WTVF-TV (Nashville,TN)

WTVF, also known as channel 5, is a TV station based in Nashville, Tennessee, and it is part of the CBS network. The station is owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, which also owns WNPX-TV (channel 28), an Ion Television station. WTVF operates its studios on James Robertson Parkway in the heart of Nashville, while its transmitter is situated north of downtown near Whites Creek along I-24.

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#56084

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#10961

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State of Tennessee working to make mental health services more accessible

1 day ago | newschannel5.com | Caroline Atkinson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - So many people struggle with their mental health. For some, the cost is what keeps them from seeking help. That's why we want to share with you some of the free mental health resources available to all Tennesseans. NewsChannel 5's Carrie Sharp talked with Marie Williams, the commissioner for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, to learn more.
K Lee Luxury Wigs is helping women feel confident and beautiful!

1 day ago | newschannel5.com | Heather Mathis

We talk to Karyn Lee who created K Lee Luxury Wigs to help her client feel more beautiful and confident!"With over 25 years of experience in the hair industry, my journey has been deeply rooted in a passion for transformation-not just of hair, but of lives. I've had the privilege of working with clients who face significant challenges, such as alopecia, menopause-related hair loss, and thinning hair.
Metro student arrested with gun after weapons detection system alerts school staff

1 day 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.
Ahead of summer vacations and time at the pool

2 days ago | newschannel5.com | Caroline Atkinson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - It's a good time to remind you: this is Water Safety Month and a good time to take stock of your skills. Whether your summer plans takes you to the community pool, a water park, the river, or a beach, being confident around water often starts with a class. NewsChannel 5's Carrie Sharp spoke to Jerrica Williams today about what the American Red Cross offers to help swimmers feel more confident. "Our training providers do offer swimming classes for adults and children.
Advice for what to do with tax refunds

5 days ago | newschannel5.com | Kelly Broderick

By Kelly Broderick NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - The IRS reports the average tax refund in 2025 is $3,271. Everyone views that money in a different way, and David Globke with SFA Wealth Management helps us spend it wisely. Watch this Let Me Help segment in the video player above. For more great tips like this, catch NewsChannel 5 This Morning at 9 a.m. on weekdays. If you'd like to submit a tip, email us at [email protected].
'We do not work with ICE:' Nashville police chief speaks on detainments

5 days ago | newschannel5.com | Emily West

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake reiterated again Friday that his department didn't work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for traffic stops. Since May 3, the Tennessee Highway Patrol partnered with ICE for what they called a "public safety effort," which netted 369 traffic stops. Around 10 troopers were assigned to the operation, according to the THP. Those traffic stops resulted in the arrest of 94 undocumented people.
Endangered child alert issued for 17-year-old from Montgomery County

5 days ago | newschannel5.com | Kelly Broderick

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - An endangered child alert has been issued for 17-year-old Jonathan Roe from Montgomery County. Roe is 6'0", 140 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen this morning in the Randall Drive area in Clarksville. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans. If you see him, contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Cole is a person I think everyone should meet. After saving his sister's life, he's in a fight for his own.
How to make a brunch burger

5 days ago | newschannel5.com | Kelly Broderick
NOAA says it will discontinue its billion-dollar disaster database

6 days ago | newschannel5.com | Evan Thomas

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday it will archive its database of billion-dollar climate disasters, as the Trump administration reduces the resources available to the agency. The database has measured the direct costs of major weather disasters in the U.S. since 1980. It collects information from federal and state agencies and insurance companies to estimate the dollar impacts of individual events such as hurricanes or wildfires.
US moves to modernize air traffic control after Newark flight chaos

6 days ago | newschannel5.com | Patrick Terpstra

The nation's air traffic control system has needed major upgrades for decades, with outdated technology contributing to significant flight delays and cancellations just this week in Newark, New Jersey. Go into a control tower and you may see people still using paper and floppy disks to keep track of airplanes. Many examples of that old technology were on display during an announcement by the Department of Transportation about modernizing air traffic control.