Two family members charged with felony murder after 7-year-old’s drowning death
Two family members have been indicted and arrested in connection with the July drowning death of a 7-year-old child in Bradley County, according to the Bradley
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Extreme heat prompts safety measures for Titans game against the Eagles
What This Story Is About Nissan Stadium is implementing extra heat-safety measures ahead of Sunday’s Titans-Eagles game as a heat advisory brings temperatures near 100 degrees. Why It Matters Thousands of out-of-town Eagles fans unaccustomed to Nashville’s heat, along with fans a...
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Petition to end racing at Fairgrounds Speedway collects nearly 75K signatures
Cheers filled Metro Nashville's Courthouse on Friday as Restore Our Fairgrounds turned in boxes containing nearly 15,000 pages and 74,905 signatures, far outpacing the 40,193 needed to put the fate of racing at the fairgrounds speedway before voters next August. WATCH: Petition t...
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Construction worker hit and killed while working on the interstate, police say
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead following a crash on Interstate 275 in Ohio Friday morning. According to the Springdale Police Department, the collision occurred just before 4 a.m. near Route 747 on I-275. Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams Cou...
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Woman accused of assaulting law enforcement officer in Nashville courthouse
A corporal with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office is still recovering from her injuries after a violent attack at a downtown courthouse last month.
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Nashville celebrates Phil Ponder amid health battle
As community legend Phil Ponder works through health battles, the community wants to share their love and support.
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Controversy and scrutiny bubble ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York
New York City is preparing to welcome world leaders from nearly 200 countries as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway next week. Protests, major disruptions and heightened security are expected across Manhattan. Not every leader will be able to make the trip, and tho...
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Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor avoids fine, beer license suspension after packed Franklin hearing
What would usually be a small beer board hearing in Franklin garnered so much attention Friday that it was moved to the police department. Supporters of Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor packed the room, anxious to hear whether the small, local, family-owned business would have its beer li...
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Here’s how much you need to earn to be among Tennessee’s top 1% in 2026, study says
What This Story Is About A new study estimates a Tennessee tax filer needs an adjusted gross income of at least $706K to rank among the state’s top 1% of earners in 2026. Why It Matters The study estimates about 30,531 Tennessee tax filers fall within the top 1%. What Happens Nex...
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Coopertown to remove Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns
Coopertown plans to end its agreement with Flock Safety and remove the town’s license plate reader cameras after residents raised privacy concerns.
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Nashville mayor marks three years in office, touts public safety gains and more
What This Story Is About Mayor Freddie O’Connell marked nearly three years in office at a Southeast Precinct event, where he and Police Chief John Drake highlighted citywide and precinct-level crime reductions along with other city initiatives. Why It Matters The event showcases ...
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Video of worker tied to grill leads to charges against former Murfreesboro fast-food manager
A former Wendy’s manager is facing charges after Murfreesboro police say she tied an employee, who is neurodivergent, to a grill while working.
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Nashville animal shelter seeking fosters after power outage knocks out A/C in adoption room
What This Story Is About Metro Animal Care and Control is urgently seeking fosters after a power outage knocked out the air conditioning in one of its dog adoption rooms on Thursday. Why It Matters WSMV4’s First Alert Weather team said after three consecutive days of tying or bre...