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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After a man accused of a string of violent attacks in Nashville was arrested this week, one of his alleged victims is now sharing the details of his horrifying attack. Eder Rios told WSMV4 he was attacked with a wooden bat at a gas station on...

‘I was being attacked’: Stranger beats man with bat at Nashville gas station

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man police say shot his ex-girlfriend and her mother Friday evening inside a home in The Nations died by suicide after being confronted by a Metro Nashville Police sergeant, the police department said in a news release. Police said the suspect, 54-year-old Jeffrey Carlson, fatally...

Shooting suspect dies by suicide after police confrontation in The Nations, police say

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new approach to incarceration in Davidson County is attracting attention from law enforcement nationwide. The Behavioral Care Center (BCC), a 12,000-square-foot facility connected to the jail, is a place for inmates battling addiction or mental illness. While there, they are able to learn structure and skills and receive life-changing therapy.

New approach to jailing in Nashville provides second chances, attracts national attention

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A tree fell onto a home in a transitional housing community in North Nashville late Friday night. Several people were inside Chip’s Place, a sober living space for men, when the tree fell around 11 p.m., according to a worker at the community. Severe storms and strong wind gusts overnight are likely to blame for the accident.

Tree falls on transitional living home in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – It was an emotional night at Tennessee State University Friday as students and staff honored a student who lost her life in her dorm room. The TSU community held a candlelight vigil to honor Anyah Hayslett, who was found dead in her dorm room Thursday. Students said they were saddened by the loss of one of their fellow Tigers and wanted to put something together to celebrate her life.

TSU community honors student found dead in dorm

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DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) – Some businesses in Dickson were hit hard by Friday night’s severe weather. Dickson County Equipment, a family-owned business since 1978, experienced damage as storms ripped through the area. Photos submitted to WSMV4 by Dean Milby show a billboard knocked over in the business’ parking lot off Highway 46. Another photo shows a light pole that collapsed in the strong winds.

Damage in Dickson: Storms smack heavy equipment business, car dealership

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Nashville Mayor John Cooper and other city leaders are inviting all Nashville residents and business owners to celebrate Earth Hour 2023. On Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Nashvillians are encouraged to turn off or dim non-essential lighting for one hour, according to a media release. Earth Hour is held annually on the last Saturday in March as communities and businesses make a commitment to turn off their lights for one hour to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.

Mayor Cooper invites Nashville residents to participate in Earth Hour 2023

Clarksville, TN

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Middle school parents were notified to retrieve their students after a brief fire alarm evacuation during the rain left them soaked. According to a message sent out to parents from Kirkwood Middle School, smoke from a mechanical system triggered the fire alarm and all students were evacuated until the fire department could arrive and investigate. Students had to stand out in the rain until fire crews cleared the school of any danger.

Clarksville school dismisses after fire alarm leaves students in the rain

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Spring allergy season has kicked off in Tennessee, and pollen counts in Nashville have hit high levels over the past two days. Metro Health tracks pollen count data through a website that showed Nashville at an 11.3 on Thursday and a 10.9 on Friday. Health experts...

Feel the need to sneeze? Pollen counts hits high levels in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Metro Nashville Planning Department released two draft Metro Council District maps after lawmakers passed a bill that would require Metro Council to shrink to no more than 20 members. The drafts include 15 districts with five at-large seats and 17 districts and three at-large...

Nashville redistricting plans unveiled

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Grab the kids and some empty baskets for the Nashville Zoo’s upcoming egg hunt in April. The Nashville Zoo said its annual spring celebration, ‘Eggstravaganzoo,’ is returning and offering up some fun family activities during Easter weekend. On April 8, the zoo will...

Nashville Zoo to host egg hunt during Easter weekend

Murfreesboro, TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the potential for severe weather tonight. The rest of the weekend looks nice. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.

First Alert Forecast: Severe storms Friday, mild weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Severe storms hit Middle Tennessee overnight, leaving behind damage in its passing. Fallen trees have been reported throughout the area. A tree blocked the road in Belle Meade at Harding Pike at around midnight on Saturday and a fallen tree on Haynes Street took down power lines.

Trees down, outages reported following Friday’s severe storms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Late country music legend Charley Pride will be honored next week with a bronze statue outside of the iconic Ryman Auditorium. Pride’s statue will join other country music stars, like Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens, as part of the Ryman’s Icon Walk on Wednesday, March 29. The Icon Walk outside the Ryman recognizes music legends who have paved the way for Nashville performers, according to a media release.

Charley Pride to be honored with statue outside Ryman Auditorium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures will cool slightly to start the week, but quiet weather is expected!. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.

Slightly cooler to start the work week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’s going to be a beautiful day across the Midstate with plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 70s this afternoon. Overnight lows fall to the low 50s with increasing clouds. A few areas could get a stray shower overnight, but most of the Midstate will stay dry.

First Alert Forecast: Gorgeous to close out the weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A cool but comfortable start to our day this morning will turn to a lovely Monday afternoon across the Mid State. We should see a good deal of sunshine today with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s this afternoon. Clouds will increase tonight and through...

First Alert Forecast: Mostly sunny to start the week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Blue Raiders were the last team to beat the Owls this season. Middle Tennessee won 74-70 in Murfreesboro on Feb. 16. It was the program’s first win over a ranked team since 2016. Chris Harris goes 1-on-1 with Middle Tennessee Head Coach Nick McDevitt...

Nick McDevitt shares how Middle Tennessee beat FAU

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This Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 1 seed Virginia Tech Hokies (29-4) and the No. 4 seed Tennessee Lady Volunteers (25-11) on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena. The NCAA Tournament matchup tips off at 6:30 PM. Hoping to catch this game live? Below, we'll give you all the info...

How to Watch the Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

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Drugs suspected in deadly shooting in Bordeaux

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that killed one man and left another critically injured on Tuesday night in the...

Drugs suspected in deadly shooting in Bordeaux

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