State honors historic Nashville bank during National Black Business Month
NASHVILLE, Tenn (WKRN) – In honor of National Black Business Month, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) commissioner, Stuart McWhorter, visited Music City to...
View Article1 injured in pedestrian involved crash on Murfreesboro Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One person was hospitalized after an overnight crash involving a pedestrian on Murfreesboro Pike, police said. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday near the...
View ArticleHow La Niña could impact Tennessee's winter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Even though winter is still several months away, the Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Niña watch for November through January. La Niña is the cold phase of the El...
View ArticleNashville's 'Most Wanted' fugitives: Search continues for 8 suspects still at...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Following a number of arrests over the past few weeks, the Metro Nashville Police Department is still looking to bring a handful of other fugitives into custody. The police...
View ArticleFamily mourns young father killed in West Nashville shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A young father was gunned down in West Nashville Saturday night while he was helping his girlfriend move. The shooter is still out there, but the victim's family hopes that...
View ArticleMetro Council votes to buy land for new school in Antioch
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new elementary school is a step closer to being built in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville as community leaders work to accommodate its growing population. "Southeastern...
View ArticleTN researchers work on new model to improve flood predictions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – It’s been three years since historic flash flooding claimed the lives of 20 people in Waverly. The severe weather event on Aug. 21, 2021 caught many residents off-guard. The...
View ArticleCities with the most expensive rent in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Several Middle Tennessee cities have rental rates higher than the state median, a new report states. According to a rental report from Zumper, Franklin, Nashville, Spring...
View ArticleJack-knifed tractor-trailer leads to miles-long backup on I-65N in Robertson...
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Motorists were backed up for miles along Interstate 65 in Robertson County Wednesday afternoon due to a tractor-trailer crash. According to the Tennessee Department...
View ArticleNewly-elected school board member files ethics complaint against a Wilson...
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — In an unusual public hearing, a Wilson County teacher of the year will go before an ethics committee after a complaint was filed against her by a newly-elected school...
View ArticleDolly Parton launches cosmetics line 'Dolly Beauty'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Global superstar and Tennessee queen Dolly Parton is launching a brand new cosmetics line, adding to her foray into the beauty world. The line, Dolly Beauty, is an extension...
View ArticleMost parents approve nurse services in Williamson County Schools
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Williamson County is among several Middle Tennessee school districts pivoting policies after a new state law went into effect aimed at giving more control to parents....
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines launching flights from Nashville to 3 new destinations in...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three new nonstop routes will take flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) next year, according to airport officials. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the airport announced...
View ArticleMaury County Fire Department rescues person from skid steer
MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Maury County Fire Department rescued someone trapped under heavy equipment on Wednesday night. In a Facebook post, the department said units were initially alerted to...
View ArticleNashville teacher gifts students free sneakers through 'Drip Drive' nonprofit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new pair of sneakers was one less thing some students had to worry about this school year thanks to one Nashville middle school teacher. Makayla Nash, a teacher at John...
View ArticleWilson County sheriff warns community about phone scammers
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- It’s a scam that's been around for quite some time: callers claiming that you never appeared to jury duty. However, scammers have gotten creative in Wilson County,...
View ArticleCar catches fire in garage, damages West Nashville townhome
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A townhome in West Nashville was heavily damaged after a car caught on fire in the garage Thursday morning. Fire crews responded to the 5600 block of Lenox Avenue just after...
View ArticleReported threats prompt lockdowns at several schools in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some schools in Davidson, Robertson, Wilson and Williamson counties were placed on lockdown Thursday morning due to reported threats, officials said. Metro Nashville Public...
View Article6 men charged following human trafficking investigation in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An undercover operation by multiple law enforcement agencies into alleged human trafficking in Montgomery County has resulted in charges against six men and seven potential...
View ArticleGovernor to attend dedication, view new memorial for Waverly flood victims
WAVERLY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- On Aug. 21, 2021, floodwaters devastated Waverly, killing 20 people in Humphreys Country and causing widespread destruction to about 800 properties. It's a day that changed...
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