Jewish Federation Welcomes New CEO
The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville is pleased to welcome Judy Alperin as the new CEO. She recently completed a role as chief development officer of Hadassah where she led philanthropy efforts including principal and major gifts, annual giving and emergency fundraising to support the work of the Hadassah...
Deadly South Nashville crash under investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE: A 47-year-old Watertown man is dead after a two-car crash involving a pickup truck and a vehicle. Metro Nashville police said the truck driver died after driving through a red light at a high rate of speed and hit the car with two people inside. The truck driver, who did not have on a seat...
Are Nashville’s Chopped-Up Party Buses Actually Street Legal?
With drinkers aboard and music blaring, Nashville's chopped-up party buses have transformed the city. But are these rolling celebrations street legal?
MNPD: Man dead after being thrown from truck in Thompson Lane/Briley Parkway crash
A portion of Thompson Lane/Briley Parkway was closed Sunday afternoon due to a fatal crash involving a speeding driver who went through a red light, Nashville officials said.
Abandoned dogs: Reed shot and left to die but loyal friend Wiley refused to...
In Nashville, Tennessee, the Big Fluffy Dog Rescue is currently caring for two dogs named Reed and Wiley that had been abandoned in Texas. There’s much more to their story however, since Reed had been shot in the head and shoulder and left to die, but her loyal companion, Wiley refused to leave Reed’s side.
Nashville Officer Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Assault Against Teen Daughter
A Nashville Metro Police Department officer has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault against his teenage daughter during a domestic dispute. The officer, identified as 42-year-old Amgad Bekhit, was charged following an argument that became physical in their family home. According to the Metropolitan...
Driver charged after woman killed in early morning multi-vehicle crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing vehicular homicide charges after an early morning crash killed a woman, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. John Baudendistel, 28, has been charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication for a four-vehicle crash that killed a 51-year-old Murfreesboro woman....
Nashville Man Indicted for July Murder at Whispering Oaks Complex, Held on $5 Million...
A 21-year-old man, James E. Johnson, has been indicted for the murder of Marcus D. Martin, 41, which transpired in July 2024. The Davidson County Grand Jury handed down the indictment with help from evidence analyzed by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) crime lab scientists, according to an...
Tariffs hitting Midstate fireworks stores, some decide not to pass extra cost onto customers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - If you’re planning on hitting a fireworks store this week for July 4, depending on the store, prices may be a bit higher than you’d expect. According to the American Pyrotechnic Association, the tariffs on China, which produce 99% of U.S. consumer fireworks and 90% of U.S. commercial...
Man accused of spanking child so hard, they were bruised for days
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested for spanking his 5-year-old step-child after the child peed and pooped on themselves, according to an arrest affidavit. On Friday, police were called to a home on Highway 70 South after receiving a welfare check on a child. Here are instructions on...