Nashville pastor shot at during what he believes was an attempted carjacking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A local pastor is speaking out about the prevalence of gun violence in Nashville after he said his truck was shot at five times in an Inglewood driveway. Curtis Bryant,...
View ArticlePower restored in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Crews with Nashville Electric Service (NES) have restored power to a portion of downtown Nashville. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts → NES...
View ArticleTennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&M
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Christian Moore hit a leadoff homer, Dylan Dreiling went deep for the third time in three games and Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball with a 6-5 victory over...
View ArticleCRB told investigation of whistleblower complaint will be handled fairly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Last week, members of the Community Review Board (CRB) met with Butler Snow LLP attorneys Edward Stanton, Keenan Carter and Larry Cheng. Those attorneys are charged with...
View ArticleCommunity Review Board puts pressure on mayor during community breakfast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Monday morning, dozens showed up to a breakfast with Mayor Freddie O’Connell. They echoed concerns after the Community Review Board (CRB) said that it's been "gutted" from...
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Extreme Heat Tuesday; Marginal Risk Wednesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Heat Advisory has been issued for Henry, Carroll, Benton, and Decatur Counties from 11am until 8pm Tuesday. Feels like temps could reach up to 107! Drink lots of water and...
View ArticleUS Supreme Court to hear case on constitutionality of Tennessee's...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The US Supreme Court announced it will weigh in on the constitutionality of Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Passed in 2023, HB1/SB1...
View ArticleBeloved owner of restaurant Smokin Thighs remains unconscious, loved ones...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As of Monday night, the owner of a popular Wedgewood-Houston restaurant remains unconscious. Loved ones have asked for help in finding the suspect that hit him and took off....
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Centerville United Methodist Church catches fire
CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Centerville United Methodist Church caught fire Monday afternoon. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts → At 2:55 p.m., an emergency...
View ArticleNew laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Starting July 1, Tennesseans will have a brand-new list of laws they'll have to follow. The Tennessee General Assembly passed hundreds of pieces of legislation regarding gun...
View ArticleAttempted Chattanooga shooter dead from self-inflicted gunshot after plan...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is dead by his own hand following an active shooting threat near a Chattanooga shopping center. According to Chattanooga police, they and ATF responded to a potential...
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41% of Tennessee third graders reading at grade level, up 1% from last year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) show 41% of third graders are reading at or above grade level, which is a 1% increase from 2023....
View ArticlePlane makes emergency landing near Jackson, Smith County line
SMITH COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A single-engine plane made an emergency landing Tuesday morning near the Jackson and Smith County line. According to Jackson County EMS, the plane landed near the Smith...
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5 arrested after shots fired at Nashville detective, leading to pursuit in...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The chase to capture five suspects who allegedly shot at a Nashville detective ended overnight in Wilson County. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), an...
View Article'Let's stop burying these kids': U.S. Surgeon General declares gun violence a...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Gun violence is now considered a public health crisis, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Gun violence has been named as the leading cause of death among young people...
View ArticleNew law aims to bring justice to victims, address repeat offenders through...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For some crime victims, justice is hard to come by. They go through the process and navigate the system only to find out that the suspect in their case received a low bond...
View ArticleMNPS TCAP Achievement scores improve for third year in a row
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) continue to push the bar forward, according to data from the 2023-2024 school year. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program...
View ArticleLawmakers call for investigation after thousands of Tennessee voters asked to...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two Tennessee lawmakers are calling for an investigation after the state coordinator of elections sent out over 14,000 letters asking voters for proof of their citizenship...
View ArticleSumner County elementary school principal resigns after demotion
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Gallatin elementary school principal spoke to News 2 after being demoted from a job and school she loved. Kathy Vinson had been principal at Benny Bills Elementary for...
View ArticleTeen critically injured after road rage shooting in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A teenager was shot during a suspected road rage incident in Bedford County Tuesday night, officials said. According to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), the...
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