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Bill introduced to limit cell phone use in Tennessee classrooms

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Currently, at least eight states have cell phone restrictions in schools.

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Woman dies in single-vehicle rollover crash in Nashville

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The woman’s passenger was not seriously injured, according to police.

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No injuries reported after home near Nashville airport catches fire

No injuries reported after home near Nashville airport catches fire

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The scene was cleared just after 11 a.m.

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Shirley Hollan

Woman killed in Sumner County train vs. car crash identified

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
Officials said the woman reportedly disregarded the crossing signal and tried to cross the tracks.

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Man dies after shooting in Nashville

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The man was shot while on his way to a party.

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Death investigation shuts down I-24 entrance ramp at Murfreesboro Pike

Death investigation shuts down I-24 entrance ramp at Murfreesboro Pike

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
Police are working to determine if there is foul play involved.

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Emmy Awards

WSMV4 team honored with 20 regional Emmy Award nominations

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The nominations recognize coverage of weather, breaking news, investigations and feature stories.

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Rain, storms and even snow will impact parts of the country this Thanksgiving.

First Alert Weather Days issued for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Melanie Layden and Dan Thomas
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday of next week due to weather that could impact holiday travel.

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Tennessee State upsets Southeast Missouri in conference title-clinching 28-21 win.

TSU upsets SEMO, wins share of first conference title since 1999

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Lauren Walsh
The Tennessee State Tigers held off Southeast Missouri in a title-clinching 28-21 win.

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Pedestrian critically injured in crash in Briley Pkwy

Driver who ran from crash scene hit by car on Briley Pkwy, in critical condition, police say

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Police said the man who was hit was out of jail on a three-year supervised probation.
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Pickett Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of minor after TBI investigation

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Devices seized from Williams' home were found to contain over 100 files of child sexual abuse material.

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Pedestrian critically injured in crash in Briley Pkwy

Pedestrian critically injured in crash on Briley Pkwy

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 4:08 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The crash happened near Exit 12 on Briley Pkwy and closed the roadway for hours.

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How to get free Thanksgiving meals in Middle Tennessee

How to get free Thanksgiving meals in Middle Tennessee

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
According to Feeding America, it’s best to ask your local food bank what they offer for food, their hours and any requirements.

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FILE - Campaign signs are seen outside an early voting polling site at the Southeast Library...

Tennessee to count provisional ballots by people convicted of felonies who had rights in limbo

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 1:58 PM CST
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By KIMBERLEE KRUESI
Tennessee will count the provisional ballots cast by six people convicted of felonies who had their voting rights recently restored under judges’ rulings

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Twilight character look-a-like contest coming to Nashville

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 1:50 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
Fans can judge who they think looks most like Edward Cullen, Jacob Black and Charlie Swann.

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Officer Tyler Blankenship

Sweetwater Police Department officer passes away after battle with cancer

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 11:21 AM CST
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By Josh Jarnagin
A memorial has been set up at the Gazebo in downtown Sweetwater to honor Blankenship.

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TBI issues Silver Alert for missing Brentwood man

Missing Brentwood man found safe

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 10:07 AM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Andrew Link is believed to be traveling in a blue 2013 Honda Odyssey with the TN tag HB5532

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La Vergne Police Department

No charges filed in possible La Vergne kidnapping, police say

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 9:57 AM CST
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By Danica Sauter, Jordan James and Kassidy Brown
According to La Vergne police, the incident happened just before 2 a.m. in the 1600 block of Pearcy Street.

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Woman, 2 animals escape Murfreesboro apartment fire

Woman, 2 animals escape Murfreesboro apartment fire

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM CST
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By Danica Sauter
The fire happened in an upstairs unit at the Colony House Apartments on Huntington Drive.

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Robertson County EMS gathers woman’s groceries after she was injured in crash

Robertson County EMS gathers woman’s groceries after she was injured in crash

Updated: Nov. 23, 2024 at 6:45 AM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The woman had just been on a $400 grocery run before the crash, so Robertson County EMS decided to step-in and help.

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A man who lives right across the street from the car wash shares what he witnessed during and...

Antioch car wash shooting leaves residents on edge

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Sharon Danquah
Metro police said there is still an active investigation into the shooting.

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Univ. of Cincinnati sends Cease and Desist letter for Cheatham Middle’s use of ‘Bearcat’ mascot

Univ. of Cincinnati sends Cease and Desist letter for Cheatham Middle’s use of ‘Bearcat’ mascot

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 8:49 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
CCS is having to rebrand the middle school’s mascot because the university said it owns the copyright on the logo and the word “Bearcat.”

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Pedestrian hit in Nashville dies from injuries, driver charged

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 7:32 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Keanna Morris, of Antioch was crossing Lafayette Street near the Fairfield Avenue intersection when she was hit by a car.

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Gallatin Police Department

Five arrested for gang and drug-related charges after police executes search warrants in Gallatin

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 7:28 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Gallatin police executed search warrants in the 310 block of Hancock Street and the 700 block of Demoss Street.

WSMV4 Investigates

1 in 4 school buses failed inspection at this local district

1 in 4 school buses failed inspection at this local district

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:58 PM CST
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By Courtney Allen
While Williamson County currently has the highest fail rate, it is Rutherford County that has had the worst numbers, on average.

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Pedestrian in Sunday crash dies from injuries, victim identified

Pedestrian in Sunday crash dies from injuries, victim identified

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
LPD identified the victim as Tommy McCrary.

Sports

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TSSAA against ‘transfer portal’ but anticipates discussions with legislators to change transfer rule

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The TSSAA’s executive director is adamant that its current transfer rules are the biggest deterrent to illegal recruiting.

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Temporary fencing placed along Cumberland River as a permanent solution is still in works

Riverfront safety barriers included in Nashville mayor’s proposed Capital Spending Plan

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:04 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington and Brendan Tierney
Right now, only some temporary fencing has been put up along the open embankment spots on Gay Street. The fencing runs from First Avenue to the Main Street bridge.

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Man federally charged after shooting at officers

Man federally charged after allegedly shooting at Nashville police officers

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:02 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Lane was shot twice by officers but was treated for his non-life-threatening injuries and booked into Metro Jail.

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TBI issues Silver Alert for Nashville man

TBI issues Silver Alert for Nashville man

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 4:53 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
64-year-old Gerardo Behori was last seen in the Brick Church Pike area on Nov. 15.

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Voluntary water conservation notice issued after La Vergne enters phase 2 of drought management

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 4:34 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
The city said residents are being asked to limit water use for “non-essential activities.”

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Road to Recovery. A Nashville man's journey to recovery and getting off of the streets.

Road to recovery: Nashville man’s journey to fight addiction, get off streets

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 3:49 PM CST
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By Marius Payton
“I have lived on West End Ave., and I have slept on cardboard on West End Ave. in this lifetime.”

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One injured after shooting at car wash, police investigating

One injured after shooting at car wash, police investigating

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 3:34 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
A man involved in the shooting was shot but is in stable condition at Skyline Medical Center, MNPD said.

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Rutherford County Schools

Rockvale High School student expelled after loaded gun found in car, charges pending

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 3:13 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
While searching the student’s belongings, he admitted to having a loaded handgun in his car.

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Domestic violence offenders on Nashville streets with no ankle monitors for weeks after new...

Domestic violence offenders on Nashville streets with no ankle monitors for weeks after new law passed

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 3:04 PM CST
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By Marissa Sulek
A new law went into effect on July 1 called requiring those charged with aggravated assault in domestic violence cases be fitted with ankle monitors.

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Home, vehicles significantly damaged, family displaced after fire in Franklin

Home, vehicles significantly damaged, family displaced after fire in Franklin

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The damage is estimated at about $70,000.

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At least 1 dead after crash involving train, car in Portland

At least 1 dead after crash involving train, car in Portland

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 1:17 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The crash occurred on Fountain Head Road.

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Basketball, pickleball courts and more planned for new Nashville park

Basketball, pickleball courts and more planned for new Nashville park

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 12:57 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Construction is expected to begin in the spring or summer of 2025, “If all goes according to plan.”

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Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville airport shares tips ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 12:48 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
BNA forecasts record travelers with peak days expected on Nov. 22, Nov. 23, Nov. 27 and Dec. 1.

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Officer injured after being hit on motorcycle by unlicensed driver near Nashville airport

Officer injured after being hit on motorcycle by unlicensed driver near Nashville airport

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 11:37 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington and Brendan Tierney
The 63-year-old unlicensed driver is being charged with a citation as a result of the crash.

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The original call came in around 1:15 p.m., prompting response from KPD officers Eric Smith,...

Knoxville police body camera shows officers shooting axe-wielding man

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 11:35 AM CST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The Knoxville Police Department released body camera footage on Friday that captured an officer-involved shooting that happened Tuesday, Nov. 12.

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Teen ejected, killed in crash near Percy Priest Lake

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The teen was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to MNPD.

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Chill continues into weekend

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 10:59 AM CST
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By Stefano DiPietro
Holiday travel could be disrupted by a large storm system leading up to Thanksgiving Day.

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Fire crews were sent to the train tracks off Long Hollow Pike for a derailment.

Train cars derail in Goodlettsville

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 9:42 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
Goodlettsville Fire Department crews coal cars were dragged off the side of the tracks for approximately two miles before the train came to a stop.

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Car hangs from 3rd floor of downtown parking garage

Driver charged with DUI after car hangs from 3rd floor of downtown parking garage

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 9:18 AM CST
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By Joel Moore and Stephanie Douglas
Police say the driver told police the car was hers and was later arrested for DUI.

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Deadly crash closes interstate in Putnam County

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 8:15 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
Two vehicles were involved, and all eastbound lanes of I-40 were closed.

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An FAA ground stop caused delays for several airlines on Friday morning.

Passenger denied boarding arrested at BNA

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 7:43 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
Airport officers were called to a ticket counter where the man was cursing loudly and smelled of alcohol.

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Fire crews responded to the scene on East Stewarts Lane around 2:30 a.m.

Building burns in early morning North Nashville fire

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 4:15 AM CST
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By Amanda Hara
Fire crews responded to the scene on East Stewarts Lane around 2:30 a.m.

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Sweeton escaped the vehicle at the Highway 127 and Wattendorf Highway intersection at the...

Escaped inmate, mother, in custody in Coffee County

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 4:00 AM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Sweeton escaped the vehicle at the Highway 127 and Wattendorf Highway intersection at the Franklin County and Coffee County line.

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TBI investigating shooting in Smithville at request of district attorney general

3 arrested in Warren County triple homicide, TBI investigating DA’s actions during arrest

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 12:14 AM CST
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By Kassidy Brown and Tony Garcia
The Warren County SO was assisted by multiple agencies in the homicide investigation, which led to Dekalb County.
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