Darby McCarthy, NewsChannel 5

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Three dead after severe wind, weather spread damage across the mid-state and Southern Kentucky Friday

Three are dead after strong winds and severe weather has caused damage through the mid-state and into Kentucky on Friday. → Read More

Making a joyful noise: Nashville School of the Arts' Cantabile Choir performs for MNPS school board

The Cantabile Choir from the Nashville School of the Arts performed for the Metro Public School board as a warm-up for the American Choral Directors Association conference in Cincinnati. → Read More

Loveless Cafe partners with MNPS to host middle school reading competition

Read Across America Day is March 2. To build excitement leading up to the holiday, Loveless Cafe is partnering with MNPS to host a reading competition for middle schoolers called "Books for Biscuits." → Read More

Ready to name another snowplow? City of Franklin now taking votes

Submissions for names for a new City of Franklin snowplow have wrapped up, and now's the time to vote for your favorite! Only one will win. → Read More

Price at the pump jumps almost 18 cents across Tennessee

The average price of gas in Tennessee has jumped up nearly 18 cents, according to AAA. The statewide gas price average is now $3.15. → Read More

Clarksville issues mandatory water restrictions, effective immediately

According to the City of Clarksville, mandatory water restrictions are effective immediately after a 30-inch water transmission line leak. Emergency repairs are underway. → Read More

Speeding led to deadly crash on Neelys Bend Road

A minivan driven by Gregory Lee Young, 67, of Madison crashed at 12:13 a.m. Sunday morning on Neelys Bend Road at Neelys Chase Drive. → Read More

MDHA opening affordable housing waiting lists for two elderly and disabled properties

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is opening its waiting lists for two elderly and disabled properties on a first-come, first-served basis. → Read More

Christie's Cookies announces winning entry in 'Santa's Favorite Cookie' contest

On Tuesday morning, 13-year-old Reese Garber was announced the contest winner, with her entry: "Santa's Pre-Flight." → Read More

Tennessee's statewide gun hunting season for deer opens the Saturday before Thanksgiving

Tennessee's 2022-2023 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, November 19. As is traditional, the season will be opening on the Saturday immediately preceding Thanksgiving. → Read More

Security increased at Franklin County High School after threat written on bathroom wall

Franklin County Sheriffs are investigating a threat written on the wall of a bathroom at Franklin County High School. → Read More

Audio recording Uber safety feature coming to Nashville

A safety feature that first debuted in Latin America in 2019 is now expanding to six cities in the United States, including Nashville. Drivers and passengers of Uber may record audio during trips. → Read More

Street racers raise noise complaints in Antioch

The racers gathered at the intersection of Murfreesboro Pike and Bell Road, then headed toward La Vergne and pulled into a loading dock where the drivers did donuts in the parking lot. → Read More

Would vampires go batty for Music City? National study has answers

Middle Tennessee has become a destination to live for people all over the country... but what about vampires? → Read More

MDHA affordable housing wait list opens October 19

Applications for affordable housing at J. Henry Hale Apartments will open Wednesday at noon. Anyone currently on the waiting list for these apartments will need to reapply. → Read More

Sing Your Heart Out Adoption Special at MACC waives adoption fees for one sung lyric

Adoption fees will be waived for adopters who are willing to sing. It's called the "Sing Your Heart Out" special. → Read More

Shortage expected: Grab your live Christmas tree before Thanksgiving this year or it may be too late

It may be early to buy a live Christmas tree, but you may want to get it soon. A shortage is expected this year. → Read More

Former high school nurse in Clarksville pleads guilty to 25 counts of attempted child pornography

Leon B. Hensley, 41, has pleaded guilty to 25 counts of attempting to produce child pornography. Hensley had been working as a nurse at North East High School at the time. → Read More

Potentially record-breaking Blue Catfish caught on Cumberland River

Saturday, at 12:30 p.m., Micka Burkhart caught a blue cat on the Cumberland River in Stewart County on skipjack and a 30-pound test line. The fish weighed 118 pounds, 7 ounces. → Read More

Eliza Fletcher laid to rest

A woman who was kidnapped and murdered while out for a jog was laid to rest on Saturday. Family and friends gathered to remember Eliza Fletcher, a kindergarten teacher with children of her own. → Read More