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Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Charlotte Pike in West Nashville on...

Man killed outside Charlotte Pike bakery

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Chuck Morris
Charlotte Pike is closed near Westboro Drive after the incident.

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Bricen Rivers, left, is accused of killing his former girlfriend Lauren Johansen days after...

Mississippi father points to flaw in Nashville’s justice system

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Marissa Sulek
Daughter’s boyfriend was released from jail in Nashville and is accused of her murder.

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Andre Hillsman taking photos with local children in Rouen, France on the day of his relay.

A tradition like no other: Tennessee man carries Olympic torch in France

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Steve Mehling
Rutherford County’s Andre Hillsman was chosen alongside 19 of his colleagues in Bridgestone to run a piece of the relay in France.

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Metro Police said Mariam Jabateh was having fun and splashing around when she started drowning...

Keeping kids safe in pools top of mind after Nashville 4-year-old dies in drowning

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brendan Tierney
The girl’s mother told officers she walked away from the water for just a few seconds.

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TN family asking Tenncare to provide safer beds for children with Autism

Family asking TennCare to provide safer beds for children with autism, ‘How do you put a price on someone’s life?’

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dryden Quigley
Six-year-old Timothy has autism and is nonverbal. His grandma says sleep is especially hard for him and he often wakes up and tries to leave the house.

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Man missing nearly a month found safe in Nashville after Silver Alert

Man missing nearly a month found safe in Nashville after Silver Alert

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The TBI reports 68-year-old John Hill Jr. was found safe in Nashville just before 4 p.m. on Friday.

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Info needed after man found shot dead in crashed car in Cookeville

Info needed after man found shot dead in crashed car in Cookeville

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
“Before his death, Morgan was known to frequent Scooter’s Biker Bar, The 19th Hole, Bar on the Green, and Misty’s Suds and Bud.”

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A bedridden woman was rescued from an apartment fire.

Woman, unable to walk, rescued during Murfreesboro apartment fire

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Amanda Hara
A dog was also saved from the unit that was destroyed by flames in Murfreesboro.

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Maryville man dies after firework explodes near his chest

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Avery Jordan
A Maryville man died after suffering a chest wound from an exploding firework on the Fourth of July, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office.

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Missing teen girl identified after remains found in Hendersonville, foul play suspected

Missing teen girl identified after remains found in Hendersonville, foul play suspected

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The girl was reported missing in Macon County on June 29.
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Woman shot during July 4th celebration in Trousdale County, suspect at large

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The victim is being treated for her injuries from the shooting.

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Video released of rainbow crosswalk being vandalized in Nashville

Video released of rainbow crosswalk being vandalized in Nashville

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Surveillance video shows the driver of a white Ford van pouring a container of black paint over the crosswalk at 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday, according to police.

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New boating death marks 11th in Tennessee this year, TWRA says

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The man was not wearing a life jacket, according to the TWRA.

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Woman shot while walking in East Nashville

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
“No suspect information is known at this time.”

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Fireworks in Downtown Nashville on July 4, 2024.

4 injured during Fourth of July celebratory gunfire in Nashville

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
They were shot in the area of First and Second Avenue South, police said.

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Matt Carney, the owner of Smokin Thighs, was seen leaving his restaurant from a side door. The...

Smokin Thighs owner dies weeks after hit-and-run crash, still no arrests made

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The Nashville business owner succumbed to his injuries on July 4.

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A rainbow crosswalk painted in East Nashville appears to have been vandalized. Metro Nashville...

Police investigating claims rainbow crosswalk vandalized in Nashville

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
Photos show the crosswalk at 14th and Woodland Streets partially covered in what appears to be black paint or tar.

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Police are investigating a drowning that occurred at an Antioch apartment complex pool. A...

Girl identified after Antioch drowning on Fourth of July

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Police said it didn’t appear that a lifeguard was on duty.

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Judge I’Ashea L. Myles

Judge rules Covenant shooter’s writings will not be released

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The lawsuits surrounding the writings’ release has been going on for months.

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A security guard was arrested after firing a shot outside a 7-Eleven on Brick Church Pike.

Nashville security guard arrested after firing shot outside 7-Eleven, police say

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The security guard fired a shot into the ground, police said.

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Jordan Thomas prepares for the U.S. Adaptive Open

When perseverance leads to purpose

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Garrett Short
Nashville resident Jordan Thomas lost his legs in a boating accident when he was 16. But his passion for golf, and for helping people, opened up a whole new world for him.

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Nashville burglary suspect caught eating food from victim’s fridge

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The suspect reportedly kicked open the victim’s front door.

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Man charged with attempted murder after woman severely injured in baseball bat attack

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The man previously hit the woman with his vehicle, police said.

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A Honda CRV and Dodge pickup crashed on I-40 in West Nashville on July 4, 2024. One man died...

Man checking on baby killed during I-40 crash, 4 hurt

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
A father was ejected from the vehicle’s back window after checking on a child, police said.

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Event organizers said more than 350,000 people attended this year's Fourth of July celebration...

More than 350K attend Nashville Fourth of July celebration

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
Attendees weather the heat and storms at one of the nation’s largest July 4 shows.

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Several lanes of Interstate 40 East were closed in West Nashville after a roll-over wreck on...

Interstate 40 East in West Nashville reopens after fatal crash

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Chuck Morris
Police reported the roll-over crash occurred at 7:21 p.m.

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Police are investigating a drowning that occurred at an Antioch apartment complex pool. A...

4-year-old dies after falling to apartment complex pool

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Chuck Morris
The girl was pulled from the pool by a man, but she died after arriving at the hospital.

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More than 250,000 people are expected to celebrate Independence Day on Lower Broadway.

Large crowds gather to celebrate Independence Day in Nashville despite extreme heat

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Brendan Tierney
Event organizers put several safety measures in place to keep people safe.

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Lance Johansen, Lauren's father, told WLOX News he cannot believe Rivers was let out of jail...

Murder victim’s father alleges years of abuse by boyfriend, claims judicial system failed daughter

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Noah Noble
The body of Lauren Johansen was found in Harrison County on Wednesday. Her killer and ex-boyfriend was released on bond for a violent felony just days earlier.

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If misused, fireworks can cause loss or severe burns to your eyes, face, legs, and hands

How to safely enjoy fireworks with your family

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington and Michael Warrick
The Department of Homeland Security is urging Americans to practice safety while handling fireworks.

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‘It’s just a sad day’ | Community reacts after child at center of AMBER Alert found dead

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Erin Rogers
Community responds to 7-year-old subject of AMBER Alert being found dead in Douglas Lake

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7-year-old Serenity Kinsey

Sheriff releases new details after missing Jefferson Co. 7-year-old found dead

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Kelly Ann Krueger and Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Serenity Kinsey, the 7-year-old at the center of an AMBER Alert, was found dead in Douglas Lake Thursday morning.

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Heather, Steve, and two-year-old son Levi visit the WSMV studios to talk about their book...

Knoxville couple at center of viral kidney match video writes book, attracts movie deal

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Tracy Kornet
“The worst thing that ever happened to me is the reason my dreams are coming true 30 years later.”

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Thousands take on the heat the Music City Hot Chicken Festival in more ways than one

Thousands take on heat at the Music City Hot Chicken Festival in more ways than one

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Marissa Sulek
“We came from Alabama just to get some of this."

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Human Remains found in Hendersonville

Neighbors shocked after human remains found in Hendersonville

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Dryden Quigley
“I don’t know if someone dropped it off there or if the person just collapsed there.”

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Photo of 22-year-old Lauren Johansen, courtesy of her family.

UPDATE: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
After multiple agencies carried out a manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County, officials confirmed the suspect was arrested.

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Mississippi man accused of kidnapping, beating girlfriend in Nashville arrested for her murder

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Before this incident, Rivers was being held at the Davidson County Jail (Tennessee) for charges stemming from his December 2023 arrest.

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Nolensville Youth softball loses entire leagues equipment in shed fire

Nolensville Youth Softball loses league’s equipment in shed fire

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
“This morning around 2:30am NYA Softball suffered a devastating loss to our program. The shed at the Nolensville Baseball fields housing all of our leagues equipment caught fire and is a total loss,” the league said.

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Fireworks display during the Let Freedom Sing! Music City's July 4th celebration on Wednesday,...

‘Backyard family reunion’: Thousands prepare to celebrate Independence Day in Nashville

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Jordan James
“Thousands of folks that you don’t know will be your friends by the end of the night.”

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Beware of traffic disruptions during downtown Nashville's fireworks show

Beware of traffic disruptions during downtown Nashville’s fireworks show

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 1:46 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Metro Nashville police are urging the public to be aware of some traffic changes during the Let Freedom Sing fireworks display.

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Nearly 100 pounds of drugs seized in traffic stop in Hopkinsville

Nearly 100 pounds of drugs seized in traffic stop in Hopkinsville

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver allegedly disregarded a stop sign.

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Human remains found near Vietnam Veterans Blvd. in Hendersonville

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 1:26 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
“The deceased is a white female, approximately 4′9, 105 lbs, with brown hair,” police said. “The cause of death and identity of the victim are still under investigation and pending autopsy report.”

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Investigators would find a stabbing victim inside the home.

Woman searching for bystanders who saved daughter from burning home after gruesome attack

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
“God bless you, and I will reach out to you once my family finds out who you are,” Tina said. “Our family is so grateful for y’all because I wouldn’t have her today.”

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Bellevue food pantry wants to fill ‘critical needs’ before food distribution

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 11:19 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The food pantry cannot accept expired foods, dented, or rusted canned goods.

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Tennessee girl at center of AMBER Alert found dead

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
If you see her, you’re urged to contact TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

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Man wanted for questioning in Plato's closet incident.

‘Really startling’: Man accused of taking photos of ‘young girls’ in dressing room, employee says

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By Sharon Danquah
A Petland employee told WSMV4 the man was taking photos of young girls.

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‘Dramatic rooftop escape’: Police chase suspect through Hendersonville bowling alley

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 4:25 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
Police posted the suspect’s mugshot on its Facebook page with a text overlay that says: “Evading Doesn’t Pay.”

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Man charged after setting clothes on fire inside Nashville Walmart, police say

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 4:24 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
He’s also accused of damaging merchandise with his crutches.

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Teen charged after attempted armed robbery outside Goodlettsville business

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 3:49 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The suspect ran away after the victim told him he didn’t have any money, police said.

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A man was seriously injured in a Nashville shooting on July 4, 2024.

1 seriously injured after fight leads to gunfire in Nashville

Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 3:20 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The victim’s vehicle had bullet holes through its windshield.
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