NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) On Thursday, Nashville will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial by the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The event takes place in front of the memorial on the south side of 3rd Avenue at the bottom of the Pedestrian Bridge, and attendance is open to the public. The ceremony is…
Middle Tennessee State University has terminated an Assistant Dean after remarks she made online about the death of Charlie Kirk. The former administrator, Laura Sosh-Lightsy, initially posted about Kirk’s passing, writing “Looks like ol’ Charlie spoke his fate into existence” followed by “Hate begets hate. ZERO sympathy.” When she was met with criticism she defended…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred around midday while Kirk was speaking as part of his “American Comeback Tour,” held outdoors on the campus. A single gunshot struck him in the neck, and he was quickly taken to…
At an event on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, cofounder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Videos from the scene show Kirk speaking under a white tent marked with slogans like “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong” when a sudden gunshot rang…
A Metro Nashville Police Department officer was hurt Wednesday morning while trying to arrest a suspect in a hit-and-run crash in South Nashville. She was stationed in front of Una Elementary School monitoring school drop-off zone as part of the School Safety Initiative when she was alerted by parents about a nearby collision. The incident…
The Metro Nashville Police Department is actively searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit and run that occurred on Tuesday night in the Old Hickory area. The victim, identified as 33-year-old James Sellars, was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Pitts Avenue at approximately 7 :30…
Nashville health agencies are preparing for a potentially active flu season. Doctors and public health experts are urging the community to take preventive steps now, highlighting the impact that influenza can have on vulnerable populations and healthcare systems. The message is clear: getting vaccinated is essential in reducing serious consequences. Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt…
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued an Amber Alert on September 9, 2025, after eight-year-old Samantha Shelly went missing in Hancock County. Samantha was last seen in Sneedville and has a medical condition that could hinder her ability to return home safely without help. Authorities described her as about four feet two inches tall,…
On Tuesday morning around 9:30 a.m., Metro Nashville Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 300 Hickory Apartment Homes on Hickory Hollow Place in Antioch. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound near building D. The victim was swiftly transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment…
The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently investigating a case in which seven firearms were stolen from vehicles parked overnight in Lot N, close to Nissan Stadium. Authorities report that approximately 30 vehicles were broken into during the incident. This event comes only weeks after staff from the Central Precinct met with construction workers involved…
