Tony Gonzalez

Curious Nashville: Why do we have Chicago-style gyro restaurants?

November 20, 2025

How a simple question about gyros in Nashville led to epic revelations about how regional food styles come into existence — and the role of one entrepreneur in changing gyros forever.

Explosion updates: The latest from AES in Hickman County

By LaTonya Turner, Tony GonzalezandCaroline Eggers

October 12, 2025

Painful and painstaking work continues in the Bucksnort community, where a munitions explosion on Friday left 16 workers unaccounted for and feared dead. The disaster has commanded vast investigative resources from all levels of government and triggered strong emotions.

UPDATE: Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing

By Paige Pfleger, Nina Cardona, Rose Gilbert, Tony GonzalezandLaTonya Turner

October 10, 2025

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, a county sheriff said, as first responders said secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning site.

Metro Arts grants in high demand despite recent controversy

By Tony Gonzalez

September 18, 2025

After recent turmoil surrounding Metro’s ability to send grants to arts organizations and individual artists, recent figures show higher demand than ever for the funding.

Deadly week for motorcyclists and pedestrians in Nashville

By Tony Gonzalez

September 16, 2025

Crashes in the past week have killed six motorcyclists in Nashville. Metro police provided new details Tuesday after two more riders who were hospitalized over the weekend died from their injuries.