Racer dies during St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Thousands of people participated in Saturday's St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series in downtown Nashville, but one racer died during the event, according to officials....
View ArticleNashville crews recover body of man who drowned in Percy Priest Lake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Sunday morning, Nashville crews recovered the body of a man who drowned after saving someone else in Percy Priest Lake Saturday evening, according to authorities....
View ArticleACLU urges Gov. Lee to veto 'abortion trafficking' bill; Planned Parenthood...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The ACLU has sent a letter to Governor Bill Lee urging him to veto the so-called "abortion trafficking" bill passed by the state legislature during the last week of the...
View ArticleShots fired call leads to two arrests in Cheatham County
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Sounds of yelling and shots being fired elicited a 911 call and sent Cheatham County deputies scrambling to a rural home to sort it all out. It happened on April 15 on...
View Article'It was his duty to share his story': Franklin honors local WWII veteran who...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — On this day 80 years ago, thousands of German concentration camp survivors were liberated. A Franklin veteran was one of the soldiers in the Army unit to save them. Now, his...
View Article'Hopefully we'll be back. We just love y'all': Clarksville tire shop...
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Owners of The Wheel Shop in Clarksville are still working to determine next steps after a massive fire destroyed their business of more than 20 years on Sunday. Steve...
View ArticleCouple wanted for assaulting another couple at Midtown bar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Metro police are searching for a couple who reportedly got into a fight with another couple at a Midtown bar. Police said the incident happened on Sunday, March 24 at the...
View ArticleCicadas are emerging in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s been 13 years since millions of cicadas took over Middle Tennessee. A few have been spotted emerging from the ground in Murfreesboro, and more are on the way. The...
View Article'I'm sad, but I'm proud': Friends mourn man who drowned while saving child
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - "He would do anything for anyone." That's what friends said of a man who drowned after saving a child on Percy Priest Lake over the weekend. Investigators said the body of...
View ArticleToddler shot in head at Cheatham County home
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) - A toddler was shot in the head Monday afternoon at a home in Cheatham County. Cheatham County Sheriff Tim Binkley told News 2 the shooting happened at around 2 p.m....
View ArticleHumphreys County inmate sought after walking off work detail; cash reward...
WAVERLY, Tenn. (WKRN) - The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office is offering a cash reward for the immediate capture of an inmate within the next 48 hours. Sheriff Chris Davis told News 2 Michael Ayers...
View Article'Enough is enough': Chief Drake wants better justice system after repeat...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Violent criminals back on the street and committing more crimes have become a frequent topic, and now Metro Nashville's Police Chief says he's had enough. The call for action...
View ArticleCheatham County deputies chase Nashville domestic violence suspect through woods
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Cheatham County deputies chased a Nashville man with a violent domestic violence history. According to Metro Nashville Police, in September 2023, Benjamin McMichael...
View ArticleSpringfield lands rocket engine from TN-AL border
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WKRN) -- If you thought you saw a rocket engine traveling up I-65 Tuesday, you're not crazy. The little piece of history was making its way to its new home in Middle Tennessee....
View Article'Released to harm people': Nashville Police Chief questions role of outside...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville non-profit is pushing back after facing criticism for paying for community members to get out of jail. The Nashville Community Bail Fund posts bail for people...
View Article'Sometimes you have to be brave': Runners raced to help 26-year-old who died...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A 26-year-old Nashville-based chef died Saturday as thousands participated in the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series marathon in downtown Nashville. Authorities said Joey...
View Article'Historic decision': Tennessee lawmakers react to DEA's move to reclassify...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee are celebrating the news that marijuana will be reclassified as a less dangerous drug according to the federal schedule. After more than 50...
View ArticleAt least 1 dead after fiery crash on Nashville Pike in Gallatin
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — At least one person died in a fiery crash in Gallatin Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 10 a.m. near the 2300 block of Nashville Pike at the Vietnam Veterans...
View Article2 arrested for robbing Dollar General in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) - Two men were arrested Tuesday afternoon for robbing a Dollar General store in Murfreesboro. The Murfreesboro Police Department said the two men robbed the Dollar General...
View ArticleCommunity members look to maintain relationship with police after shooting at...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Another shooting at another Nashville park. This time it happened in Antioch, and it has neighbors in the area on edge. "We're in the warm time of the year where we're going...
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