CB Cotton
WKRN
Nashville, TN, United States
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St. Thomas Midtown Obstetrics Emergency room navigates uncertainty of COVID-19 while improving patient care
Many of the risks associated with COVID-19 are still unknown, especially for pregnant women. That's why St. Thomas Midtown is unveiling a new way to help expectant moms. → Read More
Nashville teachers union works to ensure enough PPE for educators
On the heels of Metro Schools’ release of COVID-19 case numbers, the Metro Nashville Education Association is working to ensure teachers have enough PPE in the classroom. → Read More
Vanderbilt doctors highlight confusion between flu and COVID-19 cases; explain role of ‘testing’ in learning more
Infectious disease specialists over at Vanderbilt University Medical Center told News 2 that testing will be key to providers learning key, distinguishable symptoms between the two illnesses. → Read More
Metro elementary school student tests positive for COVID-19
Sources confirm for News 2 that a second-grader at A.Z. Kelley Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Gov. Lee addresses Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, SCOTUS nominee at outside briefing
“Maria and I pray for the President and his wife for a speedy recovery. I’ve written him a note, but I’ve not spoken to him,” → Read More
Black Lives Matter mural coming to Downtown Nashville
Organizers from a variety of coalitions in the Nashville area announced a Black Lives Matter mural will be painted in the Downtown area. → Read More
Murfreesboro Police warn about increase in package thefts during COVID-19 pandemic
Even weeks out from the holiday season, porch pirates are already back at it. → Read More
‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign launches in Nashville
Breast Cancer Awareness month is underway and Nashvillians have a chance to do their part in raising money towards research and treatment with The American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign. → Read More
Metro Juvenile Crime Task Force highlights ongoing teen crime amid pandemic
After a chase in East Nashville led to the arrest of three juveniles and the recovery of two stolen firearms, News 2 spoke with Metro’s Juvenile Crime Task Force about other teen crime during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Bar owners react to recent controversy surrounding the reporting of COVID-19 data
For the past 48 hours, Nashville has made national headlines as business owners step forward and some file lawsuits, claiming the Mayor discriminated against bars with harsh COVID-19 restrictions. → Read More
Parents and students hold rally at Williamson County School Board over temporary closure
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A high school in Williamson County has been shut down and sports suspended after a rise in COVID-19 cases. On Friday, Fairvew High School announced that their football game with Waverly Central High School had been cancelled, and that students would be learning remotely on Monday and Tuesday of this […] → Read More
Repeat offender burglarizes several East Nashville businesses
EAST NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — While a repeat offender waits for his next court date, those he victimized are left to repair damages. “Our business has definitely taken a ginormous hit and its just kind of unfortunate when these things happen because it puts you backwards even more so than we already are,” Donut Distillery […] → Read More
5 Memphis businesses shut down by Health Department for violating health directives
Shelby County health officials said they closed down five Memphis businesses that were in violation of health directives. → Read More
Wilson County parents express concern over school district’s hybrid model
Navigating hybrid and virtual learning has brought about unique challenges, causing concerns for some parents in Wilson County. → Read More
TDOT launches survey to increase safety infrastructure
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has launched a new survey in hopes of enhancing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. → Read More
Nonprofit based in Midstate gathers volunteers to send to Louisiana for Hurricane Laura relief
The road to recovery has officially begun for Gulf Coast communities affected by Hurricane Laura, and the Volunteer State is living up to its name by being part of the journey. → Read More
Nonprofit shares sex trafficking trends during COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say sex trafficking concerns are on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
2 residents at Johnson City nursing center die from COVID-19, 44 test positive
Two residents at The Waters of Johnson City have died as a result of COVID-19 and another 44 have tested positive for the virus, according to the rehabilitation center’s administrator. → Read More
Tennessee Democratic leader tests positive for COVID-19
Minority Leader Karen Camper began feeling ill upon arriving in Nashville on Aug. 10 for the first day of the legislative special session. The Memphis Democrat attended that evening’s House floor session, but did not attend the remainder of the three-day session. → Read More
TN General Assembly members sign letter encouraging high school sports to continue, some disagree
While some collegiate sports conferences have been canceled, high school sports still have the green light and State Representative Scott Cepicky hopes to keep it that way. → Read More