Daniel Smithson
Content Producer
Nashville, TN
Daniel Smithson is a graduate of the University of Florida. He has worked previously as a digital reporter at WKRG in Pensacola, Fla., and a reporter at The Gainesville Sun newspaper in Gainesville, Fla. He now works as a Content Producer for WSMV in Nashville.
Updated: 1 hour ago
|By Carmyn Gutierrez, Tony Garcia and Daniel Smithson
The soldiers died when two helicopters crashed during a training exercise in Trigg County on Wednesday night.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Danica Sauter, Tony Garcia, Ryan Breslin and Daniel Smithson
Fort Campbell officials confirmed two Blackhawk helicopters were involved in a crash in Trigg County, KY.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Daniel Smithson, Tony Garcia and Carmyn Gutierrez
In one 911 call, a child can be heard begging to leave the school.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Daniel Smithson
The shooter entered the school, opened fire, killed six people and was killed by officers less than an hour after leaving home.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Daniel Smithson
Evelyn would have turned 10 in August.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
In a letter to Gov. Bill Lee, McNally said it’s time to modernize security at Tennessee Schools.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
He was a father of seven children and 14 grandchildren.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Three children were among the six victims killed in the shooting.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Carmyn Gutierrez and Daniel Smithson
The shooting took the lives of three students and three staff members.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Chuck Morris, Daniel Smithson and Tony Garcia
Police have released body worn video from officers who encountered the school shooter.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:19 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Hale’s parents did not think Hale should own a weapon, MNPD Chief John Drake said.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Tony Garcia
Metro Police confirm six people have died, including three children, after a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. The shooter has been shot.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“These officers did what they failed to do in Uvalde."
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:33 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Police confronted and killed the shooter, according to police.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has established the Caring for The Covenant School.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Police Chief John Drake confirmed the 28-year-old suspect was a former student at the school.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The alleged suspect had reportedly been asked to leave the bar after a fight.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
His statue unveiling on Wednesday is open to the public.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Earth Hour aims to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Submitted photos show a damaged billboard, office building and more.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The vigil was held to honor Anyah Hayslett.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The deputy was shot in the arm, according to authorities.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:02 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The teen had gone missing on Wednesday.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:29 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The tornado snapped power poles, lifted cars and snapped power poles.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The call came into dispatchers at about 5:15 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The new districts are being redrawn after a law was passed, shrinking Metro Council’s size.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The inmate is serving time for a probation violation.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
As of Friday, animal control staff had not heard from the victim’s family about taking ownership of the dog.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The man is believed to be responsible for at least four violent attacks on unsuspecting civilians around the city.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The shooting happened in the Peppertree Forest subdivision in Antioch.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Jeremy Finley
Nikko Glasper was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in jail.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
A decertified officer is prohibited from working in law enforcement in the state of Tennessee.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
TBI released few details regarding the investigation, citing an open investigation.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Thomas Harold Beach III, 37, is wanted on multiple domestic violence warrants.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Danica Sauter and Daniel Smithson
After nearly dying from drowing in a Robertson County Dam, a teenage girl is learning to walk again a little more than two months later.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
NDOT currently gives the intersection its worst rating, an “F,” for traffic congestion during the evening hours.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Patchett was honored at the White House on Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:31 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Jennifer Mayfield was last seen on March 17.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:12 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Bruce Orr, 32, is charged with eight counts of identity theft.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The shooting at 4700 McBride Road was reported at about 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Kelsey was set to be sentenced later this month.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
It’s unknown how much money was accepted.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:33 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Guests can try unlimited samples of more than 30 alcoholic beverages.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The boy’s mother say her friend, who allegedly left the boy unattended, is cooperating with police.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The suspect is charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“The bottom line is this: Randy McNally is a predator,” Warner said in the statement.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:04 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The deputy secretary will join Nashville leaders for the groundbreaking of a new mixed-income housing development.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:24 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
He may be traveling in a black Dodge Ram truck, according to police.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
TikTok believes the diet could hurt others, the man said.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
It’s unknown how long the graffiti has been there.
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