Hannah McDonald, NewsChannel 5

Hannah McDonald

NewsChannel 5

Nashville, TN, United States

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Past articles by Hannah:

After motor flips into bass boat and hits fisherman, friends start T-shirt drive to help with expenses

The community is showing support for the Old Hickory Lake fisherman who was injured when his motor broke off his boat and hit him. → Read More

Tennessee will help country get to 500,000 EV chargers by 2030, according to federal officials

Electric vehicles can do everything a gas-powered car can, but keeping them ready for the road is another story. → Read More

Move over, books! Nashville Public Library now has pans, weights, even an ice cream maker you can borrow

You can now borrow everyday items like bakeware, health and fitness equipment — even tools from the Nashville Public Library. → Read More

Teen asks Wilson County leaders to take his 'Spend A Day In My Wheels' challenge

Our communities are not the easiest to navigate in a wheelchair. A 17-year-old in Wilson County arranged for decision-makers to spend a day in a wheelchair so they could see what it's like. → Read More

'Hey, want to sell your home to me?' Legislation would create fine for harassing property owners

Someone who harasses a homeowner about selling their property could soon be punished for it. A state legislator is proposing a crackdown on predatory real estate calls. → Read More

Nolensville residents now have a dedicated ambulance and EMS crew right down the street

People injured in an accident or seriously sick in Nolensville can now get medical attention faster. → Read More

Fort Myers promotes organ donation from the second row of Elton John concert despite hurricane

One fan in the crowd at Sunday's Elton John show at Nissan Stadium went for more than just the music. Heart transplant recipient Steve Hilfiker went to promote organ donation. → Read More

Organization recruits volunteers to pick up trash, help curb violence in Napier neighborhood

A major cleanup happened Sunday in a neighborhood into which the city's been pumping money to reduce crime. → Read More

Railroad workers could walk off the job this week causing interruptions to supply chains in Tennessee

Companies in Tennessee that depend on trains could start to experience big delays this week. Some 90,000 rail workers are preparing to strike nationwide. → Read More

Drought-like conditions could be causing damage to your home's foundation

Droughts can lead to a shortage of water and hurt crops, but they can also damage the very foundation of your house. → Read More

Call for help: Afghan asylum-seekers in Middle Tennessee need more attorneys, immigration lawyers

For almost a year, Middle Tennessee stepped up to help those who fled Afghanistan. These 600 asylum-seekers now need legal representation in order to stay. → Read More

Grab the caulk! Middle Tennessee Electric says sealing up cracks in your home could lower high bills

For many reasons, people across Middle Tennessee received higher than normal electric bills for the month of July. But there's a free service for MTE members that's helping homeowners save money. → Read More

Time to travel? Exchange rate for euros is the best it's been in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, that dollar in a traveler's pocket is worth about the same as a euro. The European economy is feeling the effects of the Ukraine war and rising natural gas prices. → Read More

Metro homeless outreach workers making more visits to encampments after public camping law takes effect

Sleeping on state property can end with you waking up in handcuffs in Tennessee. While Nashville doesn't have housing for everyone, outreach workers say an arrest could make things harder. → Read More

Security guard praised for jumping into action, tackling man who pulled out a gun on Broadway

A bouncer is being praised for jumping from a window at Lucky Bastard Saloon on to a man who pulled out a gun during a police run-in. → Read More

Camp Hope for kids with burn injuries underway in Columbia

Kids are making memories this week at a special summer camp in Columbia. Camp Hope is for 6 to 16-year-old burn survivors, who spent time at Vanderbilt Burn Center. → Read More

'It's something that is misunderstood.' Autism database to help first responders launching in Maury County

A new tool will help first responders in Maury County know if they're heading to help someone with autism. → Read More

Stolen Nashville food truck tracked to property in Clarksville where other missing vehicles allegedly found

A stolen food truck out of Nashville led investigators in Clarksville to it in and other stolen vehicles. → Read More

988: The new, shorter number will connect people in crisis to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 — these three numbers could save a life. The new number to call or text in a mental health crisis goes live on Saturday, including in Tennessee. → Read More

Mt. Juliet firefighters battle 9 fires fueled by dry conditions in 24 hours

Dry conditions and near triple-digit heat are two big reasons the Mt. Juliet Fire Department is busier than usual. → Read More