevent facing a...
Local
Nashville Symphony's Financial Challenges Are 'Significant'
Nonprofit to restructure as it faces fiscal difficulties amplified by recent death of longtime patron Martha Ingram
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Tennessee secures 350 acres at 'Devil’s Racetrack' for Cumberland Trail
One of the Cumberland Plateau’s most rugged and distinctive landscapes now has a protected future.
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Meet the TriStar Skyline employee bringing hope into hospital rooms
For Marilyn Greer, a hospital room is more than a place to clean or pass through.
business
Judge grants restraining order against Dolly Parton's nephew amid lawsuit over alleged threats
A Davidson County judge has granted a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton's nephew and former head of security, after the company responsible for managing Parton's business interests alleged he threatened employees, business partners and the country mus...
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Teen describes chaos at dance studio party as gunman appears to shoot randomly into crowd
ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A teenager says he is happy to be alive after a shooting sent hundreds of people running for cover at a St. Ann dance studio over the weekend. According to Zyir Vasser, there was a party at the dance studio when the gunshots erupted. “Once the shots...
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Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide
Dolly Parton ’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing fields across the U.S. and Canada this fall.
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World War II landing ship brings living history to Hendersonville through Sept. 29
A World War II-era landing ship is docked at Sanders Ferry Park on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, giving visitors a rare chance to walk the same decks used by troops and tanks more than 80 years ago. LST-325 is not a replica. The ship was built during World War II to carry t...
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Tennessee awards $5M to senior centers, including dozens in Middle Tennessee
From new activities and wellness programs to equipment upgrades and building improvements, senior centers across Tennessee are getting a financial boost....
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Why do fall leaves change color in Tennessee?
What This Story Is About The science behind why leaves change from green to vibrant fall colors as chlorophyll fades. Why It Matters Fall foliage signals seasonal shifts toward cooler weather What Happens Next Peak color will begin across the Northeast over the coming weeks befor...