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CHRISTMAS PARADES RESCHEDULED

LIST: Midstate Christmas parades rescheduled due to chance of severe weather

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
On Saturday into Sunday morning, a First Alert Weather Day was issued.

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Fatal Charlotte Pike Crash

One dead in single-car crash in Midtown

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The crash happened at Charlotte Pike and 23rd Avenue North.

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TSU graduate overcomes health condition

‘Medical miracle’: TSU graduate will walk across the stage after paralysis for her doctoral degree

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Danielle Jackson
Her mission now is to inspire others as she walks into a new purpose.

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New beginnings for 197 Nashville families

New beginnings for almost 200 Nashville families after apartment complex lease ends

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Marius Payton
All 197 families have the option to move here - without an increase in their subsidized rent and without a deposit.

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Dozens of donated toys meant for underprivileged children on Christmas morning were damaged in...

Community rallies around organization after fire destroys Christmas presents

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jordan James
Before the blaze, organizers said more than 130 children were signed up to receive presents.

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Nashville Prepares for Severe Weather

Nashville prepares for severe weather

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dryden Quigley
High winds, dry leaves, and a lot of rain can be a bad combination. Santiago Amaya with Nashville Lawncare Solutions says the dead leaves weigh the branches down causing them to snap.

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Cheatham Co. Mayor believes Gov. Lee’s voucher program could dramatically hurt their budget

Cheatham Co. looks at budget cuts after Gov. Lee’s school voucher proposal

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Marissa Sulek
The plan would give 20,000 Tennessee students $7,000 each to attend a private school.

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SmileDirectClub shuts down

SmileDirectClub closes after filing bankruptcy

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The company said if customers have ordered anything from them, they will not get the product.

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A water main break on Sidco Drive in Nashville on Dec. 8, 2023.

Water main break affects Vanderbilt Health patients

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
Appointments for some One Hundred Oaks patients have been converted to telehealth visits.

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One person was killed after a head-on collision Friday afternoon on Springfield Highway.

1 killed in Springfield Highway head-on collision

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Chuck Morris
The crash occurred in the 1500 block of Springfield Highway just before 4 p.m.
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Metro Nashville Police Department

Metro Police say they can’t determine source of Covenant writings leak

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
Metro Police said they tried to interview a former detective who had the photos, but police said they declined.

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This Jan. 8, 2020, photo shows the Tennessee Supreme Court building in Nashville, Tenn. (AP...

TN Supreme Court rules to block case on ‘unconstitutional’ senate redistricting

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
The current maps may be used in the 2024 elections.

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Two Street Racers wanted

Two street racers in Midstate area wanted by Nashville police

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Danica Sauter
One of the racers hit a juvenile bystander while performing stunts at a high rate of speed, police said.

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Deer hunters can participate in the chronic wasting disease surveillance program this fall.

First-ever Chronic Wasting Disease in deer detected in Kentucky

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Kentucky just confirmed its first-ever case of CWD affecting deer in the state.

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Emmy Award

WSMV4 receives 10 Emmy nominations, including News Excellence

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Alongside the 10 nominations, four more WSMV4 team members who’ve joined the station received nominations in the previous year.

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MNPD Chief John Drake

Chief Drake says MNPD will ‘abide by judge’s orders’ in release of Covenant shooter’s writings

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The investigation into who leaked photos of the writings is still ongoing.

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A burglary suspect is caught by Lebanon Police Department.

VIDEO: Police catch Lebanon church burglary suspect

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
The suspect was caught hiding behind a whiteboard.

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Tennessee man accused of sending child sexual abuse material online

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The arrest came after a tip from a man in Texas.

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Skeletal remains found in Shelbyville identified as missing man

Skeletal remains found in Shelbyville identified as missing man

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The medical examiner’s office is working on determining the cause of death.

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Jenny and James Blalock, of Knoxville, have been identified as the Dec. 7 Giles County plane...

Giles County plane crash victims identified

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson, Caleb Wethington and Tony Garcia
A father and his daughter died when their single-engine plane crashed into a hill on Thursday.

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Dollywood buys Nashville building, but plans are still a mystery

Dollywood buys Nashville building, but plans are still a mystery

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The Dollywood Company confirmed to WVLT News Friday that it had bought a property in Nashville, but what it could be used for is still a mystery.

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(FILE) Metro Nashville Police Department

Alleged drunk driver smashes into police cruiser, injures Nashville officer

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The 28-year-old man was driving a Ford work van when he hit the officer and fled the scene on foot.

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Duo charged with slew of child sex crimes, including aggravated rape of a child in Tennessee

Duo charged with slew of child sex crimes, including aggravated rape of a child in Tennessee

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
A grand jury issued the indictments on Dec. 4.

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Part-time teacher arrested on drug charges at Tennessee school

Part-time teacher arrested on drug charges at Tennessee elementary school

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
She was taken to the Cumberland County Jail and is being held on a $7,000 bond.

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Woman wanted for continuously renting out building deemed not fit for use, Clarksville police say

Clarksville venue owner wanted for renting out building deemed not fit for use, police say

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The Royalties Event Center on Madison Street continued to host gatherings despite not being “code-compliant.”

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Wanted Clarksville man arrested in Mt. Juliet

Wanted Clarksville man arrested in Mt. Juliet

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The 46-year-old man has been wanted since August 2022.

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A house in Williamson County burned due to a fire caused by a lithium battery.

Franklin woman warns people about the dangers of extension cords after house fire

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
An extension cord and flashlight cost her more than $100,000 in damage.

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FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2014, file photo, Def Leppard performs before an NFL football game...

Def Leppard announces dates for 2024 stadium tour with Journey, Steve Miller Band

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
Rock ‘n’ roll legends Def Leppard and Journey announced dates for an upcoming stadium tour.

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Giles County School System in Tennessee.

Giles County closes schools for illness

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
This marks the second Middle Tennessee county to cancel classes due to sickness this week.

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A man was shot while standing on his balcony in Madison early Friday morning.

Shooting in Madison leaves one man hospitalized, police say

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia and Joylyn Bukovac
Police continue to look for the suspect who was reportedly wearing all black and a ski mask.

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Driver extricated, flown to Nashville hospital after crash in Clarksville

Driver extricated, flown to Nashville hospital after crash in Clarksville

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Police said the driver was flown to Nashville as a precaution — there’s no update on the victim’s status.

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Police offer ‘Safe Surrender’ weekend for non-violent offenders at Nashville church

Police offer ‘Safe Surrender’ weekend for non-violent offenders at Nashville church

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
If you're a wanted non-violent offender, meet with a judge at the church, receive favorable consideration, and likely get to go home. Do this for yourself & your family!

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Hundreds of people are expected to attend a solidarity rally Monday night at the Jewish...

Safety, security measures in place for Nashville Hanukkah events

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 7:42 PM CST
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By Jordan James
Organizers are also working in partnership with Metro Nashville police, who WSMV4 saw patrolling the property of the Gordon Jewish Community Center Thursday evening.

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FILE SCHOOL HALLWAY

Nearly 15% of students were absent due to sickness prior to Perry County Schools closing Thursday, Friday

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 7:09 PM CST
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By Danielle Jackson
Several teachers and staff were out due to illness too.

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Southern Springs Retirement Home

Backlash from Southern Springs community over potential fire station

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
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By Dryden Quigley
People in the Southern Springs Retirement Community are upset about the possibility of a fire station replacing their old sales center.

WSMV4 Investigates

Featured on the APP TURO, the custom 2022 C8 Corvette was stolen from the owner by the man who...

Would you rent your car out? WSMV4 Investigates finds popular side hustle comes with serious risk

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
And WSMV4 Investigates found other cases in Hawaii, Atlanta, and Miami where TURO “hosts” reported their cars stolen.

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TBI issues Endangered Child Alert for Sevier County 6-year-old

TBI cancels Endangered Child Alert for Sevier County 6-year-old

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a Sevier County 6-year-old, identified as Elizabeth Ledford, Thursday.

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Teen wanted for questioning after hit-and-run crash killed father of two in Nashville

Teen wanted for questioning after hit-and-run crash killed father of two in Nashville

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 5:28 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
Police said the car reportedly was seen with damage to its driver’s side and front side on Tuesday.

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Wonderschool will recruit, train and support people opening a licensed childcare facility in...

Don’t miss out: Money still available for Tennessee childcare facilities

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
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By Meredith Whittemore
It’s a crisis so large, that a 2022 report said the state needed to double the number of facilities to meet the needs of families.

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Hendon Hooker

Tennessee joins lawsuit against NCAA over transfer rule

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:47 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The suit challenges the rule as an illegal restraint on college athletes’ ability to market their labor and control their education.

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Terry in front of his new van, delivered by Superior Van & Mobility

‘Back it up’ Terry gets a new van

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:44 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Terry Davis, the star of the famous “Back it up, Terry!” received his brand-new handicapped-accessible van on Thursday.

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Richy Sands is shaken after he tried to save those on board a plane that crashed in rural...

‘Just total destruction’: Neighbor tries to save victims in Giles Co. plane crash

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Marissa Sulek
“Just plane all over the place,” he said. “Just total destruction.”

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(FILE) Metro Nashville Police Department

Serial commercial burglary suspect arrested in Nashville

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:11 PM CST
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By Daniel Smithson
The suspect was taken into custody with the assistance of a K9 unit.

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Christmas at the Opry live on WSMV4 Thursday night at 7

Christmas at the Opry live on WSMV4 Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 2:59 PM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
It’s all happening live on WSMV4 at 7 p.m. Christmas at the Opry will be hosted by none other than Wynonna Judd.

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A development with more than 600 apartments and townhomes is planned for Mt. Juliet.

600+ apartment, townhome units, retail development planned for Mt. Juliet

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 1:47 PM CST
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By Daniel Smithson
The development is still in the early planning stages and would require approval by officials

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WSMV4 Investigation finds popular side hustle for extra money comes with serious risk: Tonight...

WSMV4 Investigation finds popular side hustle for extra money comes with serious risk: Tonight at 6.

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 11:47 AM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
People are using apps to become “hosts” of their cars, renting them out to people.

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Journey, Def Leppard Summer Stadium Tour 2024

Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Band to perform in Nashville in 2024

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 10:48 AM CST
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By Danica Sauter
Presale for tickets starts Tuesday, Dec. 12.

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Nashville skyline

Cities of Success: CNBC highlights Nashville in new program

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 10:47 AM CST
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By Danica Sauter
Nashville is the first city to be featured in CNBC’s new program.

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Perry County Schools closed due to illness

Perry County closes schools due to illness

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 10:43 AM CST
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By Caleb Wethington
The announcement was made on Wednesday afternoon.

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The Metro Nashville Police Department has released this image of a man killed on I-24 more...

‘Jamie Y Mi Amor Sandra’: MNPD hopes tattoo will help solve cold case

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 10:17 AM CST
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By Daniel Smithson
He had a tattoo that reads ‘Jamie Y Mi Amor Sandra” on his upper left chest.
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