All westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near downtown Nashville have been reopened following a multi-vehicle crash that had blocked the highway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation confirmed the crash took place around 6 p.m. near mile marker 207.4. During the incident, traffic cameras and TDOT maps showed heavy congestion and multiple emergency responders at the…
The Tennessee Department of Human Services recently announced changes to the eligibility rules for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These adjustments are part of the legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), passed by Congress in July. The most significant change involves the tightening of work requirements, which under…
Governor Bill Lee visited Memphis on Friday and held a press conference at the Tennessee Highway Patrol Headquarters to unveil a new city safety initiative. He opened by stressing his commitment to Memphians and expressed the goal that every resident should feel safe where they live and work. Under the plan, 13 federal agencies will…
Two years into his term, Nashville’s mayor is taking stock of both his administration’s achievements and ongoing challenges. At a recent weekly roundtable held at the McGruder Family Resource Center in North Nashville, Mayor Freddie O’Connell detailed his vision for the future while showcasing key investments already underway. He cited a $20 million commitment from…
Police are on the hunt for a suspect following a shooting in Nashville Friday morning. The incident occurred along Convair Circle, according to statements from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD). Authorities believe that the shooter fled the scene in a white Dodge Caravan. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment, though officials…
A Kentucky man was arrested in Christian County, Tennessee, after a routine traffic stop, according to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, identified as 59-year-old Christopher Goode from Hopkinsville, was taken into custody and transported to the Christian County Jail. During the stop, deputies discovered multiple illegal substances, and Goode was charged with several…
A tractor-trailer overturned early Friday morning in the Buffalo Valley area of Putnam County, prompting officials to close a local road. The Putnam County Emergency Management Agency reported that the semi and its trailer crashed on I-40 East near mile marker 269 at around 2 a.m. The rig then rolled down an embankment and came…
Several residents in Antioch were ordered to leave their homes Thursday morning after a gas leak was detected near Nolensville Pike. The leak was reportedly coming from a construction site located at the intersection of Celebration Way and Barnes Road. Witnesses said they heard a loud hissing sound and smelled a strong odor of gas…
An 18 year old man is facing a long list of charges after Metro police caught up with him during a traffic stop Wednesday night. Police say Brandon Grigsby was wanted on six outstanding warrants, many tied to domestic violence incidents earlier this year. Two of the most serious charges stem from allegations that he…
Parents in Sumner County have voiced strong opposition to two school-related initiatives that would honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk. At a recent commission meeting, Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield suggested renaming Wolfpack Way, the road that leads to the Liberty Creek schools, to Charlie Kirk Way. He presented the idea as a tribute linked to the decision…
