Chris Nalls

2 days ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Residents and visitors in the Gulch were left shaken Monday morning after the sound of gunfire echoed through the popular neighborhood, startling many who had just started their day. Wade Flannery, a resident in the area, described his disbelief at how close the incident came to his front door. “I’m just surprised that this happened right beside my house,” Flannery said. Police say Officer Clayton Lewis was grazed in the leg by one of the bullets fired during the exchange.

5 days ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Business owners in downtown Murfreesboro say a growing homelessness crisis is taking a toll on their shops, their sense of safety, and the overall comfort of visitors to the Square. Kim Reynolds, co-owner of Veda's Flower Shop, has run her business on the Square for eight years. She says the homeless population has increased in recent years, and it's beginning to drive customers away.

6 days ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WZTV) — Parents and community members in Antioch are breathing a sigh of relief after a weapon detection system at a local high school stopped a student from bringing a stolen firearm onto campus. The discovery comes just months after a deadly school shooting that left the community shaken and demanding change. Metro Police say 18-year-old Kenneth Ivory was stopped at Antioch High School when the system flagged his backpack, where officers later found a stolen gun.

1 week ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee State University is welcoming new leadership to two of its most high-profile programs. James Sexton has been named the interim band director, while Dwight Pope will take over as the new director of cheer and dance—an umbrella that includes the university's renowned dance team, The Sophisticated Ladies. Sexton now leads TSU's Aristocrat of Bands, a Grammy-winning ensemble that has brought national recognition to the university. "I'm excited.

1 week ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is calling out state lawmakers, claiming recent legislation and enforcement efforts amount to unfair treatment of Hispanic communities. Metro Councilmember Terry Vo, who represents District 17, voiced concern over the growing disconnect between immigrant communities and local government. “These tactics erode the trust between communities and local government, and they make all of us less safe,” Vo said.