Middle Tennessee Severe Weather Coverage: February 15, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The risk for severe storms continues Saturday evening into early Sunday morning for all of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. The WKRN News 2 Weather Authority is...
View ArticleCheatham County high school teacher arrested on drug charges
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Cheatham County high school teacher was arrested and fired Friday after he was reportedly found to be under the influence in a school zone. The Cheatham County...
View ArticleArmy Corps of Engineers working to restore Cumberland River Basin flood storage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Nashville District announced Sunday evening it is using a phased approach to restore the Cumberland River Basin's reservoir storage...
View ArticleVanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points...
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points on Sunday in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn. Blakes, a 5-foot-8 guard who is averaging 21.8...
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Snow arrives in Middle TN, Southern KY after floods
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Just one day after strong storms caused flash flooding across the region, Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are experiencing wintry weather. Saturday storms brought as...
View Article2 wanted people arrested after Mt. Juliet officer spots speeding car with...
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Two people with outstanding warrants were taken into custody after a member of the Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD) clocked a Mustang -- which had a 12-year-old inside...
View ArticleGov. Beshear confirms 8 deaths caused by torrential southern, eastern...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDKY) — On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear addressed the state after a day and night of heavy rainfall that caused deadly flooding from the east end of the Bluegrass State to the west. The...
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Person arrested for DUI after being rescued from floodwaters in Portland
PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Portland officers took action early Sunday morning, saving a motorist from a partially submerged vehicle, but that motorist ended up in custody. The Portland Police...
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Clarksville flooding leads to water rescues, road closures
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – More than two dozen roads flooded and several people had to be rescued in Montgomery County as a result of Saturday’s severe storms. According to the National Weather...
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Severe weather impacts after flooding, storms in Middle TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In the aftermath of severe weekend storms, cleanup and repair efforts began on Sunday in many communities. Though some roads remain flooded, as water levels begin to...
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Significant snow expected Tuesday night into Wednesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- We are looking at another significant accumulating snow this coming week. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for the possibility...
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Nashville's 4 year February snow drought to end as snowfall expected this week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The top weather story is the snowstorm that will impact Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky this week. The forecasted snow totals aren't expected to break any records, but...
View ArticleClarksville residents deal with aftermath of severe weekend flooding
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Heavy rain, totaling nearly six inches, led to flooding across Clarksville. High water temporarily shut down some streets this weekend. People living in the Woodland...
View ArticleTDOT plans safety project on Lebanon Road after years of concerns at West...
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — From speeding cars to crashes, those are a few concerns parents have shared on Lebanon Road. After years of complaints, TDOT is scheduled to begin safety improvements...
View ArticleSumner County Commission awards grant for opioid crisis intervention
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A coalition of Sumner County groups has received a 2-year, $500,000 grant to implement opioid misuse interventions, addiction recovery support and more. 📧 Have breaking...
View ArticleBodycam video shows arrest of Cheatham County teacher accused of being...
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — With just two months into the school year, the Cheatham County School System has fired two teachers, both accused of being found with drugs on school property. The...
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MNPD searching for suspect in Nolensville Pike shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) has asked for the public's help identifying the suspect in a shooting along Nolensville Pike last week. CRIME TRACKER | Read the...
View ArticleEmergency crews prepare for another round snow in Middle TN
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — After a weekend of heavy rain and flooding, crews are now starting to prepare for cold temperatures and snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm...
View Article'We'll rebound': Beloved Hendersonville restaurant rebuilding after flood
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — This weekend's weather event left a popular Hendersonville restaurant flooded. The lunch and dinner crowd usually fills up Jake's Southern Diner in Hendersonville,...
View ArticleMan arrested in connection with Franklin shooting death
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Franklin police arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting last week. PREVIOUS: Man dead after shots fired in Franklin neighborhood Officers with the Franklin Police...
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