Rebecca Schleicher

Aug 29, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Rebecca Schleicher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Thursday morning WeGo Public Transit will cut the ribbon on Metro's second neighborhood transit center. "Welcome to the future of transit in Nashville," said WeGo Public Transit spokesperson Eric Melcher. The new North Nashville Transit Center is located at 26th Ave N and Clarksville Hwy and is named for local freedom rider Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr.The center is meant to serve as a neighborhood hub.

Aug 6, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Rebecca Schleicher

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WTVF) — More than 100 buses in Robertson County hit the road to pick up some 7,000 kids heading to bus stops for the new school year Tuesday morning. The county still needs up to eight more bus drivers. But instead of doubling up on routes, Robertson County has opted to make single routes longer. "We spent a lot of time in July working on routing, because we already knew we were going to be short on drivers," said Transportation Dept. Supervisor Josh Hinerman.

Aug 5, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Rebecca Schleicher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In Nashville, more than 500 Metro school buses take 45,000 kids to school every day. It's a colossal feat. We got a look behind-the-scenes with transportation manager Melvin Fulghum as crews worked to get everything ready for the new school year, you can check that out in the video player above. Pay increases have been a big help to recruit more drivers in Nashville. In years past, some drivers had to drive tripleup their routes because of low staffing.

Aug 5, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Rebecca Schleicher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We're keeping a close watch on school zones and we're not the only ones. Law enforcement officers across Middle Tennessee are camping out near schools to help remind drivers to slow down and drive carefully. Some helpful reminders: Pay attention to the speed limit which may drop to 20 or 15 miles per hour when kids are heading to and from school. Also, watch for pedestrians. Many kids walk to school, or have to cross the street to get there.

Jul 31, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Rebecca Schleicher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — I went to my backyard to show us how easy it is to take care of chivesYou can watch my explanation in the player above. She's in her 80's and legally blind. Franklin woman continues to crochet for those in need “Here’s a great story that proves everyone has something to give, regardless of age OR personal challenges. Our Austin Pollack introduces us to Ms Sylvia Mooney. At age 80, she’s not sitting still.