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Man suspected in car burglaries at Nashville parks

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A convicted felon is wanted on new charges after he was accused of targeting cars at local parks. More>>

Suspected meth operation found in south Nashville

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Dangerous chemicals made for a dangerous situation Tuesday evening in south Nashville. More>>

Mary J. Blige concert Wed. in Nashville canceled

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A Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse has canceled her stop in Nashville one night before the scheduled performance.
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Metro schools leader pledges support for immigration reform Video included

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The director of Metro Nashville Public Schools is not holding back talking about immigration reform. More>>

Nashville to reconfigure sewer grates for better bicycle safety Video included

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There's a push to fix something dangerous bordering Nashville's streets. While it could cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, that could actually be cheaper than the alternative: a big lawsuit. More>>

Parents of child who died of heatstroke hope to help other families Video included

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The parents of a boy who died last summer after being left alone in a hot car for hours are speaking out, hoping their story will prevent another tragedy. More>>

Nashville Symphony ending in-house food service Video included

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The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is already facing foreclosure and is set to be auctioned at the end of the month. Now, the money problems at the Nashville Symphony are now costing jobs. More>>

19-year-old accused three times of exposing self

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A man that has been previously arrested for exposing himself in public is facing more charges. More>>

Fired yogurt shop worker accused of harassing ex-boss Video included

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A woman who was fired from a West End yogurt shop is accused of harassing her former supervisor.
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Jack in the Box employees assaulted in south Nashville Video included

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Two Jack in the Box employees were hurt in a south Nashville robbery. More>>

Underage prostitution bust at Donelson hotel Video included

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Investigators have made an arrest in connection with an underage prostitution business. More>>

2 children found in car after drug bust near school Video included

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Police said a man involved in a drug transaction drove to a Metro school with two kids in the backseat. More>>

Sonic robbed on Murfreesboro Pike

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An armed robber is still on the loose after a Sonic was robbed Monday night. More>>

Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Old Hickory

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A man is in critical condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center after he was struck by a vehicle while walking Monday evening in the Old Hickory area. More>>

Suspect arrested in 3 Nashville business burglaries

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A man suspected in three business burglaries in the past year has been arrested on outstanding warrants. More>>

Donor to match contributions to Nashville Rescue Mission

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An anonymous donor is hoping a friendly challenge will help bring more money into the Nashville Rescue Mission. More>>

Public meeting discusses Nashville's proposed rapid transit

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Folks gathered Monday at Christ the King School on Belmont Boulevard to talk about The Amp - the bus rapid transit system being proposed for West End Avenue. More>>

Easement confusion leaves homeowner with tree over his head Video included

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One Nashville homeowner knows what it feels like to have something hanging over his head, and the garage where he restores antique cars and motorcycles is one big storm away from becoming rubble. More>>

44-year-old man accused of targeting young girls Video included

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A Nashville man is accused of trying to lure underage girls for sex through a social media site. More>>

Family files suit after death of Germantown Cafe chef Video included

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The family of a Nashville chef who died after becoming locked in his restaurant's walk-in cooler is now suing. More>>

Cumberland U. asst. soccer coach killed in I-24 wreck Video included

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The small campus of Cumberland University in Lebanon is mourning the death of soccer coach Eric Susewind. More>>

Madison shooting suspect jailed on $5 million bond Video included

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The man suspected of shooting a woman and her three daughters Friday at an apartment complex in Madison has been formally charged with four counts of attempted homicide. More>>

Hockey rink, expanded library part of new Antioch mall Video included

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Mayor Karl Dean announced that a hockey rink, expanded library, regional community center and park space will be built at the city's new mixed-use complex at the Global Mall at The Crossings. More>>

Nashville adds second night of Independence Day fireworks

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Nashville plans a patriotic salute so large this Independence Day, the party will actually span two days. More>>

Group that helps with A/C bills stretches for funding

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The hot and humid weather has many people in Nashville switching on the air conditioner, but one group that helps people with their cooling bills has run out of cash when it's needed most. More>>

Son, 18, gets into argument with mom, sets home on fire Video included

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Police say a teenager tried to burn down his family's Antioch home after an argument with his mother on Saturday. More>>

Driver falls asleep, knocks out power pole in Madison Video included

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A wreck early Monday morning knocked out power to more than 300 people and shut down a road in Madison. More>>

Police smell marijuana coming from car; suspect accused of crime spree Video included

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Police stopped a man after they smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle but later learned he was suspected of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. More>>

Temp repairmen suspected in thefts at Hotel Indigo

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Metro police are investigating a series of thefts from units at the Hotel Indigo. More>>

Algae causing slimy problem at Centennial Park Video included

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The beauty of Centennial Park attracts a crowd of locals and visitors alike, but there is a growing, slimy problem at Nashville's most popular green space. More>>

Cameras catch businesses serving underage customers Video included

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It's always been against the law, but police say local businesses continue to sell alcohol to underage customers. Soon, it could bring big much tougher consequences. More>>

NFL to place bans on bags at stadiums Video included

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There's a hot debate among sports fans on if they could enjoy a night at the game just as much if they couldn't bring a cooler, a small bag or even a purse. More>>

Police urge teens to sign up for driver awareness class

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The Metro Police Department is still taking applications for a free teenage driver awareness class scheduled for Saturday. More>>

Woman punched in face, fights off purse snatcher Video included

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A woman had just stepped off a bus when she was attacked downtown. More>>

Grandfather saves 2 toddlers from house fire Video included

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Two young children and an adult were transported to the hospital after their home caught fire Thursday evening in west Nashville.
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25-year-old man shot outside Waffle House Video included

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Police are investigating a shooting Friday morning in the parking lot of a Waffle House on Dickerson Pike. More>>

Victim found on sidewalk with gunshot wound

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A man was found early Friday morning sitting on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound. More>>

Tenant charged with shooting landlord Video included

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A landlord showed up Thursday to collect rent from his tenant but ended up shot. More>>

Suspect accused in at least 10 Nashville burglaries

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Metro police say they have caught a man suspected of breaking into 10 businesses since the first of the year. More>>

Man accused of exposing himself at Edwin Warner Park

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A man already accused of exposing himself to women has been arrested for the same crime once again. More>>

Whites Creek town hall addresses rise in burglaries

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Home burglaries have become such a problem in one Middle Tennessee community that local businesses are now reaching into their own cash registers to help catch the crooks. More>>

Woman rescued from near-drowning at Percy Priest Lake Video included

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Emergency crews rescued a woman who nearly drowned Thursday afternoon on Percy Priest Lake after she was forced to tread water for almost a half hour, trying to stay above the surface. More>>

2 California men headed to Bonnaroo arrested on drug charges

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Two California men heading to Bonnaroo were arrested early Thursday morning by Metro police on several felony drug charges. More>>

Nashville man shot in leg after robbery

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Metro police say a man was shot after he was the victim of a robbery Wednesday night on Murfreesboro Road. More>>

Fire damages south Nashville house

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A house fire has forced a family out of their home in south Nashville. More>>

Startup business owners pitch ideas at conference Video included

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At the first ever Southland Conference at the Cannery Ballroom, startup business owners had to make a grand impression to potential investors. More>>

Students share faith by volunteering manual labor Video included

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Summer vacation doesn't mean a trip to the beach for a group of teenagers who are helping to make a difference in the lives of others. More>>

Metro school calendar could be changing again Video included

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Nashville's new school calendar might be changing again, and this time, kids could be in class even more. More>>

Belmont law school moves toward full accreditation

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Belmont University's law school has received provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association. More>>

Opry adding Wednesday night shows to summer schedule

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The Grand Ole Opry is adding eight weeks of Wednesday night shows to its regular schedule starting June 19. More>>

Sergeant threatened with knife at recruiting office in Antioch Video included

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Police said a man with a knife showed up at a National Guard recruiting office in Nashville and threatened a staff sergeant. More>>

Nashville Fire Department opening new Joelton fire station

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The city will open a new fire station in Joelton on Wednesday. More>>

Mom snatches kids from grandmother, faces charges Video included

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A mom who lost custody of her children is in trouble with police after they said she took her kids from a front yard and drove away with them. More>>

Woman critically hurt in Brick Church Pike wreck

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A woman who crashed her car Tuesday night in north Nashville is fighting to stay alive. More>>

Burglar swipes safe from beauty supply store Video included

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An alleged burglar is on the loose after police said he stole a safe from a store last week in south Nashville. More>>

Metro Council approves $300M spending plan; schools cut 44 jobs Video included

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Mayor Karl Dean's $300 million capital spending plan earned its final approval from Metro Council on Tuesday night. More>>

Metro school board details cuts to lessen budget shortfall Video included

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Metro schools is detailing how it plans to close a big budget gap. Last week, the Metro Council approved a budget for the district that is about $18 million short of what school officials wanted. More>>

Neighbors meet to discuss future of Antioch mall Video included

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There have been high hopes for years to revive Hickory Hollow Mall, but some neighbors say the new mall - with a new name - is not an improvement at all. More>>

Mayor Dean invites public to participate in city walk

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Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is calling all hikers. More>>

Power restored after outages in Belle Meade, downtown

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More than 1,300 Nashville Electric Service customers have had their power restored Tuesday evening in the Belle Meade area. More>>

Meningitis victims' families drop local St. Thomas lawsuit Video included

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Four families who sued Saint Thomas Hospital following last year's fungal meningitis outbreak have dropped their lawsuits in Davidson County. More>>

House damaged by fire in Madison

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A vacant house in Madison was damaged by fire Tuesday morning. More>>

Judge orders repayment of double-billed fee

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A Davidson County judge has reduced the fee a former public guardian charged a client who was double-billed for a shopping trip. More>>

Nashville judge issues order to prevent state worker layoffs

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A Davidson County judge has issued an order, preventing state government from laying off more than 200 workers this month. More>>

18-year-old shot after leaving market Video included

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An 18-year-old man is in critical condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center after being shot early Tuesday morning. More>>

Belmont law school gets initial approval from American Bar

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Belmont University's law school has received provisional accreditation. More>>

Woman claimed to have child to get TennCare, says state

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A Hermitage woman faces fraud charges after state officials say she claimed to have a child in her home to make herself eligible for TennCare benefits. More>>

New class of Nashville officers is largest since 1971

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Monday night's Metro police graduation class will be the largest in more than 40 years, according to city officials. More>>

Antioch woman attacked as she got out of shower Video included

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Police say a man snuck into a woman's home during the weekend and attacked her with a cord from a hair straightener. More>>

Stolen car crashed into Madison ravine

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Metro police said a stolen car was found Sunday night crashed into a ravine in Hermitage. More>>

CMA Music Fest reports record-breaking crowd attendance Video included

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According to the Country Music Association, the four-day festival was attended by 80,000 people, a 15 percent increase from last year. More>>

Driver killed in South Nashville crash

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Metro police tell Channel 4 News Christopher Sexton, 31, of Glen Echo Road, was killed. More>>

CMA celebrities accept softball challenge Video included

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Dozens of singers and athletes headed to Nashville's Greer Stadium Saturday for the Celebrity Softball Challenge. More>>

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Motorcyclist,16, dies after doing stunts in south Nashville Video included

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A teenage motorcycle rider died after a reckless ride Thursday night, and police are looking for witnesses who may have seen the crash.
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Nashville taxpayers to pay $300K for fairgrounds renovations Video included

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Nashville taxpayers will have to fork out $300,000 to fix flood damage at the state fairgrounds all because Metro simply failed to ask FEMA for the money. More>>

Nashville Ballet hosting 'superhero' summer camps

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The kids participating in a unique camp at Nashville Ballet are trading in their tutus for capes this summer. More>>

East Nashville family raising money for much-needed service dog Video included

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For one east Nashville man, a new dog specially trained to meet his medical needs may just save his life, and a fundraiser is now helping to bring him home. More>>

Exchange guns for gift cards Saturday in Nashville

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Metro police want to take unsafe weapons off your hands, and they're willing to make a trade. More>>

Man stabbed outside Donelson Waffle House

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A fight behind a Waffle House in Donelson led to an overnight stabbing, say police. More>>

Hermitage man shot in the leg, robbed

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A man was shot in Hermitage while getting out of his car late Thursday night. More>>

$6M plan announced to improve Centennial Park Video included

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Mayor Karl Dean was joined by the director of Metro Parks on Thursday morning to outline $6 million in improvements to Centennial Park. More>>

Accused burglar caught while still at east Nashville home

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Quick response from a Metro police detective led to the arrest of a man accused of burglarizing an east Nashville home and assaulting the woman who lives there. More>>

60-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by car Video included

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Police say a 60-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a car in Madison.
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Nashville Children's Theater seeks donations after big budget gap Video included

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The Nashville Children's Theater - the oldest such professional theater company in the country - is some $70,000 in the red this year. More>>

Nashville businesses could 'boot' illegally parked cars Video included

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A busy music weekend and brand new convention center are putting the crunch on downtown Nashville parking, but drivers may soon have to be extra careful where they leave their cars. More>>

Men injured in fight involving pitchforks, shovel Video included

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Chaos erupted outside a Nashville market after a brawl sent two people to the hospital. More>>

Man killed on I-40 in Nashville

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A man died after being hit by at least two vehicles Saturday night on Interstate 40 near downtown Nashville. More>>