Legislator pushes for federal law to follow Tennessee's lead on training...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 20 people per minute are abused by an intimate partner. However, experts say community support can be key to...
View ArticleMan sentenced for 2023 crash that led to Macon County sergeant's death
MACON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man convicted of a drunken driving crash that killed a Macon County deputy nearly two years ago has been ordered to serve a 12 year sentence for his role in the deadly...
View ArticleFlooding possible at Middle TN's creeks, streams and rivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The ground is already saturated from the 1-3 inches of rain received from this week, and with another 1-5 inches expected this weekend, the local rivers and creeks will have...
View Article'Just a lot of love': Memorial bench for Piper Elliot installed in...
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A memorial bench has officially been installed in Hendersonville in memory of a young girl who died last summer. In July 2024, police said 7-year-old Piper Elliot was...
View ArticleMurfreesboro's Black business district recognized
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — This Black History Month, people can learn about Murfreesboro's once-thriving Black business district thanks to a new display. The sounds and sights of Murfreesboro's...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to 2022 murder of toddler in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- More than 33 months after a toddler died following an incident in Putnam County, his mother's then-boyfriend has been sentenced for second-degree murder. According to...
View ArticleGov. Lee pushes toward nuclear energy with funding for potential small...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee looks to go nuclear, working toward plans to build the country's first small, modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in the Volunteer State. Gov. Bill Lee has proposed...
View ArticleCommunity prepares for possible Mill Creek flooding ahead of this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Mill Creek and its surrounding communities are bracing for more rain this weekend after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Watch through the weekend. Mill...
View ArticleICEE in TN: How Tennessee became the home of a frozen treat empire
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As Rutherford County continues to grow, it’s attracting companies you may be surprised by. ICEE CEO Dan Fachner started with the company delivering products and servicing...
View ArticleSignificant flooding & severe weather risks for Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Weather Alert is in effect on Saturday through early Sunday morning in Middle Tennessee as WKRN Meteorologists are tracking a significant rain and flood threat along with...
View ArticleMiddle Tennessee emergency crews prepare for severe weather, flooding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Emergency management agencies across Middle Tennessee are gearing up for potential flooding and severe weather this weekend. Fifteen years ago, people were devastated by...
View ArticleAt least 2 killed in crash along Highway 109, officials say
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — At least two people are dead following a Friday afternoon crash along Highway 109 in Sumner County, officials said. The Sumner County Sheriff's Office took to social...
View ArticleZeigler scores 22 to rally No. 5 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 81-76
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zakai Zeigler scored 22 points, all in the second half, and No. 5 Tennessee rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Vanderbilt Saturday, 81-76. Chaz Lanieradded 21,...
View ArticleFire leads to $100K worth of damage at Franklin home
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) -- An unattended cooking appliance reportedly sparked a house fire in Franklin Friday night, displacing a family and causing tens of thousands of dollars' worth of damage....
View ArticleAt least 1 injured after shooting on Hunting Drive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in Hermitage overnight. Officers were called to the 4000 block of Hunting Drive just before...
View ArticleCrews rescue person trapped in vehicle in Lawrence County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Emergency services in Lawrence County worked to free a person trapped inside a vehicle stuck in water Saturday morning. Lawrence County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) said just after...
View ArticleClarksville officials address 'alarming scenes of flash flooding'
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- After receiving several inches of rain Saturday, Clarksville's government released a statement discussing flash floods in the city and the surrounding areas. According to...
View Article4 'dangerous' teens arrested in 2 separate cases, Metro police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Detectives "took four dangerous teens off the streets" and seized their guns Friday night in connection with two separate cases, according to Nashville law enforcement. In...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Floods impacting roads across Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Storms continue to drop heavy rainfall in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, causing the region to experience significant flooding. Emergency services in several...
View ArticleSevere storms likely Saturday night and flooding continues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Severe storms are likely Saturday night into early Sunday morning. A Tornado Warning was issued for Benton and Henry counties until 8:30 p.m. and a Tornado Watch has been...
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