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Why is the Harpeth River red?

Several Franklin residents reported an unusual color to the well-known river Tuesday morning.
Harpeth River was dyed red for a flow test, officials said, but there's no need for concern.

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Officers search a Brentwood neighborhood for a suspect following a crash on Concord Road.
Brentwood police search for alleged burglary suspects

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House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, center, pushes past Rep. Justin J. Pearson,...
Rep. Justin Jones files lawsuit against House Speaker Sexton, claims rights were violated

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A major cooldown is likely by the end of this week.
First Alert Forecast: Chilly change this weekend

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Honky Tonk Central in Nashville, TN.

Clarksville firefighter arrested for fighting outside two Broadway bars, police say

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The first fight occurred at Honky Tonk Central and moments later outside Jason Aldean’s on Sunday night.

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Expert on animal husbandry raises concern about pythons exposure to often rowdy atmosphere.

Pythons on Lower Broadway business raise safety, permit questions

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jeremy Finley
I met a college friend who was in from out of town, who promptly asked, “So why does Nashville allow giant snakes on Broadway?”

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Tennessee State University campus in Nashville, Tennessee.

TSU holds rally with prominent lawyer about underfunded HBCUs

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Daniel Smithson
It’s unclear at this time if attorney Ben Crump is considering filing legal action against the state on behalf of TSU.

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Police investigating KKK flyers posted around East Nashville

Police aware of KKK flyers posted around East Nashville

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
According to pictures sent to WSMV4, there are two flyers that seem to be circulating around town.

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The Banned Wagon

Banned books to be given away for free in Nashville

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The Banned Wagon Tour is making several stops in the southern U.S.

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Nashville students win cash prizes ‘Show Us YOUR Nashville’ artwork contest

Gallery: Nashville students win cash prizes in ‘Show Us YOUR Nashville’ artwork contest

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The contest prompted students ages eight to 18 to present their ideas for making the city a better place.
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Woman killed, another hurt in shooting

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Dye tests turns Harpeth River red

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Justin Jones files suit against Speaker Sexton

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A grant would help pay for school resource officers in every Nashville middle and high school.
Metro Council to consider paying for more SROs

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Clarksville middle schooler hit by SUV

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
Police said traffic was at a crawling pass when the 14-year-old boy was hit.

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Olivia Hill celebrates her win in the Metro Council At Large election.

Olivia Hill sworn in as the first transgender elected representative in Tennessee

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Danielle Jackson
Hill is one of five Metro Council at large members who will take their seats for the first time at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Benton County Sheriff's Office, TN.

Tennessee fisherman hooks homemade bomb, deputy shoots it

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
A deputy tried to shoot it three times to detonate it, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

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Horses found malnourished.

Woman helps rescue 13 horses taken from Rutherford County stable

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Michael Warrick
She says many are malnourished, hobbling, or have cuts and sores.

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MONOPOLY: NASHVILLE Edition

MONOPOLY unveils Nashville-themed board

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The new edition of the iconic game showcases Music City’s iconic attractions.

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(FILE) Metro Nashville Police Department

Woman dead, man injured after shooting in Madison, suspects at large

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Police said the motive behind the shooting is unknown at this time.

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One person is dead after a car crashed into a title/loan business in Gallatin on Monday night.

1 dead after car crashes into Gallatin business

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tony Garcia
The car crashed into Gallatin Title Loans, igniting a fire in the building early Tuesday morning.

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Clarksville Police Car

Clarksville road reopens after three-car crash

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Amanda Hara
One person was transported to Tennova Healthcare for treatment.

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The Dresden Cumberland Presbyterian Church was destroyed by a tornado in December 2021.

Faith vs. FEMA: Review of agency data shows only 1 in 3 churches applying for FEMA aid gets help

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Stacey Cameron
Religious institutions first became eligible to receive federal disaster aid during the Trump administration.

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‘Prolific’ burglar arrested, 66 items seized belonging to nearly 30 victims, police say

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Tuyisenge is charged with 21 counts of motor vehicle burglary, three counts of theft, two counts of vehicle theft, and drug paraphernalia.

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Fire/rescue crews attend to the driver of a car after it crashed through the entrance of an...

Robotaxi driven manually crashes into Nashville apartment building

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson
Cruise, the autonomous rideshare company, claims the vehicle was hit by another vehicle at a stop light in Midtown.

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TN SROs confiscate three times as many vapes this year

Three times as many vapes confiscated in Tennessee schools this year

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Marissa Sulek
The consequence for students stretches beyond having the e-cigarette taken away.

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The Dollywood Express train derailed Sunday night, according to officials with the theme park.

Dollywood Express train derails, all passengers evacuated

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By Kelly Ann Krueger
The Dollywood Express train derailed Sunday night, according to officials with the theme park.

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Triple shooting at Nashville nightclub

Three injured after shooting outside South Nashville nightclub

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 11:33 PM CDT
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By Sharon Danquah
One witness saw the three people at a nearby gas station getting help from police.

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Nashville skyline in January 2021.

Metro Council to consider affordable housing resolution

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Chuck Morris
Council members will consider a resolution to help turn Nashville into an affordable place to live.

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Metro Nashville Public Schools Logo

Metro Council expected to vote on SRO grant

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Chuck Morris
The grant would help pay for school resource officers in every Nashville middle and high school.

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Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville International Airport expects peak travel periods during fall break

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Chuck Morris
The last two Sundays have been record-breaking days for departures.

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Taylor Swift, left, stands for the national anthem before the first quarter of and NFL football...

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce’s Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:16 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press and DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
The 12-time Grammy Award winner arrived at MetLife Stadium about 40 minutes before kickoff Sunday night to watch Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets.

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Blue Note Apartments

‘They fired everything’: Neighbor recalls fatal shooting of teen

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
One man described what he heard during the shooting.

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Teen shot, killed south Nashville apartment

Teen dead after shooting at Nashville apartment complex

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Danica Sauter
One person has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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DraftKings bar in Nashville

DraftKings, PBR bars to open at Nashville Live! venue

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:15 PM CDT
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By Daniel Smithson
The bars will open at Nashville Live!, a 50,000-square foot entertainment center in downtown Nashville.

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2 stolen cars from Nashville recovered in Mt. Juliet, police say

2 stolen vehicles from Nashville recovered in Mt. Juliet, police say

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Police said both of the stolen vehicles were recovered in the morning through an MJ Guardian Shield alert, which is the city’s Automated License Plate Recognition program.
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