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Nashville 911 Call Taker Becomes Lifeline, Guiding Mother Through Home Childbirth Over the Phone
In Nashville, a 911 call taker became the unsung hero in a dramatic home childbirth, successfully guiding a distressed mother to deliver a healthy baby boy. Kaitlyn Kramer, an emergency telecommunicator with the Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, answered the urgent call on July 7 at about 2:50 pm and provided critical support during the unforeseen event. According to the department's report, her composed demeanor and precise instructions were decisive in ensuring the safety of the mother and newborn.
Gretchen Walsh eighth in Olympics swimming 100 free at Paris 2024 Summer Games
Nashville's Gretchen Walsh made her third finals appearance Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, this time in the 100-meter freestyle. She finished the race eighth in the event after being the last to qualify out of the semifinals.. Walsh, a Harpeth Hall graduate, has won two silver medals during her first Olympic...
Titans’ Jeffery Simmons addresses his epic training-camp meltdown
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons went viral on Tuesday morning and not in a good way.The 27-year-old lineman found himself in the middle of controversy after he berated local radio host Buck Reising during a live broadcast from Titans training camp for some things he allegedly said on social media.Twenty-four hours later after some reflection, Simmons owned up to his actions and addressed his unhinged behavior.“That’s not who I am, that’s not who I want to be seen as,” Simmons said, via Titans team reporter Jim Wyatt. “I talked to Buck, we have an understanding [of where each is...
Pastor Greg Locke: 'It's time' to move Global Vision Bible Church from tent
Pastor Greg Locke has announced plans to move his controversial white-tent evangelical Global Vision Bible Church from its longstanding Wilson County campus. The church, which attracts large crowds from across the region, has been the subject of lawsuits and complaints at its current location on Old Lebanon Dirt Road. ...
WEATHER 8-1-2024 Heat Advisory Continues
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of...
Maury Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Maury County!. Come enjoy an evening of hilarious clean comedy hosted by Nashville-based comedian/guitarist PAUL ALDRICH and featuring his standup buddies from L.A. – NAZARETH and ROBERT G. LEE!. Purchase tickets here. 2Sherlock The Musical.
How recycling unused lots in Nashville is addressing climate change
"If it hits a black surface it's going to re-radiate and create heat." Right now, the Compact is looking for any unused surface lot in the county they could depave like the Nolensville Pike lot.
Meet Battle Creek High's head coaches for first TSSAA school year
Maury County's newest high school, Battle Creek High, is set to open its doors for students in August. In the 2024-25 school year, Battle Creek will have only freshman and sophomores enrolled, yet every program except football will compete at the varsity level. "It's really a mindset," said Battle Creek athletic director BreAnna Green,...
MTSU Student Success’ Upward Bound helps targeted Bedford, Rutherford scholars achieve college dreams
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Rising Community High School senior Zayne Bluthardt said the Upward Bound program through Middle Tennessee State University’s Office of Student Success “helped me gain great social confidence and respect for myself and others, teaching me the values of others in ways that I had never considered before.”