Dalton Hammonds

Nashville

Media Content Producer at WTVF-TV (Nashville,TN)

Media Content Producer at Talk of the Town

NewsChannel 5 Nashville. Formerly WSAZ. Marshall University Alumnus. Overall Sports Guy.

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Articles

Franklin man dead, dog unharmed after van crash over the weekend

3 days ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) - A man from Franklin has died after a crash this past weekend. Franklin Police say 42-year-old Cody Joss died Tuesday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he crashed his van on Noah Drive Sunday afternoon. Joss had to be removed from the vehicle by first responders after the van crashed onto its side. Police say a dog that was also in the van was not harmed in the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Franklin Police.
Gun store robbed for second time after car runs into front of the building

1 week ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WTVF) - A Greenbrier gun and leather store was broken into Thursday morning after a car drove into the building. According to the owner, the suspects took about half a dozen guns from Guns and Leather on Main Street. The incident happened just before 5 a.m. Thursday. The store was robbed in the same fashion back in 2022. The owner tells NewsChannel 5 he is upset by the lack of justice and hopes those responsible are found. Happy Birthday to the YMCA of Middle TN.
THP continues investigation in Memorial Day Greyhound bus crash that killed two, injured 33

1 week ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigation into the Memorial Day Greyhound bus crash near Jackson is continuing this week. The crash between the bus and a passenger vehicle happened Monday night on Highway 70 in Madison County. Troopers said 39 people were on the bus when the crash happened. Of that, 33 of the passengers aboard the bus sought medical attention, with another six passengers declining treatment on scene.
Vandy Boys earn #1 overall seed for 2025 NCAA Tournament

1 week ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - Vanderbilt Baseball earned the number one overall seed for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The seedings and bracket was announced Monday morning. The SEC Champion Commodores (42-16) will host the Nashville Regional at Hawkins Field. The Commodores are joined in the regional by Louisville, East Tennessee State and Wright State. Louisville defeated Vanderbilt in their only meeting of the season by one run. That game was at Louisville.
Police searching for vehicle after woman killed while riding electric bicycle on Bell Road

2 weeks ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - A woman was killed and police are searching for the person responsible after a hit and run Wednesday night. Metro Police say 23-year-old Larissa Houston was riding her electric bicycle on Bell Road when she was hit by vehicle. Police say the vehicle took off from the scene quickly, running red lights along the way. The vehicle, a dark colored sedan, was last seen near the I-24 and Bell Road interchange.
Metro student arrested with gun after weapons detection system alerts school staff

3 weeks ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - A MNPS student was arrested for bringing a semi-automatic pistol to school Tuesday morning. Metro Police say the student is a senior at Maplewood High School. The gun was found inside the student's backpack after the Evolv detection system alerted staff to check the student as he came into the building. Police say the student is charged with bringing a weapon onto school property and unlawful gun possession in juvenile court.
Man shot and killed following argument at Gallatin park

1 month ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - A man was shot and killed late Wednesday at the Lock 4 Park boat ramp in Gallatin. Police say 30-year-old Miles Hanna was found dead near the second boat launch location just after 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. 24-year-old Will Wheatley was arrested by Gallatin PD following their investigation into what led to the shooting. Police say the shooting happened after an argument between the two men. Wheaton has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the shooting.
MNPD officer injured after late night crash with DUI suspect

1 month ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - An MNPD officer was injured late Monday night after the cruiser they were driving was hit by a driver charged with DUI. According to an affidavit, the incident happened just after 11 o'clock Monday night on Gallatin Pike. A vehicle driven by 38-year-old Phillip Deark pulled out in front of the MNPD cruiser after not yielding. The MNPD cruiser struck the passenger side of the vehicle causing the officer to have cuts and bruises from the crash.
Man charged with killing father and son from Illinois in I-24 crash

2 months ago | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - A man has been charged with the deaths of a father and son following a crash early Thursday morning on I-24 East near the Davidson-Rutherford County line. Police say 25-year-old Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla was behind the wheel of a truck when it hit another truck from behind with a 45-year-old man and his 72-year-old father from Illinois inside. Metro Police say traffic was slowing down due to construction in the area when the collision happened.
Preds make splash in free agency, signing Stamkos among others

Jul 1, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Dalton Hammonds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Nashville Predators are going for it. Reports from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun have multi-time Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos coming to Smashville in free agency. But wait, there's more. LeBrun reports the Preds are also signing two defensemen in Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. Contract details will be confirmed by the organization, but early reports show the team dedicating more than $20 million a season to the new signings.

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