WKRN-TV (Nashville, TN)

WKRN-TV is a television station in Nashville, Tennessee, that broadcasts on virtual channel 2 and UHF digital channel 27. It is affiliated with ABC and is owned by Media General. The station's studios and offices can be found on Murfreesboro Road (U.S. Routes 41 and 70S) in the southeastern part of Nashville, while its transmitter is situated in Forest Hills, Tennessee.

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English

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#28053

United States

#5382

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#150

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Spring Hill Fire Department looking ahead to provide better services to residents

23 hours ago | wkrn.com | Erin McCullough

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — While the City of Spring Hill prepares to welcome its fourth fire station later this fall, city leaders have already started looking ahead to the next fire hall. According to Spring Hill Fire Chief Graig Temple, the strategic plan for his department already has him working on growth scenarios and how best to provide services to all residents.
Woman wanted for attempted murder, man wanted for sex crimes among 'Most Wanted' fugitives in Nashville, TN

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Erin McCullough

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two people wanted for violent crimes are the latest additions to the Metro Nashville Police Department’s (MNPD) list of “Most Wanted” fugitives. One woman added to the list is wanted on grand jury indictments for attempted first-degree murder, and one man is wanted for sex crimes against a minor. Each week the MNPD Criminal Warrants Division posts the list of all the people they consider the top most wanted fugitives from justice.
Developers provide update on multi-family housing planned for former Donelson Bowl property

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Kori Johnson

DONELSON, Tenn. (WKRN) — Donelson Bowl permanently closed its doors in 2023, but construction on the apartments that were supposed to replace it has not yet started. Developers said the project has taken time to get started, but it’s still going to happen. The site of what once was Nashville’s oldest bowling alley, which had been owned by Crescent Bowling Company since 1960, currently sits vacant.
Franklin Police hiring new officers

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Sophia Radebaugh

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Franklin Police Department says it’s looking for community-oriented people to apply for their open police officer positions. Franklin PD says they offer a ton of benefits, including a 4-day work week. FPD is looking for the best of the best, and they’re only accepting applications for one month. There will be in-person interviews on May 22 and May 23.
Nashville, TN community center wants feedback on future programming

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Erin McCullough

by: Erin McCullough Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 05:42 PM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 05:42 PM CDT MADISON, Tenn. (WKRN) — If you visit the Madison Community Center, Metro Parks wants to hear from you on the future of their programming.
Civic design organization calls for 4-lane streets with protected bike lanes in Nashville development

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Erin McCullough

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A civic group has called for the future of one roadway in the planned East Bank Development to reduce traffic lanes, allowing for more pedestrian and non-vehicular traffic. The Civic Design Center, an urban planning and design nonprofit agency, encourages resident advocacy to help keep a six-lane boulevard out of the Imagine East Bank plan as the primary choice of road.
Suspect charged after Easter celebration in Gallatin, TN ends in double shooting

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Andy Cordan

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — What started as an Easter celebration in Gallatin reportedly ended in a hail of gunfire. The Gallatin Police Department was sent to the 100 block of South Maple Avenue at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. Bodycam video obtained by News 2 shows the chaotic scene when officers arrived to the area. K-9s were seen running toward a home, where officials found a 26-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Murfreesboro Police push for additional license plate readers

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Sophia Radebaugh

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN)- The Murfreesboro Police Department says their real-time license plate readers (LPRs) have been a huge success, and they’ve identified several more roads that could use them. Last year, the department had over 400 arrests, leads, or traffic stops associated with the LPRs.Right now, there are a total of 57 LPRs placed on city streets all across Murfreesboro, but police want more.
Mt. Juliet, TN planning road changes to reduce crashes

1 day ago | wkrn.com | Sophia Radebaugh

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A $328,000 grant is paving the way for Mt. Juliet to do some much-needed road improvement projects. This Safety Action Plan has identified 18 high-injury roadways in Mt. Juliet. The plan is to implement both short and long-term fixes. The Federal Highway Administration surveyed Mt. Juliet’s roads and gave the city recommendations on how to minimize crashes.
Affordable housing for seniors expected to start construction in Germantown

2 days ago | wkrn.com | Sophia Radebaugh

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A huge affordable housing complex is coming to a trendy Nashville neighborhood. Developers are hoping it will give seniors an affordable place to live in Germantown. Housing costs impact everyone, and the co-developer of the property, Inspiritus, says a lot of the seniors who have lived in Nashville all their lives can no longer afford to live in Music City. Inspiritus has crews working on the project right now.