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Christian County deputies say family/friends of murderer Kit Martin at first lied about...

Deputies: Kit Martin’s family, friends lied at first when asked about missing weapons

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By Jeremy Finley
The family and friends of Christian “Kit” Martin at first lied to detectives when investigators were searching for a mysterious box that they would later learn contained weapons belonging to the convicted murderer, a WSMV4 Investigation found.

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12,000 TN fourth graders risk being held back unless lawmakers pass bill

12,000 TN fourth graders risk being held back unless lawmakers pass bill

Updated: 41 minutes ago
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By Marissa Sulek
Lawmakers are now trying to push a new bill at the Capitol that would allow a school to decide if a student goes to the 5th grade or not.

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Body camera footage shows the 19-year-old suspect, after his arrest.

Cheatham County patrol vehicle collides with wanted teen, ending multi-county chase

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By Michael Warrick
“If they have a firearm, that’s a use of deadly force, and so our guys are going to respond with whatever necessary to stop the threat."

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Police warn of ongoing parking ticket scam in Nashville (Example of real ticket on the left -...

Police warn of ongoing parking ticket scam in Nashville

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Caleb Wethington
“Anyone that may have fallen victim to this scam or sees a ticket like this on their vehicle should call 615-862-8600 and report it to a Fraud Unit detective.”

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Covenant School parent Sarah Shoop Neumann looks down on the House floor from the gallery...

Covenant mom’s letter opposing arming teachers garners statewide attention

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
As of Wednesday, the letter has more than 4,000 signatures from parents, teachers and administrators from across Tennessee.

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Burrel "Chip" Davis

Fired La Vergne police chief sues city after sex scandal

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
In the lawsuit, Burrell Davis is seeking to be reinstated, receive back pay, compensatory damages, a jury trial and more.

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Man charged in death of toddler in Nashville

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
An autopsy showed extensive head injuries caused by blunt force trauma, police said.

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Tractor-trailer driver faces charges after multiple injured in fiery crash on I-24

Tractor-trailer driver faces charges after multiple injured in fiery crash on I-24

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The extent of the injuries involved is unknown at this time.

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Jelly Roll performs during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Jon Bon Jovi on Friday, Feb....

Jelly Roll sued by wedding band with same name for trademark infringement

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
A Jellyroll band member says Jelly Roll’s rise to fame in country music has been bad for business.

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Man wanted after allegedly firing 6 shots into occupied apartment in Clarksville

Man accused of firing shots into occupied Clarksville apartment turns himself in

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
He’s accused of firing six rounds into the apartment and fleeing the scene.
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Amazon delivery driver allegedly stabs man during fight in Madison

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The driver pulled a knife and stabbed the man after he was punched in the face, according to police.

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Both K-9s and their handlers Miguel Garcia – (K9 Shanti) John Torzilli – (K9 Herman) recently...

Nashville Fire Department boosts arson investigation team with new canine recruits

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Joylyn Bukovac
Shanti and Herman will assist investigators by identifying areas that require testing for ignitable liquids.

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Teen accused of targeting woman who found him standing in her Lebanon bedroom

Teen accused of targeting woman who found him standing in her Lebanon bedroom

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The woman woke up to find the 18-year-old in her room in the middle of the night.

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Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers is at the center of an Amber Alert out of Sumner County.

Sebastian Rogers’ dad hires private investigators as search continues

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
These are the third and fourth private investigators he’s hired since the teen’s disappearance in late February.

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This Jan. 8, 2020, photo shows the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark...

Multiple groups to protest arming teachers, other ‘harmful’ bills

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jordan James
The protest will begin as a march from First Baptist Church to Legislative Plaza.

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A crash closed the interstate in Monteagle.

Fiery crash closes I-24 in Grundy County

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The crash involved at least one semi and emergency crews closed all lanes of traffic early Wednesday morning.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert holds a press conference during Monday's draft.

WNBA Commissioner considers Nashville expansion

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed on Monday the league is working on expanding to 16 teams.

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Detectives raid the home Audrey Hale following her deadly rampage at the Covenant School on...

Legal fight over release of Covenant shooter’s writings continues

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Joylyn Bukovac
MNPD revealed an ongoing investigation exists into whether an accomplice was involved in the shooting.

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Nashville Rescue Mission

Man arrested for carjacking outside Nashville Rescue Mission

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The man left his wallet in the driver’s seat after leaving the vehicle in the parking lot, police said.

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Metro Police investigate a crime scene.

Woman arrested for driving drunk with child in car

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The woman was seen drinking in the parking lot of her apartment complex on Nolensville Pike.

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Williamson County road closure

Interstate closes after railroad equipment strikes overpass in Williamson County

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
A mini excavator was working underneat the overpass when it hit the concrete support beams, causing damage.

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I-840 lane closure has neighbors worried about detour traffic

I-840 lane closure has residents worried about detour traffic

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
People living along the interstate say they are struggling to get out of their driveways.

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An entrance to The Covenant School is seen Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The...

Redacted version of Covenant School shooter’s writings could be released without jeopardizing investigation, Metro Government says

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Stacey Cameron
Judge Myles did not indicate whether she was inclined to order Metro to release the redated journal, as Metro told the court their investigation should conclude in July.

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Neighborhoods, new TPAC center officially coming to East Bank

Nashville’s East Bank development agreement approved

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
This approval allows the Metro Nashville Government and The Fallon Company to develop 30 acres of city-owned land on the East Bank.

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Christian County, KY detectives say weapons used to kill three people in 2015 were hidden...

Exclusive: Detectives believe American Airlines pilot stashed murder weapons within stairs to avoid discovery

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jeremy Finley
The weapons, including a silencer and an AR-15, were stashed inside stairs leading up the attic of a home where Christian “Kit” Martin lived with his former fiancé in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Disc golf enthusiasts play the Naval Hill Disc Golf Course at Shelby Park.

Suspect arrested four months after Nashville disc golfer attacked

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Michael Warrick
Shelby Park is one of the areas Metro Police are targeting to try and deter crime.

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April is national distracted driving awareness month, and while distracted drivers can put...

Davidson County tops Midstate in distracted driving accidents

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Joylyn Bukovac
According to safety experts, while cell phones are a major contributor to distracted driving, they are not the sole cause.

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Loved ones remember Paul Howell.

‘A gentle giant that everybody loved’: Loved ones remember motorcyclist killed in road rage shooting

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Danielle Ledbetter
She rushed over to him, “I couldn’t save him. I tried stopping him. I tried so hard. The only thing that I could do is say ‘Please, hang on baby...’ he literally tried to spit out ‘I love you too’ but you could see it in his eyes he knew what I was saying.”

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Police said a juvenile was shot and killed at Trailmont off Dickerson Pike on Friday night.

Teen arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old at mobile home park

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
He’s charged with criminal homicide and aggravated assault.

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Spence Creek

‘We never expected something like that to happen:’ Neighbors locking doors after home invasion

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Dryden Quigley
The caller said they woke up to a man standing in their bedroom wearing all black. The resident screamed and the suspect ran away from the home.

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Tennessee Capitol

Tennessee lawmakers agree not to move forward with voucher bill if consensus is not reached

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Marissa Sulek
“We all agreed not to move the bill forward if a consensus cannot be reached.”

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Williamson County road closure

Monthslong lane closure expected for repairs after railroad equipment strikes overpass

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
“After a thorough inspection, they deemed the untouched portion of the bridge safe to cross, but the right lane of the road will remain closed until the necessary repairs can be made.”

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Woman pleads guilty for role in 4 slayings stemming from custody dispute, sentenced to life

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By By The Associated Press
A Tennessee woman charged in the slayings of four people stemming from a custody dispute has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison

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Helios the red ruffed lemur

Meet Helios: The newest red ruffed lemur at the Nashville Zoo

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
Since red ruffed lemurs are critically endangered in the wild, the zoo said each birth is crucial to the survival of the species.

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A police officer walks by an entrance to The Covenant School after a shooting in Nashville,...

Police still investigating whether Covenant School shooter had accomplice

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
“The investigation has always been to try to see if there are any co-conspirators or accomplices,” a Metro Nashville attorney said.

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Police release picture of SUV that hit, killed TSU football player

Police release picture of SUV that hit, killed TSU football player

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
The driver remains at large.

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Crews responding to house fire in Mt. Juliet

Backyard fire hits propane tank, sparks house fire in Mt. Juliet

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
No injuries have been reported at this time.

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Jayda Jernigan said she was just inches away from 20-year-old Chazan Page when he was hit.

‘My heart breaks’: Nashville Mayor reacts to TSU student killed in hit-and-run

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
“My heart breaks for the family, friends and loved ones of 20-year-old Chazan Page,”

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Diane Nash celebration

Civil rights icon to be celebrated with plaza dedication

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 1:55 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
The event is free and open to the public.

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Jerald Marquese Sanford

Suspect sought after downtown Nashville stabbing

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The victim was stabbed in the neck, police said.

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Representative Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro)

TN legislature passes bill protecting homeowners from ‘squatters’

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
The new law aims to remove the burden from the homeowner and expedite the process of removing the illegal occupants.

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Lebanon Police Department

Lebanon resident wakes up, finds man standing in their bedroom, police say

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The resident screamed and the suspect ran away from the home.

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Lincoln Medicla Center in Fayetteville, TN.

Lincoln Medical Center locked down after phone threat

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
Police said they responded after the hospital reported the call and said the person mentioned a “ticking clock.”

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Police respond to The Covenant School shooting in Nashville on March 27, 2023.

Will the Covenant shooter’s writings be released? Fight continues in court

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 9:06 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson and Stacey Cameron
A decision may not be made until late 2024 or 2025 at the earliest.

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Man charged for allegedly holding woman captive at Nashville motel

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
The woman said she had been held at the Rodeway Inn off Briley Pkwy. for more than a week and sustained mulitple injuries.

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Reginald Cook, 26

Man with 5-foot snake attempts to rob store three times, police say

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 8:40 AM CDT
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By Melek Robinson
At approximately 3:05 a.m., Cook entered the store for the third time, but with a five-foot snake wrapped around his neck.

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Bella Steakley and Cody Darnell are missing out of Warren County.

Search for missing teenagers underway in Warren County

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 5:34 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
Two juveniles left their homes on Monday and are believed to be traveling together.

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The city is working to revamp its emergency services.

Millersville city manager resigns

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 3:31 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Tobin was hired to make management decisions for the city after the police chief and assistant chief resigned.

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Jayda Jernigan said she was just inches away from 20-year-old Chazan Page when he was hit.

TSU football player died protecting girlfriend from hit-and-run crash

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Sharon Danquah
“I didn’t realize what happened until I looked over my shoulder and he wasn’t there."

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A security guard was shot  and killed in the parking lot outside Illuzion Bar and Lounge on...

3rd teen arrested in shooting death of Nashville security guard

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
He faces charges of criminal homicide and three counts of vehicle burglary.
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