TDOT warns about unpaid toll road charges scam
Have you received a text message that claims you have unpaid toll road charges? If so, the Tennessee Department of Transportation wants you to know it's a nationwide scam that's hit the Volunteer State.
Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Three Additional Measles Cases
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed three additional cases of measles in Middle Tennessee, which are currently being investigated by public health officials. This brings Tennessee’s total to four, confirmed cases of measles in 2025. One of the newly-confirmed cases is related to Tennessee’s first...
Ohio Valley Weather Alert: Up to 13 Inches of Rain Could Trigger Major Flooding...
Cincinnati, OH – Heavy rain will begin across the Ohio Valley on Wednesday night, with repeated downpours expected to continue through the weekend, raising serious concerns about widespread flooding. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center, a stalled frontal boundary will bring...
Death investigation underway after person found dead in TN woods
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is conducting an investigation after a person was found dead in a wooded area on April 1, according to Smokey Barn News. SBN reports that someone found the deceased victim in a tent in a wooded area in Joelton near the...
Three Tennesseans plead guilty in $2-million-dollar auto auction fraud scheme
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — On Monday, Brian Baker, 53, of Mount Juliet, pled guilty to all charges in a wire fraud and money laundering scheme that defrauded a Murfreesboro auto action out of more than $2 million. His co-defendants, Stephanie Louise Baker, 54, of Mount Juliet and Jerry W....
Georgia woman adopted at 3 months old finds biological mother in Middle Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Georgia woman who was looking for her birth mother in Knoxville said her prayers were answered and she located her mom. She said her biological mother lives in a nursing home in middle Tennessee. She said they plan to meet in the near future. Bonnie...
Teen charged with assaulting 2 minors after breaking into apartment in South Nashville
Two minors were assaulted after an 18-year-old broke into an apartment in South Nashville during an argument, according to officials.
Mayor addresses drink spiking concerns in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville’s nightlife is vibrant across various neighborhoods, but this has unfortunately led to claims of drink spiking, prompting the mayor to weigh in. The Sexual Assault Center says some of these date rape drugs can leave the system quickly and some hospitals make people...
One of Nashville’s largest homeless encampments set to close
The clock is ticking for one of Nashville's largest homeless encampments. On Monday, Metro announced plans to close Old Tent City.
Man charged with shoplifting over $19K in Bath & Body Works merchandise in Nashville
An accused serial shoplifter is behind bars after reportedly stealing over $19,000 in merchandise from Bath & Body Works stores in Davidson County.
