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I-40 closed after radioactive waste truck catches fire
Interstate 40 between exits 201 and 204 is closed in both directions, after a semi-truck carrying radioactive waste caught fire.
6 people, including children, were fatally shot at a Green Hills school. Police say the shooter is also dead.
Six people, including three students, are dead following a shooting at Covenant School in Green Hills on Monday morning.
Legal battle escalates between a Nashville firefighter and the department that suspended him three times
A month after a Nashville firefighter and comedian sued the department for violating his freedom of speech, he has again been suspended from his day job without pay.
Nashville firefighter who moonlights as comedian Josh Black sues the city and fire department for disciplining him over a tweet about racism
A Nashville comedian is suing the city’s fire department for violating his right to free speech. Joshua Lipscomb, better known online as comedian Josh Black, was suspended over tweets he made under his stage name.
Remnants Of Ida Sweep Through Middle Tennessee
Downed tree and power lines have been reported across Nashville as the remnants of Hurricane Ida sweep through the region Tuesday.
‘Puzzled’ By Why The State Reversed Course, Nashville Will Still Share COVID Data With First Responders
Nashville’s public health department will continue to provide COVID-19 patient information to first responders, even though the state has decided to halt its own data-sharing policy by the end of the month.
A Free Hot Meal Goes A Long Way For First Responders To Nashville Tornado
A hot meal can be hard to come by after a tornado rips through town. Especially for first responders and those directly impacted by the storm. At Shoney’s on Interstate Drive, police, firefighters and families broke bread together this week. The Nashville-based comfort food chain offered a free buffet dinner for those in need.
Metro Agencies Look to Staffing Changes to Save Money
Metro departments start making their budget cases to Mayor Karl Dean this week. The Mayor has asked all agencies to cut spending by two percent, meaning some are looking for creative ways to do more with fewer workers.
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