Tennessee’s tunnels: Exploring the state’s underground future
After learning about Nashville's historic tunnels and modern utility tunnels, News 2 is taking another look at tunnels in the works and in the future for Tennessee.
Tracking return of summerlike temperatures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Shorts and short sleeves will suffice for most of this week. After a chilly Sunday, much warmer weather is on the way. Temperatures will start their rebound on Monday after a cold start in the upper 30s and low to mid 40s. Monday’s high will be 74°. With little wind and lots of sunshine, it looks like a fantastic weather day...
Nankipoo? Sweet Lips? 10 Tennessee places with unusual names
They sound made up, but you can find Yum Yum, Sweet Lips and more on official road signs across the Volunteer State.
Man smacked in face by bottle, knocked out during Broadway bar brawl, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested after allegedly smashing a glass bottle over another man’s head during a bar brawl in downtown Nashville, according to an arrest report. On April 17, at about 9:39 p.m., officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department were called to Dierks Bentley’s...
Suspect hits 63-year-old bystander with SUV while fleeing U.S. marshal in Nashville, affidavit says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) — A 23-year-old man is being held under maximum security in Nashville after he allegedly hit an innocent 63-year-old bystander with an SUV while attempting to elude a U.S. marshal. The pursuit happened Friday afternoon just before 1:30 p.m. An arrest affidavit states that members of...
Soaking rounds of rain set to hit Middle Tennessee soon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Very little rain fell in the Midstate over the weekend. After a mostly disappointing rain system this past weekend, at least for those who hoped for more rain, there are new encouraging signs on the horizon for drought relief. It certainly won’t happen early this week,...
Part of I-40 in Tennessee shut down following vehicle crash
TENNESSEE — Interstate 40 East in Davidson County has been shut down Sunday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash, according to transportation officials. The crash occurred just after 3 p.m. near mile marker 192, according to TDOT SmartWay. Authorities reported that all eastbound lanes are blocked as a result of the crash. The entry ramp in […] The post Part of I-40 in Tennessee shut...
Motorcyclist injured in semi-involved crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard
A motorcyclist was taken to a Nashville hospital Sunday morning following a crash involving a semi-truck. The call came in about 11 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and Interstate 24, according to Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Captain Payton Rogers, between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer. The 26-year-old male motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time...
Softball Secures Series Win Over Illinois State in Extra-Inning Battles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont University Softball team (33–10, 19–4 MVC) secured a hard-fought series win over Illinois State, bouncing back from a game one loss to take the final two contests in extra innings at E.S. Rose Park. Following Friday's doubleheader, Belmont honored Maya Johnson, who...
Nashville police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 66-year-old bicyclist early Saturday morning in south Nashville. Police were called to Harding Place near Tampa Drive around 1:30 a.m. for a man lying unresponsive in the road. When crews arrived, they found the 66-year-old man who was hit by a car from...
