The Hermitage showcases 1,776 American flags in honor of America's 250th anniversary
Visitors have just a few more days to experience a patriotic display featuring 1,776 American flags at The Hermitage before the installation ends July 15.
Visitors have just a few more days to experience a patriotic display featuring 1,776 American flags at The Hermitage before the installation ends July 15.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Mayor Freddie O’Connell has officially launched his campaign for re-election. The campaign ignited with a community kickoff on Monday, with O’Connell saying his work in Nashville isn’t yet over.A big highlight of his past three years in office has been his “Choose How Yo...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville’s Traffic and Parking Commission voted to lower the speed limit and add a four-way stop along a Green Hills road that’s a popular shortcut in the area.The speed limit on Woodmont Lane will be reduced from 25 miles per hour to 20.Neighbors who spoke at the...
The Tennessee Department of Education has released district-level TCAP results for the 2025-26 school year, giving parents and educators a closer look.
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Families who pay for school lunches in Cheatham County will soon be paying more for their kids’ meals. For the first time in four years, the school district will increase the price of school lunches. The district said that over the past year, food and supply costs hav...
More than 1,500 suspected fentanyl pills were seized after a two-month drug trafficking investigation in Maury County.
A bill that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change moved one step closer to becoming law Monday after clearing a key House committee.
Metro police are sharing new details about a teenager who drowned Sunday night at Bellevue Quarry.
The United States launched a third straight day of strikes against Iran Monday, as the U.S. and Iran sparred over the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump sought to up pressure in the waterway with the resumption of a blockade and new payments.U.S. Central Command said the strikes will continue ...
Health officials are investigating two measles cases in Middle Tennessee, marking the first cases confirmed in the state for 2026.
A recent CNBC study claims Tennessee has the worst quality of life compared to any other state in the United States.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For the first time, records obtained by WSMV identify the Clarksville police officer who released a K-9 on Darius Chappell, a 34-year-old man who died in Montgomery County Jail just days after the incident.Cell phone video shows Chappell being bitten by the police dog ...
After months of complaints about illegal backyard fights in Hermitage, the Metro Nashville Codes Department has taken action.
Thousands of sunflowers are beginning to bloom at Big Sky Farm as the family-owned destination prepares to welcome visitors for its annual Sunflower Days later
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Missouri judge has dismissed the lawsuit that Riley Strain’s family filed against Delta Chi Fraternity and some of its student members who went to school with Strain when he disappeared and was later found dead in Nashville. Strain’s family filed the lawsuit against th...
Visitors have just a few more days to experience a patriotic display featuring 1,776 American flags at The Hermitage before the installation ends July 15.
It's a story about life taking a new focus. That's because when Alex and Whitney Kimerling first married, they didn't expect where they'd be today."Absolutely not!" Whitney Kimerling said. "He was a mechanical engineer. I was a lawyer. We had the absolute antithesis jobs of what we're doing right...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 17-year-old died Sunday after drowning at a rock quarry in Bellevue, authorities said.Authorities said Evan Marsch lost consciousness after jumping from a cliff at Bellevue Quarry on Sunday afternoon. His friends attempted to drag him to shore, but he had drowned.Metro...
A parasitic illness causing severe stomach problems has arrived in Tennessee and Kentucky, with cases now reported in 31 states and more than 2,600 suspected cases in Michigan alone.The illness, cyclosporiasis, spreads through produce or drinking water contaminated with the microscopic parasite.C...
DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than 1,400 people were suddenly left without power in Middle Tennessee on Monday. Dickson Electric System said shortly after 2:15 p.m. Monday that a large tree fell into power lines, causing the outage. “Due to the extent of the damage, this is expected to be an exten...
A Wilson County commissioner said he received close to a dozen calls over the weekend about flash flooding concerns in the western part of the county. He blamed it on the new construction in the area.
If you enjoy boating or fishing on Percy Priest Lake, a proposed change could keep the water higher later into the fall.
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - Manchester city leaders are eyeing plans to install security cameras along the Little Duck River Greenway after a weekend of extensive vandalism that included graffiti on bridges, trees and signs throughout the trail.Mayor Joey Hobbs said residents walking the greenway ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Community leaders, faith leaders and organizations across Nashville gathered for a Lower Broadway Blackout on Monday, hosted by The Equity Alliance.The event was held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at JBJ’s to help promote civic education, community building and democratic e...
The week from July 6 to July 12, Nashville recorded measurable rainfall on six of those seven days and received nearly 2" of rainfall. Locations to the north and west of Nashville saw much more.
A Clarksville family has endowed a pre-veterinary scholarship at Austin Peay State University, honoring the legacy of a beloved local veterinarian and aiming to make careers in animal medicine more accessible.Ernie and Joan DeWald created the scholarship in memory of their close friend Dr. Bill H...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A proposed set of parking and traffic changes for 12th Avenue South has been deferred for 60 days after city officials said more community engagement and a consultant-led analysis are needed before moving forward.The Nashville Department of Transportation presented updat...
New campaign finance filings are providing a closer look at who is helping fund Tennessee's race for governor.
Families on Lathan Court said a neglected, overgrown lot is threatening the character of their neighborhood and despite repeated complaints to Metro, they're still waiting for answers.The tall grass on the property has become a haven for snakes, rodents and other unwanted critters, with concerns...
Sumner County's nine volunteer fire departments are getting more money, but questions remain about how to fund them in the years ahead as the county grows and emergency call volumes rise.The Sumner County Commission approved $100,000 for each volunteer department, up from $24,000.The equipment ch...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Southern Grist Brewing Co. recently announced they will temporarily be closing down one of its locations to transform the space with Xul Beer Co. branding.Starting Sunday, July 20, their taproom at 5012 Centennial Blvd will be closed over the next few weeks as they trans...
Every Monday at the Maury County Courthouse starts the same way: a scramble for a place to park.With more than 100 cases on the docket sometimes, the Maury County Judicial Center's 86 visitor spots are not enough.Since the courthouse opened at the end of 2024, the parking shortage has been a pers...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - High school football programs across Middle Tennessee gathered at Nissan Stadium for media day, the first opportunity for head coaches and players to share their expectations ahead of a season set to begin in late August.Ravenwood, the 6A state championship runner-up, en...
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A family of five has been displaced and their pets were killed on Monday in a house fire. Clarksville Fire Rescue said it responded to a house fire shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Monday, where they found “heavy smoke coming from a three-story home.” While all the occupant...
GENEVA LAKE, Wis. (WMTV/WIFR/Gray News) — The three children who died in a Wisconsin lake after a boat capsized on July 3 have been identified. The children were identified as 6-year-old Caleb Oswald, 7-year-old Abigail Oswald and 10-year-old Kathryn “Kate” Schmidt.The family said Caleb and Abiga...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Carthage man says his truck was severely damaged while parked at a private off-airport parking lot near Nashville International Airport, and the company has not accepted responsibility.Ed Szablinski parked his truck at Fly Away Airport Parking, a private lot on Murfree...
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for help finding a man wanted in connection with a Lawrence County home invasion and attempted murder.TBI said Kenneth Dion Spruill has been added to Tennessee’s Most Wanted list and is wanted by the Lawrence County Sher...
TRIGG Co., Ken. (WSMV) - Part of a southern Kentucky road has been shut down after a sinkhole suddenly emerged. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said Monday that KY 272/Caledonia Road in Trigg County “is closed until further notice” after the sinkhole developed. The closure is at mile point 5....
The U.S. continued strikes against Iran Monday, according to U.S. Central Command.The strikes, which have now continued for three consecutive days, were directed by President Donald Trump. The U.S. is seeking to "degrade" Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping and civilian vessels in the St...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is back in effect, and for the first time the U.S. will charge a 20% toll for each ship allowed to pass. Trump said the payment is in exchange for safety in the strait.Weeks earlie...
As a Missouri judge dismisses the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Riley Strain’s family, safety along Nashville’s riverfront is once again top of mind.
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