SNAPs new able-bodied requirements leaves some current recipients devastated FOX NASHVILLE 2026-09-18 | SNAPs new able-bodied requirements leaves some current recipients devastated
INTERVIEW: Renter says viral TikTok prompted apartment management to address construction issue FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-07 | A Nashville renter says she spent weeks living in a construction zone after a ceiling leak at her Gulch apartment, and claims management called the issue a “building-wide emergency” while still charging her full rent.When her emails went unanswered, she posted videos on TikTok, where her story quickly gained traction. Hundreds of viewers commented, sharing similar experiences about slow repairs and high-priced “luxury” apartments across Nashville.Read her full story: fox17.com/news/local/renter-says-luxury-apartment-ignored-tennessee-tenant-laws-until-story-went-public_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Tennessee 11-year-old passes away after suicide attempt left her in critical condition FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-07 | Family told FOX 17 News Sophia Ballinger passed away before 9 p.m. Saturday.Her family made the decision to take her off life support after tests showed no brain activity.Her mother said she will donate Ballinger's organs to help others.The Sumner County community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Ballinger's memory at Westmoreland, Tennessee.fox17.com/news/local/portland-11-year-olds-suicide-attempt-sparks-outpouring-of-support-bullying-concerns-tennessee-nashville-suicide-awarness-bullying-awareness-google-trends_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Vigil held for 11-year-old who took her own life FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-07 | Sumner County is mourning 11-year-old Sophia Ballinger, who passed away Saturday night after her family says she took her own life after being bullied at school. Her family says she’ll continue to help others through organ donation. A vigil took place on Sunday in Westmoreland honoring her. The Sumner County Sheriff's Office is investigating why the suicide happened._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Skydiving instructor remembered after deadly fall FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-07 | Luke Goodgion is the friend of skydiving instructor Justin Fuller who tragically died in his tandem jump with a student in Tennessee. He mourns Fuller’s loss and tells FOX 17 News more about his life.Sources told FOX 17 News Fuller died trying to save the student’s life. The FAA is still investigating._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
President Donald Trump signs a new executive order from the oval office FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-07 | President Donald Trump signs a new executive order from the oval office.LATEST NEWS: thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Government SHUTDOWN: What Happens to Your Pay, Your Benefits, and the Economy FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-07 | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned on the sixth day of the government shutdown that federal workers would not receive their next full paycheck if Democrats did not vote to open the government by Monday night.Senators will reconvene at 3 p.m. at the Capitol after a vote to advance a Republican short-term funding bill failed on Friday to get the necessary 60 votes to end a filibuster in the 100-member chamber."Millions of American federal workers are under enormous financial stress as a result, wondering how they will pay their bills and take care of their families. If the Democrats do not vote to open the government tonight, federal workers will not receive their next full paycheck," Leavitt told reporters.Read more: thenationaldesk.com/news/connect-to-congress/government-shutdown-drags-into-third-day-as-bipartisan-blame-game-intensifies-republican-democrat-healthcare-illegal-immigrants-president-donald-trump-mass-firings-furloughed-jobs-congress-senate-schumer-jeffries-johnson-vance_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Woman charged in ICE protest chased Nick Sortor while wearing bird outfit FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | More details are emerging about protests last week outside the ICE facility that resulted in the arrests of conservative influencer Nick Sortor and two others.According to probable cause documents filed in the case of Angela Davis, police relied in part on information from confidential reliable sources embedded in the crowd or CRS. According to one CRS, they witnessed a white man in his thirties walking down the middle of the street on South Moody Avenue holding a cell phone with a bright light shined in peoples faces.The CRS said the man, later identified as Nick Sortor, was attempting to elicit a negative response from people.According to court documents, as Sortor was attempting to film more people, a person dressed in black jumped between Sortor and the group which caused yelling, pushing, and shoving. At some point, Son Mi Yi was holding an umbrella with the letters "ACAB" on it, and was shoving the umbrella in Sortor's face, and in front of his camera._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | A celebration is being held for the newest songwriters being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Watch now.
Judge again blocks deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon, this time from any state FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | A federal judge on Sunday night issued a second temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon, this time from any state, The Associated Press reported, as protests in the state's largest city continued.The judge's ruling came after the Trump administration ordered 400 members of the Texas National Guard to deploy to several states, including Oregon, as well as 300 from California. Both states then asked the judge to block the Trump administration's moves._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Pedestrian safety concerns rise after fatal bus accident on Dickerson Pike FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | A tragic accident on Dickerson Pike and Ewing Drive has left the community concerned about pedestrian safety.Metro Police reported that 64-year-old Patricia Owens died after being hit by a WeGo bus while crossing the road with another pedestrian, Jeffery Holley. The bus driver attempted to swerve to avoid hitting them.De'mya Hammonds, who often uses the bus to get to school, said navigating the area is always challenging."I just wait until I see that there are no cars coming, and then I'll cross," said Hermes.Hammonds shared her experience, saying, "Sometimes the cars just be flying, so sometimes they already cross the road."The intersection lacks crosswalks or lights, forcing pedestrians to cross five lanes of traffic.Lena Mallory, another resident, said, "I almost got hit one time."Despite reaching out to the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and local councilmembers, FOX 17 News has not received a response regarding safety improvements.fox17.com/news/local/pedestrian-safety-concerns-rise-after-fatal-bus-accident-on-dickerson-pike_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Nashville In Focus: Trumps endorsement in 7th district congressional race, Memphis crime crackdown FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | FOX 17 News Anchor Scott Couch hosts a political roundtable with a panel of guests to discuss Music City's biggest topics.This week's topics include the 7th district congressional race. President Trump endorsed a Republican in the race Friday. The primary election is Tuesday. We also discussed the state and federal crime crackdown in Memphis.Nashville in Focus airs at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday on FOX 17. SEE MORE: fox17.com/features/nashville-in-focus/nashville-in-focus-october-5-2025-7th-congressional-race-president-trump-endorsement-primary-election-memphis-federal-crime-crackdown _______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending #politics #congressional #memphis #nationalguard #nationalguardmemphis
The Boring Company provides Music City Loop updates, construction begins FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | The Boring Company (TBC) is providing updates on the Music City Loop project with new bimonthly blog updates.The company, founded by Elon Musk, started work on a tunnel system that will connect Nashville International Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville.According to the blog post, construction is underway at Lot 16 near the State Capitol, where TBC has begun work on the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch site. This includes setting up infrastructure like power, office trailers, and a Safety Center.The post states that TBC will need 45 separate permits or approval for tunnel construction.According to the post, TBC is engaged in hosting hiring events, meetings with community leaders, local organizations, volunteer events, and more.The post stated TBC is tracking the following to avoid project delays:Tunnel Permit ApprovalsAirport AgreementTunnel Lease AgreementStation AgreementsThe blog post can be found here.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/the-boring-company-provides-music-city-loop-updates-via-bimonthly-blog-posts_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Recall petition filed against Metro Councilmember Horton over The Nations rezoning push FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A recall petition has been filed against Metro Councilmember Rollin Horton, following his recent push to rezone parts of The Nations for high-density development.The petition was officially submitted on Friday, October 3, to the Metro Clerk’s Office, marking the start of the formal recall process. Under city rules, petitioners have 30 days from the notice of intent filing to collect signatures from registered voters.To move forward, the petition must include the official date-stamped form and provide the names, addresses, and signature dates for each participant.The rezoning in The Nations, which passed the Metro Council in mid-August, generated pushback from some community members who expressed concerns about changes to the neighborhood’s character. Despite opposition, the rezoning was approved.With the filing of the recall, the 30-day period to collect signatures is now underway. Officials say they will verify submitted signatures to ensure compliance with all requirements before any potential election.FOX 17 News will continue to monitor the situation, reaching out to those on both sides of the issue and providing updates as the recall process unfolds.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/recall-petition-filed-against-metro-councilmember-horton-over-the-nations-rezoning-push_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Murfreesboro council approves Keystone Project, paving way for downtown transformation FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | Murfreesboro’s downtown is set for a major transformation. The City Council has approved a phased development agreement for the Keystone Project, which will bring apartments, condos, retail space, and a hotel to the city center.The plan includes the sale of city-owned property to a private development team, with the first two sections valued at about $4.4 million. Despite some pushback, the project passed with majority council support, with two members voting against it.Development Team and Project OverviewThe team behind the Keystone Project includes Matt Taylor of SEC, architect Bart Klein, John Hardy, Todd Sieffert, and the Hillsboro Development Group. Initially approved in 2024, the project already has zoning and a development agreement in place, along with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan.Roughly 25-30% of the designs are complete. A local general contractor and equity partner are onboard, with RG Anderson handling pre-construction services. Negotiations with WGNS are also nearing completion.Project Phases and StructureThe development will roll out in three sections:Section 1: Parking garage, WGNS studios, and commercial space (sale price: approx. $3 million).Section 2: Condo building, second parking garage, and more commercial space (sale price: approx. $1.4 million).Section 3: Hotel, to be built later. The parcel will remain city-owned until purchased by the developer within a two-year option period.The approved zoning allows up to 239 leased dwellings, 80–100 for-sale units, 80–150 hotel rooms, and 30,000–40,000 square feet of retail space. The project also maintains commitments to architectural consistency and the city’s “hometown heroes” program.Financial ImpactProceeds from the property sale — approximately $4 million — will fund public road improvements. The city also anticipates new contributions from property and sales taxes once the development is complete.Council Discussion and VoteWhile many council members voiced support for the project, citing its potential to revitalize downtown living and attract new businesses, others raised concerns about:- Selling taxpayer-owned property.- The financial structure of the deal.- The impact of more downtown apartments on the community’s culture and quality of life.Mayor Shane McFarland argued the city needs downtown housing to remain competitive with cities like Knoxville and Chattanooga, where vibrant downtown living supports small businesses and infrastructure. Councilmember Shawn Wright noted the project would also change the culture of downtown living.In the end, the agreement was approved by a majority of council members, with two voting against it.Legal Services EngagementAlongside the development vote, the council also discussed a master services agreement with E. Evan Cope, PLLC, to provide legal services for complex condemnation and eminent domain matters. The agreement is open-ended, with funding to come from project budgets or the city’s legal department.What’s NextWith approval secured, the Keystone Project is expected to move forward in phases over the coming years. Supporters believe it represents one of the most significant downtown revitalization efforts in Murfreesboro’s history — a development that could reshape how residents live, shop, and experience the city center.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/murfreesboro-council-approves-keystone-project-paving-way-for-downtown-transformation#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Rutherford County Sheriffs Office identifies victim in 1970s cold case FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | Rutherford County Sheriff's Office identifies victim in 1970s cold case.
Abrego Garcia faces hearing in Nashville on human smuggling charges FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man from El Salvador at the center of an immigration debate, is back in the spotlight this week.Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March before being brought back to Tennessee to face human smuggling charges.On Monday, Abrego Garcia has a status conference in Maryland, where had lived for years with his wife and children before being arrested and deported.Then, on Friday, a federal judge granted a request for a status hearing on those smuggling charges, which his lawyer's claim are vindictive. These charges stem from a 2022 traffic stop where Abrego Garcia had eight other people in the car with him.Trump administration officials are expected to testify Monday about their efforts to deport him, and the government must now produce evidence showing legitimate reasons for their prosecution.SEE MORE: fox17.com/news/local/kilmar-abrego-garcia-faces-hearing-in-nashville-on-human-smuggling-charges-tennessee-immigration-el-salvador-maryland-trump-administration _______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending #kilmarabregogarcia #immigration #abregogarcia
Nashville Jewish Federation and community remember the Oct. 7 attack FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | Nashville is marking two years since Hamas' deadly terror attack on Israel._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
A truck submerged in lake is recovered, and a skydiving instructor dies after midair separation FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | A truck submerged in lake is recovered, and a skydiving instructor dies after midair separation.
Knife-wielding suspect at Vanderbilt FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | The man accused of chasing students with a knife on Vanderbilt University's campus has a violent criminal history and was previously warned by Vanderbilt police for trespassing, arrest records show.Vanderbilt University students told FOX 17 News they were never alerted about the incidents.fox17.com/news/local/knife-wielding-suspect-with-criminal-history-sparks-safety-concerns-on-vanderbilt-university-nashville-campus-kiracuras-johnson-criminal-trespassing-and-aggravated-assault-with-a-deadly-weapon#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Taste of West Nash: A culinary celebration benefiting Dream Streets FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-06 | Get ready for a tasty adventure as Taste of West Nash returns for its ninth year, now led by Yelp Nashville.The event will take place at Fat Bottom Brewing on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Attendees can enjoy complimentary tastings and entertainment from over 45 local businesses, including favorites like Five Points Pizza, Hattie B's Hot Chicken, Daddy's Dogs, and NoBaked Cooke Dough.This Yelp community event is open to anyone 21 and over (RSVP with your Yelp profile), with a suggested $25 donation benefiting Dream Streets, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals in distress in West and North Nashville.Dream Streets is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting and empowering individuals living in distress.Dream Streets provides supplemental groceries, family-strengthening resources and fosters community engagement through physical locations, mobile sites and direct outreach efforts.For over a decade, Dream Streets has been a consistent presence in underserved areas, creating a network of volunteers, donors, and community members united by a shared belief in hope, dignity, and opportunity.SEE MORE: fox17.com/news/offbeat/taste-of-west-nash-a-culinary-celebration-benefiting-dream-streets-fat-bottom-brewing-tennessee-yelp_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending #yelp #event
MURDER ON THE PLATEAU FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | Families who lost loved ones to violence gathered in Cookeville to honor murder victims across the Cumberland Plateau.They call it a club no one wants to join, but through grief and heartbreak, these families share a bond.Hear all of their stories: fox17.com/news/local/cookeville-square-becomes-a-place-of-healing-for-families-of-murder-victims#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift fever takes over the nation with newest album release FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | 'The Life of A Showgirl': Taylor Swift fever takes over the nation with newest album releaseNashville Starbucks transformed into Taylor Swift-themed coffeehouse to celebrate new album._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Tennessee hospitals will bear costs if healthcare subsidies not extended by Congress FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | Hospitals would bear the costs if affordable healthcare subsidies are not extended by Congress. The healthcare debate is at the heart of the government shutdown impasse.According to Fahad Tahir, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas, more than 600,000 Tennesseans would lose tax insurance credits if the tax credits end.The Tennessee Hospital Association said the more people who walk through hospital doors uninsured, the more it'll cost facilities.Its spokesperson told FOX 17 News hospitals across Tennessee will face a burden if the affordable healthcare subsidies are not extended by December 31st.Those tax credits were given to people during the COVID-19 pandemic so they could afford health insurance.Roger Dunn and his wife still rely on those tax credits. He has a family of four."They have definitely helped us tremendously," he said.His family's fate hinges on the decision of lawmakers on Capitol Hill.Currently, Republicans want to thin the budget.Congressman Andy Ogles sent FOX 17 News a statement that reads in part:"The COVID subsidies are costly and were intended to be temporary; this hurts taxpayers."Democrats argue they are pushing to broaden healthcare.As this debate, which is central to the government shutdown, continues, Dunn wants to set the record straight."I know my family is not out there to get handouts," he said.Analysts at the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found those enrolled in the premium tax credit would pay more than double their current premium payments if the credits expire."What would the impact be to you and your family if the Obamacare subsidies were to end?" I asked Dunn."To be quite honest, it would be a choice whether we put food on the table, whether we choose not to go to the doctor," replied Dunn.If patients are not insured, under federal law, hospitals have to take them in emergencies.The Tennessee Hospital Association spokesperson said there is already "$1.4 billion in unpaid charity care annually."And "with more people insured...the amount of unpaid care hospitals and other providers must absorb is reduced."The spokesperson added, "If those subsidies expire," it would increase "the amount of unpaid care delivered."Congressman Ogles' spokesperson said, "The uninsured have access to healthcare. Republicans are saving taxpayers money by allowing a temporary COVID subsidy to lapse. Insurance companies are scamming the hospitals that make it big on Democrat corporate welfare."According to Politico, the US Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who is Republican, is open to negotiations on the tax credit extensions, but not while the government is shut down.fox17.com/news/local/tennessee-hospitals-will-bear-costs-if-healthcare-subsidies-not-extended-by-congress-government-shutdown-nashville-washington-dc-healthcare-tax-insurance-credits_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Nitazenes, silent threat opioid, 20 times stronger than fentanyl FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | A Vanderbilt doctor is raising the alarm about a powerful class of synthetic opioids known as nitazenes, drugs that were shelved decades ago but are now reappearing in the street drug supply.Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, co-authored a recent study with the University of Pittsburgh on nitazenes. She says the drugs are “honestly, really scary,” describing them as anywhere from “tens, to hundreds, to even thousands of times more powerful than morphine, and up to 20 times more powerful than fentanyl.”Nitazenes were first developed in the 1950s by a pharmaceutical company exploring new pain treatments. But they were never approved for medical use because they proved too toxic.fox17.com/news/local/nitazenes-silent-threat-opioid-up-to-20-times-stronger-than-fentanyl-vanderbilt-university-medical-center-university-of-pittsburgh-nashville-tennessee#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Kim Rosamond on TTUs OVC triumph and future in Southern Conference FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | In this episode, the head coach of Tennessee Tech Women's Basketball, Kim Rosamond, opens up about the legacy she has helped build at TTU and advancing to their 12th NCAA Tournament in 2025. The Golden Eagles are coming off one of their best seasons in program history, having captured both the OVC regular-season and tournament championships for the first time in 25 years. Rosamond also discusses the new team, the move to the Southern Conference next year, and how NIL has impacted modern-day college athletics. Watch the podcast here: youtu.be/yxrYFPwYKOI?si=_wiYUzMwhwHVvWQ5_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Food deserts in Nashville: Mayor seeks community solutions FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville's mayor and Metro Social Services are ramping up efforts to tackle "food deserts" in the city, where healthy food options are scarce.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/food-deserts-in-nashville-mayor-seeks-community-solutions_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Nashville skydiving tragedy: instructor dies, student rescued from tree FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | Nashville, Tenn. (WZTV) — A skydiving incident turned deadly Saturday when a tandem jump went tragically wrong, leaving one man dead and another stranded in a tree in Nashville.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/nashville-fire-department-working-to-rescue-distressed-parachute-jumper_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Survivors sue massage company after alleged assaults in Franklin, Belle Meade FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | WARNING: This story is disturbing and can be triggering to survivorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- Allegations of misconduct have surfaced at "The NOW" massage locations in Middle Tennessee, leading to lawsuits and criminal charges.Two women have come forward, claiming they were sexually assaulted by massage therapists at the Franklin and Belle Meade locations. One of the accused therapists, Joseph Wenger, has been indicted on three counts of rape and one count of sexual battery. His bond is set at $1 million.Read the story here: fox17.com/fox-17-investigates/survivors-sue-massage-company-after-alleged-assaults-in-franklin-belle-meade#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Skydiving instructor dies after midair separation; Student rescued from tree in Nashville FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | Nashville, Tenn. (WZTV) — A skydiving incident turned deadly Saturday when a tandem jump went tragically wrong, leaving one man dead and another stranded in a tree in Nashville.Nashville firefighters responded to reports of a parachutist in distress Saturday afternoon. Officials say the student skydiver landed in the treetop about three miles from Ashland City Highway, suspended approximately 50 feet above the ground.“He was suspended in the tree, several, several feet in the air,” said Kendra Loney, spokesperson with the Nashville Fire Department. “He was hanging on still by the parachute that was connected to a harness and equipment, as well.”Metro Police say a 35-year-old skydiving instructor and the student had jumped in tandem, or harnessed together, before somehow becoming separated in the air. The instructor fell to his death, while the student continued his descent in a parachute, ultimately getting entangled in a tree.“The gentleman was parachuting," said Romulus Rood, a longtime arborist who witnessed the tree rescue. “He said it was his first and last jump. He was glad to get down.”Rood said he lent some of his climbing gear to first responders as they worked to reach the man. Firefighters used multiple stacked ladders for the high-angle rescue. The skydiver was then taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not seriously injured.“The patient is doing fine,” Loney added. “The patient is awake, alert, oriented.”An MNPD helicopter spotted the remains of the instructor in a clearing about a mile away from the tree rescue. Officers found him without a harness. His remains will be examined by the medical examiner.The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority confirms skydiving outfit involved in the incident is Go Skydive Nashville, based out of John C. Tune Airport (JWN). The incident has been reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA will be investigating.The owner of Go Skydive Nashville, Robert Hill, sent Fox 17 News a statement reading in part:"Details of the incident are still being determined, and Go Skydive Nashville is cooperating fully with local authorities as they conduct their investigation. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Go Skydive Nashville remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of training, safety, and professionalism. At this time, the team is focused on supporting those affected by this tragedy."Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/nashville-fire-department-working-to-rescue-distressed-parachute-jumper_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Tennessee hospitals will bear costs if healthcare subsidies not extended by Congress FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Hospitals would bear the costs if affordable healthcare subsidies are not extended by Congress. The healthcare debate is at the heart of the government shutdown impasse.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/tennessee-hospitals-will-bear-costs-if-healthcare-subsidies-not-extended-by-congress-government-shutdown-nashville-washington-dc-healthcare-tax-insurance-credits#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Volunteering slows cognitive decline: New study reveals benefits for older adults FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | Some recent findings show that volunteering can actually slow down cognitive decline, helping others might do more for you than you think. A recent study found that volunteering is associated with slowing down cognitive decline when they stopped or reduced their levels of helping behaviors that actually sped up the pace of cognitive aging._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Metro Planning Commission backs new middle density zoning as population sprawls FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | As Nashville continues to grow, so do concerns over how to create more housing for the people moving here. A proposed zoning bill aimed at allowing more types of "middle density" homes across the city has sparked debate among residents who fear the change could alter the character of their neighborhoods.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/metro-planning-commission-backs-new-middle-density-zoning-as-population-sprawls_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
High-angle rescue for distressed skydiver in Nashville, Tennessee FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | Crews with NFD are working to help a distressed parachute jumper.
Former fire chief charged after alleged chokehold on teen during Class Wars FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A longtime Sumner County prank tradition known as “Class Wars” took a dangerous turn this week, ending with felony assault charges against a now-former Hendersonville fire official._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Cincinnati dermatologist reveals how sleep can save you money on skin care FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-05 | CINCINNATI - A recent dermatology report suggests that certain lifestyle choices may reduce the need for high-tech topical skin treatments.Dr. Elizabeth Muennich of Dermatology & Skin Care Associates emphasizes the importance of avoiding sun exposure, not smoking, and getting adequate sleep to delay or reduce the necessity for these treatments."You definitely want to get about 7-9 hours of quality sleep which is very difficult when we’re so busy running around," she said.Dr. Muennich explained that good sleep increases human growth hormone, which boosts collagen and aids skin repair, while poor sleep raises cortisol levels, worsening inflammation. She also advocates for regular exercise and reducing salt intake to prevent skin puffiness, particularly under the eyes.For those considering laser treatments, Dr. Muennich noted that different wavelengths target specific skin issues, such as oxyhemoglobin and melanin.However, she reminded that lifestyle changes like sleep and exercise are free, whereas laser treatments can cost several hundred dollars and are often not covered by insurance._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas concerts to 2026 due to health challenges FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Dolly Parton announced the postponement of her Las Vegas concerts due to "health challenges"."I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts," Parton, 79, shared online. "As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures."A marketing agency confirmed with FOX 17 News that Parton also recently postponed the SongTeller Hotel press conference set for Oct. 3 in Nashville due to unforeseen health issues.Parton stated in her post that she will still be able to work on all her projects from Nashville. However, Parton revealed December's Las Vegas shows are now planned for September 2026."You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you," said Parton in the post.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/dolly-parton-postpones-las-vegas-concerts-to-2026-due-to-health-challenges_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Crime down in Nashville, but National Guard debate heats up FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Should the National Guard patrol the streets of Music City?That’s the question being debated as Congressman Andy Ogles calls for federal intervention, while city leaders and protesters say it’s not needed.fox17.com/news/local/crime-down-in-nashville-but-national-guard-debate-heats-up-national-news-memphis-governor-lee-andy-ogles-google-trends#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
The grand opening of Nashville’s newest Brazilian steakhouse: Fogo de Chão! FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | From tender, fire-roasted cuts carved tableside by Gaucho chefs to the fresh & colorful Market Table, every bite was unforgettable._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Football Frenzy Live: Week 7 FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Fall football weather is finally here, and so is another week of the award-winning Football Frenzy Live.Read the story here: fox17.com/sports/content/football-frenzy-live-week-7-10-04-2025_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Gov. Lee unveils $175M in grants to combat crime, $100M allocated for Memphis Task Force FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Governor Bill Lee has announced $175 million in grants to reduce violent crime and improve public safety across Tennessee.Beginning Oct. 2, local governments and law enforcement agencies can apply for two programs: the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund. Both were approved in Lee’s fiscal year 2026 budget.Of the funding, $100 million will go to the Memphis area to support the Memphis Safe Task Force, a multi-agency crime prevention effort.Applications are due Oct. 24, 2025. Awards will be given to eligible agencies based on crime data and project proposals.You can learn more about eligibility criteria and apply for grants here: fox17.com/news/local/gov-lee-unveils-175m-in-grants-to-combat-crime-100m-allocated-for-memphis-task-force# _______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending #publicsafety #governorlee #memphis
Federal shutdown impacts over 32,000 Tennessee workers, nonprofits step up FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The federal government is officially shut down, and thousands of Tennesseans are already feeling the impact.More than 32,000 federal employees across the state are affected, many of them required to continue working without pay until the shutdown ends. At the same time, SNAP, WIC, and USDA recipients could face hardship if funding runs out after October.Read the story here: fox17.com/news/local/federal-shutdown-impacts-over-32000-tennessee-workers-nonprofits-step-up-memphis-nashville-government-shutdown-national-news-food-pantry#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
State Senator, AG at odds over legality of Tennessee National Guard deployment FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | A Tennessee state senator is questioning the Attorney General's support for the Tennessee National Guard's policing, as troops are deployed in Memphis.The deployment was authorized by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.Senator Jeff Yarbro said Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti changed his opinion on it and withdrew a former attorney general's legal opinion online, causing concern about the legality of the lack of transparency.fox17.com/news/local/state-senator-ag-at-odds-over-legality-of-tennessee-national-guard-deployment_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Karoline Leavitt slams Dems on day 3 of government shutdown FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | The government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with Republicans and Democrats still at odds over health care benefits.Senators were headed back to the Capitol for another vote on government funding later on Friday, but there has been no sign of any real progress toward ending their standoff.Democrats are demanding that Congress extend health care benefits, while Republicans are trying to wear them down with day after day of voting on a House-passed bill that would reopen the government temporarily, mostly at current spending levels.READ MORE: thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/leavitt-urges-democratic-senators-to-do-the-right-thing-and-stop-government-shutdown-republicans-democrats-health-care-benefits-spending-funding-bill-health-care-insurance-premiums-illegal-immigration-immigrants-president-donald-trump-chuck-schumer# _______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Nashville airport releases new plan after unprecedented traffic meltdown FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Nashville International Airport released an initial report Tuesday into the unprecedented traffic incident that occurred earlier this month.On Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, BNA faced gridlock, causing frustration for many passengers who missed their flights and left others in standstill traffic for hours.In Tuesday's initial report, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority identifies five areas the airport can improve on to reinforce operations, increase communications and better the overall travel experience at BNA.fox17.com/news/local/nashville-international-airport-bna-releases-initial-report-on-unprecedented-traffic-incident-september15-2025-uber-lyft-rideshare-gridlock-standstill-tennessee-travel#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Gov. shutdown: USDA employees furloughed, farmers will lack access to federal assistance FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | RIDDLETON, Tenn. (WZTV) — The government shutdown could impact farmers if Congress does not act quickly._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Cracker Barrel drops marketing firm behind brief logo rebrand FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | In the wake of Cracker Barrel's tumultuous attempt at a rebrand this summer, the country-style restaurant chain is cutting ties with the marketing firm behind the controversial revamp, which garnered criticism from President Donald Trump.Cracker Barrel announced in March that it hired Prophet as one of three companies that will assist in the restaurant chain's three-year rebranding strategy. Prophet was behind the decision to revamp Cracker Barrel's logo, which entailed the removal of Uncle Herschel, a depiction of a man in overalls sitting in a chair with his arm resting on a barrel. In its place, Prophet opted for a more minimalistic and cleaner look, which garnered harsh criticism on social media by Trump and other big names, suggesting that the beloved, old-timey country style has gone "woke."In addition to changing the logo, Prophet was rolling out a total redesign of Cracker Barrel's interior, opting for a reduction in the restaurant's eclectic wall decor in an effort to achieve a more modern and sleek look.Cracker Barrel's revamp was unveiled on August 19, but just a week later, the company reversed course amid its plunging stock value and mass social media pressure.SEE MORE: fox17.com/news/nation-world/cracker-barrel-drops-marketing-firm-behind-brief-logo-rebrand-prophet-older-timer-uncle-herschel-donald-trump# _______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending #crackerbarrel #crackerbarrellogo
Experience boating without ownership! FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Who hasn’t thought about owning a boat? Days on the water sound carefree... until the costs and maintenance sink in.The Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee says it has a solution: join the club, pay your dues, and enjoy the water without the hassles of ownership.fox17.com/news/ferrier-files/experience-boating-without-ownership-freedom-boat-club-takes-away-the-hassles#_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
11-year-old attempts to take her own life due to school bullies FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | Citizens of Portland and beyond are raising awareness for bullying and showing an outpouring of support after a local 11-year-old girl’s family says she tried to take her own life. 💔She is currently in critical condition._______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Portland 11-year-old’s suicide attempt sparks outpouring of support, bullying concerns FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life at a Midtown hospital after her family says she attempted suicide because of bullying.The family and community are rallying behind her by raising awareness about bullying.Sophia Ballinger remains in critical condition at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.Ballinger's family told FOX 17 News she is showing improvements but is not alert.She is scheduled to have her brain scan on Friday.fox17.com/news/local/portland-11-year-olds-suicide-attempt-sparks-outpouring-of-support-bullying-concerns-tennessee-nashville-suicide-awarness-bullying-awareness-google-trends_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
Tragic bus crash in Nashville causes major concerns FOX NASHVILLE 2025-10-04 | A tragic accident on Dickerson Pike at Ewing Drive claimed the life of 64-year-old Patricia Owens after she was hit by a WeGo bus. Residents say the intersection is dangerous, with no crosswalks or lights and five lanes of traffic.fox17.com/news/local/pedestrian-safety-concerns-rise-after-fatal-bus-accident-on-dickerson-pike_______________Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe!WZTV on Facebook: facebook.com/foxnashvilleWZTV on X: twitter.com/FOXNashvillefox17.comEmail us: news@fox17.comCall the Newsroom: 615.369.1717Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow.#WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending
