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.
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Her wax figure’s outfit mirrors her outfit from the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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Garlick helped run La Espada, a Murfreesboro-based ministry for Spanish speakers.
Updated: 21 hours ago
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Police reported the 77-year-old woman was found bruised.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The task force that made the arrests “works proactively within the community to ensure that violent sex offenders preying on our youth are stopped and ultimately brought to justice,” the WCSO said.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:44 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The foundation said student messages to parents, due to the absence of school communication, added to confusion and fear surrounding students’ safety.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Jeremy Finley
Prosecutors said they could not prove the security guards weren’t acting in self-defense.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The funding coincides with the Biden administration’s plan to prioritize mental health and creating solutions.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:22 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The mayor is accused of body slamming the victim after grabbing him by his collar.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
O’Connell beat out challenger Alice Rolli on Sept. 14 to win the mayoral runoff election.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:25 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“They have been badly neglected and are living in and under a crumbling trailer without utilities,” the rescue group said.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:23 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Vanderbilt Medical Center said the new COVID-19 vaccines have yet to arrive.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Autumn Cathey, 26, was charged with elderly abuse, assault on a first responder, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband and family and the campus community.”
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
It’s unclear at this time whether prosecutors will press charges.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:16 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The man allegedly confronted a female victim, telling her in Spanish, “I want to talk to you,” police said.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:08 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Six Lego sets and a pair of sunglasses were valued at $1,500, police said.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:49 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
The driver said she suffered a traumatic brain injury, fractured ribs and an injured back, among other injuries.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The tournament will help raise awareness and funds for the Isaiah 117 House in Davidson County.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:34 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Officers demanded he put it down, but he didn’t so officers tased him, according to the report.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Gabrielle Hanson found herself facing criminal charges after she said she mistakenly worked answering phones for an escort service.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Police said the man was caught on camera trespassing on private property.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The woman had reportedly been in and out of a Gallatin apartment the whole time she was considered missing, police said.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
The group of friends answered phone calls, handled customer service issues and even opened the hotel’s breakfast cafe.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Police on scene said the motorcycle driver was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with critical injuries.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
It’s unclear at this time why she went missing.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The lucky player matched four out of five white balls, plus the red Powerball.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:29 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Angel Guerra, 18, died in the crash, according to police.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
When the couple’s health took a turn, the hospital made sure they were together when they needed it most.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“I hope someone will see it and feel compelled to share a spare.”
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
She sent a text to her mom that said, “pray for me,” while on the way to the hospital. Police said she never showed up.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 3:43 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Brylee Crutcher is in remission from an aggressive form of cancer, her family says.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
It was a historic victory for women in Nashville.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 9:54 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The fatal crash remains under investigation.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:31 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Behn, 33, is now the youngest woman in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Firefighters said the family’s pets died in the fire.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Jordan James
Prospective employees are invited to network with hiring managers on Sept. 15 at the Coleman Park Community Center.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The crash delayed some students from getting home on time.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:19 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
THP confirms two people were killed in the multi-vehicle crash.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Davidson County residents voted between Councilman Freddie O’Connell and executive Alice Rolli for Nashville’s next mayor.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Investigators continue to try to identify a woman found dead in an abandoned house in Nashville more than two years ago.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 1:57 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The Knoxville Bomb Squad will assess and neutralize the device.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
There are no injuries reported at this time.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Chuck Morris
The victims' identity has not been confirmed at this time, according to officials.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“Being pro-life is much more than protecting the lives of the unborn – it’s also about protecting the dignity of every human being,” Lee said in a media release.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Columbia police plan to charge James Edward Davidson Jr. with first-degree murder.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Fans can register for tickets until Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The teen was taken to a local hospital but did not make it, police said.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
TWRA said the father and son were both wearing life jackets when they crashed into a barge.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 1:35 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
“No institution of higher-ed has a richer legacy —or a richer promise for the future — than Fisk.”
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The man crossed the no-passing double lines and collided head-on with a southbound van, according to police.