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Friend said hit and run victim was loved by the community
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Friends of Justin Fortner said Friday he was a light in their community. Fortner died after a hit and run crash on Thursday night on the Interstate 40 West ramp onto Briley Parkway North. Pieces of a motorcycle are all that are left after a crash Alex Bolling said took the life of a man so many knew and loved.
First Alert Weather Day: Flooding downpours possible today
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The severe threat has diminished, but some downpours could still cause minor flooding in parts of the area today. Showers and storms will continue to move in from the south this morning. We’ll have off-and-on showers and storms through the remainder of today so be sure to keep that umbrella handy. The severe threat has diminished across the Mid State, but an isolated, embedded strong storm will also be possible.
‘Chaos’: Nurses, visitors describe conditions inside Ascension hospitals after cyberattack
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — “Pure and utter chaos from the second you walk into the door.”. That’s how one nurse described what it’s like inside a Nashville Ascension hospital following a cyber-attack. Wednesday, May 15 marks one week since the hospital system was hit, impacting locations...
Rideshare driver accused of exposing himself to Nashville girls
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A rideshare driver was arrested Wednesday after Metro police reported he made sexual advances toward two sisters he had routinely driven to school each morning. Anthony Etuk, 51, was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 15 on outstanding warrants for two counts of solicitation of...
Suspect threatens to kill man during Broadway robbery attempt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A man was charged after allegedly threatening to kill a man while demanding he withdraw cash from a downtown Nashville ATM. Javonterious Starns, 22, is charged with attempted robbery. On Thursday, police responded to Fourth Avenue and Broadway for an attempted robbery. The victim told...
Cheatham County Schools Announce New Assistant Principal At Pleasant View Elementary School
The Cheatham County School District is excited to announce that Fisher Bailey will serve as the new assistant principal at Pleasant View Elementary School beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Bailey will replace Nicole Galbreth, who is stepping into the school’s principal position next year. Bailey has worked with the district since 2015. He has […] The post Cheatham County Schools Announce New Assistant Principal At Pleasant View Elementary School appeared first on Cheatham County Source.
Truck hits, kills motorcyclist on I-40 before driving away
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police continue to investigate a deadly crash involving a motorcycle on Interstate 40 late Thursday night. Justin Fortner, 35, of Joelton, was riding the motorcycle and was killed in the crash, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. A preliminary investigation shows a group of motorcycle riders were trying to exit onto Briley Parkway northbound and were followed by the driver of a Buick Enclave, who was reportedly acting as a buffer car.
Deadline extended for applications for Ashland City Schools board seat
ASHLAND — The deadline to turn in letters of interest for a vacant seat on the Ashland City Schools Board of Education has been extended, following discovery of a mistake regarding the length of the term to be filled. Rob Wash, a current member of the board, won election...
Police Boost Security at Greenbrier Middle School After Unfounded Threat, Community on Edge
Greenbrier Middle School was the topic of tense discussions among parents and local authorities after a threatening message was discovered scrawled on a bathroom wall. The school, situated in Robertson County, reassured the community in a Facebook statement that, after a thorough investigation with law enforcement, the threat was classified as not credible. Despite this finding, there will be a notable increase in police presence on Friday, as reported by FOX 17.
Nashville Man with Prior Bank Robbery Convictions Indicted for New Heist While on Supervised Release
Jeremy Stacey Godwin, 44, was hit with a fresh indictment for bank robbery, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee reported yesterday. Godwin is accused of hitting a Truist Bank on April 9, seemingly undeterred by his past stints in federal prison for similar heists. Godwin allegedly...
Weekend Weather- Stormy and Wet 5-17-19-2024
Localized flooding may happen in those prone to it happening, so keep an eye out for advisories. As of right now some storms may reach severe levels, but a widespread outbreak looks unlikely. For your Close to Home LIVE radar find your county here Today Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 74. […] The post Weekend Weather- Stormy and Wet 5-17-19-2024 appeared first on Cheatham County Source.
‘No one wants to hire a felon’: Nashville man helps change lives in unlikely place
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As crowds gather and lines build outside of Broadway bars, visitors to Nashville’s most famous street sway to the music wafting from open windows played by cover bands inside. Live music and the assured good time keep people coming back to the honky tonks. While the bars are full, eventually everyone visits one particular place inside each establishment: the restroom.
Nashville Liquor Store Offers $500 Reward for Capture of Tequila Thief on Dickerson Pike
A Nashville liquor store owner is putting cash on the barrel head to catch a booze bandit. Last Chance Liquors has announced a $500 bounty, offered through Crime Stoppers, for tips that could help put a cork in the case of a thief who spirited away with premium alcohol earlier this month.
Nashville Mayor requests review of WeGo safety after Thursday shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has asked for a full review of WeGo’s safety plans after a teen was critically injured in a shooting at the downtown bus station on Thursday night. Metro Nashville Police blocked off the front steps of WeGo Central Station on...
After one year, Nashville division continues to help unhoused community
How to help those without housing continues to mount concern from Nashville leaders. Up to 725 people were unsheltered and 1,369 were inside a facility, according to data from a 2024 count.
Tennessee police consider daycare for children of law enforcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro Nashville Police are considering a new benefit to recruit and retain law enforcement — building a daycare. According to state data, the average childcare cost is $8,000 a year. Speaking at a budget hearing this week for Metro Council, Chief John Drake said a daycare is vital for his rank and file to balance their professional and personal lives.
A 100-pound tortoise from Edgehill United Methodist Church is becoming a Nashville mascot
Barnes is an approximate 100-pound sulcata tortoise belongs to Edgehill United Methodist Church Rev. John Feldhacker. A 3-foot-long, 100-pound and still-growing tortoise doesn't just warrant a second look when it makes a public appearance in Nashville. The tortoise named Barnes can stop people cold in their tracks. "I had a...
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