Tennessee has made history as the first state in the U.S. to require annual gun safety lessons for all public and charter school students. The new law kicks in for the 2025–2026 school year, meaning kids from kindergarten through high school will get age-appropriate instruction on firearms every year. The lessons focus on basics like…
An analysis of FBI data released in August reveals that among large cities in the U.S., Memphis had the highest violent crime rate in 2024. The city recorded an alarming rate of 2,501 violent incidents per 100,000 residents, more than double Nashville’s rate. Nashville also ranked notably high nationwide, securing the 13th highest violent crime…
This morning in Franklin, Tennessee, first responders sprang into action after a man experienced a medical episode near the Harpeth River. Police officers and emergency teams were dispatched following reports of a person in distress. At first, their search efforts yielded no results, prompting the deployment of a dive team and a drone to survey…
Federal data for 2024 from the FBI shows that Nashville ranked 13th in the nation for violent crime, recording a rate of 1,124.1 incidents per 100,000 residents. Meanwhile, Memphis held the highest violent crime rate in the country, with 2,501 per 100,000 residents. These figures place Tennessee’s two major cities well above the national average…
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is alerting residents to a new scam involving deceptive FedEx delivery messages. Several individuals in the area have received texts suggesting they need to click a link to reschedule a missed FedEx delivery. Authorities warn that these links are fraudulent and should not be clicked. The sheriff’s office emphasized…
A new Tennessee law now requires all public schools to teach gun safety to their students. The legislation was passed last year and officially took effect at the start of this school year. Under the law, students as young as kindergarten are required to receive instruction on firearms and how to stay safe around them….
A dramatic moment unfolded in Trousdale County when a driver, pursued by law enforcement, swerved directly toward a deputy who was attempting to deploy spike strips. The incident was captured on dashcam video and made public on September 4, 2025. The initial pursuit began when the Smith County Sheriff’s Office reported a black Mustang with…
Law enforcement officers in Murfreesboro conducted an extensive search at the Towneplace by Marriott hotel, which was still under construction, after license plate reader cameras detected a stolen vehicle linked to a suspect wanted for murder and kidnapping in North Carolina. The stolen car had been located near the hotel, prompting authorities to respond swiftly…
The law firm Morgan & Morgan has announced that their client is suing former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler in connection with a car crash that occurred in October 2024. The collision took place in Franklin, Tennessee, on October 18, when Cutler allegedly rear-ended Perry Lee, who was driving along Bridge Street. The lawsuit claims that…
An administrative law judge in Tennessee has issued a $64,000 fine against Solaren Risk Management, a security company based in Mt. Juliet, for allowing civilians to dress in police attire despite lacking proper certification. The fine stems from a WSMV4 Investigates report titled “Thin Blurred Line” that first exposed the company’s controversial practices. The judge…
