Mark Volman, Turtles and Flo & Eddie Co-Founder and Singer on ‘Happy Together,’ Dies...
Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band the Turtles and singer known as “Flo” of Flo & Eddie, died in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday after a brief sudden illness. He was 78. Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Volman began playing music and performing at an early age. After graduating from Westchester High School...
Middle Tennessee mother denied power due to landlord’s unpaid bill
MADISON, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new Madison mother says she's been left powerless, literally, after moving into her new home, only to find out the lights won’t come on because of someone else’s past-due bill. Ashley Tinch moved into her new home on September 2, hopeful for...
Nashville faces intense storm threat as millions brace for severe weather
Intense storms caused damage in Tennessee on Thursday and the state is among several that faces a renewed severe weather threat Friday.
Nashville’s violent crime rate among top 15 nationwide in 2024, per FBI data
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation released new data showcasing violent crime statistics from across the country in early August. While the overall national violent crime rate (VCR) decreased in 2024 (359.1 per 100,000 residents), there were some cities, including two in Tennessee, that...
Victims of deadly drug overdoses getting younger according to Metro health data
The latest data from the Metro Public Health Department show overall fatalities are down compared to last year, but more victims are dying at a younger age.
North Nashville food banks see surge as Kroger renovation limits access
With Kroger under renovation and rising grocery prices, North Nashville residents are increasingly relying on local food banks for meals.
Analysis: Pressure mounts as Mayor O’Connell’s office ponders major ECD projects
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is at a tipping point in his term, with pressure building to complete several high-profile economic development projects. Why it matters: Halfway into his tenure, O'Connell is facing high-stakes decisions on several fronts: A racetrack renovation plan, the TPAC facility on the East...
Nashville felon on probation faces multiple charges after drug transaction arrest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Nashville convicted felon was arrested Tuesday after officers say he was seen conducting a drug transaction in the Cayce Homes community, Nashville's largest public housing development. Dejuan Bell, 33, was taken into custody and had previously pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a...
Man shot during 3rd shooting in 3 nights at Cayce homes in East Nashville
Offices were called to the 600 block of South 7th Street just after 11 p.m.
Nashville’s Jail System Is Overcrowded — and It Has Been for a Long Time
Earlier this month, Nashville criminal justice officials received a regular email outlining the daily population of the city’s jail facilities. It showed that, with the exception of the mental health-focused Behavioral Care Center, every one of them was overcrowded. This was not a surprise. As a whole, the jail...
