TSU names new leaders for band and cheer programs amid ongoing financial struggles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee State University is welcoming new leadership to two of its most high-profile programs. James Sexton has been named the interim band director, while Dwight Pope will take over as the new director of cheer and dance—an umbrella that includes the university's renowned dance team, The...
Driver, allegedly intoxicated, crashes into Metro Police vehicle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An Metro Nashville officer sustained minor injuries after a driver collided with the officer's marked patrol vehicle. The incident occurred when the officer was patrolling along Gallatin Pike Tuesday morning when another vehicle suddenly pulled out, striking the patrol car. The officer...
MNPD officer injured after late night crash with DUI suspect
An MNPD officer was injured late Mondy night after the cruiser they were driving was hit by a driver charged with DUI.
City leaders work to lower rent prices
It’s a deadline that’s been looming for two decades now, and it’s finally here. Among those honored was a man shot in the face during an armed robbery at McDonald’s. An investigation into how a church fire started discovered that it was likely an act of arson.
New MNPD precinct could bring relief to crime concerns in Southeast Nashville
The new commander of Southeast Precinct, Carlos Lara, said his top goal is restoring community safety.
Victim critically injured in shooting at East Nashville apartment complex
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is investigating a shooting at an East Nashville apartment complex on Tuesday. At some point around noon, officers responded to the 500 block of Ben Allen Road for a reported shooting. At this time, MNPD has confirmed that one person...
ICE Nashville crackdown includes violent offenders, some migrants consider self- deporting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — ICE confirms a second immigration crackdown in Davidson County, just days after working with Tennessee state troopers on a weekend operation. It led to dozens of people being bused out of Nashville. An ICE spokesperson said 84 arrests were made since Saturday, including a Tren...
Tennessee has entered the longest 100 days of the year
Tennessee has entered the longest 100 days of the year, but the state hasn't made it to the warmest 100 days yet.
TN contractor at center of WSMV4 Investigation slapped with state fine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee contractor at the center of a WSMV4 Investigation has now been fined by the state for working without a license. When we introduced you to the homeowner in September 2024, she had recently paid a contractor almost $18,000 for a deck that was never finished. “I just feel awful and...
More hellbenders released into Tennessee rivers
It’s an all-day, full-team effort, but Tennessee now has 11 more hellbenders in its waterways, with 6 more joining them on Wednesday.
