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Fire claims one life, injures another in Lawrence County home
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (263+ words) LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) " One person died and another was injured after an early morning house fire Friday in Lawrence County, according to Lawrence County Fire & Rescue. Crews were dispatched at about 3: 28 a. m. Friday, April 17, to a reported structure fire in…...
Vanderbilt University partnership helps elementary students learn how to debate
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (314+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Inside Tulip Grove Elementary classrooms, students are learning how to argue and listen through a debate program partnership with Vanderbilt University. Debate coach Leslie Baxter helps students prepare for their arguments. "Did you just add that last…...
Spring Hill sewer moratorium leaves local small businesses caught in the middle of developer disputes
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (434+ words) SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WTVF) " The city of Spring Hill approved a sewer moratorium earlier this year as it works to bring its sewer system back into compliance with state regulators. Now, a small business says it is caught in the…...
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (711+ words) Despite years of multinational searches, investigators still do not know exactly what happened to the plane or its 239 passengers and crew. On Wednesday, the Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing plane, reigniting hopes…...
I-40 eastbound closed in Davidson County after tanker crash; est. clear by 7 p. m.
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (201+ words) Interstate 40 eastbound at MM 192 is partially reopened in Davidson Co. after a tanker truck and passenger vehicle crash. Lane 1, the inside lane, is open. Full clearance is estimated by 7 p. m. I-40 eastbound closed in Davidson County after tanker crash; est. clear by…...
Nashville walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities
16+ hour, 12+ min ago (277+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Pregnancy and giving birth can come with dangerous, life-threatening health risks that hit some communities harder than others. To raise awareness for birth equity, The Melanated Birth Collective Nashville held a special walk Sunday at Centennial Park…...
Search underway after suspect flees arrest attempt in Humphreys Co.
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (111+ words) HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) " Deputies and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are searching for a man who fled during an arrest attempt in Humphreys County, according to the sheriff. The sheriff said officers stopped the suspect's vehicle in the area of…...
Why you should host a foreign exchange student: a local family shares their story
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (399+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " For almost 80 years, AFS has helped American students study abroad as foreign exchange students, and in return, host families have volunteered to house and feed international students here in the United States. But this year, about 100 international…...
City of Nashville considers converting 200+ free Music Row parking spots to paid
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (336+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " We all know how hard it can be to find parking in downtown Nashville, especially a space that's free of charge. Neighbors and folks who work on Music Row were speaking out Monday, making their voices heard…...
Musicians fight Nashville's paid parking plan for Music Row
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (460+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Nashville's iconic Music Row faces a controversial change as the city moves forward with paid parking in the historic district, despite strong opposition from the music community that calls the area home. The Traffic and Parking Commission…...