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East Nashville's Rainbow Crosswalk Vandalized Days After Installation, Community and Officials Respond with Support
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. A recent act of vandalism targeting a rainbow crosswalk in East Nashville, which was installed as a testament to LGBTQ pride at the end of Pride Month, was caught on video and has since garnered city-wide attention. WSMV released surveillance footage showing a white Ford van driven by a man who poured black paint onto the crosswalk at South 14th and Woodland Streets on Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., an action actively being investigated by the Metro Nashville Police Department's East Precinct Investigations Unit.
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...
Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Beware of traffic disruptions during downtown Nashville’s fireworks show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashvillians, Tennesseans and visitors everywhere need to be aware of some traffic disruptions during Thursday night’s Fourth of July celebration downtown. Metro Nashville police are urging the public to be aware of some traffic changes during the Let Freedom Sing fireworks display. “To help ensure...
New principals are helming Middle Tennessee schools this fall. Here's everything to know
As school districts across Middle Tennessee prepare to welcome kids back to class next month, students and their families can expect to see a few new faces in the front offices. Nearly two dozen new principals have been announced by school officials in the suburbs around Nashville, and Metro Nashville Public School has announced 16 new principals for the fall semester. Does your school have a new principal this fall? ...
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