Rising fuel costs squeeze Nashville businesses, consumers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Ashley Redd visits the gas station every other day as the owner of a logistics company, spending about $400 for two days of fuel. Each visit, he braces himself to see prices higher than his last trip. “Diesel got down to $2.94 and in the span...
Middle Tennessee school districts announce closures, delays following severe weather
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some schools in the Midstate have announced closures and delays after severe weather moved through the region Thursday evening. The storms caused downed trees and utility lines along with blowing debris into roadways. Nearly 75,000 customers across Nashville Electric Service, Dickson Electric Systems, Middle Tennessee Electric and Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation’s service areas lost power.
Painted Tree Boutiques’ abrupt closure leaves vendors scrambling for answers
Hundreds of small business owners are scrambling to retrieve their inventory after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly announced it is shutting down.
Stockard on the Stump: Democratic rep blasts Nashville mayor for lapse on tourism board
A Tennessee Democratic lawmaker is criticizing Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, saying he abdicated authority on a new state-controlled task force designed to divvy up excess tax revenue from the Nashville Convention Center. State Rep. John Ray Clemmons, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, was miffed this week that the mayor won’t serve as chairman of […]
This Tennessee Lounge Inside A Historic Train Station Serves Up A Lively Atmosphere With...
Have you ever ordered a cocktail where the original ticket counter once stood, beneath a 65 foot arched ceiling glowing with Tiffany style stained glass? That is the scene at this lively Tennessee lounge, tucked inside a historic train station that opened in 1900 as a gateway to the American South.
Nashville Councilmember Rips Ethics Rap Over Children’s Museum Land Deal
An ethics dust-up hit Metro Council this week, as two East Nashville residents accused District 26 Councilmember Courtney Johnston of quietly sitting on the board of a kids museum tied to a major redevelopment vote. The complaint says Johnston failed to disclose her role with the nonprofit Music City Children's Museum and then took part in a council vote involving the proposed site...
DEA agent will not face federal charges in fatal shooting of Nashville man
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A DEA agent will not face federal charges for shooting and killing a man exactly one year ago. The decision comes as a candlelight vigil is set for tonight for Deshaune Jones. The 36-year-old was shot and killed by the agent on April 16, 2025, in Nashville.
Man Arrested For Urinating Onto Security Guard From The Balcony Of Downtown Nashville Bar
Bet he had some major Sunday scaries the next day… A man was arrested this past weekend for allegedly urinating off the balcony – and onto a security guard – of a popular downtown Nashville bar. The disgusting incident happened at Barstool Nashville, which is about a block off Broadway and located on 2nd Avenue. According to WSMV, police say officers were called to the bar...
Major meth trafficking operation in West Tennessee results in 19 indictments
JACKSON, Tenn. — Nineteen people have been indicted in what officials say was a large-scale drug trafficking operation tied to methamphetamine distribution across West Tennessee, following a two-year investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant and District Attorney General Neil Thompson announced the unsealing of...
FBI: Nashville officers locate, rescue child miles away
The FBI’s Nashville field office said a complaint and detailed information provided by Captain Nelson led Detective Chase to locate and rescue a child many miles away. The office said the case began with a complaint and that Captain Nelson gathered detailed information. Detective Chase then conducted the investigative work that located and saved the child, the office said.
