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Police: Suspect arrested after shooting man's leg in Napier
A 34-year-old man was shot in the leg Thursday evening in the Napier community.
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‘Finally together again.’ Daughter honors FDNY father who died on 9/11, grandfather who died of related illness
NEW YORK (Gray Media) – Americans spent Friday commemorating the 25 th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, those who were killed and the consequences of the al-Qaeda attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals like f...
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Judge bans 9 members of theft/robbery gang from entertainment district in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nine members of a known gang of thieves are no longer permitted in the downtown Nashville entertainment district, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. MNPD revealed that a Davidson County judge approved an injunction against the following ...
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Beloved country singer Brian Duckworth dies at 56
(Gray News) - Country music singer Brian Duckworth has died at the age of 56, according to reports. Also known by the nickname “Nashville,” Duckworth died Monday at his home in Clarksburg, West Virginia, according to his obituary . A cause of death was not disclosed. Duckworth wa...
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Percy Priest Lake fishing trip ends with 22 illegal bass, steep fines for boaters
Two people found themselves in trouble on Percy Priest Lake after a fishing trip did not go as planned.
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Expelled student arrested for bringing gun, drugs to high school campus
A former student expelled from a Nashville high school was arrested and charged after he reportedly brought a loaded gun to the school campus Friday, police said....
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‘Stop lying’: Wife of 9/11 victim calls out Saudi Arabia during New York ceremony
NEW YORK (AP) - A woman whose husband died in the attacks called out Saudi Arabia during an annual remembrance ceremony in Manhattan, urging President Donald Trump to “tell the Saudis to stop lying.” Terry Strada, who lost her husband Tom Strada on 9/11, said U.S. presidents have...
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Fire marshal investigating unauthorized debris fires in Wilson County
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A group of small, seemingly controlled fires visible from the interstate in Wilson County caused some concern for some residents early Friday morning. The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency was notified of several fires near I-840 just after midnigh...
government
State Board Approves Process for Renaming Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
City and state still at odds over board control; name change has garnered bipartisan support, with more decisions to come
safety
Family, 2 dogs escape Montgomery County house fire
What This Story Is About A family of four and two dogs escaped a house fire on Surrey Ridge Road in Montgomery County. Why It Matters The family heard smoke alarms, got out safely and called 911 from a neighbor’s home. No injuries were reported. What Happens Next A fire investiga...
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Expelled Stratford High student arrested after teachers spot him with gun, marijuana
A 17-year-old boy who had been expelled from Stratford High School was arrested after teachers spotted him on campus with a gun and marijuana.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon in US, raising fears of higher consumer prices
Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washingtons war with Iran disrupts the worlds flow of fuel. The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor ...
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Expelled student arrested with loaded gun, marijuana on Nashville high school campus, police say
What This Story Is About A 17-year-old former Stratford High School student was arrested Friday after teachers saw him on campus with a loaded handgun and marijuana, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Why It Matters The student had been expelled from the school a...
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No gun found after fight prompts Clarksville middle school lockdown, sheriff’s office says
What This Story Is About Northeast Middle School resumed normal classes after a report of a possible gun following a fight between two students prompted a lockdown. Why It Matters Investigators said they have not received additional reports of a firearm and did not find a weapon....
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Expelled student arrested with loaded gun, marijuana at Nashville high school
An expelled student was arrested Friday morning after police say he was found with a loaded handgun and marijuana on the Stratford High School campus. According to Metro Nashville Police, teachers spotted the 17-year-old former student walking through the school parking lot and a...
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Woman killed after SUV hits trees, catches fire on I-24 in Middle Tennessee
What This Story Is About A Tennessee woman was killed after her SUV collided with another vehicle, left Interstate 24, and caught fire in Robertson County, according to a preliminary Tennessee Highway Patrol report obtained by Smokey Barn News. Why It Matters The crash happened W...
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Health officials see a jump in human rabies exposures and mistakes in treatments, CDC says
(Gray News) - Federal health officials are issuing a warning after they’ve seen a jump in cases of human exposure to rabies and an increase in errors during rabies preventive treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a “Health Alert Network Health Advisory...
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Fight at Northeast Middle prompts lockdown; no shooting reported, investigation ongoing
A fight between students at Northeast Middle School led to a lockdown and brought law enforcement to the campus.
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Northeast Middle School lockdown lifted after reported firearm; no weapon found
A lockdown at Northeast Middle School was lifted Friday after authorities investigated a report of a firearm following a fight between two students. The Montgomery County Sheriffs Office said the physical altercation happened in a gymnasium locker room. After the fight, a bystand...
business
Selena's brother sues sister over profits from late Tejano singer's legacy
A.B. Quintanilla, the brother of the late Tejano music star Selena, is suing their sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, and two companies connected to the familys music business. The lawsuit, filed this week in Texas, accuses Suzette and Q Productions of failing to pay A.B. his f...
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Mt. Juliet Police officer disarms passenger of stolen gun during traffic on interstate
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A police officer avoided a potentially dangerous situation during a traffic stop in Mt. Juliet on Thursday. According to a report, a Mt. Juliet Police officer pulled over a vehicle speeding and with no seatbelt on I-40 East on Thursday. When the officer...
government
Metro Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming BNA in honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted Friday to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport (BNA) after Dolly Parton....
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Poll finds strong memories of 9/11 persist across generations
Where were you on 9/11? If youre of a certain age, the question comes up nearly every year. Friday marks 25 years since 19 hijackers commandeered four airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center and one into the Pentagon, killing 2,977 people. Almost instantly, television...
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Clarksville middle school remains on ‘hold’ after fight prompts large police response, lockdown. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A fight involving multiple students prompted a staff member to place Northeast Middle School on lockdown Friday morning. Why It Matters The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation found no shooting occurred at the school. What Happens Ne...
government
US inflation accelerated in August as gas prices spiked
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away. The consumer price index rose 3.4% last ...
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Gov. Lee calls Tennessee to remember 9/11 heroes, observe moments of silence
Gov. Bill Lee is asking Tennesseans to pause and remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, by sharing a message of reflection on social media.
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Sept. 11 anniversary: Nation remembers 25 years later
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the nation paused Friday to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
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She evacuated from the Pentagon as a child on 9/11. Now she's running to honor those who died that day
On Sept 11, 2001, Hanna Born and her sister were at daycare inside the Pentagon when American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the west side of the building. I think one piece of the message that my parents made very clear to us the entire time growing up was just how fortunate ou...
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September Means Pasta and Pizza Events in Nashville
Amerigo celebrates 35 years, and it’s time for the Scene's Pizza Week
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Officials investigating illegal debris fire off I-840 in Wilson County
The fire is at the warehouse complex off the Bill France Boulevard exit.
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Explosions reported at fire in Robertson County, multiple fire departments responding
A structure in Robertson County is on fire and explosions have been reported, according to Smokey Barn News.
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Storms for the weekend with isolated severe threats
The severe risks are very low, with wind gusts and hail possible in stronger to severe storms. The primary threat is heavy rainfall that could cause isolated instances of flooding. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for all of our region....
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Family escapes house fire in Montgomery County, cause of fire still under investigation
Montgomery County fire fighters responded to a house fire that endangered a family of four.
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Nation remembers victims of 9/11 as US marks 25 years since attacks
Today marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which left nearly 3,000 people dead and forever changed the United States. On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center i...
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Billionaire donates $40M to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received a donation of $40 million from philanthropist Tom Golisano to advance pediatric heart care....
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25 years later: Lawmakers, Capitol Police who were in DC reflect on 9/11
Thirty-five members of Congress who were in office on September 11, 2001, are still serving in Washington. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) is one of them. Pallone represents part of New Jersey, just across the river from Ground Zero. The town of Middletown, in his district, had ...
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Firefighter, mother reunite 24 years after 9/11 ceremony birth
WATERVILLE, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - It was an emotional reunion 24 years in the making. Robert Shay Jr. and Terri Clark reunited recently for the first time since 2002, when their unexpected meeting made national headlines during a solemn moment in American history. On Sept. 1...
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Six Flags announces 'World's first Thrillglider' that will suspend riders in 'hovercycles'
Six Flags Magic Mountain will debut Thrill Glider, a first-of-its-kind multi-launch coaster with hovercycle-style vehicles, in 2027.
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11-year-old girl arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old brother
EDMOND, Okla. (Gray News) – An 11-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing her teen brother. Police in Edmond, Oklahoma, said the 15-year-old boy was fatally shot Sept. 9. The boy’s 11-year-old sibling was arrested just before 1 a.m. Thursday in connection wi...
parks
Transparency questions surround plan to redevelop 10 acres of state-owned land in downtown Nashville
The proposal involves five state-owned parking lots in the heart of downtown: Lots 16, 28 and 29, along with the Blue Lot and Gold Lot. Together, the properties cover approximately 10.37 acres of taxpayer-owned land in one of Nashville’s most valuable areas....
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Lipscomb University students use real-time data to help prevent pedestrian tragedies on Lower Broadway
A new partnership between Lipscomb University and the Nashville Department of Transportation is using real-time traffic and pedestrian data to help city leaders identify safety risks before they turn deadly on Lower Broadway. The effort comes after a deadly crash on Aug. 1, when ...
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It takes a team
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A mom, determined for her daughter to walk again. A rehab team, really going the extra mile. And at the center of it all, a little girl who has moxie for miles....