Grammy Award-winning rapper J. Cole makes surprise visit to Nashville university

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer J. Cole made a surprise visit to a Tennessee university ...

Missing persons investigation leads to woman’s arrest after body found in shallow grave in TN

JACKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - An investigation into a missing man has led to the arrest of the victim’s girlfriend after a body was ...

Tennessee bill requiring hospitals to treat pregnant women advances

First Alert Meteorologist Bree Smith gives a breakdown of lightning ahead of the severe weather season in Tennessee.

This rare type of lightning can be 10x more powerful than the average strike. Here’s why

Positive lightning is 10 times more powerful than negative strikes, with up to a billion volts of electricity. The strikes also last up to 10 times longer which leads to the prolonged shaking and ...

First Alert Weather: How long will spring-like temps last before cold's return in the Midstate?

First Alert Meteorologist Bree Smith gives a breakdown of lightning ahead of the severe weather season in Tennessee. Hundreds ...

Titans’ coordinators speak on new role with Tennessee

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley spoke to reporters for the first time since being hired as part of head coach Robert Saleh's 14-member ...

Unsettled weather for the Olympic Games in Italy Thursday

Overall, Thursday marks one of the more unsettled days this week across the Olympic region — rain in Milan, snow in the mountains, and cooler temperatures throughout. Conditions improve heading into ...

Wilson County ICE detention facility confusion sparks community concern

ICE spokespeople first confirmed a detention facility would be built in Lebanon, then reinforced those statements before reversing course Tuesday afternoon. Officials said they have not purchased land ...

Lebanon residents report illegal dumping during storm cleanup

LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Residents on Knollwood Landing say contractors are illegally dumping storm debris on their street as cleanup continues from the recent ice storm. Mike Wiggins and his neighbors ...

Here’s why nighttime tornadoes are more dangerous

Nocturnal tornadoes can be the deadliest. Unlike daytime tornadoes, which can be spotted more easily, nighttime tornadoes are nearly impossible to see. This is also a time period when most people are ...

Developers outline multi-phase redevelopment of RiverGate Mall

Merus, a design-build real estate development firm, announced Tuesday the acquisition and planned redevelopment of RiverGate Mall.

Nashville student accused of hiding two pistols in woods by football stadium before school, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of a student who is accused of hiding two guns near a football stadium on Wednesday. MNPD reports that a ...