Eric Egan, WKRN

Eric Egan

WKRN

Nashville, TN, United States

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  • WKRN
  • CBS 17
  • Local 24 News
  • WWLP-22News
  • WATE 6 On Your Side

Past articles by Eric:

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead

The rare suicide bombing attack hit the Bab al-Sharqi commercial area in central Baghdad amid heightened political tensions over planned early elections and a severe economic crisis. Blood smeared the floors of the busy market amid piles of clothes and shoes as survivors took stock of the disarray in the aftermath. → Read More

Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: ‘Even as we grieved, we grew.’

The country has a new president and a new literary star. In one of the inauguration’s most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew.” → Read More

Governor’s executive order cancels cheerleading, allows basketball and other sports

Cheer and dance teams across Tennessee were told they can't compete this winter season because of the extension of an executive order. → Read More

Nashville educator warns public on COVID-19 dangers after losing mother to virus

One Metro Nashville educator is feeling firsthand the heartache COVID-19 can cause after losing his mother. → Read More

Tragic deaths leave lost souls to roam halls of Cumberland University

Forgotten floor boards crack and creak. Heartache felt decades before can’t completely be cast aside, because at a college called Cumberland, you can't explain who resides. → Read More

Murder victim’s sister will fly to Tennessee to, ‘Make sure this evil man dies’

"Don’t you understand that my grieving doesn't stop for COVID, my re-traumatization doesn’t stop. We need to get this done," said Lisette Monroe, Karen Pulley's sister. → Read More

Protesters respond to racist photo, demand change from Williamson County Schools

Williamson County students and parents hold silent protest outside of a Friday night football game following a racist photo on social media. → Read More

Mother still waiting for answers in murder of son at Nashville Waffle House

“They went back to the car, and they just started shooting at Robert,” Jarrett recalled. → Read More

Mayor Cooper: ‘We are headed in a terrible direction’

Tuesday, Mayor Cooper announced people who do not wear a mask in public will be ticketed. Although a full-scale lockdown is not off the table, he calls masks the easiest way to fight back against a virus that’s poised to take over. → Read More

Safety and spacing paramount as Smith County prepares for fair amid pandemic

SMITH COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nearly half of the state’s county fairs are canceled because of COVID-19. But in smith county, festivities are moving forward. It’s going to look different, with distancing lines, hand washing stations and a lot of planned out spacing. But the precautions are pivotal, as is an important request. “We ask that you wear a facial cover, and that you social distance,”… → Read More

1 wounded in shooting in Virginia mall; frightened shoppers hide out inside

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — There is a large police presence at Chesterfield Towne Center as authorities respond to a shooting inside the mall Tuesday. One person was sent to the hospital, according to a tweet from police. “@CCPDVa are responding to a shooting inside Chesterfield Towne Center,” Chesterfield police wrote just before 6:40 p.m. […] → Read More

THP trooper returns to Highway Patrol after months-long COVID-19 battle

Trooper returns to work after uphill battle with COVID-19. → Read More

Protesters face off with Gallatin police, plead for end to injustice

Hundreds showed up with signs, armed with demands. Protesters included adults and children of all different races. → Read More

Friend of couple injured in machete attack thanks Metro officers

They were the victims of dozens of slashing and hacking wounds, according to police. But a Brentwood couple is alive because of the heroics of several officers. → Read More

Nashville woman bravely facing road to recovery after falling in fire

While visiting family in Virginia a week ago, in a freak accident, Jess Perkins fell into a fire pit suffering severe, third-degree burns. → Read More

Traveling nurse from Tennessee dies in New York on front lines of COVID-19 fight

A traveling nurse from Tennessee, who volunteered to care for COVID-19 patients in New York City, has died. → Read More

Sumner County school officials studying Europe, Katrina aftermath for best return plan during COVID-19 pandemic

“There are a lot of decisions to be made over the next month or so to get ready for the fall. We're hopeful, hopeful, hopeful we'll be back in August normally, with no interruptions.” → Read More

Testing numbers may signal trend in right direction for Tennessee COVID-19 cases

Testing capability can save lives, prevent the spread of coronavirus, even help contact tracing. → Read More

Urgent care physicians offer antibody testing and clarity to the process

A rush for answers in a sea of mixed messages, Middle Tennessee physicians are focused on finding solutions. → Read More

Iconic photo of Lighthouse Christian School building floating along interstate commemorates decade of recovery

"The building was floating down the interstate,” says Brian Sweatt. “That was kind of an iconic moment, being able to realize how serious this was." → Read More