If you drive downtown Nashville, expect some changes in traffic this fall. Starting Friday September 12 through October drivers will see adjustments on 4th Avenue from Commerce Street to Demonbreun Street. The Nashville Department of Transportation is adding a transit priority lane so that WeGo buses can move more efficiently through some of the busiest…
A Nashville woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly throwing rocks off the roof of an apartment building, biting three officers and threatening to kill them. The arrest affidavit reveals officers were called to the 500 block of Lea Avenue after reports that someone with a weapon was throwing objects from the rooftop pool area….
A suspect has been taken into custody in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to President Donald Trump and Utah law enforcement. Here’s what we know so far: The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah. Trump stated with “a high degree of certainty” that authorities now have…
A Hendersonville police officer was struck by a vehicle Thursday night while directing traffic at Drakes Creek Park. The incident took place just after 7 p.m. and was confirmed by Lieutenant Neal Harris of the Hendersonville Police Department. The collision resulted in minor injuries for the officer, who is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. …
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…
