After years of triple-digit totals, Nashville homicides drop nearly 30% in 2025
Homicides in Nashville declined sharply in 2025, with Metro police reporting a nearly 30% drop compared with recent years, according to department data released in December. The Metro Nashville Police Department has reported 59 homicides as of Dec. 21, 2025, down around 29% from more than 100 killings in each of the...
Woman, 25, Allegedly Shot and Killed by Girlfriend: ‘She Was Such a Light’
Gracey Adams' girlfriend Sarah Stacey has been charged with criminal homicide, the Nashville Police Department said
Nashville hit-and-run crash kills woman, critically injures man on New Year’s Eve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Police are searching for a red or maroon car that flew onto a sidewalk and struck two people outside a New Year’s Eve party, killing one and critically injuring another. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. New Year’s Day outside Pecker’s Bar and...
Man free on bond arrested again in East Nashville after drugs, gun found in...
A man who was recently released on bond has been taken into custody again after drugs and a loaded gun were found inside his vehicle in East Nashville, officials said.
Former Meteorologist Sues NewsChannel 5 for Verbal Abuse, Objectification and Retaliation
On Dec. 29, former NewsChannel 5 meteorologist Bree Smith filed a lawsuit in federal court against her ex-employers. She alleged sexist verbal abuse from a coworker and physical objectification as well as retaliation from higher-ups and a hostile work environment after she spoke up. NewsChannel 5 denied the...
Tennessee among top 5 in the nation for inbound moves, per U-Haul
"I have seen people coming in from Florida, California, of course, New York City, all over," Real Nicole Cooper, Real Estate Broker, said. "They just love Nashville."
Police: Man pumping gas shoots, injures masked suspect accused in Nashville weekend burglaries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a gas station off of Briley Parkway over the weekend. Police said a 28-year-old man, who was wearing a ski mask, was shot in the arm outside of a gas station in the 800 block of Briley Parkway.
Undefeated Vanderbilt posts signature win of Shea Ralph’s tenure downing No. 5 LSU
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Shea Ralph recruited Mikayla Blakes asking the guard to join her in doing the "uncommon thing" of building Vanderbilt back to the ranks of the nation's best.
Your chance to win access to ‘Audacy Totally Private’ with Rascal Flatts in Nashville...
What better way to start the new year than by winning a private concert from Rascal Flatts? Audacy has your chance to do so with the 2026 Totally Private concert series, powered by Spirit Airlines.
First Alert Weather Day: Strong storm threat Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY - FRIDAY. We’re tracking the risk for strong to severe thunderstorms on Friday, mainly west of I-65. At this time, details are limited, but atmospheric conditions will be favorable for thunderstorms to produce gusty winds and heavy downpours as a strong cold front...
