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A few spots in eastern Middle Tennessee could see some snow Friday morning and afternoon.

First Alert Weather Day: Snow showers expected on Friday

Updated: 32 minutes ago
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By Melanie Layden
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Friday for some snow showers in areas of eastern Middle Tennessee that could cause some slick spots on the road.

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State Capitol flags at half-staff to honor slain TN deputy

State Capitol flags at half-staff to honor slain TN deputy

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By Caleb Wethington
“Maria & I continue to lift Sergeant Finley’s family & the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office up in prayer during this difficult time.”

News

Truck carrying 40,000 pounds of produce overturns on I-40

Tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of produce overturns on I-40

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The crash is estimated to be cleared by 8 p.m.

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MNPD Crime Scene Unit (STOCK PHOTO)

1,000th arrest made in Nashville police’s initiative to combat vehicle thefts

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
In part of MNPD’s initiative, officers have recovered 532 stolen vehicles and 223 guns.

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More than a dozen bear cubs are set to be euthanized.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency justifies euthanizing 13 bear cubs

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
A deadly pneumonia killed one cub and two others were already euthanized for exposure.

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1 dead after domestic-related shooting in Clarksville

Clarksville murder victim identified

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
A 20-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree murder on Monday evening.

News

License plate reader helps Mt. Juliet police arrest wanted man in stolen vehicle

License plate reader helps Mt. Juliet police arrest wanted man in stolen vehicle

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
MJPD reports that their LPR system alerted officers to a truck with a stolen license plate near North Mt. Juliet Road and Charlie Daniels Parkway.

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Metro Police said David White, 37, was found shot to death inside his rig outside a Nashville...

Duo arrested in Florida in connection to murder of driver at Nashville truck stop

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
MNPD reports that a traffic stop in Florida led to the arrest of the duo.

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I-40 overpass in Lebanon under inspection after being struck

Vehicle hits I-40 overpass in Lebanon prompting inspection

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
A vehicle hauling construction equipment reportedly struck the bridge.

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1 dead, 3 injured after South Nashville shooting

Teen boy charged in shooting of 18-year-old outside South Nashville night club

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
During the investigation, witnesses told officers that an argument took place before shots were fired at a car with five people inside.
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Peeps, Puff and SuBearu Bears

Bears' euthanasia putting strain on wildlife agency’s relationship with rescue

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Officials with the TWRA said the situation has prompted them to question the future of their relationship with the rescue.

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4-story hotel under construction destroyed in Hardin County fire

Arson investigation underway after 4-story hotel destroyed in TN

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.

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A record amount of people passed through Nashville International Airport on Sunday, October 6.

BNA launches new high-speed Wi-Fi network

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The new system is expected to enhance download speeds and connectivity for travelers and staff.

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The Appalachian Bear Rescue said the TWRA did not perform any testing on the cubs before...

Wildlife agency euthanizing 13 black bear cubs at Appalachian Bear Rescue, ABR says

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kelly Ann Krueger
The Appalachian Bear Rescue said the TWRA did not perform any testing on the cubs before making the decision.

News

My Brother's Keeper helps families 365 days a year

Community outreach group providing gifts for Nashville families

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Carley Gordon
“My Brother’s Keeper” hopes to help thousands this holiday season and beyond.

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A crash has I-24 West closed just north on Manchester, Tennessee.

Interstate closes for crash in Coffee County

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The crash involved multiple vehicles in I-24 West.

News

Injured dog in creek rescued by TDOT crew

Humane society, THP locate owner of dog rescued from Tennessee creek with homemade stretcher

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Amanda Hara
A man said he ran to his home and fashioned a makeshift stretcher using a hammock, rope and plywood.

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Tullahoma Police officers rescue cat stuck in storm drain

Tullahoma Police officers rescue cat stuck in storm drain

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The cat was stuck in a storm drain on North Jackson Street.

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Mt. Juliet traffic stop leads to arrest of Nashville man, recover stolen gun

Mt. Juliet traffic stop leads to arrest of Nashville man, recover stolen gun

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The gun had reportedly been stolen in May 2021.

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Crews working to extinguish Mt. Juliet house fire

Crews extinguish Mt. Juliet house fire

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
MJFD is asking people to avoid the area until the fire can be put out.

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Crash involving church bus full of children, tractor-trailer hauling cattle closes TN roadway

Crash involving church bus full of children, tractor-trailer hauling cattle closes TN roadway

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Police said there are injuries but did not say how many or how sever those injuries are.

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Linda Weaver (pictured) has Stage IV cancer.

Community members rally around long-time light display homeowner with nearly 200 Christmas cards

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Steve Mehling
Linda Weaver and her husband have had their priorities elsewhere this year, ever since Linda’s Stage Four cancer diagnosis back in May.

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Rutherford County adds changes to school rezoning

Rutherford County School Board makes changes to rezoning after pushback from parents

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Dryden Quigley
The school says that parents must choose to remain at their current school or move to the new zoned school by January 31, 2025.

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Metro Nashville Police Department

Former church childcare director charged for embezzlement

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Peugeot was arrested Tuesday, but she has since been released on a $50,000 bond.

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Tennessee travel times: Detailed look at upcoming Choice Lanes

TDOT making changes to Choice Lanes proposal after community feedback

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Brendan Tierney
The expanded stretch of I-24 will require eminent domain to add new toll lanes.

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Metro Nashville Police vehicle

Teen charged in aggravated robbery of another student after school

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
A 15-year-old allegedly pointed a gun at a 16-year-old and demanded his money at a bus stop after school.

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Potential $28K reward offered for info in Nashville Christmas Day road rage murder

Potential $28K reward offered for info in Nashville Christmas Day road rage murder

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Spaunhorst, a father of five, was shot and killed while driving his Ford F-150 pickup truck on I-24 West between the Shelby Avenue and James Robertson Parkway exits.

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Report highlights barriers child care industry faces, parents share their own challenges...

Report highlights barriers childcare industry faces in Tennessee

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Danielle Ledbetter
The report aims to “improve policies and address regulatory barriers to grow and support Tennessee’s Child Care Industry.”

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1 hospitalized after home destroyed near Percy Priest Lake

1 hospitalized after home destroyed by fire near Percy Priest Lake

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The home was completely lost, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

News

Metro Nashville Police Department

Clarksville man arrested in connection to carjacking at Green Hills Mall parking garage

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Officers were able to find the vehicle through tracking technology, which showed the car’s location in Clarksville.

News

Tracy Crews

Custodian accused of giving TN elementary student a phone to solicit photos, videos

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Crews was arrested by SCSO Wednesday morning.

News

Crash involving semi, pick-up truck closes I-40 East near downtown Nashville

Crash involving semi, pickup truck closes I-40 East near downtown Nashville

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The crash was reported at about 3:22 p.m.

News

Alyssa Lokits

Family of Alyssa Lokits starts nonprofit in her memory

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The nonprofits goal is to “empower women to be active without fear.”

News

TDOT named a new ferry after legendary coach Pat Summitt

‘Such an honor’ | Pat Summitt Foundation reacts to ‘The Summitt’ ferry

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Jared Austin
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has named a new ferry after legendary Lady Vol coach Pat Summitt. TDOT replaced a 67-year-old ferry with the Summitt.

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FILE: Sexual assault evidence kit from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

TN lawmakers, law enforcement questioning need for another crime lab to shorten DNA testing turnaround

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The TBI has shortened the average process time for a sexual assault kit from 18.4 weeks to 13 weeks.

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Suspects wanted after merch worth thousands stolen from Gucci store at Green Hills Mall

Suspects wanted after merch worth thousands stolen from Gucci store at Green Hills Mall

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The alleged theft took place at about 11 a.m. on Dec. 14.

News

The Tennessee mascot runs across the end zone with a flag after a score in the first half of...

Big Orange Kickoff: Playoff Edition pregame show to highlight Tennessee-Ohio State matchup

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 2:44 PM CST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
WVLT, the Official Station of the Vols, will have all the action ahead of Tennessee’s playoff game against Ohio State.

News

Hemp (FILE)

Police department ordered to pay $735K after hemp seizure

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 1:33 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
“This settlement is more than a financial recovery—it’s a critical statement about law enforcement’s responsibility to understand and respect the law.”

News

Truist Park is viewed during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves...

Atlanta Braves games to broadcast free on Tennessee Valley Sports & Entertainment Network in deal with Gray Media

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM CST
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By WSMV News Staff
More than 15 million homes across six states, including households across Tennessee, will be able to watch free broadcasts of the Atlanta Braves.

News

Brian Scott Bizeau

Endangered missing man from Dickson County found safe

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 1:09 PM CST
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By Danica Sauter
The man reportedly walked away from a recovery center and was last seen on Highway 96 Monday evening.

News

MNPD

Teens accused in 2023 armed robberies arrested after new South Nashville armed robbery

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 1:07 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Detectives are reviewing his ankle monitor data as he remains under investigation in connection with Tuesday’s robbery.

News

Mersen Manufacturing Plant in Columbia TN

Mersen responds to furloughs, layoffs at TN plant

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 12:32 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Workers reported massive layoffs at the plant this week after they voted to unionize.

News

Knoxville police looking for parents after girl found wandering alone, officers say

Knoxville police find guardian after girl found wandering alone

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 12:26 PM CST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Since the announcement, KPD officials said they had found the girl’s legal guardian.

News

Marcus Tibbs' Hyundai Sonata in the MNPD Impound Lot.

15 Hyundai vehicles reportedly stolen over weekend in Davidson County

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 12:24 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
This information comes on the heels of a WSMV4 story on an Antioch family of five who had their only car stolen and set on fire.

Kentucky

Patrol car with the Kentucky State Police.

Man shot, killed by Kentucky deputy at Lewisburg home

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 12:17 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The suspect pointed a gun in the direction of the deputies which prompted one of them to open fire on him, KSP said.

News

A wanted man was taken into custody this week in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Wanted man arrested following hostage situation in Shelbyville

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 11:56 AM CST
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By Tony Garcia
The man had multiple felony warrants for his arrest out of Franklin County.

News

Man pleads guilty in murders of woman, unborn child in Cookeville

Man pleads guilty in murders of woman, unborn child in Cookeville

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 11:50 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The case against him was set to go before a jury trial on Jan. 21, 2025.

News

A driver died in a crash on Blue Hole Road Wednesday morning.

Investigation underway after 1 killed in Antioch crash

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The damage to the vehicle was reportedly minimal.

Entertainment

Morgan Wallen's This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen.

Metro Council allows sign to be placed above Morgan Wallen’s bar

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 11:09 AM CST
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By Danica Sauter
Country music star Morgan Wallen’s Broadway bar got a second chance on Tuesday night after Metro Council voted to approve that it could have a sign above the main entrance.

News

Heavy rain and damaging winds remain the main threat this morning

First Alert Weather Day dumps heavy rain across Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM CST
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By Cruz Medina and Stefano DiPietro
The severe threat will diminish by the start of the afternoon, but heavy rain could still cause issues on our roadways until all of the rain moves out from west to east by the evening.
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