Linda Ong
WKRN
Nashville, TN, United States
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Portland mayor: No new cases of COVID-19 at Highland Rim Terrace
On Monday, Portland Mayor Mike Callis reported no new cases of COVID-19 at Highland Rim Terrace. → Read More
Area dealerships begin to offer mobile services amid COVID-19 concerns
To reduce exposure amid COVID-19, some area dealerships now offer mobile services. → Read More
Funeral industry facing new set of challenges with COVID-19
COVID-19 is forcing funeral and cremation services to face new challenges. → Read More
California’s Disneyland resort closing due to coronavirus concerns
Disneyland Resort in California says it is closing for the rest of March as coronavirus concerns grow around the globe. → Read More
Hollywood shuts down, Broadway goes dark to curb virus cases
The entertainment industry is preparing to shut down to curb the spread of the coronavirus. → Read More
Wilson County Schools announce plans for campuses hit by tornado
Wilson County school leaders plan on announcing how the rest of the school year will finish for West Wilson Middle School and Stoner Creek Elementary School. → Read More
Mt. Juliet tornado cleanup met with volunteers from near and far
“There are so many folks hurting right now – trying to help in any way we can.” → Read More
Mayor Cooper seeks to regulate transpotainment industry
"The first step in managing the transpotainment for the benefit of the whole city comes from getting state permission to be able to have jurisdiction and effect over our own roads." → Read More
Clarksville’s Korean community closely watches South Korea coronavirus outbreak
"Right now, we are cautious of what's happening in our mother country." → Read More
Murfreesboro residents look forward to possible new Amtrak route to Atlanta
Amtrak is also looking to expand with a possible route between Memphis and Chicago. → Read More
MTSU launches new degree, certificates in data science
"I think as that growth continues we need more tech talent in the region." → Read More
New traffic light coming to Gallatin Pike
A busy stretch of Gallatin Pike in East Nashville is soon going to get a new traffic light. → Read More
Dolly Parton sparks viral meme challenge
A post made by 74-year-old Dolly Parton on Instagram Tuesday to her 2.7 million followers has sparked a new social media meme challenge across the globe. → Read More
Tennessee Tech on alert following student’s possible coronavirus
The test results will come from the CDC in Atlanta. → Read More
Clarksville community mourns loss of Honolulu officer with ties to Montgomery Co.
The death of a Honolulu officer over the weekend has hit home in Middle Tennessee. → Read More
Father charged after tackling son’s opponent at high school wrestling match
A father was arrested and charged after he rushed and tackled a high school wrestler during a match, according to a Kannapolis Police Department news release. → Read More
No. 17 Vols top Chattanooga 58-46 for 30th straight home win
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lamonte’ Turner had 17 points and 12 assists as No. 17 Tennessee beat Chattanooga 58-46 on Monday to extend the longest active home winning streak in Division I to 30 games. Tennessee (5-0) hasn’t lost at Thompson-Boling Arena since a 94-84 defeat to Auburn on Jan. 2, 2018. Although he shot […] → Read More
Study: Tennessee housing prices rising, permits dip slightly
A housing market report says prices keep rising across Tennessee’s metro areas, while construction permits are slightly down year over year. → Read More
Yosemite visitor dies after falling from Half Dome cables
(CNN) – A Yosemite National Park visitor died after falling from the cables at the Half Dome on Thursday morning, according to National Park officials. Danielle Burnett, 29, from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, fell over 500 feet down a rocky surface and was pronounced dead when the Park Rangers arrived on the scene, National Park […] → Read More
THP begins to crack down on violators of hands-free law
“I think the grace period is over, people have had plenty of time to adapt, and we’ve been lenient. So now it’s time to go to work.” → Read More