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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: 23 minutes 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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Pedestrian critically injured in crash in Briley Pkwy

Pedestrian critically injured in crash on Briley Pkwy

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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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: 2 hours ago
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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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Twilight character look-a-like contest coming to Nashville

Updated: 3 hours ago
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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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TBI issues Silver Alert for missing Brentwood man

Missing Brentwood man found safe

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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: 7 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
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: 8 hours ago
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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: 10 hours ago
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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: 19 hours ago
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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: 20 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
LPD identified the victim as Tommy McCrary.

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

Updated: 24 hours ago
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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: 24 hours ago
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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: 24 hours ago
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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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Cookeville Police Department cruisers.

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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The owner of Roasted shares her recover journey from getting shot to re-opening her restaurant.

‘Roasted’ restaurant reopening in new location after deadly Easter Sunday shooting

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 9:46 PM CST
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By Sharon Danquah
The restaurant will have its grand opening on Nov. 24.

WSMV4 Investigates

Inmate families frustrated that private prisons could get more state money despite DOJ investigation

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM CST
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By Stacey Cameron
The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking $6.8 million annually to cover an increase to CoreCivic’s state contract.

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The 20 year old killed in Donelson

Family says they’re ‘relieved’ after couple accused of Xavier Johnson’s murder arrested

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Dryden Quigley
One family is a step closer to justice after the murder of their 20-year-old son Xavier Johnson back in August. His two accused killers are appearing in court this week after being arrested in Clarksville.

WSMV4 Investigates

Which school district has the highest rate of buses failing inspection? WSMV4 Investigates,...

Which school district has the most school buses failing inspection? WSMV4 Investigates, Friday at 6 p.m.

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM CST
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By Courtney Allen
Of the buses inspected last school year, one out of every four did not pass.

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New grant program announced to lower adoption cost in Tennessee

New grant program announced to lower adoption cost in Tennessee

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:36 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
DCS said there is currently more than 8,000 children in their care and only around 5,000 approved foster homes across the state.

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‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted for ‘multiple shootings’ apprehended in DeKalb County

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington and Kassidy Brown
The suspect was apprehended on Bell Street in Smithville.

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La Vergne Police Department

Man killed, woman arrested after shooting in La Vergne

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:33 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown and Caleb Wethington
Police took a 51-year-old woman into custody at the scene of the shooting.

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WeGo addresses recent deadly violence at locations across the city

WeGo addresses recent deadly violence at locations across the city

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM CST
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By Marissa Sulek
“There are no words that can adequately speak to the value of human life. Here at MTA, safety is paramount.”

WSMV4 Investigates

Unidentified man reaches up to grab the phone of WSMV4 chief investigative reporter Jeremy...

‘This is bigger than we thought’: Escape car used in funeral scams in different cities

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:46 PM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
WSMV4 Investigates finds the same van is used in different cities where solicitors appear.

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Spring Hill Library

Spring Hill Public Library to reopen after week-long closure

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
Publicly accessible portions of the library have been determined to be “structurally sound” by two third-party structural engineers.

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Four accused in Jefferson St. shooting appear in court

4 accused in Jefferson St. mass shooting appear in court

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
All four men are facing charges of criminal homicide.

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Woman killed in I-40 East crash in Wilson County

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM CST
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By Kassidy Brown
No one has been charged in this crash.
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