Kelsey Gibbs

1 month ago | kipp.org | Kelsey Gibbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee state lawmakers are pushing a bill that would mandate school districts across the state to ban the use of personal devices—including cell phones, laptops, and smartwatches—during instructional time. Having already passed both the House and Senate, the bill aims to reduce distractions and enhance student engagement by limiting technology use in classrooms. One local charter school, KIPP Nashville, has already implemented a similar policy.

1 month ago | news.lee.net | Kelsey Gibbs

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) -- A mother is tirelessly working to ensure that her son’s murder doesn’t fade into the background, even as the investigation into his death remains open. Adra Glenn is committed to keeping the case of her 29-year-old son, Joshua Burns, alive, both in the hearts of the community and in the pursuit of justice. It was on October 27, 2024, when Burns attended a Halloween party in Antioch. Just minutes after his arrival, gunshots rang out.

1 month ago | krdo.com | Kelsey Gibbs

By Kelsey GibbsClick here for updates on this story    NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A mother is tirelessly working to ensure that her son’s murder doesn’t fade into the background, even as the investigation into his death remains open. Adra Glenn is committed to keeping the case of her 29-year-old son, Joshua Burns, alive, both in the hearts of the community and in the pursuit of justice. It was on October 27, 2024, when Burns attended a Halloween party in Antioch.

2 months ago | tntribune.com | Kelsey Gibbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn — For over six decades, Mary’s Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Que has been a beloved restaurant in North Nashville, serving up mouthwatering barbecue to generations of loyal customers. But after surviving everything from tornadoes to a global pandemic, the iconic eatery is preparing to close its doors for the last time. The family-owned restaurant, which opened in 1962, has been a fixture on Jefferson Street, offering a taste of tradition that kept people coming back for more.

2 months ago | newschannel5.com | Kelsey Gibbs

ANTIOCH, Tenn (WTVF) — Just days after a deadly shooting claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl, Antioch High School teachers and staff returned to campus on Monday, to prepare for the challenging days ahead. The tragedy, which unfolded on January 22 when a 17-year-old boy opened fire inside the school cafeteria, left one student dead and another injured, shaking the entire community. Aaron Rodriguez, a history teacher at Antioch High, says the events of that Wednesday are ones he’ll never forget.