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Jan 20, 2025 | 
homenetwork.ca | Amanda Roberts |Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Sharon Chan
If you’re spending more time at home during the winter months, you may be looking for ways to not only refresh your home — so why not also bring some much-needed good luck into your space before the new year? Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or an aspiring plant parent, these 15 indoor plants are thought to bring positive things like luck, money, energy and good vibes into your home.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The temperatures are dropping, which means you may find some of last year's coats no longer fit your kids. I spoke with the founder of the nonprofit, Unicycle, who says there's a need for those "too-small" coats. Unicycle is a nonprofit dedicated to gathering school clothing for students in need within Metro Nashville Public Schools.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Factory in Franklin is growing and has undergone revitalization during the last 12 months. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to build a small parking lot there to help with the growing popularity. It's part of a larger project to build a parking garage and hotel on the property. I spoke with one neighbor who felt like his neighborhood was getting forgotten amid the growth. The Factory at Franklin water tower peers over Paul Lebovitz's property.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As road crews start to clear the snow away, businesses and venues are starting to reopen. Some businesses like Germantown Café make an effort to stay open through the snowfall. While the business shortened some of its hours, the owners believe it's important to keep the doors open for their neighbors and the neighborhood.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville and Tennessee road departments said they are ready for the snowstorm that will impact the area on Friday. Brining is just one part of that. We all have a role to play when winter weather strikes. It may be tempting once the snow starts falling to drive and see the snow in your neighborhood. But the message from officials is to stay home off the roads.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As small snowflakes fall outside, nearly everyone who's walked into Elder's Ace Hardware walks out with a similar armload of shovels, ice melt, and heating supplies. “I’m good I’m glad I’m ready,” Jordan Davis said. He’s here after learning a lesson from last year’s snow. “I’m buying a sled because last year. I had to use the top of one of my totes to drag my kid around in the snow ,and he deserves better than that. This year, we got a sled not a moment too soon,” said Davis.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — We've seen how Middle Tennessee has changed and grown throughout the years and the suburbs are no different. Franklin City leaders will soon start the process to discuss potentially annexing a piece of property miles east of the city. In a petition, there's growing opposition with 100+ people signing and voicing concern for potential development and annexation of the Mays Creek Basin area. It’s an area along Highway 96 that’s hundreds of acres.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
PETERSBURG, Tenn. (WTVF) — It can be a controversial statistic being that Tennessee ranks among the top in the nation of states losing farmland to development. The state is on track to lose 2 million acres of farmland by 2027, according to data from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. However, a farmer in Marshall County has taken steps to protect his land forever. Every day, farmer Matt Mulliniks makes sure the "girls" are in good shape.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
MADISON, Tenn. (WTVF) — The marks from the deadly December 9th tornadoes a year ago are still seen and felt today. Those in the Madison community are still helping each other rebuild. The St. Luke Cumberland Presbyterian Church opened its doors to nonprofits and resources so those struggling to rebuild could find help. They planned for around 200 people to pass through the doors seeking assistance.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
newschannel5.com | Amanda Roberts
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is getting involved after Rutherford County Schools announced a network hack shortly after Thanksgiving break. Now parents are taking matters into their own hands to keep their families safe. The internet is still offline at Rutherford County Schools, shut down after a network disruption. And at least one parent said while learning is of concern, he said his family is lending attention to protecting their household.
