Demolition of ‘illegal structures’ delayed at Nashville encampment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Several structures within the Anthes Drive encampment, also known as "Old Tent City" in Nashville, were set to be demolished on Monday, but there's been a change of plans....
View Article3 Metro Councilmembers' social media hacked by cybercriminals
NASHVILLE Tenn. (WKRN) - Three Metro Nashville councilmembers found themselves victims of cybercriminals. The criminals used Instagram, made fake profile pages, and then tried to get personal data...
View ArticleChapel Hill police providing free firearm safety kits to prevent accidental...
CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Multiple children have died in accidental shootings across Tennessee this year. Monroe Carell Jr. working to expand access to free gun locks; 8-year-old accidentally shoots...
View ArticleMacon County Schools placed on lockdown due to blown transformer mistaken for...
MACON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Macon School District enforced a lockdown on all schools Monday morning. According to the Macon County School District, the lockdown was issued due to "suspected...
View ArticlePolice identify two victims following triple murder in Antioch
NASHVILEE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department has identified two out of three victims following Friday night’s triple murder in Antioch. On Monday, police said the victims are all...
View ArticleTeen critically injured in shooting near Percy Priest Lake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities responded to a shooting near Percy Priest Lake that left one teen critically injured on Monday night. CRIME TRACKER | Read the latest crime-related reports from...
View ArticleStudent arrested after 2nd alleged threat at Cookeville High School in 1 month
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Just weeks after a Putnam County high school was placed on lockdown, another student has been charged for allegedly making a threat against the school. In a news release...
View ArticlePortland, TN police arrest four teens, find drugs and loaded AR-style rifle
PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Portland City Police Department arrested four teenagers after a dangerous high speed chase, finding them in possession of drugs and a loaded AR-style rifle. It all went...
View ArticleNashville police respond to 'gun fight' that left at least one teen injured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) responded to multiple callers reporting a "gun fight" that left at least one teen injured. The call came from the 6100 block of...
View Article'It's a good feeling in your heart': Dozens celebrate Honor Flight at...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For more than ten years, nationwide program Honor Flight has taken eligible World War II, Korean War and Vietnam veterans on a free trip to see their respective war memorials...
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Harvest Moon: The best time to see supermoon, partial lunar eclipse in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tuesday night is when the Harvest Moon peaks in brightness. This year's full moon in September is extra special because it will be a supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse....
View ArticleBrothers of 18-year-old killed outside Nashville club speak out against gun...
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) — “He was gunned down right outside of Bucanas. It was the wrong place, wrong time,” John Vargas, Yasser Paz’s brother said. On Tuesday night, News 2 sat down with the family of...
View ArticleMetro Council unanimously supports resolution declaring racism a public...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro Council unanimously supported a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in Nashville and Davidson County. District 2 Councilmember Kyontzé Toombs pointed out...
View ArticleMiddle schooler arrested for making threats against Nashville school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A sixth grader has been arrested after making threats against a Nashville middle school. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the Rapid School Safety...
View ArticleRed Frogs to set up permanent post on Lower Broadway
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Starting this week, a dedicated team of volunteers will be stationed on Lower Broadway. Their one mission: making sure partygoers get home safe. There's been a concerted...
View Article2 arrested after Rutherford County Schools receive 'more than a dozen...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Deputies in Rutherford County announced Tuesday that two juveniles have been arrested in relation to threats that were made on social media targeting schools. The...
View ArticleTennessee Homeland Security investigated 125 school threats in one week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security investigated 125 school threats last week alone, and that's just the number reported to the state. Tennessee Homeland...
View ArticleSpring Hill farmer offers insight into hemp regulations
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — One Middle Tennessee farmer is harvesting this year's hemp product. However, an ongoing lawsuit is seeking to challenge Tennessee's "emergency" rules for growing hemp. A...
View ArticleEast Nashville residents concerned about locations of poles in neighborhood...
EAST NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has been working on various sidewalk projects across the city. One of the East Nashville...
View Article505 building developer spends $12 million on building repairs, calls for...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some remember tense moments from September 2023 as crews with the Nashville Fire Department (NFD) worked to evacuate the 600-resident 505 Building. What started as a basket...
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