Three killed in small plane crash near North Carolina school
Three people were killed Thursday afternoon when a small plane traveling from Nashville crashed in a rural area of North Carolina. The crash occurred near Iotla Valley Elementary School in Macon County, though school officials confirmed that the incident did not take place on school grounds. Authorities say all students and staff at the elementary…
Truck pulled from lake after suspected DUI crash
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports that late Saturday night a truck plunged into Tims Ford Lake, though the driver escaped without injury. Rescue crews were dispatched after receiving notification of a submerged vehicle just off the shoreline. Upon arrival, divers located the truck underwater and secured it so it could be pulled from the…
Family safe after garage fire in Clarksville
Fire crews in Clarksville responded Friday evening to a house fire on Cobblestone Lane after a call reported a garage ablaze. When responders arrived, they saw flames and smoke coming from the garage area, which is attached to the main home. All the occupants were already outside by the time crews got there. The firefighters…
TSU professor’s baseball documentary debuts at film festival
A Tennessee State University professor is gaining attention for directing a documentary that explores a unique aspect of baseball history and culture. The film will be shown this weekend at the International Black Film Festival, where it is expected to draw interest from sports fans, scholars, and film lovers alike. The documentary delves deeply into…
New scanners help reunite lost pets with owners
New microchip scanning stations have been installed in Wilson County, according to the county’s Emergency Management Agency. Officials say the effort is meant to help residents and animal control more easily determine whether a stray dog carries a microchip and thereby reunite pets with their owners. Four new stations will be set up in areas…
Community outraged after video shows animal cruelty
A Kentucky man has been charged after footage emerged showing puppies being thrown over a fence and later dying. The Logan County Animal Care and Control agency confirmed that the suspect was identified and arrested on Friday following the release of the video showing the cruel act. Authorities are treating the case as animal cruelty,…
New museum celebrates Christian and gospel music in Nashville
The Museum of Christian and Gospel Music opened Friday morning in downtown Nashville. It sits at 402 Commerce Street and also houses the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The opening marks a new cultural destination aiming to celebrate the history and influence of Christian and gospel music. Inside the museum, visitors can explore interactive…
Waverly celebrates possadillo legend with new festival
Waverly, Tennessee, is gearing up to welcome locals and visitors alike with a festival this weekend that spotlights a quirky piece of local lore. The town is putting the spotlight on a creature known as the “possadillo,” a hybrid of possum and armadillo said to have originated in Waverly in the late 1980s. Organizers are…
I-40 lane closures scheduled in Wilson County for resurfacing
Road resurfacing work in Wilson County will prompt lane closures along Interstate 40 starting Thursday night. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says that the closures will take place in both directions near Exit 226. The project is slated to run nightly through October 8. Work zones will be active from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.,…
Nashville prepares cold weather shelter for winter season
Nashville’s Office of Homeless Services has begun getting the city’s cold weather shelter ready for the season. As temperatures fall, they stress that vulnerable people will need a warm, safe place to turn. They are already organizing logistics and rallying community support so the facility is prepared when demand increases. They are seeking volunteers to…
