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No decision yet in high-profile immigration case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia

6 days ago | newschannel9.com | Chris Nalls

Garcia, whose controversial deportation under the Trump administration sparked national protests, was later brought back to the United States and is now facing federal smuggling charges in Tennessee. His case has once again put Nashville in the immigration spotlight, raising questions about due process, ...
No decision yet in high-profile immigration case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia

6 days ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A week after Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared before a federal judge in downtown Nashville, there’s still no decision on whether he will await trial from home in Maryland or remain in federal custody — a delay that legal experts say is not unusual in complex immigration cases. Garcia, whose controversial deportation under the Trump administration sparked national protests, was later brought back to the United States and is now facing federal smuggling charges in Tennessee.
Controversial Foxland Harbor Marina Project

1 week ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

After both praise and criticism, the Foxland Harbor Marina Project, that would be set along Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, heads to a final vote. (Photo: FOX 17 News)
Mayor O'Connell defends releasing public ICE records amid federal investigation

1 week ago | newschannel9.com | Chris Nalls

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Mayor O'Connell defends releasing public ICE records amid federal investigation

1 week ago | foxchattanooga.com | Chris Nalls
Mayor O'Connell defends releasing public ICE records amid federal investigation

1 week ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The controversy continues to grow after Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s office published — and later removed — the names of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Despite the backlash, Mayor O’Connell is not backing down, insisting the release was not intentional and should not be seen as an attempt to target federal agents. “It’s not a process that I would characterize as doxing,” O’Connell said during a recent roundtable discussion.
Mayor O'Connell defends released ICE agent names amid federal investigation

1 week ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

Despite the backlash, Mayor O’Connell is standing by his decision, insisting the release was not intentional and should not be seen as an attempt to target federal agents. (Photo: FOX 17 News)
Mayor O'Connell defends releasing public ICE records amid federal investigation

1 week ago | newschannel9.com | Chris Nalls

Despite the backlash, Mayor O’Connell is standing by his decision, insisting the release was not intentional and should not be seen as an attempt to target federal agents. (Photo: FOX 17 News)
Nashville's Metro Council approves substitute budget

1 week ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — After weeks of heated debate and public input, Metro Council has officially adopted Budget Chair Delishia Porterfield’s FY2026 substitute budget, a $9 million alternative to Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s original proposal. The vote came just weeks ahead of the June 30 deadline, which would have triggered the mayor’s budget to automatically take effect if no action was taken.
Popular party vehicles face new restrictions

1 week ago | chattanoogacw.com | Chris Nalls

Party buses and other “transpo-tainment” vehicles are now facing tighter rules on Broadway and surrounding areas. Following concerns from local businesses and visitor hotspots, the Metro Nashville Transportation and Licensing Committee approved new regulations to limit where and how these vehicles can operate. The changes come after a study revealed that loud party vehicles were disrupting visitor experiences at key locations, including the Music City Center and the Country Music Hall of Fame.