19 Arrested on Drug Charges in Northwest Tennessee
Nineteen people have been indicted and are facing state and federal charges for their involvement in an organized drug trafficking scheme in West Tennessee. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, and Neil Thompson, District Attorney General for the 24th District, announced the unsealing of the indictments Wednesday.
Tennessee bans retail sale of nitrous oxide following WSMV4 investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law this week that bans the sale of nitrous oxide in retail shops, including vape shops. Taking effect July 1, selling nitrous oxide in stores will be a Class E felony with penalties ranging from $2,500 for a first offense to $5,000 for repeat offenses. Businesses could also have their license revoked for repeat...
Firefighters Stop Townhome Blaze in Minutes After Officers in Northern Rutherford County Spotted Smoke
LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A fast and coordinated emergency response helped prevent a townhome fire from spreading Tuesday afternoon, according to officials with the La Vergne Police Department. The incident unfolded at around 12:30 p.m. (April 15, 2026), officers patrolling near George Buchanan Drive in Northern Rutherford County were the first emergency responders to notice heavy smoke billowing from a nearby townhome.
Convicted Tennessee Sex Offender Receives Record-Breaking 438-Year Prison Sentence
A Tennessee sex offender received a record-breaking sentence this week after being convicted of sexually assaulting six children over more than a dozen years. Matthew Cody Ball received what boils down to a life sentence on Tuesday, April 14, when Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Nichols sentenced him to 438 years behind bars. The jaw-dropping prison […]
Record chilly weather is headed to Middle Tennessee
After another week with high temperatures in the 80s, for the first time in a while, a chilly change is headed to Middle Tennessee.
First Alert Weather Day: Strong storm threat Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The chances of severe weather this week have increased. A couple of strong to an isolated severe thunderstorm will be possible on Thursday afternoon and evening when a cold front pushes through Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. For life-saving weather alerts, customized messages on conditions and...
Single mom with two degrees faces foreclosure amid job search in Middle Tenn.
A Tennessee single mother with two degrees is facing foreclosure and struggling to find full-time work despite applying for dozens of jobs.
Car barrels into home on curve in Murfreesboro
A driver crashed into a Murfreesboro home early Sunday, causing heavy damage and renewing neighbors' concerns about safety on Clark Drive, where residents say wrecks happen too often.
New TN law aims to protect people who stutter during traffic stops
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new Tennessee law passed this session aims to protect people who stutter during traffic stops by alerting an officer to their condition. The law is an expansion of the 2021 Precious Cargo Act which allows people with disabilities to get a medical condition designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System database that first responders can see before they...
Two shootings in Smyrna leave residents with heightened safety concerns
Some residents have growing safety concerns following two shooting investigations along Lowry Street; The TBI is now investigating both since they say officers were involved.
