9 Tennessee Bakeries and Cafés That Will Make You Forget You’re Not in France
Tennessee might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of French pastries and café culture, but the state is home to some surprisingly authentic spots. From Nashville to Memphis, talented bakers and café owners have brought a slice of Paris to the Volunteer State.
Former five-star guard Arterio Morris transfers to Tennessee State
Former five-star guard and Bethune-Cookman transfer Arterio Morris has committed to Tennessee State, per reports. Morris is the second former five-star to commit to Nolan Smith and Tennessee State, joining Memphis transfer, and former Kentucky and Ohio State forward Aaron Bradshaw. For Bethune-Cookman, Morris averaged
MNPD launching drone first responder trial program in Madison
Metro Nashville Police are preparing to launch a new Drone as First Responder trial program in Madison aimed at helping officers respond to emergencies faster. The limited trial program begins Tuesday, May 26, and will operate out of the Madison Precinct. Three drones stationed on the roof of the precinct...
Man shot several times in shooting in Donelson on Memorial Day, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Officers confirmed to WSMV4 that the victim is a man in his 20s who suffered three gunshot wounds. Police said the man is in “critical but stable” condition. Earlier: Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one...
Middle Tennessee animal centers urge fosters, support as kennels reach capacity
Animal rescue centers across Middle Tennessee need your help to relieve full kennels still at maximum capacity.
Starbucks is moving some operations away from Seattle, where it was founded
Starbucks is moving some operations away from Seattle, where it was founded. The coffee company's corporate office will now call Nashville home after Tennessee offered the company a $30 million incentive package to make the move. While state leaders approved the grant, much of Nashville's local leadership has expressed
U.S. Marshals warn Nashvillians of scam callers impersonating officers to try to steal money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be officers or other law enforcement officials to scam people out of their money. The service says that callers are using the name Denny King or the USMS to scare...
Man arrested for posing as fire system inspector, targeted minority-owned businesses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is in custody after fire investigators say he posed as a licensed fire inspector and targeted businesses owned by people who don’t speak English as their first language. Fire investigators say Wesley Shaw ran an unlicensed business called Tennessee Fire Specialty Systems, where...
Middle TN city ranked among country’s safest midsize cities, 2026 study says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new study from SmartAsset has ranked the safest midsize cities in the U.S. for 2026. The study examined more than 300 U.S. cities with populations between 65,000 and 250,000 to identify the safest cities in the country. SmartAsset reports that the cities were ranked using...
Governor Bill Lee intervenes after execution attempt stopped mid-procedure in rare emergency situation in...
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted a one-year reprieve in a high-profile capital punishment case after state officials were forced to halt a scheduled execution due to serious complications during a lethal injection attempt at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. The decision came after prison

















