Man dies after construction incident in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man has died after being involved in a construction incident in the Baxter area of Putnam County, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. TN violent crime...
View ArticleDevelopers see Nashville's riverfront as the 'it' place for future development
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For years, Nashville didn't give much thought to its river, but that's changing. Developers are seeing the potential of building housing, office space, and restaurants along...
View ArticleGov. Bill Lee would 'welcome the opportunity' of U.S. Dept. of Education...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said he's all for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed plan to shut down the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). "I think Tennessee is best...
View ArticleMt. Juliet homes sitting longer on the market, but prices still up
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — For its schools, small-town feel and access to Nashville, Mt. Juliet is a popular place to live. In our special reports on Neighborhood Home Trends, News 2 takes a look at...
View ArticleGoodlettsville commissioners consider moratorium on high-density housing
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Goodlettsville might temporarily ban any more apartments or other high-density housing as leaders worry about the city's growth. In just four years, Goodlettsville added...
View ArticleTDOT conducts traffic speed study on State Route 109; Speed limit could be...
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) could change the speed limit on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road in Wilson County. This is part of a traffic...
View Article'It's always really concerning': Neighbors react to hours-long standoff in...
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is in custody after an hours-long standoff at a Sumner County home. It happened off South Tunnel Road in Portland Thursday afternoon. South Tunnel Road is where...
View ArticleTN Department of Agriculture warns that homes built too close to tree lines...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Finding the perfect spot to call home can be hard. That's part of the reason why many have flocked to more rural areas. However, underneath the small-town charm, a risk lurks...
View ArticleMNPD K9 helps catch man accused of breaking into South Nashville church
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A former convict is back behind bars after a police K9 tracked him down inside a South Nashville church following a burglary. The church on Wilhagen Road, Centro Cristiano...
View ArticleFamily of Belmont student files lawsuit against school, city of Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The parents of a Belmont University student who was shot and killed while walking in a park near campus have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, the state of...
View ArticleTSU parts ways with 114 employees amid ongoing financial struggles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More than 100 employees of Tennessee State University have been parted with, the university confirmed Thursday afternoon. In a statement provided to News 2, the university...
View Article'Everybody's working toward saving these students': Alumni, city leaders...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Thursday, Tennessee State University (TSU) announced 114 layoffs as the school faces an ongoing financial crisis. Before the State Building Commission Thursday, university...
View ArticleNew Tennessee license transfer rules to take effect in January
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Starting next year, new or returning Tennessee residents from nine different states must present a new document from their former state when applying for a Tennessee driver...
View ArticleResidents share concerns following deadly stabbing by South Nashville bus stop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman died after being stabbed at a WeGo bus stop in South Nashville early Friday morning, sparking safety concerns among community members. According the Metro Nashville...
View ArticleVIDEO: Drone helps find 4-year-old boy lost in Sumner County woods
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Law enforcement in Sumner County used drone technology to help find a four-year-old boy who went missing Friday morning. The Sumner County Sheriff's Office said in a...
View ArticleTeen injured in Germantown shooting, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a teen injured Friday afternoon in the Germantown neighborhood. Woman dead after stabbing near bus stop in South Nashville...
View ArticleMother charged after son's shooting death in October
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A mother faces more than 20 charges in relation to her teenage son's Oct. 31 death, the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) announced Friday. Six firearms were recovered...
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Mt. Juliet police arrest 2, recover weapon during traffic stop
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Officers in Mt. Juliet arrested two Nashvillians, recovering drugs and a weapon in the process of a traffic stop on Friday. Mt. Juliet homes sitting longer on the market,...
View ArticleTeenager hit by car works with Nolensville police on pedestrian safety PSA
NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A teenager who was hit by a car while riding his bike home has used his experience to caution others. He teamed up with Nolensville police to create a public service...
View Article'We are concerned': State leaders focus on Venezuelan gang operating in...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a warning about Venezuelan gangs operating in major cities across the state. The gang, named “Tren de Aragua," is known for...
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