Daily coverage of North Nashville and the wider Nashville area.
A Nashville HVAC technician who fled violence in Venezuela has waited eight years for an asylum decision. Known by the pseudonym Miguel, he works long summer hours to support his family while facing uncertainty about his future.
October 25, 2026
Elecxus Ellis of Springfield is being recognized in NewsChannel 5’s “My Hero” series. Springfield is in Robertson County, north of Nashville.
October 24, 2026
Nashville CARES is challenging citizenship and residency checks for certain federally funded HIV services. Its lawsuit argues the policy violates state and federal law and threatens support that patients need alongside medical treatment.
October 20, 2026
Willie E. Tomlinson II, 43, died after being struck while crossing Bell Road, Nashville police said. Other local developments include a court extension request from Christa Pike’s attorneys, early voting totals and Vanderbilt’s preseason ranking.
October 20, 2026
A federal audit found nearly 73% of packages sampled at a Nashville post office had been scanned as delivered while still at the facility. The finding highlights a gap between tracking status and actual delivery.
October 20, 2026
Nashville’s General Jackson Showboat is scheduled to make its final public cruise Dec. 15. The departure will end four decades of public cruises on the Cumberland River.
October 20, 2026
Thousands joined Tennessee State University’s 99th homecoming celebration, with bands, dancers and floats filling Jefferson Street on Saturday. TSU capped the festivities with a 25-16 win over Morgan State at Nissan Stadium.
October 19, 2026
Davidson County recorded 35,127 voters during the first four days of early voting. A federal judge also approved a nearly $360 million rental-software settlement, while Nashville SC secured a conference title and the Titans earned their first win.
October 19, 2026
Davidson County recorded 18,723 early voters over the first two days of voting for the Nov. 3 election. Other local updates include free Halloween street-closure applications, steady Tennessee unemployment and a new Rosenwald school database.
October 16, 2026
Rail transportation helped drive Bellevue’s transformation from a rural community into a center of commerce. That history connects the western Davidson County neighborhood’s growth to the infrastructure that served it.
October 15, 2026
Rep. Bo Mitchell recalled returning to Bellevue during the 2010 flood and encountering high water along the Harpeth River. Beech Bend was among the areas hit hardest.
October 15, 2026
Nashville health officials issued nearly 400 permits for the 2026 Villain Arts Tattoo Festival. The permits covered tattoo artists, body piercers and technicians and were issued within four hours.
October 11, 2026
Irreverent Warriors is hiking in Nashville to raise awareness. The organization brings veterans together through shared activities aimed at building connections and preventing veteran suicide.
October 11, 2026
Davidson County is under a weekend flood watch as hurricane remnants approach. Other Nashville developments include Christa Pike’s recovery, planned nonstop Paris flights and a lawsuit challenging Fairgrounds petition signatures.
October 9, 2026
Nashville’s major crime categories continued to decline through early October, with homicides down nearly 39%. Other local developments include new congressional polling, a school board ethics review and a Vanderbilt archive honoring Jackie Shane.
October 8, 2026
Some Nashville-area residents describe airplane noise as an intolerable part of daily life. Their concerns put neighborhood quality of life at the center of the issue.
October 8, 2026
Nashville Zoo’s guinea pig village is marking the fall season. The attraction is part of the zoo on Nolensville Pike in South Nashville.
October 7, 2026
An Oct. 7 update covers Davidson County health scores. Inspection records can help residents understand conditions observed during a health inspection.
October 7, 2026
North Nashville’s Tanzye Hill and other birth workers are expanding support for Black mothers through training, education and advocacy. Efforts to secure TennCare coverage for doulas have advanced slowly despite persistent maternal health disparities.
October 6, 2026
The Hamilton Avenue bridge over I-65 in Nashville is slated for demolition. The crossing closed in September after a HELP truck operator discovered damage.
October 6, 2026
An East Nashville homeowner has been ordered to remove a flashing, screeching device aimed at people using the sidewalk. The deadline is less than a month away.
October 5, 2026
Nashville’s Night Out has a direct connection to the city. It is a local event of interest to Nashville residents.
October 5, 2026
Nashville’s second annual Susan G. Komen More Than Pink walk raised more than $360,000. Breast cancer survivors and supporters exceeded the event’s fundraising goals.
October 4, 2026
Nashville Severe Weather has hired a full-time meteorologist and added five counties to its coverage area. The independent service will also sell sponsorships alongside its community-backed funding.
October 2, 2026
David Lawrence Kuhlman has died. He was known as Dave.
October 1, 2026
Mayor Freddie O’Connell has proposed $544.72 million in capital spending for Nashville. Other developments include new Symphony leadership during a season suspension, state intervention at three charter schools and federal funding for Davidson County.
September 30, 2026
Dr. Michael Anthony Whitmon is named in a 2026 Nashville obituary. The notice lists Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.
September 29, 2026
Victory Memorial Bridge is set to close in Nashville. East Bank infrastructure projects and proposed traffic restrictions are also on the city’s transportation agenda.
September 23, 2026
A Nashville woman's lawsuit over her firing after a social media post about Charlie Kirk is moving forward, according to WZTV. The supplied headline does not identify the court action or explain the claims.
September 22, 2026
Lane closures are causing problems in Bellevue, according to WSMV. The supplied source does not specify the affected roads, closure schedule or nature of the disruption.
September 22, 2026
Germantown neighbors said noise from First Horizon Park woke them overnight, WKRN reported. Some residents described hearing people using the Nashville Sounds’ ballpark loudspeakers.
September 22, 2026
Thousands of Nashville customers were without electricity Saturday morning, WKRN reported. South Nashville was the hardest-hit area.
September 19, 2026
Nashville Banner reporters discuss new data estimating how many refugees have arrived in Nashville in recent years. The conversation also examines dwindling resettlement resources amid federal policy changes and funding cuts.
September 18, 2026
Aer Lingus will renumber its Dublin-to-Nashville flight in honor of Dolly Parton beginning Oct. 25, the Nashville Banner reports. Tennessee unemployment remained at 3.4% in August, and MNPS fall break camp registration is open.
September 18, 2026