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First Alert Weather Days: Strong storms and dangerous heat continue through the weekend

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Father of missing 4-year-old says people were ‘snooping’ around the house before her disappearance
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled just ahead of Fourth of July for malfunctions, injury risk
Caregiver arrested for neglect of his 84-year-old grandfather in Putnam County

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation steps in after man bitten by Clarksville police K-9 dies in jail. Here’s what we know

Earlier in the week, the Clarksville Police Department placed the officer on administrative leave as an internal investigation is underway.
K-9 officer placed on leave after ‘use-of-force’ incident in use of dog during arrest in...

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First Alert Weather Day through 4th of July weekend for possible strong storms and dangerously...
First Alert Weather Days: Strong storms and dangerous heat continue through the weekend

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Large police presence shuts down I-40 near Jackson
THP says child abduction led to standoff that ended in fatal shooting on I-40 in Jackson

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If you’re braving the crowds downtown for Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing Fourth of July...
Here’s what to know about rideshares, parking, road closures for Nashville’s July 4th celebration

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MGN STOMACH ACHE

Parasite-induced ‘explosive’ diarrhea cases rise in Tennessee. Here’s what to know

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By Li Cohen
The U.S. is seeing an increase in cases of a parasite that can cause “explosive bowel movements” — and Tennessee is among the areas being impacted.

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Rescue crews recover prosthetic leg after canoe overturns on TN river

Rescue crews recover prosthetic leg after canoe overturns on TN river

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The Smith County Rescue Squad said it assisted in the recovery of a prosthetic leg after a canoe overturned Wednesday.

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Man dies in custody days after being bitten by police K-9 in Montgomery County

Man dies in custody days after being bitten by police K-9 in Montgomery County. Here’s what officials are saying

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
The TBI is now investigating Chappell’s death at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash.

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Hitman and man who allegedly hired him arrested for shooting of 26-year-old Nashville man,...

Hitman and man who allegedly hired him arrested for shooting of 26-year-old Nashville man, police say

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM CDT
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By Kassidy Brown
An admitted hitman and the man who allegedly hired him to shoot someone at the Napier-Sudekum homes Tuesday were arrested Thursday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.

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Heat index 100°+ continues

Strong storm threat, dangerous heat continue

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 6:36 AM CDT
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By Stefano DiPietro
The 4th of July Weekend will be hot, and some areas could see storms.

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4th of July fireworks in Nashville, Tennessee.

General Jackson Showboat cancels July 4th event, leaving 1,200 ticketholders without plans to watch fireworks

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Brendan Tierney
Mechanical difficulties sideline Nashville’s Cumberland River cruise days before Independence Day.
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A suspect was shot and killed by Tennessee officers after an hours-long standoff on I-40.
Man shot, killed by police after suspected child abduction led to hours-long standoff on I-40 in Jackson

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Mechanical difficulties sidelined Nashville’s Cumberland River cruise days before Independence...
General Jackson Showboat cancels July 4th event, leaving 1,200 ticketholders without plans to watch fireworks

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An hours-long standoff shut down I-40 in Jackson, Tennessee, on July 3. A child involved was...
Hours-long standoff shuts down I-40 in Jackson, TN, results in fatal shooting

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Suspect shot, killed by police after child abduction led to hours-long standoff on I-40 in...

Man shot, killed by police after suspected child abduction led to hours-long standoff on I-40 in Jackson

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the suspect involved in a child abduction that led to an hours-long standoff on Interstate 40 near Jackson was shot and killed by officers during the incident.

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Lightning is believed to have cause a house fire in Murfreesboro on July 3.

Lightning suspected of causing house fire in Murfreesboro

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Li Cohen
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Friday that may have stemmed from a lightning strike.

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Mt. Juliet Police arrested a man on multiple charges after he was initially stopped for a...

Walmart handicap parking violation leads to TN man’s arrest for weed and warrants

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Li Cohen
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Friday after he was initially stopped for a handicap parking violation at Walmart, but was ultimately found to be facing more serious charges.

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6 tubers rescued after being stranded on TN river during thunderstorm

6 tubers rescued after being stranded on TN river during thunderstorm

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Clarksville Fire Rescue said crews rescued six tubers who were stranded on the Red River Friday afternoon.

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Heavy rain, strong winds will be the main threats

Friday night 4th of July events in Middle Tennessee canceled due to storms

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Visit Music City reports that all Let Freedom Sing programming has been canceled for the rest of Friday.

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Dallas "Papa" Mathis, 84, sustained multiple facial fractures after a man punched him at a...

Nashville police search for suspect in attack on 84-year-old Navy veteran at East Nashville gas station

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Lydia Fielder
Nashville police are searching for a man who beat 84-year-old Navy veteran Dallas "Papa" Mathis at an East Nashville gas station, leaving him with facial fractures.

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It’s that time of year again, the Chattanooga Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its...

Semi-truck carrying chickens bursts into flames in Chattanooga

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Li Cohen
A semi-truck that was carrying a load of chickens on Friday morning suddenly caught on fire as it was headed east on I-24.

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K-9 officer placed on leave after ‘use-of-force’ incident in use of dog during arrest in...

‘He should still be here’: Family demands answers after Tennessee man bitten by police K-9 dies in custody

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jordan James
Darrius Chappell died while in custody at the Montgomery County Jail on Friday, July 3, days after his controversial arrest.

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"The amount of state troopers and cops. It was a crazy amount."

TBI investigating after hours-long standoff leads to fatal shooting on I-40 near Jackson

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Amber Jayanth
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday on Interstate 40 in Madison County, according to the TBI.

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Storms cause downed trees across multiple TN counties, TDOT says

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews are responding to multiple trees down across Maury, Hickman, Macon and Wilson counties.

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The 4th of July is sometimes not all fun and games when it comes to celebrating, many are left...

An Oklahoma child lost most of their hand to a firework this week. Here’s how to keep your kids safe this July 4

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Li Cohen
A 12-year-old in Oklahoma lost most of their hand when a firework exploded in their hand earlier this week, and statistically, they likely won’t be the last to suffer injuries this July 4th Weekend.

Forecast

First Alert Weather Day through 4th of July weekend for possible strong storms and dangerously...

Sultry with additional strong storms this weekend

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Darius Mack
Extremely hot and humid weather continues to grip Middle Tennessee. There's also the risk for strong and severe storms.

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A large piece of metal sheeting was seen wrapped around a power line in Manchester, Tennessee,...

Metal sheet wraps around power line in Manchester after storm

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Li Cohen
A large metal sheet was seen wrapped around a power line on Friday after a quick-moving storm swept through.

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Manchester Police Department cruiser

Power outages, traffic hazards reported across several Middle TN counties as storms move through the area

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The Manchester Police Department said the city sustained damage following a storm that moved through the area Friday afternoon.

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Record high temp Nashville

New record: Nashville hits 101°, marking hottest day of the year

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Bree Smith
Nashville officially reached 101° on Friday, breaking the previous record of 100° set in 1954.

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One seriously injured, another taken to hospital after crash in Springfield

One seriously injured, another taken to hospital after crash in Springfield

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
A crash Friday left two people injured — one seriously injured — in Springfield, according to Smokey Barn News.

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The 10-minute aerial display is set to begin at 8:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

Here are the rules you need to follow to set off fireworks in Murfreesboro

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Chasity Maynard
The Murfreesboro Police Department is reminding residents of the rules for setting off fireworks.

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Community survey asking for input on Smyrna Comprehensive Plan

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The town of Smyrna said the deadline to submit a survey for community input on the town’s Comprehensive Plan is this weekend.

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Tips for keeping your pets safe on the Fourth of July

More pets get lost on July 4th than on any other day of the year. Here’s how to keep them safe.

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Li Cohen
Independence Day Weekend may be one of celebration for people, but for pets, it can be one of the most terrifying — and dangerous — days of the year.

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Spring Hill road to be closed for sewer line work after Fourth of July weekend

Spring Hill road to be closed for sewer line work after Fourth of July weekend. Here’s what we know

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington
Crews will close the roadway through Sunday, July 12, while they complete sewer line work under the road.

Entertainment

FILE - Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift pose after the AFC Championship NFL football game...

Dolly Parton is ‘blown away’ | Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate millions to Imagination Library

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Dolly Parton is thanking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, saying in a video posted Friday morning the couple had donated $2 million to the Imagination Library.

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Mt. Juliet Police cruiser in Tennessee.

Wanted drug dealer arrested during traffic stop in Mt. Juliet

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM CDT
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By Tony Garcia
The 43-year-old Nashville man was pulled over on I-40, and officers reportedly found heroin inside his vehicle.
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