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Charlotte Avenue daycare closes after allegations of child neglect and abuse


Charlotte Avenue daycare closes after allegations of child neglect and abuse

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – “A daycare center on Charlotte Avenue is facing allegations that it is withholding food from children and “humiliating” them. Normally filled with dozens of young children, Bright Horizon’s Growing Together Learning Center is now empty. Those who live nearby were surprised at how quiet it was. “There are no cars in […]

Woman accused of relationship with 15-year-old


Woman accused of relationship with 15-year-old

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A 24-year-old woman has been charged with rape of a minor for having a relationship with a 15-year-old boy, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. According to the arrest report, the 15-year-old’s mother called police on Tuesday to report that her son had left home and was with his 24-year-old […]

Why the Sumner County Clerk’s Office is charging veterans when it wasn’t supposed to


Why the Sumner County Clerk’s Office is charging veterans when it wasn’t supposed to

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Sumner County Clerk’s Office admitted it imposed an unfair tax on some veterans. Chris Shoemaker is a 100% disabled veteran living in Sumner County. A few months ago, he tried to get a handicapped license plate. Shoemaker was charged a $51 vehicle tax, which he knew all 100% disabled veterans […]

State Capitol flags fly at half-mast in honor of fallen Tennessee police officer


State Capitol flags fly at half-mast in honor of fallen Tennessee police officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Governor Bill Lee honored a fallen Tennessee police officer Thursday by flying flags at the State Capitol at half-staff. In memory of Memphis police officer Demetrice Johnson, flags will fly at half-staff until sunset. “Maria and I continue to pray for Officer Johnson’s family, loved ones and the Memphis Police Department […]

Sumner County admits it wrongly imposed a bicycle tax on veterans


Why the Sumner County Clerk’s Office is charging veterans when it wasn’t supposed to

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Portland Army veteran says Sumner County may have been unfairly holding those who have served our country accountable for more than a decade. It all started when Chris Shoemaker wanted to get a new license plate in May. The Sumner County Clerk’s office charged him an additional $51 wheel tax […]

Pay raises for teachers and stadium renovations approved in Sumner County


Pay raises for teachers and stadium renovations approved in Sumner County

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – Teachers will soon have more money in their paychecks and athletic facilities in Sumner County will be upgraded. The Sumner County Commission passed the budget Monday night after a nearly four-hour meeting. Before the meeting, parents, teachers and neighbors gathered outside the building and urged the commission to “do the right […]

Neighbors in East Nashville prepare for parking problems during construction of Titans stadium


Neighbors in East Nashville prepare for parking problems during construction of Titans stadium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – If you’re driving in downtown or east Nashville this weekend, city officials say you should have a transportation plan in place. The Tennessee Titans will play their first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night. It is the first game at Nissan Stadium since construction of the new […]