Two lanes blocked after early morning wreck in Rutherford County
Heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning created hazardous conditions on roadways across Middle Tennessee. At about 5:45 a.m., the Tennessee Department of Transportation received reports of a collision affecting Interstate 24 East in Rutherford County. The crash happened at Exit 66, the Sam Ridley Parkway exit. It involved a small white vehicle and a tanker truck. …
Contract worker’s death ruled natural at VUMC
A contract construction worker passed away on Monday while working at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville. The worker required medical attention from healthcare staff after being found in distress. Despite rapid response and treatment the individual did not survive. VUMC released a statement confirming the death and expressed deep sorrow. According to preliminary…
Junior and senior rivalry sparks vandalism reports
The Gallatin Police Department is looking into a series of pranks that have recently occurred around town. Multiple reports have come in from residents about property damage that appears tied to Junior/Senior Wars at local high schools. Although these events may seem like harmless fun among students, officials are treating the incidents seriously. Gallatin Police…
State review raises cybersecurity concerns at TWRA
A recent performance audit from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury found problems with how the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency handles evidence and manages cybersecurity. The audit covered the period from May 1, 2017, through June 30, 2025, and it examined both the TWRA and the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. One major concern was…
Strong thunderstorms bring multiple risks to region
Weather officials have issued First Alert Weather Days in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky through Wednesday. The concern rises from multiple rounds of strong thunderstorms expected to move through the region. Storms are likely in the afternoons and may linger into the early evening hours. All residents are encouraged to stay alert and watch for…
Proposed rezoning could shift elementary zones
Wilson County Schools has revealed a proposed map for rezoning in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. The education leadership committee announced that changes could affect where some children attend elementary school in the district. Specifically, families in zones for Gladeville and Rutland Elementary Schools are likely to see the most change. Another portion of…
Multi-county manhunt ends with arrest on I-40
double homicide in Rickman, Tennessee triggered a multi-county manhunt on Sunday after two people were found shot to death. Deputies from Overton County responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Freeman Lane just before noon. When they arrived they discovered the victims. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined forces with the Overton…
Two men sentenced in separate rape and murder cases
Gallatin Police have announced convictions in two separate cases involving rape and murder. In the first case, Boris Whitworth was found guilty on three counts of rape. He received a sentence of ten years in prison. In the second case, Caleb Eidlebach was convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. He was given a…
State parks share fall foliage forecast for the Midstate
With fall officially beginning on Monday, people in Middle Tennessee are being urged to watch for changing leaves. Tennessee State Parks released a forecast showing when fall foliage is likely to peak across the Midstate. It predicts that most parts of Middle Tennessee will begin to see leaves changing color in mid-October and reach their…
Teen driver flown to Nashville hospital
A 17-year-old from Kentucky was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after a one-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon. The accident happened on Lafayette Road near Binns Mill Road in Christian County when a truck veered off the road and ended up in a ditch. Crews responded quickly to the scene. According to WKDZ, the teenager was…
