Kenley Hargett
WKRN
Nashville, TN, United States
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Large procession escorts fallen Tennessee National Guardsman back home
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Danny Randolph’s remains were brought back to Gallatin Thursday following a deadly helicopter crash last month. → Read More
Community rallies behind current Tennessee State University administration amid comptroller’s special report
Tennessee State University alumni and supporters voiced their opposition to the state comptroller’s special report, which cites concerns among the university’s direction and leadership. → Read More
Tennessee State University leaders push against comptroller’s special report
Tennessee State University is under the state’s microscope. The Comptroller’s Office has released a special report, in which they state financial practices, housing concerns and other issues plague the school. → Read More
Smyrna teen athlete who lost legs after crash continues to receive nationwide support
Smyrna High School senior Janae Edmondson continues to recover after a car slammed into her while she was in Missouri for a volleyball tournament over the weekend, costing the young athlete both of her legs. → Read More
Metro Nashville begins new street vendor ordinance
Metro Nashville now has new restrictions on where street vendors can operate. Mayor John Cooper signed the ordinance into law with the goal to make safer sidewalks. → Read More
Officials warn of severe weather in Middle Tennessee
For the next two days, the National Weather Service is expecting severe weather across Middle Tennessee. → Read More
Community mourns man, 3 dogs killed in house fire
Within the past few years, neighbors said five people have died along the small street. This most recent death only adds to more sorrow for people living in the area. → Read More
Fentanyl-laced drugs linked to cartels coming into Tennessee, officials say
Thanks to a multi-agency investigation, just over 103 pounds of fentanyl-laced drugs were taken off the streets and two Californians were arrested in Murfreesboro last weekend. → Read More
Opposition grows for TN bill that would change portion of Rep. John Lewis Way to President Donald Trump Boulevard
Two state Republican lawmakers want to change the name of one of Nashville’s most iconic streets. They’re sponsoring a bill to rename a portion of Rep. John Lewis Way to President Donald Trump Boulevard. → Read More
Nashville home to America’s oldest Black-owned bank
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust was founded in 1904, known as Once Cent Savings Bank. → Read More
Mother works to keep murdered son’s memory alive
Johnathan Welch, 30, will not have the chance to see his daughter grow up, but Welch’s mother plans to make sure his daughter knows her father’s love for her. → Read More
Opioid emergency response kits coming to 72+ live music venues in Nashville
Gibson Gives, the charitable division of Gibson Brands, is providing opioid overdose kits to live music venues. → Read More
Clarksville-Montgomery County hosts Riverview Square groundbreaking
Downtown Clarksville’s skyline is about to change, as a new four-acre development is now under construction. → Read More
Non-profit group works to help protect surrendered newborn babies
Protecting surrendered newborn babies is one of Safe Haven Baby Boxes’ many goals. The Indiana based non-profit is working to expand it’s baby boxes in Tennessee. → Read More
Wedgewood-Houston street turns into one-way road to help improve pedestrian safety
There’s strong hope that the Nashville Department of Transportation’s conversion of Houston Street between Martin Street and 4th Avenue South will help improve pedestrian safety. → Read More
Overnight construction keeping residents up at night
Noises from overnight construction are giving headaches to several residents who live along 8th Avenue South and Craighead Street. → Read More
Madison community asks for crime solutions after latest murder
There’s a push among Madison community members for new solutions to stop crime. The new year has already seen several violent crimes, with one that even resulted in a man losing his life. → Read More
Addressing Nashville gun violence in the new year
Since the new year began, Nashville has seen five shootings. Two of those shootings happened in District 19. → Read More
Brookmeade Park officially closed for cleaning, restoration
Metro Nashville has officially closed Brookmeade Park as crews plan to clean up the park and restore it to proper condition. → Read More
Winter storm leaks cause Metro Water Services to lose millions of gallons of water daily
This past weekend’s winter storm has left broken pipes and water mains throughout the Nashville area. Metro Water Services is working to find the leaks that are wasting water. → Read More