$25 million ‘anonymous’ gift to build multipurpose science facility at Vanderbilt University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Vanderbilt University said Wednesday that “anonymous” donors have given the school $25 million to build “a bold new hub of innovation and discovery.”. The donation will be used to build a multipurpose science facility that Vanderbilt says “will shape the future of research...
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority presents S.H.E. Serves Nashville: Women’s Empowerment Expo July 7
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— As part of its continued commitment to advancing Social, Health, and Economic Justice (S.H.E.), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated proudly presents S.H.E. Serves Nashville: Women’s Empowerment & Resource Expo, a signature Grand Boulé 2026 community impact initiative designed to connect women and fam
North Anderson Lane intersection improvements underway in Hendersonville
Roadway improvements on a section of North Anderson Lane at its intersection with Main Street in Hendersonville are underway as a part of In-N-Out’s planned development near the site. Current work includes the removal of the center median and the addition of another southbound left turn lane from North...
2 shot with BB guns in downtown Nashville
Officers were called to two shooting scenes around 10:30 p.m.: the 400 block of 6th Avenue South and the 500 block of Commerce Street.
Strong to severe storms possible today
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening. We start off dry and warm this morning in the upper 70s. This afternoon, showers and storms will develop. Some storms could turn severe with intense downpours
California man charged by Hendersonville police in card theft
Hendersonville police last week arrested a California man amid allegations of retail theft related to the purchase of gift cards. According to court records, Hendersonville police were notified on Wednesday, June 10, of alleged fraudulent transactions at the Home Depot store in Madison. Investigators saw the alleged su
‘We have to right the ship’: MSCS oversight board holds first meeting in Nashville
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee opened the first meeting of the state’s oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which met in Nashville on Thursday. He acknowledged the controversy surrounding the creation of the board, part of a state intervention in the local school district, but said he believed it was esse
Third arrest made in connection with May shooting in South Nashville, police say
Bianca Ramos, 36, and her 16-year-old son have already been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Nashville Shopkeepers Fume Over New Crackdown
Small business owners across Nashville are suddenly double-checking their sidewalks. After Metro Codes started enforcing updated sign rules, some merchants say they have been ordered to yank their A-frame sandwich boards or face daily fines, cutting off what they see as a cheap, reliable way to grab the attention of pe
Born 77 Years Ago in Nashville, the Country Rocker Behind No. 1 Hits From...
On this day (June 17) in 1949, Howard Russell Smith was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Known professionally as Russell Smith, he fronted the Grammy-winning country rock outfit The Amazing Rhythm Aces. He also saw some success as a solo artist, notching minor country hits. Later, Smith wrote songs that became No. 1 singl

















