Correctional officer hospitalized after inmate attack in Nashville, arrest papers say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville correctional officer was sent to the hospital earlier this month after she was allegedly attacked by an inmate. Arrest papers say that Joel Fahir, 35, left his cell “without authorization,” walked up to the officer and began to punch her with fists on her head and face, causing...
8 Tennessee sandwich shops that quietly beat the big chains
Tennessee is packed with incredible local sandwich shops that put big chain restaurants to shame. From Nashville to Memphis, these hidden gems are serving up bold flavors, creative ingredients, and seriously satisfying meals. You do not need a famous logo or a drive-through window to make an unforgettable sandwich....
Nashville tenants’ ongoing concerns over unresolved maintenance
Residents at The Flats at 1200 say repeated maintenance requests are going unanswered, as they call for accountability over ongoing living conditions in North Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville 6-Year-Old Fights For Life After Head Shot As Dad Napped Nearby
A 6-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was shot in the head inside a Nashville home Saturday afternoon, according to police. The child was rushed by ambulance to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in what officers described as "extremely critical" condition. The shooting happened while...
Spring 2026 traffic calming project awards announced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The 25 streets set to receive traffic calming projects across Nashville for Spring 2026 have been announced, and they represent a wide cross-section of the county. The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure takes applications for traffic calming in Nashville...
Vanderbilt poll shows mayor approval at 52%
A new Vanderbilt University poll shows Mayor Freddie O’Connell holds a 52% approval rating. The survey also found 82% of Nashville residents say they cannot afford to buy a home in the city. More details: https://t.co/CHFZcubwgR.
Nashville firefighter charged with solicitation of minor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville Fire Department employee was arrested in Lewis County last week on charges including solicitation of a minor. According to court documents, Andrew Poole, 50, of Hohenwald, was charged for his connection to two incidents that were reported on March 25, 2026. Poole is accused of...
Nashville mayor urges council to approve water bill credits after deadly ice storm
The Nashville mayor is pushing for the Metro Council to approve water bill credits for customers following the historic ice storm in January. O’Connell’s office said Metro Water Services recommended customers to let faucets drip to prevent frozen pipes during the dangerously cold temperatures. The council is...
Detectives Working to Identify Intruder who Assaulted 66-Year-old Man Causing Serious Injury
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating aggravated assault suspect Michael Casey Jr., 25, who on the night of March 11th violently attacked a 66-year-old man for no apparent reason causing serious injury. The victim was at his Pennington Bend Road residence in his garage watching television when...
Chuy’s closes its Broadway location
Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain and part of the Taste of Nashville program, announced March 25 that it was permanently closing its Broadway in Midtown Nashville location Friday, March 27, after 15 years of operation. Darden Restaurant, Chuy’s parent company, did not share their reason for closing the location.
