FIRST ALERT: East Tennessee sees tornado watches, thunderstorm warnings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As severe weather begins making its way towards East Tennessee, the National Weather Service has issued several warnings and watches. You can keep up First Alert Weather Alerts here in real-time. WVLT will update this list regularly. Last updated:9:30 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning....
SEVERE Storms Tuesday afternoon and evening
This afternoon, an ENHANCED risk for severe weather is in place for parts of Kentucky, SE Missouri and Tennessee. A SLIGHT risk is in place for the rest of the KBSI viewing area. Strong and severe storms look to develop out west and move east through the early afternoon. Strong winds, large hail and a few tornadoes...
Driver Arrested After DUI Hit-and-Run in La Vergne
May 20, 2025 – A driver is in custody following a hit-and-run crash involving a residence late Saturday night in La Vergne. Just before midnight on May 17, 2025, officers were dispatched to Chyntara Drive after a vehicle reportedly struck a home and fled the scene. Fortunately, no one inside the residence was injured.
Strong to severe storms possible today
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day with the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms across the Midstate. More thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and into early tonight with storms developing in west Middle Tennessee around 3pm, around the Nashville metro around 6pm and exiting the...
Tennessee School Early Dismissals: May 20, 2025
Multiple Middle Tennessee school districts will be dismissing early on Tuesday, May 20, due to the threat of severe storms across Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Murfreesboro leaders search for solutions as affordability becomes a growing concern
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — With home prices soaring in Nashville, more residents are being priced out and relocating to surrounding areas like Rutherford County. But even there, leaders say affordability is quickly becoming a challenge of its own. “Affordability continues to be a significant challenge,” said...
This ‘highly toxic’ plant is spreading around US: Here’s how to get rid of...
A highly toxic plant, that can be deadly if ingested, is spreading fast around the U.S.
Police searching for missing person in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a 53-year-old man last seen more than a week ago in Nashville. Robert Henry was reported missing on Thursday, March 13, with the alert issued on behalf of the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD). Officials say he was last seen...
Schools closing in Middle Tennessee early because of severe weather outlook
Ahead of severe weather this afternoon, some school districts dismiss their students early.
Foster children sue Department of Children’s Services in class action lawsuit
Tennessee foster children sue the state in a class action lawsuit which could lead to federal court takeover of the foster care system.
