Tennessee DUI law brings harsher penalties, roadside drug testing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new Tennessee law taking effect Thursday increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders and gives law enforcement officers a new roadside testing tool to screen for drugs. The legislation introduces oral fluid testing, which allows officers to use cotton swabs to test for drug impairment...
FBI Nashville highlights 2025 crime crackdown with major arrests and seizures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The FBI’s Nashville Field Office reported hundreds of arrests, indictments, and convictions in 2025 as part of its work targeting violent crime, child exploitation, terrorism, cybercrime, and fraud across Tennessee. In a year-end summary from Special Agent Joseph E. Carrico, the FBI said...
Nashville Rents Are Going Down
Nashville rents fell 2.1% year over year in November, signaling a cooling market after years of sharp increases.
Who is hosting ‘Nashville Big Bash’ for 2026? How to watch NYE special
The countdown to 2026 begins. Times Square and New York City are ready to welcome the new year after organizers tested the new and updated Constellation Ball , described as the "centerpiece" of the annual countdown celebration on Dec. 31. With 5,280 Waterford crystals and LED light pucks, the ball features nearly...
You Think Broadway Is Dangerous Now? Let Me Tell You About The 90s
I asked Nashville visitors what Broadway was like back in the 90s compared to today, and the answers were eye-opening. If you're worried about safety on Broadway right now, you might want to hear what it used to be like. Broadway Wasn't The Destination Yet. In the early 90s, Lower...
Search for missing juveniles leads to arrest of man trespassing at Nashville Zoo
HOPKINSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 18-year-old man is facing charges after he tried to escape from officers Tuesday by hiding inside the Nashville Zoo. According to an arrest affidavit from the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers were out looking for some missing juveniles in South Nashville when they were...
Born on This Day in 1927, the Producer and Songwriter Behind the Creation of...
On this day (December 30) in 1927, Bob Ferguson was born in Willow Springs, Illinois. Over the years, he held many jobs. For instance, he was a Marine Corps drill instructor during the Korean War and produced a highly influential film for the Tennessee Game and Fish Commission. However, his largest impact came from...
Tennessee among deadliest states for driving on New Year’s
As drivers in Tennessee hit the road tomorrow to ring in the New Year, new data shows the holiday carries a significantly higher risk for fatal crashes. CarInsurance.com analyzed auto fatalities nationwide during New Year’s to reveal the most dangerous times and places for driving during the holiday. Here’s what the...
Taylor Swift donates to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced that Taylor Swift donated to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program.
On This Day in 1997, the World Lost the Highly Influential Pianist Who Played...
On this day (December 31) in 1997, Floyd Cramer died of lung cancer in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 64. He was one of the most in-demand session pianists in Nashville. He pioneered the “slip note” style that became the standard for country and rock pianists in the decades to come. His innovative playing can be...
