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Texas physician accused of sexually exploiting TN teen he met on ‘sugar daddy’ dating site

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The DOJ reports that he allegedly requested sexually explicit photos of the girl and provided her with thousands of dollars in cash and gifts.

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Fugitives wanted in connection to massive Nashville meth bust

Massive Nashville meth bust sparks search for fugitives

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Caleb Wethington
In early December, the Metro Nashville Police Department and the TBI announced the indictment of 13 suspects in connection to the dismantling of a California-to-Nashville meth trafficking organization.

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Felon accused in Napier area shooting, stolen guns recovered

Felon accused in Napier area shooting, stolen guns recovered

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
He is charged with three counts of felon in possession of a handgun, resisting arrest, and violating his probation.

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Man charged after woman found dead in Coffee County home

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The suspect was already in custody before the body was discovered for a separate charge of aggravated burglary of a neighbor’s home.

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Investigation underway after man found shot, killed in recreation area

Man reported missing in Franklin found shot, killed at Nashville recreation area

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Waln was reported missing in Franklin on Monday, according to police.

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Nearly 100 Christmas trees stolen from TN Boy Scout fundraiser

Nearly 100 Christmas trees stolen from TN Boy Scout fundraiser

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
“Our dreams for profits for this year were shattered.”

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New interim president appointed at TSU, days after predecessor's resignation

New interim president appointed at TSU, days after predecessor’s resignation

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The new interim president is an alumnus of TSU and has served the university for years, including as a former chair of the TSU foundation.

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Smith Springs Elementary School in Antioch.

Father charged for making threat toward Nashville school

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The man was angry about a staff member hugging his child the day before, according to arrest affidavit.

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Helicopter video released after suspects allegedly fired more than 30 shots at Nashville officers

Suspects accused of firing more than 30 shots at Nashville officers indicted

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
MNPD was able to seize six guns, some with fully automatic modifications, cash, and marijuana.

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Logan Garver, age 23.

Friend revealed he ‘killed Austin’ after body found on I-40, report says

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Amanda Hara
The friend of a man who had been hit by multiple cars and killed on I-40 is now charged with vehicular homicide.
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Nashville Internation Airport

Laser pointed at plane, MNPD helicopter in Madison

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
MNPD’s Aviation Unit responded after pilots alerted the BNA Tower of the incident.

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Fire crews work contain a brush blaze in Williamson County.

Brush fire contained in Williamson County

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
It took more than 20 firefighters and a drone to put out the fire off Beech's Tavern Trail.

WSMV4 Investigates

Laura Cantwell, seen pictured with Matthew Vollmer. Vollmer is criminally charged for...

Man accused of recording women without consent during sex faces accusers for first time

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jeremy Finley
The hearing in civil court was called after Laura Cantwell’s attorneys filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and injunction on Matthew Vollmer, asking that he be prevented from showing the videos of the women and to prevent him from hiding or dissipating assets.

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Professors, Students, and Alumni breakdown what they believe could help the university

TSU alumni group demands changes from state, Board of Trustees

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
The group said they’re planning to fight for change for as long as it’s needed.

Sobering Problem

Fair is one of seven sober drivers, identified by WSMV4 Investigates, arrested for DUI by the...

‘It was straight up extortion’: Sober drivers charged with DUI must pay to have mugshots removed

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jeremy Finley
“It was straight up extortion 101,” said Ron Fair, whose wife Stephanie was charged with DUI but bloodwork later revealed was completely sober at the time of her arrest. “‘Hey Ron, we see your wife’s mugshot on there, and there’s got to be terrible for you with your profile. And we’re able to take that down for the fee of $12,000.”

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A slave cemetery was discovered at The Hermitage.

Cemetery for enslaved people discovered on The Hermitage property

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
Archaeologists believe the cemetery holds the remains of 28 enslaved people.

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Morgan Wallen sentenced after guilty plea in chair-throwing case

Morgan Wallen sentenced after guilty plea in chair-throwing case

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington and Brendan Tierney
Upon completion of his sentence, and if he fulfills all of the requirements in the plea deal, he will have his record cleared.

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Screening of ‘The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause’ held at Belcourt Theater

Screening of ‘The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause’ held at Belcourt Theater

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Tracy Kornet
The film highlights the physical and emotional impact of menopause on women’s lives.

Kentucky

Crews working to determine cause of  house fire in Hopkinsville

Crews working to determine cause of house fire in Hopkinsville

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
All four occupants and their dog were able to escape without injury, fire officials said.

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Traffic stop for registration violation leads to DUI arrest

Traffic stop for registration violation leads to DUI arrest

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The 21-year-old was stopped for having the wrong tags on the car, police say.

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Clarksville Police Car

One flown to Nashville after Clarksville crash

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The crash happened on Providence Blvd. Thursday afternoon.

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2 bills introduced to target bail procedures in Tenn.

2 new bills introduced by State Rep. Gillespie to target bail procedures in Tenn.

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Anna Leist and Joel Moore
Two bills introduced by Tennessee Representative John Gillespie are addressing how the Volunteer State handles bail and bonds.

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House fire on Fanning Drive

Antioch man’s house burns down 3 days after he’s shot in the foot

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Dryden Quigley
Metro Police say it’s too early to tell if the shooting and fire are related.

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Baking Memories 4 Kids Founder, Frank Squeo,  surprised the Cunningham Family from White...

Dickson Co. girl honored at Grand Ole Opry with surprise trip to Orlando

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Lydia Fielder
Amelia has faced a lifetime of medical challenges, including a traumatic brain injury and over 20 surgeries in 10 years.

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MDHA relaunches service center.

MDHA relaunches service center, more resources for residents

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Danielle Ledbetter
The VOICE Center will house several programs.

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Fired La Vergne police chief fighting to get certification back after sex scandal

Fired La Vergne police chief fighting to get certification back after sex scandal

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Davis was accused of knowing about the sexual misconduct, but never doing anything about it.

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Hopkinsville Fire Department

Victims stranded for hours after Kentucky crash flown to Nashville hospital

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
One victim had “significant orthopedic injuries” and the other experiencing hypothermia, officials said.

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4-story hotel under construction destroyed in Hardin County fire

Tennessee hotel under construction destroyed in fire, officials say

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 3:05 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Fire Division has been asked to assist in the investigation of the fire.

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3 arrested in Franklin after cross-county pursuit

3 arrested in Franklin after cross-county pursuit

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 2:26 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
WCSO reports that the suspects are believed to have outstanding warrants.

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The TN Comptroller found recording of attorneys with their clients at the Davidson County DA's...

Nashville DA removes his office from murder trial, nearby DA accepts case due to recordings investigation

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 2:18 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Atchison is charged with first-degree murder for the June 2000 killing of 30-year-old Velma Tharpe, according to MNPD.

Entertainment

Netflix releasing Tennessee comedian's third special on Christmas Eve

Netflix releasing Tennessee comedian’s third special on Christmas Eve

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 1:28 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
"Your Friend. Nate Bargatze, A Netflix Comedy Special, premieres globally December 24th."

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New production plant to create over 60 jobs in Hopkinsville

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 1:12 PM CST
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By Gabrielle Bunton
The project comes as part of an agreement to recycle waste from battery producer Ascend Elements.

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Singer Morgan Wallen is arrested after throwing a chair off the rooftop of Chief's on Broadway...

Morgan Wallen pleads guilty in chair-throwing case

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 12:15 PM CST
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By Tony Garcia and Caleb Wethington
The 31-year-old singer was arrested after he was seen throwing a chair from the top of Eric Church’s bar Chief’s on the night of April 7, 2024.

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Gov. Lee calls on TN to follow Trump's lead to pass school voucher bill

Gov. Lee calls on TN to follow Trump’s lead to pass school voucher bill

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 11:53 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
“President Trump has a significant understanding...frankly, on the issue of school choice.”

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Springfield dog rescued from neighbor’s pool

Video: Springfield dog rescued from neighbor’s pool

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 10:56 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
SBN reports that the owner adopted Lucky a few weeks after his 19-year-old dog Lucy died.

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Two people went to the hospital including someone who was inside the home when it caught fire...

Two burned in Nashville house fire after train causes delayed emergency response

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 10:36 AM CST
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By Amanda Hara
Two people went to the hospital including someone who was inside the home when it caught fire and a firefighter who responded to the scene.

Kentucky

Toyota says $922 million will be invested to build a new advanced paint facility and further...

Toyota announces near-billion dollar investment for new Ky. facility

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 9:53 AM CST
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By WKYT News Staff and Jessica Umbro
Toyota has announced another big investment for its Kentucky operation.

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Franklin Springs Academy in Chapel Hill

Day care workers went without food, formula because paychecks bounced, former employees say

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 6:56 AM CST
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By Amanda Hara
Franklin Springs Academy, which operates in Chapel Hill and Franklin, received more than $500,000 in federal money designed to support child care centers during and after COVID.

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn speaking at the Republican National Convention

Sen. Blackburn introduces ‘DOGE Acts’ bills targeting government efficiency

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 6:12 AM CST
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By Amanda Hara
Sen. Blackburn says the ‘DOGE Acts’ target wasteful spending and government efficiency.

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Gyro sandwich kit recall

Gyro meal kits recalled due to contaminated cucumbers

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 5:37 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
The FDA is reporting the potential for Salmonella exists in these kits, which were sold in Sprouts and Sam’s Club.

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Man chases teens in car, demands oral sex at gunpoint in roadway, police say

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:56 AM CST
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By Amanda Hara
The victims noticed a passing officer and ran for help.

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Danielle Smith, age 29.

Hopkinsville woman overdoses while bathing child in sink, police say

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:46 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
The woman’s friend found her passed out at the sink with the child, who was unresponsive.

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Preacher, author, and activist, John K. Amanchukwu speaks during a school board meeting in...

‘It’s a book about gender identity’: Preacher removed from meeting for discussing school board’s approval of book

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:18 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
John Amanchukwu questioned the book’s appropriateness for 4-8-year-old students.

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Nashville singer-songwriter killed in I-24 crash

Nashville singer-songwriter killed in I-24 crash

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:13 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The mother of four was the only Black woman with an artist residency on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, at Justin Timberlake’s Twelve Thirty Club.

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Hardeman County Correctional Facility

Inmate killed, others hospitalized after fights at TN prison

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:11 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
There were no injuries to any facility staff members.

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Students and Alumni explain their shock and why interim president Johnson stepped down.

TSU students, alumni shocked after interim president steps down

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:08 AM CST
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By Sharon Danquah
Johnson said he was stepping down because he and the university’s Board of Trustees were not on the same page when it came to planning the university’s future.

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Metro Nashville Police Department

Alleged bondsmen arrested after reportedly trying to arrest man violating bond

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:07 AM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The arrest report said Story could not provide official documentation of the bond conditions or that the man was on bond with Kingpin Bonding.

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Wanted Nashville man arrested in Mt. Juliet

Wanted Nashville man arrested in Mt. Juliet

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 10:17 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The suspect was able to be identified by police and arrested.

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Warren County, TN.

Hickory Creek Elementary to be closed Thursday due to water leak

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
All of other Warren County schools will be open and operate as normal, WCS said.

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Metro Nashville Police Department

13-year-old charged for threatening to ‘shoot’ staff member, students at Nashville middle school

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 9:39 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The student has been charged with making a threat of mass violence on school property.
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