Video shows traffic stop turn into moment of hope for recovering mother
What began as a playful rivalry between high school students has escalated into widespread vandalism, prompting concern from both residents and law enforcement in Sumner County. |. Nashville middle schools will soon get weapon detection systems after Metro Nashville Public School leaders voted on a proposal to pilot...
Nitazenes, ‘silent threat’ opioid, 20 times stronger than fentanyl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Vanderbilt doctor is raising the alarm about a powerful class of synthetic opioids known as nitazenes, drugs that were shelved decades ago but are now reappearing in the street drug supply. Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at Vanderbilt University...
The future is coming to Nashville roads with Waymo rideshare rollout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — FOX 17 News is looking into the rules of the road after Waymo announced its rolling out driverless rideshares in Nashville in 2026. The autonomous vehicle operation, owned by Google's parent company, tells us it's partnering with Lyft when things get going next year after testing its cars in...
Free Bus Fare Program for Low-Income Nashville Riders Nears Implementation
WeGo and mayor’s office representatives are outlining the free bus fare program for low-income riders funded by the 2024 transit referendum and set for implementation in the coming months. At a public meeting on Tuesday, Kendra Abkowitz, acting program director for the Choose How You Move initiative, said...
Photos: Man wanted after thousands of dollars stolen from Nashville gas station
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a gas station on Monday night. MNPD released two pictures of the suspect who stole thousands from a Circle K on Nolensville Pike. Here are instructions on how to...
Woman charged with making threats against Nashville hospital
Woman charged with making threats against Nashville hospital.
Ascension Saint Thomas responds to report of security breach, alleged nurse impersonation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville says it is investigating an incident in which an individual not affiliated with the hospital entered a non-public area without authorization. FOX 17 News received a tip that claims the staff at Ascension Saint Thomas were notified of "a...
TriStar Centennial announces birth of largest baby in last 3 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new record was set at Nashville’s premier birthing center this week. TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital announced the birth of Baby Cassian, who weighed in at 12 pounds, 14 ounces. The hospital reported that Cassian is the largest baby born at Centennial in the...
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Indictments of 33 in Drug, Gang, and Firearms Case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (September 23, 2025) — A nearly two-year undercover investigation involving illegal drugs, gang activity, and firearms has resulted in the indictment of 33 people, following a 2023 overdose death of a Murfreesboro man. Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Special Investigations...
Former Tennessee House speaker sentenced to three years in federal prison
Six years after being bounced from the Tennessee House speakership, former Rep. Glen Casada was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in prison for his role in a kickback scheme. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson meted out the punishment to Casada on 14 counts of fraud, bribery, theft, conspiracy and money laundering in...
