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MNPD is investigating after a woman was found with a gunshot wound inside a car in front of...

Woman found shot inside car near MNPD police precinct

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By Malikka Nation
Two lanes of Myatt Drive were blocked at the intersection of Anderson Lane to allow detectives to investigate.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, leaves the Putnam County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia reportedly released from Tennessee prison

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Tony Garcia
Garcia was deported to El Salvador in March and then brought back to face human trafficking charges in Tennessee.

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President Trump

Mid-South state senators comment on Trump considering sending federal troops to Memphis

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Garner Montgomery
Two local state senators talked with Action News 5 following Trump’s recent comments regarding sending National Guard troops to Memphis to deter crime.

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Wilson County Schools leaders cut ribbon for the new LaGuardo Elementary School

LaGuardo Elementary School operating without issue amid temporary sewage system

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Steve Mehling
The new elementary school in LaGuardo addresses a long-standing need for families in the area, many of which previously traveled to Mt Juliet for classes. Students are already in the classroom, despite a major infrastructure hurdle: the school is currently operating with a temporary sewage system.

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Perry County Sheriff's Department

TN teen killed in crash while on his way to pick up girlfriend for church

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
17-year-old Everett Bates was on his way to pick up his girlfriend for church when he crashed on Highway 412 East.

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Man drowns while swimming in TN river, officials say

Man drowns while swimming in TN river, officials say

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Officials say a man became distressed while swimming on Sunday afternoon.

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‘Serious injury’ crash involving pedestrian under investigation in Murfreesboro

Police working to identify woman accused in Murfreesboro hit-and-run

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The crash happened in a Kroger parking lot.

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Metro Nashville Police vehicle.

Man killed early morning shooting at Nashville apartment

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
At this time, no charges have been filed as the shooting remains under investigation.

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TN home ‘significantly damaged’ in two-alarm fire

TN home ‘significantly damaged’ in two-alarm fire

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
King said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but an electrical source has not been rules out.

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Benton County Schools adopts new cell phone policy in response to new state law

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The new policy restricts students from using cell phones, personal laptops, tablets and smart watches for the entirety of the school day.
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Missing man found dead in wrecker truck off I-24

Missing man found dead in wrecker truck off I-24 after crash

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The truck had reportedly run off the interstate before hitting a sign and tree.

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The Russellville Fire Department is raising money through Cash App and Venmo.

Russellville Fire Department raising money for family following deadly vehicle accident

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Meredith Shimer
Two boys were injured, two adults died in the Russellville accident.

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Rep. John Rose no-shows at Nashville Town Hall

Constituents disappointed after representative no-shows at Nashville town hall

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
According to the town hall organizers, Rep. John Rose, who is serving his fourth term in Congress, has not held an in-person town hall since 2019, when he was first elected.

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Family escapes early morning mobile home fire in KY

Family escapes early morning mobile home fire in KY

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
An adult and child were inside at the time of the fire, but they were able to escape without any injuries.

30 Days 30 Vols

Joey Aguilar is a veteran graduate transfer quarterback and Tennessee’s official starter.

30 Days 30 Vols: #6 Joey Aguilar

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ted Hall and Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
He’s been hopping around schools a bit, but Aguilar said his family is happy he’s landed at Tennessee.

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Waverly flood victim  memorial

‘Moments of healing’: Waverly remembers flood victims four years later

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jordan James
The 2021 storm brought historic flooding that claimed the live of 20 people.

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The 8-year-old boy was identified as Kylen Powell.

5 adults, 2 children injured after 3-vehicle crash in Montgomery County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
A driver tried to swerve to avoid hitting stopped traffic and ended up rotating and overturning.

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Cheatham County Sheriff's Office

1 hospitalized after stabbing in Cheatham County

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
Officials are investigating what led up to the stabbing.

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Fatal pedestrian crash in Murfreesboro

Teen arrested in connection to fatal pedestrian crash in Murfreesboro

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The 18-year-old reportedly tried to turn left from Golf Lane onto Old Fort Parkway when he hit the woman, police said.

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Jerison Hankins, age 20.

Family says man missing for a week out of Houston County, has been found

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
He was found seven days after he went missing from his home on Sunday morning.

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Franklin County Sheriff's Office, TN

Juvenile arrested for multiple burglaries in Franklin County

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
A juvenile is facing charges after he was arrested for allegedly breaking into a gas station.

30 Days 30 Vols

30 Days 30 Vols: #7 Jackson Ross

30 Days 30 Vols: #7 Jackson Ross

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey and Ted Hall
Ross is an ambidextrous punter out of Australia is back for his fourth year with the program and third as the starting punter and holder.

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Two injured during gender reveal in Nashville

Two injured during gender reveal in Nashville

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The two injured in the incident were taken to a hospital with non-critical injuries.

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Crossville Police cruiser

Investigation underway after fight escalates to shooting in TN

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
TBI has arrested a suspect in the incident.

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Malik Taylor returned to Austin Peay on Oct. 25, 2024, to host the NPHC Step Show.

Tennessee social media star killed in car crash

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Malik Taylor, 28, of Memphis, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Concord, North Carolina on Wednesday.

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‘Law enforcement investigation’ closes I-24 East in Rutherford County

‘Law enforcement investigation’ closes portion I-24 East in Rutherford County

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
TDOT said I-24 East is closed at mile marker 68, Rocky Fork Road, for a “law enforcement investigation.”

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Defeated Creek Park

Woman with possible broken leg rescued at TN park

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
The woman was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

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Clear bags

Humphreys County Schools changes bag policy at athletic events following student bringing weapon to game

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate.

Kentucky

KHSAA Commissioner reacts to claims made in Auditor Ball’s review

One airlifted after shooting at KY high school football game

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Cranford
One person was airlifted after a shooting took place at a high school football game.

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Humphreys County Sheriff's Office

TN student arrested after reportedly having a weapon at a local football game

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
Witnesses at the game reported the student had shown the weapon and claimed they were going to shoot some players after the game. 

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FILE - Clarksville Police Department

Multi-vehicle crash in Clarksville shuts down westbound lanes on interstate

Updated: Aug. 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
Police said the number of people injured and their status is unknown at this time.

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Lewisburg city council votes to suspend city manager without pay during external investigation

Lewisburg city council votes to suspend city manager without pay during external investigation

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Roy Haislip will remain city manager until the firm is hired.

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Old Hickory Lock to close for maintenance, repairs

Old Hickory Lock to close for maintenance, repairs

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Crews will be replacing around 3,000 gallons of hydraulic oil in the lock gates and valves during the closure.

Health

"It's part of this Omicron family that is highly contagious but somewhat less severe."

Doctors warn about an uptick in COVID cases in Nashville

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Amber Jayanth
Dr. Schaffner says anyone who’s planning to be indoors and with large groups over the holiday week should consider getting vaccinated.

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Roy “Bam” Haislip was arrested by the TBI on Wednesday for stalking a city employee.

Special meeting to decide future of Lewisburg city manager arrested for stalking city employee

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Brendan Tierney
Roy “Bam” Haislip was arrested on multiple charges after officials said he stalked and even broke into the house of another Lewisburg city employee.

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MTSU Active Shooting Training

Middle Tennessee State University evaluates safety measures amid nationwide school threats

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Jordan James
More than 160 people underwent active shooting training at the university last weekend.

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Cookeville Police Department / Source: CPD

Man accused of sending ‘sexually explicit’ pictures, messages to 15-year-old in TN

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Police said the suspect sent sexually explicit pictures and videos to the teen along with messages asking for phots of the 15-year-old in exchange for money.

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Walk Bike Nashville pausing bus pass program with WeGo Transit

Walk Bike Nashville pausing bus pass program with WeGo Transit due to rate hike

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
WeGo responded to the situation saying the rate hike is to make WBN’s cost the same as their other WeGo Ride program sponsors.

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The Parthenon at Centennial Park in Nashville.

Violent attack at Parthenon has walkers questioning safety at Centennial Park

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Joylyn Bukovac
The victim told officers the suspect approached him, asked him to play music, and when he refused the suspect threatened to kill him.

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The neon lights and photos of country music stars cover the walls at Robert's Western World.

Robert’s Western World keeping country music traditions alive along Lower Broadway

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Brendan Tierney
The honkytonk has helped shape the sound of Music City for more than 30 years as new development has popped up around it.

30 Days 30 Vols

30 Days 30 Vols: #8 Amari Jefferson

30 Days 30 Vols: #8 Amari Jefferson

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey and Ted Hall
Jefferson, a Chattanooga native, is returning to his home state after playing his true freshman season in Alabama.

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A rollover crash shut down I-24 West in Antioch.

Rollover crash shuts down interstate in Antioch

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
The crash left the driver trapped under the vehicle on I-24 West.

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Cumberland County Sheriff cruiser

Student charged after threatening mass violence against school in Crossville

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
Students reported the ‘alarming statements’ to a teacher on Thursday.

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TN inmate charged after allegedly threatening an elected official

TN inmate charged after allegedly threatening an elected official

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
Lester Clouse was served with the capias and booked into the Jackson County Jail on Friday.

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TN house likely ‘total loss’ after fire, officials say

TN home likely ‘total loss’ after fire, officials say

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Health officials report Nashville’s first human case of West Nile Virus

Health officials report Nashville’s first human case of West Nile Virus in 2025

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The infected person has no history of travel and lives in the South Nashville area.

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The council includes members from across the Commonwealth.

Logan County Attorney appointed to state’s first-ever Child Support Advisory Council

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Cranford
A new Child-Support Advisory Council includes a Logan County attorney.

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MNPD officer responded to a call about an 130lb. tortoise in the road.

Officers rescue 130lb. tortoise from South Nashville roadway

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM CDT
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By Malikka Nation
The owners were located, and ‘Indy’ was returned to its enclosure.

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Homicide detectives at the scene of a decomposed body with no head in Nashville.

Skeletal remains, skull found in woods off Dickerson Pike

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia and Dryden Quigley
A woman discovered the decomposed remains behind a fast-food restaurant on Friday morning.

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Dollar General Market in Crossville, Tennessee.

Crossville schools placed on ‘soft lockdown’ after bomb threat found at nearby Dollar General

Updated: Aug. 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
Crossville Police was notified of several notes threatening to ‘blow up’ the store on Miller Avenue.
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