4th of July fireworks light up Nashville sky for America’s 250th
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A massive firework and drone show lit up the sky in downtown Nashville for America’s 250th. Organizers say this year’s event featured Nashville’s biggest fireworks and drone show to date. The two-day event also featured live concerts across multiple stages featuring artists such...
West Nile Virus Detected in North Nashville
The Metro Public Health Department’s Pest Management Team has reported the presence of West Nile Virus in a mosquito pool collected in North Nashville. The trap to collect the mosquito pool had been set near Cass Street. This is the first detection of West Nile Virus of 2026, following...
8-year-old injured by ‘falling gunfire’ in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 8-year-old was injured after being struck by what Metro Nashville police said was “falling celebratory gunfire.”. Police said the child was with family near the Green Stage at First Avenue South and Demonbreun Street at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The family was preparing...
‘It doesn’t feel fair:’ Inside Tennessee’s growing battle over data centers
Just saying the words "data center" will elicit some response nowadays.
Have you noticed the buildings that used to be Pizza Hut restaurants?
The Pizza Hut restaurant chain sold to a private equity firm recently, and, of course, people reached out to Mike Neilson. "It doesn't feel surprising that it's changing hands," Neilson said wistfully. Neilson, 46, who lives in Pittsburgh, is a chronicler of the afterlife of Pizza Hut buildings that once dotted the Ame
7/4/26: Minor Heat Advisory in Effect, Clear Skies with High of 91 and Heat...
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN…Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. From 2026-07-04T09:50:00+00:00 · until 2026-07-05T01:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN. A Minor Heat Advisory...
Let Freedom Sing draws 500K to downtown Nashville for America’s 250th anniversary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An estimated 500,000 people filled downtown Nashville on Friday for Let Freedom Sing, a Fourth of July celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The crowd included locals, tourists and international visitors. One attendee said he traveled from Munich, Germany, for the eve
Is Hendersonville, TN, Worth Moving To? Here’s the Reality
Hendersonville sits in Sumner County, just northeast of Nashville and roughly 20–25 minutes from downtown in light traffic. It hugs the shoreline of Old Hickory Lake, giving it a relaxed, suburban feel while keeping Music City’s jobs, hospitals, and nightlife within reach. Over the last decade, Hendersonville has...
It’s Christmas in July – Tickets to Nashville’s Nutcracker On Sale Now
It’s Christmas in July: Nashville Ballet tickets for The Nutcracker are on sale now, returning toTPAC. Click for More Events. The holiday tradition begins on November 27th and runs through December 27, 2026. Single tickets start at $48. Featuring Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning retelling
Nashville, TN, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Nashville, TN desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.

















