Friday, 31 May 2024
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Celebrate National Soul Food Month in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — While most people know June as LGBT Pride Month, the summer month also celebrates the best kind of southern fare: soul food.
The south is especially known for good down home cookin', and soul food is easily found in Tennessee. Whether it's from a meat-and-three or your own kitchen, soul food can warm the heart as well as the stomach.
Here are some of the places you can find soul food in Nashville.
Arnold's Country Kitchen
A Nashville treasure, Arnold's Country Kitchen has some of the best home cooking available this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. Choose from set options for your main entrée during the week and add rotating side dishes for that classic meat-and-three. Top things off with a slice of pie or dish of banana pudding, and don't forget the sweet tea to drink!
605 8th Ave. S, Nashville, 37203
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Barr's Music City Soul Food
Whether you want pork chops, fried catfish, meatloaf or turkey lunches or dinners, you can find them all at Barr's Music City Soul Food. The restaurant also offers catering and gift cards when you need your peach cobbler or fried chicken dinner fix.
618 Brentwood Drive East, Nashville 37211
Big Al's Deli & Catering
Big Al specializes in "southern comfort food with a lot of soul." With breakfast and lunch specials Tuesday through Saturday, Big Al's also puts fresh items on the blackboard each day. Al also offers catering for any and all events and functions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
1828 4th Ave. N, Nashville, 37208
Kingdom Café & Grill
Those who have visited the restaurant liken it to a soul experience, rather than just soul food. Choose from six different meats and eight different veggie sides for your soul food fix.
2610 Jefferson St., Nashville, 37208
Lil Cee's Restaurant
Open Thursday through Sunday, Lil Cee's prepares their food "with mama's taste." The cash only business offers a walk-up window for carry-out service as well as dine-in options.
605 Douglas Ave., Nashville, 37207
Silver Sands Café
"Just like mama used to make" is how those at Silver Sands Soul Food say their menu is crafted. Offering breakfast and lunch options, the café is a family-owned restaurant that serves "some of the best home made southern style food in the Downtown Nashville area." Family recipes include smothered pork chops, potatoes and onions, salmon croquettes, fried chicken, mac and cheese, greens, hot water corn bread and many more. The restaurant also offers a catering menu.
937 Locklayer St., Nashville, 37208
Swett's
Founded by Walter and Susie Swett in 1954 as Swett's Dinette, the family-owned business offers a warm, inviting and cozy feel to all those who enter its doors. Dine in and enjoy the home-cooked feel or take it to go! Some declare the baked chicken with two vegetables as the "best deal in town."
2725 Clifton Ave., Nashville, 37209
The Southern V
Nashville also calls a lighter version of soul food home in The Southern V. The restaurant specializes in plant-based southern style food, offering fans of soul food a vegan option in the heart of the Buchanan Street Business District.
From Snausage biscuits to Meet loaf, The Southern V makes the majority of their food from scratch. Their plant-based Nashville Hot Chick'n is something you'll have to try to believe.
1208 Buchanan St., Nashville, 37208
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Thursday, 30 May 2024
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Memorial Drive blocked in Clarksville due to crash with injuries
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- At least one person is injured following a Thursday afternoon collision along Memorial Drive in Clarksville.
According to the Clarksville Police Department, the crash took place at approximately 12:22 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 in the 2100 block of Memorial Drive, near West Meadow Drive.
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Authorities said the incident involved two SUVs, which are currently blocking the travel lanes on Memorial Drive. Motorists are asked to find an alternate route until the road can be cleared.
In an email sent at 12:45 p.m., officials said, "the status of the injuries is unknown at this time," but it appears that one person will be flown to Nashville via LifeFlight helicopter.
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No additional details have been released about this crash.
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Wednesday, 29 May 2024
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Toddler ‘seriously injured' in South Nashville hit-and-run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A two-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle near the entrance of an apartment complex in South Nashville.
The incident was reported on Tuesday, May 28 just before 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Highland Apartments located in 4600 block of Nolensville Pike, according to court documents.
Authorities reported a 23-year-old woman was pushing her two-year-old son in a stroller when they were hit by a black Chrysler 300, which fled the scene after the crash.
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The two-year-old was reportedly knocked unconscious and was taken to Vanderbilt Pediatrics with serious injuries, officials said. Meanwhile, the mother was to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with minor injuries.
According to an arrest report, an officer observed the Chrysler traveling southbound on Nolensville Pike and initiated a traffic stop.
The driver -- identified as 27-year-old Mario Alonzo-- smelled of alcohol, had watery eyes and slurred speech. Police said Alonzo was "clearly impaired."
Officials said Alonzo was taken into custody for the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Inside the vehicle, officers reported they found multiple bottles of Corona beer on the passenger floorboard, all of which were empty except one.
During the arrest, officers said Alonzo slipped off one handcuff and attempted to escape from the vehicle. However, he was directed to the ground and handcuffed again, police said.
Alonzo was allegedly too combative to perform any field sobriety tests, and began to sob when he was removed from the vehicle.
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Police said a witness was able to "positively identify the vehicle as the one that struck the pedestrians and fled the scene." In addition, the witness reported he was familiar with the Chrysler because Alonzo lived in the apartment complex.
Alonzo was taken to General Hospital where a blood sample was obtained, officials said. The results to the sample are pending.
He was charged with vehicular assault, resisting arrest, open container violation and driving without a license.
Alonzo remains jailed on a $77,500 bond.
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024
3 sought for stealing medications from Midtown Walgreens
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Metro police are searching for three suspects who reportedly stole thousands of dollars worth of medications from a Midtown Walgreens.
Police said the three suspects arrived at the specialty pharmacy on 22nd Avenue North in a white sedan at around 4 a.m. Sunday, May 19. Two of the suspects used a pry bar to break in.
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Once inside, the two suspects stole several thousand dollars worth of medications from the pharmacy before driving off in the same white sedan, according to investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Monday, 27 May 2024
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Friday, 24 May 2024
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Thursday, 23 May 2024
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Spring Fling state championships underway in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Spring Fling is back in Rutherford County, with the top high school sports teams competing for state championship titles in Murfreesboro this week.
The events include softball, tennis, baseball, soccer, and track and field.
"[There's] just a buzz in the air, not just from the cicadas, but a general buzz with the teams here, the excitement," said Stewarts Creek softball parent Chris Bales. "Everyone knows what they're here playing for, what it means for their school, their community, so it's just great to be a part of it."
It's a massive undertaking for the county. More than 43,000 people attended Spring Fling in 2023, with a local economic impact of $4.8 million.
The Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) were recently honored by the Sports Events and Tourism Association (ETA) as a top 10 event partnership of the year for leading the sports events tourism industry in collaborative and creative ways.
"Receiving the Event Partnership of the Year award from Sports ETA is a tremendous honor for us," Barbara Wolke, senior vice president of the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said in a statement. "Our collaboration with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is truly invaluable."
Spring Fling kicked off on Tuesday, May 21 and will continue through Friday, May 24. A full schedule can be found here.
"Together, we've been able to elevate events like Spring Fling, showcasing not only the athletic talent of our state's youth but also the hospitality and vibrant community of Rutherford County," Wolke stated. "This award underscores the power of partnership in driving success and economic impact for our region."
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Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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Officials stress safety as bears increasingly sighted in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — State officials are reminding residents and visitors to be vigilant during the summer travel season as more bear sightings are reported in Middle Tennessee.
Statewide, there are an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 bears in Tennessee. According to Dan Gibbs, the Black Bear Coordinator for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the majority of bears are found east of Cookeville.
However, the agency has been getting more reports from Middle Tennessee each year. Occasional sightings have also been reported as far as West Tennessee, with residents and visitors typically encountering bears more as the weather beings to warm up in the summer months.
"We have seen that bears are slowly expanding their range back into Middle and West Tennessee," said TWRA Black Bear Support Biologist Janelle Musser. "Typically, we see the most bear activity this time of year, so early spring when bears have come out of hibernation and there's not a ton of natural foods available right now. That's when we see a lot of bear activity."
The TWRA alone receives more than 1,200 bear-conflict reports annually. That does not include reports from parks, police departments or other agencies. Officials said most calls, or about 80%, are related to bears accessing trash.
Going hand in hand with more bear sightings, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) tends to see an increase in litter on the state's roadways and along scenic byways as more people travel in the summer. Officials said this attracts bears and other wildlife to the roadways and endangers not only the animals, but motorists as well.
"It is really important to properly secure food and garbage from bears. A lot of times people don't think it's that big of a deal, but in the long run it causes bears to get really used to people," Musser said. "They start getting used to being around our cars, around our homes, around our businesses, our pets, and that's when bears start to change their natural behaviors. They no longer have that fear of people."
To keep bears and other wildlife from accessing food waste and to help spread the message about litter prevention, TDOT has installed 80 Nobody Trashes Tennessee-branded bear-proof trash cans along seven of the state's 13 scenic byways.
Three of those scenic byways are in Middle Tennessee, including Woodlands Trace, Tennessee River Trail and Cumberland National Scenic Byway. According to TDOT, the heavy-duty containers are specifically designed to withstand the curiosity and strength of bears.
“Black bears are one of Tennessee’s state treasures, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep them wild and keep them alive,” Gibbs said. “Bear management experience has shown that bears attracted to human food sources, or that are deliberately fed by humans, have a relatively short life.”
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The TWRA also offers the following guidelines to minimize any unnecessary and potentially dangerous bear encounters this summer.
- Never feed or approach bears
- When camping in bear country, keep all food stored in a vehicle and away from tents, and dispose of food waste in the proper receptacles
- If you see a black bear from a distance, alter your route of travel, return the way you came, or wait until it leaves the area
- Make your presence known by yelling and shouting at the bear to scare it away
- If approached by a bear, stand your ground, raise your arms to appear larger, yell, and throw rocks or sticks until they leave the area
- Never run from a black bear. This will often trigger its instinct to chase
- If a black bear attacks, fight back aggressively and do not play dead. Use pepper spray, sticks, rocks, or anything you can find to defend yourself. If cornered or threatened, bears may slap the ground, “pop” their jaws, or “huff” as a warning. If you see these behaviors, you are too close. Slowly back away while always facing the bear.
Anyone who witnesses aggressive behavior by black bears is asked to contact the TWRA immediately. Reports can be submitted for the Middle Tennessee region by calling 1-800-255-8972 or going online. To find the contact information for your local office, click here.
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One of Nashville's 'Most Wanted' fugitives caught driving stolen car
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A months-long search ended across county lines earlier in May after one of Nashville's "Most Wanted" fugitives was taken into custody.
Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department had been searching for 30-year-old Marques Diamond since Feb. 14, when he was added to the department's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list.
According to officials, the list is reserved for some of the city's "most violent" offenders. Diamond had outstanding warrants for five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Court records show he also has previously been convicted of a misdemeanor theft charge.
Around three months after police began searching for Diamond in connection with the assault charges, officials said he was finally located nearly 30 miles away in Murfreesboro.
According to police, Diamond was caught driving a stolen car on Sunday, May 5, and taken into custody. He will soon be transported back to Nashville to face his charges.
Diamond is among at least 110 "Most Wanted" fugitives who have been taken into custody since the program was launched in October 2022. Investigators have largely attributed the program's success to tips from the public.
To see the most recent list of "Most Wanted" fugitives out of Nashville, click here.
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Monday, 20 May 2024
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Body of Columbia State professor found after being swept by wave in Brazil
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Columbia State Community College says the body of a professor who was hit by a wave in Brazil has been found.
On Monday, May 20 the school announced the death of Clifford Gordan, an associate professor of art at the college.
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According to Columbia State Community College, Gordon and three students were walking along an oceanside road and stopped to take their photographs when a wave hit them.
The three students, two of which were from Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville and the third from Walters State Community College in Morristown, were "not seriously injured" in the incident. However, officials said Gordon was swept away.
Rescue operations were immediately launched by Brazilian authorities to locate Gordon. Officials said crews used boats, jet skies, drones, and helicopters during the search in Paraty, which is a coastal town.
Gordon was reportedly among a group of 12 who were on a study abroad trip. Of the 12, eight were from Pellissippi State, two were from Columbia State, one was from Walters State, and another was from Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Brazilian authorities confirmed to Columbia State Community College that Gordon's body was found on Monday, May 20.
According to the college, Gordon began working for Columbia State in 2008 as an adjunct professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences division.
He began working full-time in 2013, traveled to Brazil many times, and even taught himself how to speak Portuguese, according to the college.
School officials said students and a program director boarded a flight on Monday to return to Tennessee. The group is reportedly being offered counseling services, which will continue when they get back home.
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Sunday, 19 May 2024
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Saturday, 18 May 2024
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Plane crash reported in Williamson County
WILIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A plane crashed in the southwest portion of Williamson County on Wednesday.
The small plane went down near Bending Chestnut Road in Leipers Fork, which is south of Interstate 840 near Natchez Trace Parkway, around 12 p.m.
The Federal Aviation Association identified the plane as a single-engine Beechcraft V35.
Two people were on board the aircraft, according to the FAA, and it is not known if anyone was injured in the crash but witnesses reported a large debris field. It is not known where the flight originated nor where it was heading.
A staging area for first responders has been established near Garrison Road and Davis Hollow Road.
Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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Employee awarded $250K in discrimination lawsuit against Nashville Fire Department
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A jury awarded $250,000 in damages to a longtime employee of the Nashville Fire Department after a discrimination lawsuit.
Maggie Lawrence filed a suit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville through the fire department claiming that she was discriminated against under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Age Discrimination Act of 1967.
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The lawsuit states Lawrence was hired by NFD in 1992 as a fire inspector. For her more than thirty years of employment at the fire department, Lawrence worked multiple roles, which included fire investigator, Assistant Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal.
According to court documents, Lawrence was preparing to become NFD’s first female Fire Marshal, but the department’s chief took “drastic measures to ensure the 'good ole boys club'” stayed in place.
It was alleged Chief Willian Swann reassigned a younger, less experienced male employee from another department to the fire marshal’s office and instructed Lawrence and her boss train him to take over.
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However, when her boss — Fire Marshal Al Thomas — suggested she was a more qualified candidate, he was fired, the suit said. As a result, Lawrence was passed over for promotion.
Chief Swann allegedly told Ms. Lawrence “It would not be smart of me to put someone in that position – at that level – and they not going to be here but for a next few years."
In 2022, Lawrence reportedly filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) but was informed “the agency was not able to resolve the controversy." She was granted the right to sue on June 6, 2022.
According to the suit, Lawrence was 63 years old when the incident occurred and had "no intentions of retiring anytime soon."
A jury ruled in favor of Lawrence and awarded her $250,000 in damages.
In response to the lawsuit, the Nashville Fire Department said: "We respectfully disagree with the jury’s decision, but respect the judicial process. The Nashville Fire Department is committed to promoting the most qualified personnel because it’s not only right, but impacts the safety of our community. We will rely on Metro Legal for next steps. This does not change our mission to be the world class emergency response department for our residents and visitors."
A spokesperson for Mayor Freddie O'Connell said the mayor is "aware of the judge's decision in this case, and he's asked Metro Legal for an update or recommendation concerning next steps."
No other information was released.
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Monday, 13 May 2024
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National Police Week: 4 TN officers killed as trends in line of duty deaths change
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Every year in May, the country takes a week to commemorate the law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Many ceremonies and vigils are already underway for National Police Week, which falls during the calendar week of May 15, as was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
This year's week of remembrance comes amid changing trends in line of duty deaths, showing both troubling and encouraging signs for the field. So far in 2024, there have already been 58 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty — four of which have been Tennessee officers.
About 38% of deaths nationwide have been from gunfire, and another 38% have been attributed to traffic accidents, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP), a nonprofit organization that tracks line of duty deaths in the United States.
Line of duty deaths also include medical incidents such as COVID-19 related deaths and heart attacks suffered while on duty, as well other causes like falling objects or fire-related incidents.
Statistics from 2023 show line of duty deaths appear to be decreasing, but that data may be an anomaly, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. There were 137 law enforcement officers who died last year — an about 39% decrease from 2022.
Most causes that are tracked also decreased, including the number of officers shot and killed. But while only 47 officers died from gunfire last year, a record number were wounded after being shot in the line of duty, according to the National Fraternal Order of Police.
Of the 378 officers shot in the line of duty last year, the organization said 115 were "ambush-style attacks," resulting in 20 deaths. According to the FOP, medical advancements may be a factor in why fewer officers died from their injuries.
One of the most substantial reductions last year was in the number of COVID-19 related line of duty deaths, which fell from 74 in 2022 to five in 2023 — something that officials believe could have been a large factor in the overall decrease.
Notably, traffic fatalities also dropped nearly 27% compared to last year. In a report released earlier this year, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund said that particular stat is "welcome news for law enforcement agencies nationwide."
Tennessee law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
In Tennessee, most of the line of duty deaths so far this year have been in the eastern part of the state, with exception to the most recent incident involving an officer out of Memphis. Officer Joseph McKinney was shot and killed around 2 a.m. on Friday, April 12.
According to ODMP, McKinney and other officers were investigating a report of a "suspicious vehicle" at the intersection of Charter Avenue and Horn Lake Road. As they were approaching the car, the occupants reportedly opened fire on them.
Officers returned fire before the car took off, leading to a pursuit that ended with two wounded suspects being taken into custody. One of the suspects later died. McKinney and two other officers were also injured during the exchange of gunfire.
McKinney, who was only 26 years old, was taken to Regional One Hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. He served with the Memphis Police Department for over three years before his death.
“We stand with those families who’ve been lost to violence,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said after the shooting. “To MPD, our officers are hurting, our heart goes out to them, and their families and we mourn together.”
The Blount County Sheriff's Office also lost one of its deputies to gunfire during a traffic stop on Feb. 8. According to ODMP, Deputy Greg McCowan and his partner pulled over a vehicle for erratic driving around 9 p.m. on Sevierville Road in Maryville.
However, the driver reportedly refused to cooperate and shot McCowan and the other deputy in the leg. The other deputy returned fire, but the suspect managed to run off. Deputies apprehended the suspect five days later.
While his partner survived, McCowan, who was 43 years old, succumbed to his wounds at Blount Memorial Hospital. He had served with the sheriff's office for four years.
Another line of duty death occurred in Meigs County only about a week after McCowan's death. On Feb. 14, officials said Deputy Robert J. Leonard took a call relating to a disturbance near the Highway 60 bridge in Birchwood.
Only about 27 minutes after he arrived at the scene around 9:48 p.m., Leonard radioed that he had arrested a female suspect and was taking her to the Meigs County Jail. A few moments later, dispatchers said they received an unclear transmission where Leonard mentioned "water."
Authorities said the area that Lenoard was in is remote and rural, sometimes making it difficult to receive radio traffic. When Leonard failed to respond to a status check, a search began. The next day, his patrol car was found upside down in the water with the woman in the back.
His body was recovered at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. Leonard, who was 35 years old, had just recently graduated from the police academy and served with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office for two months before his death.
The fourth line of duty death in the state so far this year was recorded on Feb. 25 after Knoxville Police Officer Wisbens Antoine passed away from a medical-related incident. According to ODMP, Antoine collapsed at the completion of a 1.5 mile run during basic training.
The training staff provided life-saving measures until he was taken to UT Medical Center. However, officials said his condition worsened, and he died two days later. Antoine, who was 32 years old, had only been with the police department for one day.
He was a member of the 2023-B Basic Recruit Class.
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Sunday, 12 May 2024
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How much daylight will Nashville, other cities have on the 'longest day' of 2024?
DENVER (KDVR) — The summer solstice occurs when the Earth is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. During this time, the U.S. will see the most daylight hours of the year.
The summer solstice usually happens towards the end of June. This year, cities will see the longest day on June 20, the first day of summer. On this date, major cities across the nation will see as much as 15 hours of sunlight, with one northern capital getting over 18 hours of sun.
Here’s a look at how much daylight Nashville and other major U.S. cities will get:
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Length of day |
| Juneau, Alaska | 3:51 a.m. | 10:08 p.m. | 18 hours 17 minutes |
| Bismarck, North Dakota | 5:49 a.m. | 9:41 p.m. | 15 hours 52 minutes |
| Portland, Oregon | 5:22 a.m. | 9:03 p.m. | 15 hours 41 minutes |
| Burlington, Vermont | 5:08 a.m. | 8:41 p.m. | 15 hours 33 minutes |
| Green Bay, Wisconsin | 5:07 a.m. | 8:40 p.m. | 15 hours 33 minutes |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | 5:46 a.m. | 9:12 p.m. | 15 hours 26 minutes |
| Lansing, Michigan | 6 a.m. | 9:20 p.m. | 15 hours 20 minutes |
| Springfield, Massachusetts | 5:14 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 15 hours 16 minutes |
| Providence, Rhode Island | 5:11 a.m. | 8:24 p.m. | 15 hours 13 minutes |
| Hartford, Connecticut | 5:16 a.m. | 8:29 p.m. | 15 hours 13 minutes |
| Chicago, Illinois | 5:16 a.m. | 8:29 p.m. | 15 hours 13 minutes |
| Des Moines, Iowa | 5:41 a.m. | 8:52 p.m. | 15 hours 11 minutes |
| New York City, New York | 5:25 a.m. | 8:31 p.m. | 15 hours 6 minutes |
| Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | 5:38 a.m. | 8:40 p.m. | 15 hours 2 minutes |
| Columbus, Ohio | 6:03 a.m. | 9:04 p.m. | 15 hours 1 minute |
| Denver, Colorado | 5:32 a.m. | 8:31 p.m. | 14 hours 59 minutes |
| Indianapolis, Indiana | 6:17 a.m. | 9:16 p.m. | 14 hours 59 minutes |
| Topeka, Kansas | 5:57 a.m. | 8:52 p.m. | 14 hours 55 minutes |
| Kansas City, Missouri | 5:53 a.m. | 8:48 p.m. | 14 hours 55 minutes |
| Washington, D.C. | 5:43 a.m. | 8:37 p.m. | 14 hours 54 minutes |
| Sacramento, California | 5:42 a.m. | 8:33 p.m. | 14 hours 51 minutes |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 6:03 a.m. | 8:54 p.m. | 14 hours 51 minutes |
| Billings, Montana | 5:24 a.m. | 9:08 p.m. | 14 hours 51 minutes |
| Lexington, Kentucky | 6:16 a.m. | 9:04 p.m. | 14 hours 48 minutes |
| Richmond, Virginia | 5:49 a.m. | 8:34 p.m. | 14 hours 45 minutes |
| Las Vegas, Nevada | 5:24 a.m. | 8:01 p.m. | 14 hours 37 minutes |
| Nashville, Tennessee | 5:30 a.m. | 8:07 p.m. | 14 hours 37 minutes |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | 5:59 a.m. | 8:34 p.m. | 14 hours 35 minutes |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 6:15 a.m. | 8:48 p.m. | 14 hours 33 minutes |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 5:53 a.m. | 8:24 p.m. | 14 hours 31 minutes |
| Little Rock, Arkansas | 5:56 a.m. | 8:25 p.m. | 14 hours 29 minutes |
| Birmingham, Alabama | 5:38 a.m. | 8 p.m. | 14 hours 22 minutes |
| Charleston, South Carolina | 6:12 a.m. | 8:31 p.m. | 14 hours 19 minutes |
| Jackson, Mississippi | 5:54 a.m. | 8:11 p.m. | 14 hours 17 minutes |
| Savannah, Georgia | 6:19 a.m. | 8:34 p.m. | 14 hours 15 minutes |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 6:03 a.m. | 8:10 p.m. | 14 hours 7 minutes |
| Austin, Texas | 6:30 a.m. | 8:36 p.m. | 14 hours 6 minutes |
| Tampa, Florida | 6:34 a.m. | 8:29 p.m. | 13 hours 55 minutes |
| Honolulu, Hawaii | 5:50 a.m. | 7:16 p.m. | 13 hours 26 minutes |
These times were collected from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Solar Calculator, which uses “apparent” sunrises and sunsets, or when light is visible in the atmosphere before (sunrise) or after (sunset) the sun actually crosses the horizon.
In any case, many cities will get to enjoy the longest "days" of the year around the summer solstice. Nashville, for example, will see more than 14 hours of daylight, or about five more hours of daylight than the Music City's "shortest day," which falls on the winter solstice when the Earth is tilted away from the sun. On that day, other cities see even fewer hours of sunlight, with areas in Alaska getting as little as six.
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Luckily, the summer is making up for the dark days of December, giving the most sunlight to cities that saw some of the least over the winter. Juneau, Alaska, for instance, is getting about 18 hours of sun by the end of June, compared to just over six hours during the winter solstice.
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Saturday, 11 May 2024
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Woman charged with beating gas station customer with broom
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A gas station employee was arrested in South Nashville Friday after she reportedly beat a customer with a broom until it broke.
Metro police were called to the victim's apartment around 10:30 p.m.
The victim told officers he went to a gas station on Linbar Drive and when he paid, the cashier threw his change at him. He said he got upset and threw the change back, which is when Cassandra Johnson grabbed a wooden broom, according to court documents.
Metro police reported Johnson hit the victim on his shoulder near his neck, which caused the broom to break in half.
Officer reviewed surveillance video footage of the assault and charged Johnson with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was booked into the Metro jail on a $10,000 bond.
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Friday, 10 May 2024
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Wednesday, 8 May 2024
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Tuesday, 7 May 2024
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EF1 tornado hit Smithville, NWS confirms
SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - An EF1 tornado hit Smithville in DeKalb County during severe storms that moved across the region on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Crews surveyed the storm damage on Tuesday, May 7. In a preliminary report, officials determined that the EF1 tornado touched down east of Highway 70 in northwest Smithville, and then moved west along Allen Ferry Road.
Maximum wind gusts reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, according to the NWS. Only minor injuries were reported, per DeKalb EMA.
According to storm surveyors, the worst damage was seen along Highway 56 just north of Smith Road. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted, and some homes in the area suffered significant roof and exterior damage, read the report.
Video sent to News 2 showed the tornado as it rolled by the Kleparek soccer field.
Crews are also surveying storm damage in Wilson County. The threat for potential severe weather has increased for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Cars being broken into, stolen in Nashville at highest rate since 1998
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It's becoming more and more common for Nashville residents to get the unwelcome surprise of finding their car windows smashed or, in some cases, their vehicle missing altogether.
Just last month, Antioch residents noticed a huge spike in auto thefts, with the latest preliminary data from the Metro Nashville Police Department showing a 94.6% increase in thefts within the police precinct that encompasses those neighborhoods.
“Across all my Facebook groups and communities, there have been cars that are broken into,” District 32 Metro Councilmember Joy Styles said in an interview regarding the thefts. “Sometimes the doors are unlocked and sometimes they break into cars to take items.”
While the increase has been noticeable for many residents, historical data shows just how much car thefts have risen over the years. Based on those records from the police department, the number of auto thefts in Nashville last year was the highest there's been since 1998.
By the end of 2023, there were nearly 5,738 car thefts reported in Nashville and Davidson County — an almost 75% increase from the previous year. Comparatively, the number of auto thefts reported in the city was under 2,000 every year between 2009 and 2016.
Thefts appear to have begun rising again in 2017, but the largest spike was between 2022 and 2023. The last time the number of thefts was over 5,000 was in 1998 when around 6,411 thefts were reported, according to the MNPD's data.
There was a brief spike in thefts in the six-year period between 1992 and 1998, with one of the highest numbers recorded being 8,290 in 1996. However, prior to 1992, there were 3,000 or less thefts reported each year going back to the end of the data set in 1963.
The police department began compiling crime statistics in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) format in 1963 after the City of Nashville and Davidson County governments merged. One of the lowest counts was in 2014 when there were only 1,123 auto thefts reported to police.
A decade later, there have already been more car thefts reported just five months into 2024, with preliminary data ending on May 4 showing police have responded to 1,861 thefts in Nashville and Davidson County — a nearly 58% increase from the same time last year.
It's unclear exactly what's behind the rise in auto thefts, but Metro Nashville police have routinely said that many vehicles are easy targets for thieves because of the keys being left inside or "made easily available to thieves."
In fact, more than half of car thefts reported in Davidson County each week typically involve someone leaving their keys inside their vehicle, according to the police department. Investigators also commonly discover stolen cars being used to commit other crimes.
“We’re locating those cars usually at the scene of or shortly thereafter the scene of some type of violent crime, whether it be homicides, carjackings, other types of shootings," MNPD Lt. Brandon Tennant told News 2 in a previous interview.
As a result, the police department launched a special initiative on Feb. 1, 2024, to combat auto theft and other related crimes. Since then, officials said there have been 401 arrests and 229 stolen vehicles recovered.
Metro Nashville police have also been encouraging drivers to "Park Smart" since 2000. The campaign reminds drivers to lock their vehicles, secure their valuables and take their keys with them.
“Lock your car doors, please. Don’t leave valuable things in your cars. Please don’t leave guns in your cars. All of these things are very enticing,” Styles told News 2.
According to authorities, most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. Taking additional precautions like parking in well-lit areas with lots of people around and using anti-theft devices can also help deter most thieves.
Anyone who does become a victim of car theft should report it to the police department by calling 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Monday, 6 May 2024
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Sunday, 5 May 2024
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Saturday, 4 May 2024
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Woman seriously injured, taken to Nashville hospital after rollover crash in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WKRN) - A woman was taken to a Nashville hospital with serious injuries early Saturday morning after she was involved in a rollover crash in Springfield.
According to Robertson County EMS, the crash happened at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the intersection of Black Patch Drive and Allision Lane.
First responders said they arrived at the scene and found a car flipped over in a ditch with a woman, believed to be in her 20s, trapped inside with “potentially serious injuries.”
The woman was extricated from the car by the Springfield Fire Department and taken to Skyline Medical Center for trauma services, officials said.
As of this writing, Robertson County EMS told News 2 the woman is believed to be in stable condition.
No other information was immediately available.
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Friday, 3 May 2024
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Thursday, 2 May 2024
Royals of Rajkot extend support to Modi’s bid for third term
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Murfreesboro police warn about new scam targeting seniors
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Authorities issued a warning to the Murfreesboro community Thursday about a "sophisticated scam targeting elderly residents," which has already cost two people tens of thousands of dollars.
According to the Murfreesboro Police Department, the first reported case involved a 75-year-old who fell victim to the scam on March 1 after getting an email from someone pretending to be with McAfee Services.
Over the course of several days, the man reportedly received multiple requests for wire transfers claiming he owed payments and penalties. As a result, the victim was "deceived into wiring a total of $138,000," officials said.
Then, on March 7, police said a 73-year-old was shopping on eBay and encountered a fraudulent ad by scammers posing as Microsoft and Federal Trade Association employees. The ad allegedly prompted him to call a number, which led to a scammer who falsely claimed they detected child pornography on the man’s computer.
According to authorities, the victim was instructed to download the "Any Viewer" remote access app before being tricked into setting up a new bank account and transferring $32,000 into it. Then, the victim was reportedly told to wire $28,000 of the $32,000 to a foreign account.
In addition, police said the scammers further exploited the man by having him max out his credit cards; buy $11,000 worth of gift cards; and send the card numbers and PIN numbers so the issue could supposedly be rectified.
"We strongly advise residents to remain vigilant and skeptical of unsolicited communications asking for personal information, financial transactions, or the installation of software," said Detective Emily Speed. "If you receive a similar call, simply hang up."
If you think you may have already become a victim of this scam, you are asked to call Speed at 629-201-5664.
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Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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Endangered Child Alert issued for boy taken from Antioch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a boy taken from a home in the Priest Lake community of Antioch Wednesday morning.
Metro police reported the boy was taken by his biological mother after an incident at his grandmother's home on Seasons Drive.
Alandris Griffin, 35, of Georgia, took 3-year-old Zy'Arye Arman Wylie, during a custody dispute around 6 a.m., according to Metro police.
Zy’Aire was wearing a blue colored shirt, khaki pants and blue Crocs, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
A spokesperson for Metro police said Griffin was involved in an altercation with Zy'Arye's grandmother and she was thrown from a vehicle. She was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Griffin is wanted for custodial interference.
Seasons Drive was temporarily closed and two homes were enclosed with crime scene tape.
No additional information was immediately released. Anyone with information is asked to call 615-862-8600.
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