A Nashville 911 dispatch employee has been placed on administrative leave after an online post about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked widespread criticism. The Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) in Nashville said it became aware of a social media post linked to one of its employees that dealt with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The DEC…
Five sober drivers in Tennessee have filed federal lawsuits against police officers who arrested them for driving under the influence (DUI). One of these lawsuits has already resulted in a $75,000 settlement. These legal actions are part of an ongoing investigation into wrongful DUI arrests. The drivers allege that they were wrongfully arrested despite being…
A Chattanooga man has been sentenced to two years in prison after threatening the life of a member of Congress. The U.S. Department of Justice reported that 45-year-old Garry Hayes pleaded guilty to knowingly and willfully transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure another person. His guilty plea was part of…
Voices for a Safer Tennessee, known as Safer TN, is expanding its work by creating two independent organizations. The nonprofit focuses on firearm safety in a nonpartisan way. The new organizations will help Safer TN extend its mission throughout Tennessee. One of the new organizations is the education arm of Safer TN. It is set…
Volunteer Gameday is preparing for an exciting matchup this week as Tennessee begins its SEC play with a home game against Georgia. The show will go live from Gate Nine outside Neyland Stadium and will broadcast on East Tennessee Valley Sports Network as well as WVLT and WSMV streaming platforms. As usual, fans will be…
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…
