NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Billie Hammer has worn her wedding ring every day for 49 years. However, when she walked out of a Nashville Predators hockey game Sunday night, it was no longer on her finger.
Billie was at the game to watch her granddaughter as her daughter, Kara, worked as a rink reporter for the Preds.
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It's unclear when, where or how the ring fell off, but a clip from the game shows Billie's hand at the end of the first period — without the ring.
After searching the arena and surrounding area from top to bottom, the Hammers filed a report.
"I knew [my mom] was panicked, I knew she was stressed, but she had so much belief it was going to come back to her," said Kara. "I told her that night, 'Mom, if you were ever going to lose it, Nashville is the place because this is such a special city that I truly believe someone here will return it.'"
The mother and daughter duo reportedly searched for the ring next morning and shared the story on social media, where it quickly gained traction.
The Hammer family told News 2 they prayed for a miracle, and miraculously on Tuesday morning when Kara walked in to work at Bridgestone Arena, the ring had been turned in.
"I just appreciate everybody so much for their support," said Billie. "I never gave up hope because everyone else was so hopeful for me too."
Additionally, 35-year-old Andrew Aldridge of Hopkinsville is charged with five counts of trafficking fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is reportedly lodged in Tennessee and expected to be extradited.
In a press release, CCSO stated, "This operation is just one part of our ongoing commitment to keeping Christian County safe. We encourage residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug activity."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Law enforcement is investigating a shooting Monday morning in the Napier area that left a man seriously injured.
Officers were called to the 80 block of Fain Street just before 10:30 a.m. Monday, where a man was reportedly shot three times in the backside as he walked down the street.
His wounds were determined to be critical, and he was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment.
No information about a suspect was immediately released. News 2 crews are at the scene working to get additional information.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A convicted repeat sex offender has been arrested again for videoing a teen girl in a restroom stall Friday in downtown Nashville, according to Metro police.
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News 2 previously reported on Josey in April 2022, when he was reportedly charged with using a cellphone to video female victims aged 2, 5, 9 and 34 in the women's restroom at Whataburger in Hermitage. He was convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in jail, according to Metro police.
Prior to the incident in 2022, Josey became a registered sex offender in 2015 after committing similar offenses in Knoxville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Saturday marks Severe Weather Awareness Day, and News 2 meteorologists are attending an annual event in Nashville to promote weather preparedness.
The event, hosted by the National Weather Service (NWS), is held at Trevecca Nazarene University and features a panel of weather experts and local meteorologists, including Danielle Breezy.
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NWS spokesperson Alyssa Clements said the event features presentations about significant weather events like Hurricane Helene and the major weather event that occurred in May 2024.
The event is open to the public and ends at 4 p.m. Saturday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Following the lead of President Donald Trump, Tennessee lawmakers have filed a bill that would remove all references to the World Health Organization (WHO) in state law.
The bill, filed by Memphis Sen. Brent Taylor (R), would replace all references to the WHO in state law with the "federal centers for disease control and prevention," or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Additionally, the bill requires any declared pandemic to come from the CDC, rather than WHO, and a subsequent declaration of a state of emergency from the governor. The governor would have exclusive jurisdiction to issue executive orders and directives related to the pandemic until that pandemic ceased to exist, per the legislative summary of the bill.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of a "surge in fraudulent phone calls" reported by individuals.
According to the BBB, the calls come from a person claiming to be "Jessica" from a "loan processing team." The calls are designed to deceive recipients into providing personal information under the guise of completing a loan application.
The scam involves pre-recorded messages where the caller identifies as "Jessica" and requests recipients to verify income and other details to finalize a supposed loan application. Many consumers report receiving these calls multiple times per week from varying phone numbers, though the callback number is consistently provided as 877-867-5139.
According to the BBB, common elements of the scam include:
A voicemail claiming the need to verify details related to an alleged loan applications
Mentions of an "application ID" to expedite the process—e.g., "A as in Apple, H as in Hotel, Z as in Zebra 34578"
Instructions to call back before 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Consumers have stated they never applied for any loans and attempts to request the end of these calls have proven ineffective, the BBB said.
"These types of scams are unfortunately becoming more sophisticated and relentless. It is essential for consumers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity," said Robyn Householder, CEO & President of BBB of Middle TN & Southern KY. "By sharing information and reporting scams, we can help protect others from falling victim."
Should you receive one of these scam calls, the BBB recommends the following:
Do not return the call. If you receive a voicemail from "Jessica" or anyone claiming to finalize a loan application you never initiated, do not call back.
Block the number. Although scammers often use different numbers to call you, blocking reported numbers may reduce call frequency.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Multiple Middle Tennessee school districts will be closed on Thursday, February 20, due to the dangerous cold in Tennessee and Southern Kentucky following this week's winter storm.
Below you’ll find a list of Middle Tennessee school districts that have announced closings so far for Thursday.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – More than two dozen roads flooded and several people had to be rescued in Montgomery County as a result of Saturday’s severe storms.
According to the National Weather Service, Clarksville received up to 6.8 inches of rainfall from Feb. 14 to 15.
Following Saturday’s flash flooding event, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the Red River at Port Royal was at 36.8 feet at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and is forecast to crest above major flood stage at 46.8 feet late Sunday night. This would be the third-highest flood crest on record, behind May 2010 and March 1975.
Station 17 of the Montgomery County Fire Service (MCFS) responded to two vehicles stuck in flooded roads from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Firefighters were called to the intersection of Alfred Thun Road and Corporate Parkway around 6:30 p.m. Saturday to rescue two people trapped in a flooded vehicle.
Then, just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, MCFS made another water rescue on International Boulevard. Fire crews said they used a tower to retrieve a woman trapped in her car in flooded waters.
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“If you come up to a flooded road, turn around and don't drown,” MCFS said. “Remember: Do not drive in flooded waters. Do not drive around barriers.”
Clarksville Fire Rescue shared on Sunday afternoon that their crews have been “going nonstop assisting and rescuing folks directly affected by the floods.”
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City officials are asking those who are not directly impacted by flood waters to stay away from currently flooded areas. They said the reason for their request is to keep everyone safe and also to provide unhindered access to flood zones for emergency first responders and those working to assist those people who are directly affected by flooding.
As of 11 a.m. Sunday, the following city streets have reopened after water in those areas receded:
Fantasy Lane
Jack Miller Boulevard
Old Dunbar Cave Road
Oak Street at D Street
Pea Ridge Road at 101st Airborne Division Parkway
Below is a list of streets that are flooded or currently flooding, as recorded by the Clarksville Street Department. Crews have reportedly placed barricades and signage in these areas, and said they are identifying and clearing any street blockages where possible:
Alfred Thun Drive
Ashbury Road
Cedar Street and Providence Boulevard
Crossland Avenue and Richardson Street
Cumberland Drive and Church Street
Cumberland Drive at Church Street
Donna Drive at Woodale Drive
Elberta Drive
Freestone Drive
Glenhurst Way
Hallbrook Drive and Rebecca Lane
Hayes Street and Pea Ridge Road
Liberty Park Way
Magnolia Drive
Meadowbrook Lane
Needmore Road
North Woodstock Drive
Old Russellville Pike and Idaho Springs Road
Old Russellville Pike closed from Dunbar Cave Road to Cheshire Road
Roselawn Drive at Spruce Drive
Saratoga Drive
Trenton Road and Hayes Street
Tylertown Road and Oakland Road
Tylertown Road and Roscommon Way
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Elder Street (Courtesy: City of Clarksville TN Government)
Cumberland Drive at Church Street (Courtesy: City of Clarksville TN Government)
Liberty Parkway at Golf Club Lane (Courtesy: City of Clarksville TN Government)
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For the safety of staff and patrons in these weather conditions, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library closed on Sunday. The library said it will reopen on Tuesday (2/18) at 9 a.m., weather permitting, however, the book drop behind the library is open 24/7.
CDE Lightband, a municipal utility connected to 83,000 households and businesses in Clarksville, reported an outage around 12:45 p.m. Saturday that affected 1,200 customers. The company said all power was restored just after 8 p.m.
At 7 a.m. on Sunday, CDE Lightband recorded an outage for 205 members who live around Tylertown Road near the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. As of 11:30 a.m. Sunday, crews are assessing the condition, but power has not yet been restored to the area.
If you’ve experienced loss or damage due to flooding in the Greater Clarksville region, help is available through the United Way of Greater Clarksville Region. Visit their website to request assistance.
