Security tightened at TSU after bomb threat
Tennessee State University is under heightened security after a former student made threats against the school. The individual allegedly contacted the president’s office, claimed to have a bomb, and demanded that the university shut down. Campus officials responded by notifying Metro Police and the FBI. Authorities carried out searches of buildings for any explosives while…
Police confirm no threat at MTSU campus
Reports surfaced on social media Tuesday morning that there might be an active shooter on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. Students reacted quickly, seeking safety after hearing about a possible threat near the Student Union. Local law enforcement including university police, Murfreesboro Police, and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call. …
Man charged after random attacks on Broadway
A man has been arrested in Nashville after allegedly punching several people and leaving one man unconscious downtown. Metro Nashville Police said the attacks took place on Lower Broadway. The suspect, identified as Kevin Campbell, was caught after police reviewed surveillance video. The first assault happened outside “The Stage on Broadway” on the night of…
Nashville to add safety upgrades on Third Avenue North
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville is planning safety upgrades along Third Avenue North from Coffee Street to Jefferson Street after several serious crashes and increased public concern. The changes include trimming trees, adding raised crosswalks, installing yield-to-pedestrians signs, and placing new flashing red stop signs. The goal is to make the corridor safer particularly for pedestrians. Valeria…
Driver Killed after head on crash on Bell Road in Nashville
In the early pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, a fatal head-on collision left one person dead on Bell Road in Nashville. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 4 a.m. when a Nissan Rogue veered across the double yellow line and collided with a northbound GMC Terrain. The driver of the…
Federal Agents Conduct Early Morning Drug Raid in West Nashville
Federal authorities have launched a drug investigation in West Nashville after executing a multilateral operation at an apartment complex on Cabot Drive. The raid began in the early morning around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, with local, state, and federal agencies coordinating to serve warrants related to alleged narcotics trafficking. Neighbors in the area reported heavy…
Tobacco shop fire causes heavy smoke damage in La Vergne
A fire at Tobacco Brew & Chew in La Vergne caused heavy smoke damage late Monday night. Firefighters arrived just after 9 p.m. on Murfreesboro Road in response to reports of smoke coming from the front of the store. A road in the area was temporarily closed while crews worked at the scene. Within about…
Four killed in White County highway crash
Four people have died following a major car crash in White County, Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that 18 people were involved in the wreck, which occurred around 5:30 p.m. on a Monday afternoon. Both northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 111 are closed as emergency crews and investigators manage the scene. The…
Hemorrhagic disease confirmed in Tennessee deer
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) has confirmed cases of hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in eight Tennessee counties. The counties affected are Franklin, Giles, Humphreys, Lewis, Shelby, Sumner, Wayne, and Williamson. The disease is naturally occurring in deer and is common in the southeastern United States. TWRA officials explained that the disease is caused…
Nashville fire employee on leave over alleged post about Charlie Kirk
An employee with the Nashville Fire Department is now on paid administrative leave while the department investigates an alleged social media post related to Charlie Kirk’s death. The leave is in place pending the outcome of an internal fact-finding process. Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while hosting an open forum discussion at Utah Valley University…
