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State issues 62 violations against company accused of allowing ‘imposter cops’ on Nashville streets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is requesting the immediate suspension of a Mt. Juliet company’s license, alleging they allowed civilians to wear police identification and use red and blue lights in non-police vehicles. The state agency filed a notice of hearing and charges...
Neighbors grow anxious about road closure, nearly 2 months after significant rockslide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nearly 50 days after a rockslide covered River Trace near Highway 12 in Davidson County, neighbors are growing anxious about the length of the road closure. Out of an abundance of caution, the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) decided to temporarily close River Trace on May...
4,405-Units Of Affordable And Attainable Housing In the Nashville Pipeline.
This year marks the 2nd edition of the CityNowNext Affordable Housing Showcase, a cornerstone of the CityNowNext brand. Affordable and attainable housing is critical to the success of Nashville’s growth, not only as the #1 emerging market in the country, but ensuring that the people who live here can stay here. This year’s feature is sponsored by Nashville-based attainable housing developer Holladay Ventures. Their support allows CityNowNext to continue to provide high quality development news and information without paid subscriptions. Links to recently completed projects are also included in the list this year.
Five Free and Cheap Family Things To Do in Middle Tennessee
The days may be getting shorter at this point, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need a few things to fill all those hot daytime hours we still have left. This time, because of the insane heat, we’ve offered mostly indoor options: Head to the library to check out some zoo animals. Go for a family jam sesh at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Take the tiny kiddos for a storytime in Murfreesboro. You can also check out the Discovery Center, where you can hang out inside a while and then go out at 3 p.m. to watch them feed the turtles. If you don’t mind the heat, and paying for a family night out, Cheekwood has your Thursday nights covered.
Nashville car booting company sues Tennessee over new law
A Nashville-based car booting company is suing Tennessee over a new law that went into effect this month that prohibits third-party booting companies from operating on commercial property. The law prompted Nashville to temporarily suspend the practice of car booting starting July 1 as local lawmakers now must draft a...
‘For the first time ever, I wore heels’: Kentucky teen wins pageant award and continues to beat the odds
Camryn Jones had a difficult childhood, being born three months prematurely and diagnosed with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Despite these challenges, she persevered and is now an inspiration to many. Merely a fortnight prior, she achieved an accomplishment that even she had considered impossible. Jones remembers telling herself to...
The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks
American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the most impressive fireworks, including everything from famous landmarks to parks suitable for families.
TN defendants ruled unfit for trial must now go to mental health facility
Many new Tennessee laws take effect on July 1. Among them is "Jillian's Law," which makes various changes to how the criminal justice system interacts with offenders who are deemed incompetent to stand trial.
As Tennessee's ELVIS Act goes into effect, the music industry braces for legal fallout
Tennessee's ELVIS Act goes into effect on Monday, ushering in a new era of legal ramifications for those who abuse AI in their music-making process as the public questions what will come next. The act, which is short for The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, passed on March 21 when...
Health Inspections: Davidson County Swimming Pools July 1, 2024
BEST WESTERN PLUS - OUTDOOR POOL100911 AIRPORT CENTER DR Nashville, TN 37214Public Swimming Pools Follow-Up6/28/2024. Stewarts Ferry Apts-Clubhouse Pool1008100 Stewarts Ferry Pk Nashville, TN 37214Public Swimming Pools Follow-Up6/28/2024. Four Points by Sheraton - outdoor pool100800 Royal Parkway Nashville, TN 37214Public Swimming Pools Follow-Up6/28/2024. Arrive Bellevue / Front Pool100111 Old Hickory...
Donate Life Tennessee, Tennessee Donor Services, and Mid-South Transplant have launched the Honoring Local Heroes collaboration with the Tennessee DSHS
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this initiative began with the installation of plaques recognizing local organ and tissue donors and recipients at the Franklin Driver Services Center. Over the coming months, tribute plaques will be installed at Driver Services Centers across Tennessee. Each display will honor...
Nashvillian creates makeshift park out of vacant, undevelopable 2010 flood lots
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Richland Creek never ran as high as it did on May 2, 2010, according to West Nashville resident Stephen Selby. A slow-moving low-pressure system unloaded an unforeseen amount of rain on Nashville neighborhoods, bringing some areas as much as nine inches of rain in 24 hours.
Fourth of July celebrations across Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Fourth of July is just days away and there are several ways in the Midstate to celebrate the 248th year, the United States signed the Declaration of Independence. Nashville puts on the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th spectacle with 40,000 pounds of explosives. According...
Beat goes on for Summerfest’s largest capital project in history
Broadway in Nashville appeared on the shores of Lake Michigan last weekend as country music superstar Keith Urban took the stage in what was one of the largest capital project’s in Summerfest history by Hunzinger Construction. Crews started work in 2018 on a two-year project to improve Summerfest’s American...
Fallen Soldier Cart stationed at Nashville airport for military members: 'A sight to see'
Sirens wail in the distance, signaling to guests at Nashville International Airport that the sacred Fallen Soldier cart is on the way. As the sirens echo louder, the crowd files in a line on the edge of the hangar entrance, readying their phones to record the opening moment. Davidson County Sheriff vehicles swiftly enter...
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