Alex Denis
WKRN
Nashville, TN, United States
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Family remembers Tennessee National Guard pilot killed in Black Hawk crash
After two Tennessee National Guardsmen — Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel Wadham of Joelton, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Danny Randolph of Murfreesboro — were killed in a helicopter crash in Alabama earlier this week, News 2 spoke with relatives about the impact of this loss on their families. → Read More
90-year-old grandmother speaks for the first time about a murder that rocked Nashville and her family
Her heartache is as fresh today as it was nearly 27 years ago when Ernestine Reavis received devastating news her only granddaughter Tiffany Campbell and Melissa Chilton, both 18, were found lifeless, stabbed nearly 100 times at a business off Church Street in downtown Nashville. → Read More
Metro Center reimagined with first-of-its-kind design in TN
Alta Riverwalk was named Tennessee’s first “Fitwel” community and won “Most Walkable Bikeable Urban Project” at Walk Bike Nashville’s 2022 Streets for People Awards. → Read More
Mother urges police to retest evidence in unsolved Nashville double murder
Nearly five years after charges were dropped against the only known suspect in the murders of two teenage tanning salon employees, the case remains one of Nashville’s most notorious unsolved crimes. → Read More
Disbarred Hendersonville lawyer who stole millions from clients pleads guilty on additional charges
David Bramble, the father of former Siegel High School football player Baylor Bramble, paralyzed after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a 2015 football game, took the stand Thursday to testify about his experience with disbarred lawyer Andy Allman. → Read More
More than 1,100 flights already canceled for Tuesday, dozens at BNA
The flight-tracking website FlightAware shows more than 1,600 flights canceled nationwide Monday, and Tuesday is no different with more than 1,100 canceled as of 3:30 pm CST. → Read More
Nashville rent prices 5th highest in year-over-year increase for major metros, study finds
Rent prices nationwide increased at record rates in 2022, and while the end of the year brought a slight cool down, the news wasn’t sweet music to the ears of renters in Music City. → Read More
‘Why haven’t you done that already?’ TDOT civil engineer responds to questions regarding pedestrian safety improvements
The highest priority road redesign for pedestrians in the state is located right here in Nashville. → Read More
Doctors urged to take more active role against childhood obesity
Weight loss medications or surgery for a 13-year-old may seem extreme, but they are part of a new set of recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics for children struggling with obesity. → Read More
TN doctors see new trend — patients hospitalized with COVID, but not because of COVID
The upward trend of COVID cases in the state is clear on the Tennessee Department of Health’s website. → Read More
How the ‘Safe Stars Initiative’ ranks safety in youth sports leagues across Tennessee
The Safe Stars Initiative, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health, recognizes youth sports leagues that provide the highest level of safety for young athletes. → Read More
Sumner County students, SROs help raise $200K+ writing Santa letters
What started as a fun project spearheaded by school resource officers in Sumner County took on a holiday spirit of its own. → Read More
Man misdiagnosed relies on Tennessee doctors to save his life
Misdiagnosed with asthma in 2010, while living in Florida, John Knox struggled for years with a tightness in his chest that wouldn’t go away. → Read More
‘We’re working our way through the list’: TN Attorney General continues litigation in opioid crisis
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has made it a point to hold companies accountable for contributing to the opioid epidemic. → Read More
FBI warns of new way innocent teens are sextorted by deep fake pictures
Unfortunately, sextortion scams continue to evolve as parents and teens wise up to the current ways, which is why FBI warns of a new scam. → Read More
Franklin home sparks historic preservation debate
Heckling the homeowners of the historic Beechwood Hall property in Franklin, Tennessee has become a common occurrence after grassroots efforts caught the eye of stars like Kid Rock, claiming the home was scheduled to be torn down. → Read More
Body of missing Murfreesboro mother found in trunk of car in Michigan
Michigan State Police have confirmed the person found dead in a trunk of a car in Dearborn, Michigan on Sunday is that of missing Murfreesboro, TN woman, Eleni Kassa. → Read More
Travelers face packed parking lots at Nashville International Airport
Full, not from turkey, but from all the Thanksgiving Day travelers taking to the sky this holiday weekend. → Read More
How stores ‘lure’ shoppers in; what to look out for so you don’t break the bank
Big colorful signs announcing sales and items strategically placed near checkout are typical this time of year, but there’s a newer tactic becoming popular, causing pressure to purchase. → Read More
From prison to prosperity: Organization fills open positions during Great Resignation by teaching inmates
Determined to reverse the tide, Sean Hosman created the organization Persevere, which started in 2019 in Tennessee. → Read More