Funeral procession for late civil rights icon Jesse Jackson passing through Nashville this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The caravan carrying late Rev. Jesse Jackson is set to pass through Nashville this weekend. It’s part of the procession remembering the civil rights icon, who died last week at the age of 84. Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s office confirmed that Jackson’s casket will go through...
Man charged in deadly January crash turns himself in
A 28-year-old LaVergne man is charged with vehicular homicide after police said he was driving nearly 100 mph while intoxicated in a Jan. 5 crash that killed 26-year-old Pamela Cruz.
Rippy’s Table and Tavern Taking Over Former Corner Pub Space
After a nearly two-decade run, Corner Pub shuttered in January at 8058 Highway 100 in Bellevue. Now, Daniel Rippy is bringing a new concept, Rippy’s Table and Tavern, to the space, according to a recent permit. A website for the brand features the catchphrase, “where everybody is somebody.” A...
9 Tennessee Breakfast Buffets So Tasty You’ll Want To Stay All Morning
Early mornings feel different when there’s a buffet waiting on the other side of the door. The aroma of fresh pancakes, crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and buttery biscuits fills the air, and suddenly there’s no reason to rush. Tennessee takes breakfast seriously, and that shows in generous...
$10 million awarded to restore Tennessee grasslands
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Austin Peay State University just secured a record $10 million grant to restore grasslands across Middle Tennessee over the next half-decade. Although you probably see plenty of open land while driving across the Volunteer State, Dr. Dwayne Estes explained it’s not what Tennessee used to have.
East Nashville intersection up for traffic calming measures
A busy intersection of East Nashville roads is set to have traffic calming options discussed.
Nashville transportation officials announce road closure extension in Madison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Department of Transportation announced it would be extending a road closure in the Madison area. NDOT said Forest Park Road will remain closed to thru traffic through March 27. The road is closed from Neely’s Bend Road to the Lexington Garden Apartments. “The...
Nashville mayor pushes to eliminate grocery tax, but state law stands in the way
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell wants to reduce or eliminate the city’s grocery tax, but state law currently prevents metro governments from doing so. Every city in Tennessee is allowed to lower its grocery tax rate — except metro governments like Nashville. O’Connell is asking...
Public comment meetings on TDOT ‘Choice Lanes’ in Rutherford, Davidson counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — If you live in northern Rutherford County or southern Davidson County, you have an opportunity to learn more about the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Southeast Choice Lanes project and offer feedback starting next week. TDOT will be holding three public comment meetings on the...
Shauntel Jennings is an inspiration to students at Isaac Litton Middle School
At Isaac Litton Middle School in Nashville, teacher and coach Shauntel Jennings has inspired countless students both in the classroom and on the court.
