Governor Beshear confirms 24th death from Kentucky flooding, Johnson County...
FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — A twenty-fourth death from the Kentucky flooding that occurred last month was confirmed by Governor Andy Beshear in a thread on X Monday evening. 📧 Have breaking news come to...
View ArticleHenry County woman dies after pedestrian crash
PARIS, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Paris Police Department has opened an investigation following a deadly pedestrian crash Monday morning. Paris police said a Henry County woman was crossing the road at a...
View ArticleNashville Social Security office lands on DOGE's list for spending cuts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are concerns over the future of Nashville's branch of the Social Security Association after a recent disclosure from the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE's...
View ArticleRutherford County domestic violence services could face devastating cuts
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Advocates for survivors of domestic violence in Middle Tennessee fear they could soon face cuts to staff and services. Organizations have requested Governor Bill Lee...
View ArticleExecutions to start in May following completion of lethal injection protocol...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — State executions should resume in May after the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) completed its multi-year revision of the state's lethal injection protocol. Gov....
View ArticleCarl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired 'Jolene,'...
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The...
View Article'Proud to be a Nashvillian': Residents reflect on 5-year tornado anniversary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It's hard to believe, but five years ago, parts of Middle Tennessee looked very different. Eight tornados in all ravaged the mid-state, cutting paths of destruction through...
View Article'It was just a mess in here': Teens accused of throwing party in empty East...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Over the weekend, a Nashville homeowner was forced to break up a house party at his property that he had no idea was happening. Homeowner Kyle Grasser said teenagers somehow...
View ArticleTexas fraud suspects charged after being found with 32 stolen credit cards in...
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities in Hendersonville have arrested two men from Texas who are now being investigated by at least half a dozen law enforcement agencies in Middle Tennessee. Loss...
View ArticleSumner County could increase funding for all volunteer fire stations
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Volunteer fire departments in Sumner County may be in line for more funding. The move comes at the request of multiple volunteer fire stations within the county that...
View ArticleMNPD: 2 students charged for making separate school threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department announced arrests in unrelated school threats to area schools Tuesday. A 13-year-old John Early Middle School student was identified by...
View ArticleLeaders pushing for more access to naloxone to combat opioid epidemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee has started to see a shift with respect to the opioid epidemic. While the number of overdoses happening within the state remains high, according to the Tennessee...
View ArticleTN farmer says tariffs will be 'storm on both ends'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tariffs officially took effect Tuesday and they could pack a punch for Tennessee farmers. Not only did one farmer tell News 2 it would be more expensive for farmers to plant...
View ArticleMetro Council amends community safety camera network bill, which heads to...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill that would allow the Metro Nashville Police Department to access a community camera safety network passed its second of three readings at Tuesday's Metro Council...
View ArticleCrews across Middle TN battle brush, structure fires amid strong winds
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Intense winds have been a concern for fire departments across Middle Tennessee. A map from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Forestry division showed as of...
View ArticlePower briefly out at Opry Mills Mall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Opry Mills Mall lost power and had to resort to backup generators Tuesday night. Security with the mall told News 2 that due to the outage, backup generators have kicked in....
View ArticleTN leaders react to Trump's congressional address
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — President Donald Trump addressed Congress Tuesday night and Tennessee lawmakers gave their reactions. Governor Bill Lee took to the social media platform X and highlighted...
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VIDEO: Strong winds, storm causes damage across Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Areas across Middle Tennessee saw damage as strong winds and heavy rain passed through mid-state. Shelby Avenue between 4th and 5th Avenue (Source: WKRN)Damage in Robertson...
View Article'If we have one overdose, we have one too many': Metro Public Health...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Public Health Department has issued a SPIKE Alert related to an increase in overdoses over the last three days across Nashville. Dr. Ann Melville-Chester, Division...
View ArticleTennessee bill to make impersonating rideshare, taxi drivers a crime gains...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill that would make impersonating a rideshare or taxi driver a Class B misdemeanor is progressing through the legislature this session. The proposed legislation came from...
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