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As school districts across Tennessee are showing improvements in state standardized test scores, FOX 17 News is digging deeper.
As school districts across Tennessee are showing improvements in state standardized test scores, FOX 17 News is digging deeper.
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During the first half of 2026, Mt. Juliet officers apprehended 342 wanted individuals. Of those, 301 were NOT from Mt. Juliet.
East Division Street is currently closed after a semi-truck crash involving injuries, according to the Wilson County Sheriffs Office.The road is shut down indefinitely near 4876 East Division Street while crews work at the scene.Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.The Ten...
ATLANTA (AP) — Argentina advances to World Cup final by beating England 2-1, will play Spain for the title on Sunday.THIS IS AN AP BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. ATLANTA (AP) — England and defending champion Argentina were even at 0-0 at halftime in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.There were limited...
What This Story Is AboutA mother and her two children are in serious condition after their vehicle struck a tree Wednesday morning.What Happens NextThe Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and what caused the crash.ADAMS, Tenn. (WSMV) - A mother and two children were seriously i...
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburns office was the target of a confidential ethics investigation last year that focused on allegations involving the use of taxpayer dollars for her political campaigns,NewsChannel 5 Investigateshas confirmed.Disclosure of those never-revealed questions about how Blackburn...
Centennial Park is getting its first permanent place dining destination this summer!
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Take a catchy TikTok sound, add the chillest animal on the internet, and you’ve got today’s breakout star: the capybara.Now zoos across the country are cashing in with capybara meet-and-greets. National Correspondent Debra Alfarone takes us to NOVA Wild, in Virginia.
Kentucky residents ages 18 to 20 will now be able to obtain a provisional concealed carry license under House Bill 312, which requires proper firearm safety training and background checks.Gun safety advocates are stressing the importance of knowing the law and handling firearms responsibly.Jeff P...
The Hollywood Reporter says Deputy Gov. Stuart McWhorter has contacted the embattled entertainment conglomerate
What This Story Is AboutThe mayor has proposed multiple new policies and appointed a new member to the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board.Why It MattersThe initiatives would shape who gets a say in BNA activities and could affect the future of local landmarks. What Happens NextMetro Council ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Public Schools reports that its Evolv weapons detection systems have been installed in all high schools and middle schools as of May 14, 2026.Installation of the systems for the district began in 2025 following the deadly shooting at Antioch High School.P...
What This Story Is AboutTDOT is installing a new sign after it fell during the January 2026 winter storm.Why It MattersCrews will be conducting rolling roadblocks, causing traffic.What Happens NextTDOT is letting people know ahead of the installation of the upcoming traffic in the area.For Contex...
What This Story Is AboutA woman said her car was broken into twice in one weekend near Hartwood and Clyde Avenue in Smyrna.Why It MattersThe woman is warning her neighbors to be vigilant in removing valuables from vehicles and to lock them.What Happens NextThe woman is asking anyone who may have ...
The Greater Nashville Regional Council recently approved funding for a major connector project between Rutherford and Williamson counties.
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) — A 20-year-old Florida man has been arrested on an arson charge after investigators say he set his grandfather’s home on fire. Officials said the fire destroyed a house the family had owned for more than 50 years.Joseph Jomall Antonio Hester, 20, who goes by “Jamal,”...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senators questioned Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, pressing him on his handling of the Epstein case and the independence of the intelligence community.Clayto...
Why It MattersThose who choose not to boil their water in the impacted area could see an “imminent and substantial health risk” that causes a range of digestive issues. What Happens NextThe boil water notice is immediately in effect and impacted customers will be notified once it’s lifted.For Con...
As school districts across Tennessee are showing improvements in state standardized test scores, FOX 17 News is digging deeper.
A man wanted on attempted criminal homicide and firearm-related charges in Davidson County was arrested during a traffic stop in Portland last week.
What This Story Is AboutA Middle Tennessee school district is leading the state in proficiency in all subjects on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) test.Why It MattersA WSMV4 Investigates analysis of state data showed that less than half of Tennessee students are proficient in...
What This Story Is AboutNashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is helping raise money for ALS.Why It MattersTitans legend Chris Johnson announced his diagnosis a few weeks ago, spurring a resurgence of the 2010s’ ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a social media trend to bring awareness to the illness. What Ha...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Midtown restaurant owner is defending his decision on denying service to National Guard members.Action News 5 received dozens of calls and emails Tuesday night from viewers about social media posts claiming Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza turned away service members who were part...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Franklin Police Department said they are seeing an uptick in mail thefts across the city in recent weeks and months. FPD said criminals are specifically targeting checks placed in residential mailboxes.FPD said that people who need to mail a check should consider the ...
What This Story Is AboutTrigg County Public Schools says it plans to take “a more intentional approach” to classroom learning amid the rise in educational tech tools. Why It MattersA report from Education Week earlier this year found that more than half of surveyed educators and education leaders...
(InvestigateTV) — As demand for remote work grows, the Better Business Bureau says employment scams are growing with it — and some can be difficult to spot.BBB spokesperson Josh Planos said scammers are increasingly targeting people who are actively looking for work.“A huge percentage of scam-rel...
A grand jury has indicted a former Montgomery County high school teacher for allegedly showing an inappropriate photo to a student.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — Three people are dead and two children remain hospitalized after exposure to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio, officials said.Toledo police said officers received a call Wednesday at about 11 a.m. reporting unconscious people in a vehicle on the side of a roadw...
Writer E. Jean Carroll has officially been paid the $5.6 million she was owed by President Donald Trump after a jury found him liable of sexually abusing her in 1996 and then defaming her after she publicized the attack.Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable fo...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - The body of an 18-year-old was pulled from a Toledo-area pond over the weekend in an apparent drowning. The coroner’s office identified the man as Anson Crandall. Toledo police said the situation started last Saturday when officers were called to the pond for a mis...
Tennessee officials are making a direct pitch to Paramount Skydance, asking the entertainment giant to consider the Volunteer State as it plans its future.Deputy Gov. Stuart McWhorter, who also serves as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, sent a letter...
Nashville has dozens of ways to get your hands on a creative project.
What This Story Is AboutBrentwood is asking residents to help shape the city’s future as it develops its new 2040 Plan, including how people get around the city.Why It MattersThe long-term plan could help guide future decisions involving transportation, development and quality of life as Brentwoo...
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The speech comes as he's escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter fed...
What This Story Is AboutA former teacher at Montgomery Central High School was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly intentionally showing a student a nude photo of himself in March.Why It MattersThe student recently voiced her opposition to how the school district was handling her accusations an...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are looking for the person who allegedly stole a vehicle with a 1-year-old child inside on Wednesday. Metro Nashville Police said the vehicle was taken on 21st Avenue South and Scarritt Place. The 1-year-old was in the backseat of the vehicle at the time of the al...
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) — A woman is accused of abusing an 8-year-old girl and not seeking medical treatment for the child after she ingested bleach at a West Virginia campground.The girl remains in critical condition at a local hospital.Court documents show that the 8-year-old gir...
Portland Police responded to a welfare check to find a young child inside a home with illegal drug activity.
A suspect is in custody after taking a vehicle with a 1-year-old child still in the back seat Wednesday morning, according to Metro Nashville police.Midtown officers responded to the kidnapping and later found the vehicle abandoned near Grand Avenue and 21st Avenue.The child was safely recovered ...
On Tuesday, a Hendersonville, Tenn. man was convicted of possessing images featuring children engaged in sexual activity.The Sumner County DA said Branden Michael Tompkins, 24, was in the possession of material featuring children engaged in sexual activity.The content was discovered during a 2025...
Operation Shower and Veterans United Foundation joined forces to host a baby shower for 30 military moms-to-be in Middle Tennessee. The organization showers mothers across the country as they celebrate the milestone of becoming a mother, offering support and community.For more than a decade, Vete...
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