Listen The Metro police officer who was dragged by an ATV last weekend says that despite what the video may show, he did not grab ahold of the rider and try to tackle him. Sgt. John Bourque spoke to reporters for the first time on Wednesday. He says he thought he might get run over […]
Family Of Black Man Shot By White Metro Officer Sues City For $30 Million
Listen The family of a black man who was shot and killed by a white Metro police officer is suing the city for $30 million, according to a complaint filed in federal court Monday. The suit blames the Nashville police for the death, claiming the department is racially biased.
Evacuees Return After Fleeing Floodwaters On Upper Cumberland Plateau
Listen School resumes in Clay County on Wednesday and residents of the Upper Cumberland Plateau who fled floodwaters have mostly returned home. But emergency responders are keeping a close eye on the rivers that are channeling away the weekend’s torrential rains.
Duck River, Swollen And Mighty, Draws Gawkers In Columbia
The swollen Duck River is still the sight to see in Columbia as flood waters slowly recede. The torrential weekend rain pushed the Duck into major flood stage, and waters released upstream have kept the river high.
Why Southern Baptists May Have Difficulty Enforcing New Sexual Abuse Standards
The Southern Baptist Convention is issuing 10 recommendations to improve how churches respond to sexual abuse — a major step for a denomination that prides itself on its decentralized structure and independent congregations.
More Nashville Police Trying Community Engagement, But Seeing Results May Take Time
Listen Nashville police officers are trying community engagement. It’s a strategy where they get out of their cars and talk to residents one on one — a change in direction for the police department, which has mostly relied on conducting traffic stops. Many policing experts say this new approach can more effectively reduce crime, but […]
With More Rain Coming, Downpours Leave Middle Tennessee Roads Underwater
Heavy downpours swelled creeks and inundated low-lying areas around Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, leading dozens of roads to become impassable.
After Postponed Vote, Nashville Is Still Flirting With New Dockless Scooter Rules
Nashville came to the brink of passing revised dockless electric scooter regulations on Tuesday night, but last-minute concerns mean changes could take another three rounds of votes by the Metro Council.
Nashville Rain Expected To Set Records But Not Cause Major Flooding
Listen Nashville’s soggy February is expected to set a record within the next few days. But even with half a foot of rain in the forecast, widespread flooding is unlikely.
Three Developments As Nashville Officer’s Murder Case Moves Slowly Toward Trial
Indicted Nashville police Officer Andrew Delke returned to court Tuesday — and briefly answered a few questions — as attorneys argued over pre-trial matters.
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