Nolensville Pike development sparks debate over traffic and green space in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A proposed development along Nolensville Pike in District 31 has sparked debate among residents, highlighting the challenges Nashville neighborhoods face as the city continues to grow. The project calls for rezoning property at 6240 Nolensville Pike to allow for 16 owner-occupied townhomes...
South Street could get a new name honoring Freedom Rider King Hollands
On Tuesday, Metro Councilmembers will vote on a bill that would rename South Street King Hollands Avenue to honor a Freedom Rider who died in 2023.
East Nashville family falls victim to $2,160 scam while searching for lost cat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An East Nashville family searching for their missing cat says scammers took advantage of their desperation by posing as police officers and Humane Society employees. Stewart Moore says his cat, Alfie, slipped outside when a door was left slightly open. “We didn’t see him when...
Police investigating after teen shot in the leg
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a young teenager injured in Brentwood.
Nashville council bill targeting ‘tall and skinny’ homes heads to final vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Metro Council bill aimed at limiting what many Nashvillians call “tall and skinny” homes is heading toward a third and final vote, following debate over neighborhood character, housing supply and affordability. The proposal, BL2025-1006, grew out of a Metro Housing and Infrastructure...
Tennessee’s ‘Wine Tasting’ Train Rides
Tennessee is renowned for its vibrant musical heritage, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural history. But there’s another treasure waiting to be explored, nestled within its lush hills and rolling pastures: its burgeoning wine industry. One of the most unique and enjoyable ways to savor the flavors of Tennessee’s...
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell to participate in Menorah lighting for first night of Chanukah
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Mayor Freddie O’Connell will join a public Menorah lighting for the first night of Chanukah Sunday evening. The event will be at Chabad of Nashville, located at 95 Bellevue Road, and will take place at 6 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public. Following...
Report: Nashville among most traffic-congested cities in the world
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville is among the most traffic-congested cities in the U.S. and the world, according to a new report. The INRIX 2025 Traffic Scorecard analyzed 900-plus cities in 36 countries to find the most traffic-congested cities. Nashville was ranked among the top 30 worldwide for traffic...
Long before fights over DEI, a judge told Tennessee State University to lose its...
This story was produced by the Tennessee Lookout and WPLN News, with support from the Pulitzer Center and the Education Writers Association. In the early 1980s, Tennessee State University was at a turning point. For decades, it had been treated like a second-class university. The state had created the school in the...
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Davidson County Man
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a 77-year-old man reported missing from Davidson County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for Joseph Derosa, who was last seen Monday in Nashville. Investigators say Derosa has a medical condition that may impair his ability to...
