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3 weeks ago | 
wsmv.com | Dan Thomas |Caleb Wethington |Kassidy Brown |Danica Sauter
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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2 months ago | 
actionnews5.com | Stacey Cameron |Danica Sauter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill, the Education Freedom Act, is moving quickly through the special session. The $500 million plan would give 20,000 students about $7,000 each in public dollars to help them pay for private school. At 9 a.m. Tuesday, the House gaveled into session for a second reading of the bill. They then broke into three committees to vote. Gov.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
wsmv.com | Danica Sauter
According to Feeding America, it’s best to ask your local food bank what they offer for food, their hours and any requirements.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
actionnews5.com | Caleb Wethington |Danica Sauter
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) closed on Tuesday, Oct. 29, due to a reported suicide inside the James E. Walker Library. On Monday afternoon, Murfreesboro police reported there was no threat on the campus of MTSU after the apparent suicide. “There is no immediate threat to the campus,” police said in a social media post. MTSU said they will be closed, with the exception of operations essential to public safety and service to on-campus residents.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
actionnews5.com | Amanda Hara |Kassidy Brown |Danica Sauter |Steve Mehling
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: According to police, 24-year-old Vonquae Johnson died and nine others were injured. Police believe the shooting was a result of two groups shooting at each other from opposite sides of the street. The shooting occurred near Tennessee State University at around 5:30 p.m. around 20 minutes after the street reopened from the parade on Saturday morning.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
weau.com | Amanda Hara |Kassidy Brown |Danica Sauter |Akim Powell
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - One person is dead and nine others are injured after a shooting near Tennessee State University, according to authorities. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. at Jefferson Street and 21st Avenue North. The deceased victim is a 24-year-old man. Three victims are juveniles, but they’re expected to survive. Five other victims were taken to hospitals by ambulance while others were dropped off by private vehicles.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
actionnews5.com | Danica Sauter |Kassidy Brown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: The death toll in East Tennessee is now four after two more deaths were reported in Cocke County. Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis confirmed two were killed in the flooding in a press conference Sunday evening. The other two “weather-related” deaths were out of Johnson and Unicoi Counties. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, more than 150 people are unaccounted for across several counties in East Tennessee.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
actionnews5.com | Danica Sauter |Kassidy Brown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two weather-related deaths in East Tennessee. Officials in Unicoi County made the announcement in a press conference on Sunday afternoon. The confirmed deaths are out of Johnson and Unicoi Counties. Officials said that TDOH is working with the William Jenkins Forensics Center to notify next of kin.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
wsaw.com | Danica Sauter |Amanda Alvarado
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A toddler and motorcyclist were killed in a crash Sunday night in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. Delmas Wiseman III was driving a 2003 Buick sedan when he lost control of his car and skidded sideways. The car crossed over into the other lanes, causing a motorcycle to crash into the car’s rear passenger door, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, died at the scene.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
wagmtv.com | Danica Sauter |Amanda Alvarado
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A toddler and motorcyclist were killed in a crash Sunday night in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. Delmas Wiseman III was driving a 2003 Buick sedan when he lost control of his car and skidded sideways. The car crossed over into the other lanes, causing a motorcycle to crash into the car’s rear passenger door, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, died at the scene.
