Late-Night Police Activity Near La Vergne High School Draws Community Attention
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, residents near La Vergne High School noticed a heavy police presence that quickly became the focus of local chatter. A BOLO (Be on the Lookout) broadcast revealed that a stolen vehicle had fled from Smyrna Police and was headed toward La Vergne.
Nashville celebrates Juneteenth with events, deals at black-owned restaurants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Juneteenth is right around the corner, and Music City will have many festivities!. Also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Black Independence Day, June 19, 2025 marks the fourth official year that Juneteenth is marked as a federal holiday. In Nashville, there will be...
Two people found dead inside Tennessee home, investigation underway
TENNESSEE — A man and woman are dead following an apparent murder-suicide that took place Sunday morning at a condominium in Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Authorities say the incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. inside a condo on 31st Avenue North. A preliminary investigation indicates...
Country music icon plans luxury Nashville hotel built around her legendary career
Country music legend Dolly Parton plans a new hotel in downtown Nashville. A booth at the CMA FEST revealed details of the hotel that will open in spring 2026 under the name SongTeller, according to WZTV. The hotel will feature some familiar Dolly themes, butterflies and guitars, with shades of...
1 dead, 1 critical after two shootings happen within hours of each other on...
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two shooting investigations are underway in Springfield, according to Smokey Barn News. SBN reports that both shootings happened on 21st Avenue within nine hours of each other. In the first incident, officers responded to 21st Avenue East near Main Street at 6:46 p.m. for reports of...
Police search for gunman connected to Hermitage bank robbery
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is searching for a suspect who robbed a bank at gunpoint in Hermitage.
Nashville Zoo to Unveil New Leopard Forest Exhibit
Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the opening of its newest adventure, Leopard Forest, on Friday, June 20. The new habitat features critically endangered Amur leopards, colobus monkeys, De Brazza’s monkeys, klipspringers, and the return of the Zoo’s most iconic members – Masai giraffes. A ribbon cutting ceremony...
Advocacy Group Speaks Out for Due Process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Southern Christian Coalition calls for "liberty and justice for all" A group of Tennessee pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition gathered outside the federal courthouse in Nashville and called for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was deported to El Salvador and now faces...
My Brother’s Keeper event creates safe space for young men
Nashville's My Brother's Keeper initiative creates a supportive environment where young men can express vulnerability and develop pride in their accomplishments.
Nashville’s downtown library is closed through July 7 following fire
The downtown branch of the Nashville Public Library will remain closed through July 7 following a fire in the adjoining parking garage. State of play: The explosive fire broke out in the early morning hours on June 10. No one was injured, but flames engulfed multiple cars and an upper-level ramp collapsed.
