Rebecca Schleicher
NewsChannel 5
Nashville, TN, United States
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'It feels like a real airport, in a real city.' Nashville International Airport opens grand lobby to travelers
One unified terminal, a multi-story entrance, 12 new concessions and 14 additional security lanes: Tuesday marked the biggest change at the Nashville International Airport. → Read More
Woodworker honors late family members through toy box tribute
After a terrible car crash, Brad Lewis turned to wood shop therapy which eventually inspired a mission. → Read More
Emergency battery: Nashville one of 16 pilot cities for AAA mobile EV charging
Electric vehicles don't have the same maintenance needs as their gas-powered counterparts. With more electric vehicles hitting the road, it begs the question: what happens when a driver needs help? → Read More
'An MRI for traffic:' Open road testing to better help congestion now live on I-24
It’s the only one like it in the country. TDOT expects it to bring researchers, car-makers and tech companies to Nashville to test the future of transportation in a real-world environment. → Read More
A $12,000 mistake: Contractor fined for work that snarled traffic on I-40
A local contractor is being fined $12,000 for a job that went more than four hours late and impacted traffic during the entire Wednesday morning commute. → Read More
New flashing crosswalk beacons go live in Napier area
Crews with Nashville's Dept. of Transportation have installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at two intersections on Charles Davis Boulevard in the Napier area. → Read More
TDOT begins 5-year project to move Donelson Pike
It's a massive undertaking that will affect drivers near the Nashville airport for years: The Tennessee Department of Transportation is moving Donelson Pike. → Read More
Nashville airport breaks back-to-back passenger records with more departures than ever on Sunday
Right now around 1,000 workers are building a new airport behind the walls of the current BNA. It's part of the $1.5 billion BNA Vision Plan. → Read More
Extra traffic enforcement planned for start of school year for Metro Public Schools
With school back in session, school zones are back in effect. Metro Police plan to have special patrols stationed near schools this week. → Read More
Grand Prix track designer outlines changes for year two
Get ready for an exciting race weekend! The second Big Machine Music City Grand Prix gets going on Friday. → Read More
NDOT reveals 5-year Vision Zero draft plan to keep pedestrians safer
Nashville Department of Transportation Chief Engineer Brad Freeze unveiled the Vision Zero draft plan before the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee this week. → Read More
Superspeedway President says there's room for two Cup Series Races in Middle TN
As NASCAR takes over the Nashville Superspeedway near Lebanon for a second year this weekend, the plan in Nashville begs the question of what that means for the track in Wilson Co. → Read More
AAA unveils all hybrid and electric car guide for the first time
For the first time, AAA's car buying guide crowned an electric or hybrid vehicle as the winner in every category. → Read More
Spring break travel expected to break records at BNA
Staff expect around 30,000 departing passengers per day → Read More
Mapping TN electric vehicle corridors for an industry set to boom
Driving into the future will be cleaner and quieter → Read More
Officials warn drivers to be careful for deer on Tennessee roads
Compared to an average of the other 11 months, deer crashes more than triple statewide in November. Officials say that's because it's mating season and deer are moving around more than usual. → Read More
Traffic expected to start Wednesday for Memorial Day rush
After a year with few vacations, AAA expects traffic backups to start mid-week for the Memorial Day holiday. → Read More
TDOT urges drivers to slow down, move over in work zones
TDOT has lost 112 employees in the line of duty, but data show 70% of work zone fatalities in Tennessee aren't the workers in the construction zone. → Read More
What to do if you're in your car during a tornado
It's never safe to be caught in your car when a tornado strikes. So, if you can change your plans so you're not on the road during the threat, that is your best bet. → Read More
I-440 Loop to fully re-open today, 1 month ahead of schedule
I-440 transforms from one of Nashville's worst rides to one of the city's best after crews rebuild more than 7 miles of road. → Read More