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2 days ago | fox17.com | Chris Nalls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As new aluminum and steel tariffs loom, local business owners like Carl Meier are bracing for the ripple effects. Meier, owner of Black Abbey Brewing Company, says inflation has already taken a toll on the industry since he launched the business in 2013. “In 2016, our cost per can was about 10 cents,” Meier said.

3 days ago | fox17.com | Madeleine Nolan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As CMA Fest officially begins, bringing thousands of country music fans to the streets of downtown Nashville, Metro Police are ramping up security to ensure a safe and smooth experience for all. The department is treating the four-day event like a major security operation, deploying hundreds of officers throughout the downtown area and working closely with the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) to install barriers and fencing.

3 days ago | fox17.com | Madeleine Nolan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As CMA Fest kicks off in downtown Nashville, crowds are packing both sides of the Cumberland River for four days of country music, community and celebration. But amid the high energy and packed streets, one group is going above and beyond to make sure fans stay safe: Red Frogs. The international nonprofit is tripling its volunteer team this year, bringing in 100 trained members to provide everything from free water and phone charging to emotional support and first aid.

3 days ago | fox17.com | Amanda Chin

For months, Karen Luff volunteered to help students cross safely to Longview Elementary in Spring Hill. Now, Luff is an officially certified crossing guard. “I can stop the traffic. I wasn't able to do that before. So, just organizing them so that the crosswalk is more visible. Because cars piling up and then parking on top of the crosswalk when kids are trying to get to school was just a disaster,” says Luff. That crosswalk was the scene of a tragedy in December.

4 days ago | fox17.com | Madeleine Nolan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Metro Councilmember is facing mounting backlash after comments he made during a press conference with Congressman Andy Ogles regarding Nashville’s “Belonging Fund," a private donation fund used to support immigrants impacted by recent ICE operations. Councilmember David Benton came under fire last week after appearing alongside Rep. Ogles and calling for an audit of the fund.