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New U.S. Post Office service alerts you about missing mail
Aug 15, 2018 12:03 AM EDT
Your mail contains very personal information and is one of the easiest ways for criminals to steal your identity.
Fake money 'rampant' across Middle Tennessee
Aug 14, 2018 11:25 PM EDT
The number of incidents involving counterfeit bills is on the rise across Middle Tennessee, especially in Nashville.
Waffle House survivors react to motion claiming suspect unfit to stand trial
Aug 14, 2018 11:07 PM EDT
Survivors of the Waffle House Shooting are reacting to the news that the man accused of pulling the trigger may not be fit to stand trial.
Suspicious vehicle closes all gates at Fort Campbell
Aug 14, 2018 09:47 PM EDT
All gates at Fort Campbell have been closed due to a suspicious vehicle on the military base.
Community criticizes new bench dividers outside Rutherford Co. Courthouse
Aug 14, 2018 09:37 PM EDT
A social media firestorm is brewing over a new addition to seating at the Rutherford County Courthouse that some say targets a specific community.
Men smash window of Clarksville dealership, steal 4 cars in shocking video
Aug 14, 2018 09:26 PM EDT
Surveillance video caught men smashing their way into Clarksville Auto Sales, ransacking the place and disappearing with four cars. Police say four other vehicles were also taken from nearby neighborhoods.
Sun Country Airlines bringing 6 new nonstop flights to Nashville airport
Aug 14, 2018 09:00 PM EDT
The new seasonal routes will go to Fort Myers, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa and Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Fair Board gets heat about secret deal
Aug 14, 2018 08:30 PM EDT
The Nashville Fair Board’s Executive Director publicly addressed an elephant in the room at the board meeting Tuesday, a secret plan promising even more Fairgrounds land to a private company.
Suspects arrested for robbing, kidnapping Green Hills man
Aug 14, 2018 07:41 PM EDT
Metro police have arrested the two men suspected of pistol-whipping, robbing and kidnapping a man in Green Hills at his home last week.
11-month-old Cookeville boy found safe after endangered child alert issued
Aug 14, 2018 06:49 PM EDT
An endangered child alert has been issued for an 11-month-old baby who may be with his non-custodial mother.
Motion filed claiming Waffle House shooter not competent to stand trial
Aug 14, 2018 05:13 PM EDT
A motion was filed on Tuesday asking for a hearing to determine whether the man accused of killing four people at the Waffle House on Murfreesboro Pike in Antioch is mentally competent to stand trial.
Police: Deadly Madison shooting possibly connected to other crimes
Aug 14, 2018 03:53 PM EDT
Police say a deadly shooting in Madison could possibly be connected to two other crimes.
Police looking for 2 gunmen in Madison apartment shooting
Aug 14, 2018 01:37 PM EDT
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the victim was critically injured during the attempted robbery around 5:15 a.m. at the Falcon View Apartments.
Metro Fair Board postpones major vote
Aug 14, 2018 12:52 PM EDT
The Metro Board of Fair Commissioners approved an agreement for a 10-acre private development at the fairgrounds during a meeting Tuesday morning.
Tennessee high court fast-tracks lethal injection challenge
Aug 14, 2018 12:32 PM EDT
The Tennessee Supreme Court is fast-tracking the appeal in a challenge of the state's lethal injection drugs.
Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis signs 8-year contract
Aug 14, 2018 12:23 PM EDT
The $50 million contract will keep Ryan Ellis in Nashville through the 2026-2027 season.
Officials recover body of man killed in boating accident at Kentucky Lake
Aug 14, 2018 11:52 AM EDT
The search is underway for a man who went missing after a boating accident at Kentucky Lake.
New Tennessee State Museum to open on Oct. 4
Aug 14, 2018 10:31 AM EDT
The new Tennessee State Museum is slated to open to the public on Oct. 4.
BBB warns of scams targeting college students
Aug 14, 2018 09:42 AM EDT
Sending your kids off to college is difficult enough, and experts say this season there are extra reasons to be concerned.
Police looking for suspect who shot man in leg in Antioch
Aug 14, 2018 07:46 AM EDT
A man was shot on Country Way Road around midnight Tuesday. The victim, who was shot in the leg, was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-critical injuries.
Mental health clinic in Clarksville to help veterans, families
Aug 14, 2018 07:13 AM EDT
The clinic provides low-cost outpatient mental health care for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Antioch residents concerned after 3 shootings within 3 days
Aug 14, 2018 06:31 AM EDT
There have been at least three shootings in as many days in Antioch. Residents say they're fed up with the increase in crime.
Ex-Tennessee star gets NFL chance after rape acquittal
Aug 14, 2018 06:27 AM EDT
Former University of Tennessee star linebacker A.J. Johnson is getting a shot in the NFL with the Denver Broncos less than a month after he was acquitted along with a college teammate of aggravated rape charges.
Woman shot while walking dogs has 'life-changing' injuries
Aug 14, 2018 06:14 AM EDT
Police are looking for the men responsible for shooting a Nashville woman in the back while she was walking her dogs.
Suspects identified in armed robbery at Antioch apartment complex
Aug 13, 2018 08:56 PM EDT
Two teenagers have been identified as suspects in the armed robbery of a woman in an apartment complex parking lot in Antioch on Aug. 5.
Man charged in connection with 2017 fatal assault
Aug 13, 2018 08:52 PM EDT
A convicted felon has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal assault in August 2017, according to Metro Police.
Missing wedding ring found, returned to wife of fallen fire engineer
Aug 13, 2018 08:19 PM EDT
A tragedy hit a Middle Tennessee city earlier this year, but now a woman close to what happened says she understands how big hearts can be in her community.
Get your need for speed at East Nashville go-cart center
Aug 13, 2018 07:50 PM EDT
It’s billed as the fastest fun you can have in Nashville, and it’s not an overstatement.
Mother of 3 shot, killed while ordering breakfast in McDonald’s drive-thru
Aug 13, 2018 11:28 AM EDT
Police said a gunman shot and killed a mother ordering food at McDonald's.
Chris Hardwick returns to show in tears after allegations, staff exit
Aug 13, 2018 06:02 PM EDT
Chris Hardwick returned to hosting "Talking Dead" following allegations from his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.
Kansas governor concedes GOP primary to secretary of state
Aug 15, 2018 01:11 AM EDT
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has slightly widened his lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the state's Republican primary for governor.
Nun caught smuggled drugs in high heels, police say
Aug 14, 2018 11:22 PM EDT
Her lawyer said she was “groomed and duped” into transporting the drugs.
Teen’s headache after football practices turns into life-changing diagnosis
Aug 14, 2018 11:22 PM EDT
Christopher spent most of the next 48 hours sleeping. That's when his parents knew something was wrong.
Police: Staples store manager fired after accusing pregnant woman of theft
Aug 14, 2018 09:48 PM EDT
The company also apologized to her and gave her a full refund.
Report identifies more than 1,000 victims of priest abuse
Aug 14, 2018 07:20 PM EDT
It also accuses church leaders of taking steps to cover up the abuse.
A 'zombie' gene may protect elephants from cancer. What that means for us.
Aug 14, 2018 06:27 PM EDT
Less than 5% of elephants die from cancer, versus up to 25% of humans.
Stevie Wonder, Jesse Jackson visit ailing Aretha Franklin
Aug 14, 2018 06:21 PM EDT
Stevie Wonder visited an ailing Aretha Franklin at her home in Detroit on Tuesday.
Keeping the lights on: Is our power grid safe from attack?
Aug 14, 2018 06:01 PM EDT
On Aug. 14, 2003, a software bug contributed to a blackout that left 50 million people across nine U.S. northeastern states and a Canadian province without power.
Southwest joins list of airlines cracking down on support animals
Aug 14, 2018 07:31 PM EDT
Southwest Airlines will look less like a zoo.
Survivor of duck boat sinking urges ban on such crafts
Aug 14, 2018 04:57 PM EDT
Tia Coleman spoke through tears during a Tuesday news conference at her Indianapolis home, saying that the house no longer felt like a home without her family.
Woman says she was denied job because of 'ghetto' name
Aug 14, 2018 04:55 PM EDT
Robinson went on to say in her post that, “my feelings are very hurt,” and “I would like for everyone to share this post because discrimination has to stop.” Her post has over 7,000 shares as of Tuesday afternoon.