Nashville 70-year-old recovering after downtown attack, suspect released before surgery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A 70-year-old Nashville woman is recovering from an emergency hip replacement after police say she was attacked in Downtown Nashville. Friends and advocates are outraged that the man accused of the assault was released on bond before her surgery. Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old...
74-year-old woman strangled in North Nashville
Police said Edwards was discovered Monday morning by a friend who hadn't heard from her in several days. That's when she was found strangled and with blunt force injuries to her head. However, investigators think she was actually killed three days prior, on Friday, after reviewing a medical log that she kept.
Nashville mayor highlights drop in violent crime, commits to ongoing safety efforts
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is pointing to new progress in the city's fight against crime.
Post Malone Completely Shut Down Broadway As Thousands Of People Packed The Streets To...
He shut down Broadway. Last night, Post Malone hosted the official grand opening of his bar Posty’s, which actually opened earlier this summer, and he played a free, hour-long concert in front of his Broadway establishment to celebrate. He brought out surprise guests like Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Brooks &...
WSMV4 Meteorologist Melanie Layden welcomes baby girl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The WSMV4 family grew a little bit on Sunday. Meteorologist Melanie Layden introduced baby Vivienne Blake to the world Sunday night. She weighed in at 7 lbs, 15 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches long. Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms.
Patients losing patience: Hospitals work to meet Middle Tenn. demand amid long wait times
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Families searching for doctors are frustrated with waitlists, whether they're in a booming region or not. In the latest edition of Growing Nashville, FOX 17 News asks local providers about patients losing patience and digs deeper to find out how they are meeting the Middle Tennessee demand.
‘I ain’t dead yet’: Dolly Parton provides health status update on social media
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Dolly Parton took to social media to set the record straight about her health status. In a recent social media video, Parton addressed rumors about her well-being, saying, "I know lately, everybody thinks that I am sicker than I am, do I look sick to you? I'm working hard here," said Parton.
Family grappling after 11-year-old girl taken off life support following suicide attempt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) -- A Tennessee family is trying to make sense of the unthinkable after their 11-year-old daughter took her own life. Sophia Ballinger's mom and grandma said there is simply no sense to what happened. "It feels like a dream—a nightmare," said Kisha Hammock, who spent the past...
One person arrested following drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Metro Nashville Police Department arrested a man Tuesday night on multiple charges, including assault and drug offenses. Detectives apprehended 27-year-old Jacquise Miller after he fled from officers on Jenkins Street. During the arrest, authorities said they found a pistol, crack cocaine, cocaine,...
Tennessee barbers urged to complete domestic violence training
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Licensed barbers, cosmetologists, and salon owners across Tennessee are being urged to complete their mandatory domestic violence training by Dec. 31. The initiative comes as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Why the Training Is Required. In 2021, the Tennessee General...