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✅ Voting done! Early voting in TN ends Thursday. In KY, early voting runs Thursday-Sat. Election day is Tuesday November 3rd!

newschannel5.comNashville SC wins first Supporters' Shield with 2-0 victory over MontrealSam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar scored as Nashville SC beat CF Montreal 2-0 Saturday, clinching the first Supporters' Shield in club history and the Eastern Conference's No. 1 playoff seed.

Nashville SC wins first Supporters' Shield with 2-0 victory over Montreal www.newschannel5.com/sports/nashv...

newschannel5.com7-acre brush fire threatens homes in Maury Co.; house, vehicle catch fireFire crews are battling a roughly 7-acre brush fire on Brown Workman Lane in Maury Co., where multiple homes are threatened. One home and a vehicle caught fire but have been extinguished.

7-acre brush fire threatens homes in Maury Co.; house, vehicle catch fire www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

newschannel5.comI-24 East shut down at Exit 11 in Clarksville after crash with injuriesI-24 East is completely shut down at Exit 11 in Clarksville after a crash with injuries Friday afternoon. Police are also responding to a vehicle fire near mile marker 1.

I-24 East shut down at Exit 11 in Clarksville after crash with injuries www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

newschannel5.comLorenzo Washington, champion and chronicler of Jefferson Street’s Black music legacy, dies at 83Lorenzo Washington, who dedicated himself to honoring and preserving the legacy of Black music in North Nashville through his Jefferson Street Sound Museum, has died after a short bout with cancer, hi...

Lorenzo Washington, champion and chronicler of Jefferson Street’s Black music legacy, dies at 83 www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

newschannel5.com9 injured after car rear ends pedal tavern: MNPDNine people were injured Thursday night after a car crashed into a pedal tavern, Metro Nashville Police Department said.

9 injured after car rear ends pedal tavern: MNPD www.newschannel5.com/news/9-injur...

I-65 in Nashville reopens Sunday night following Hamilton Avenue bridge deck demolition. Drivers should expect intermittent closures through December. Read more at our link in bio

newschannel5.comChrista Pike back in Tennessee prison after surviving lethal injectionAttorneys say Christa Pike is continuing to receive medical care after being released from the hospital and transferred back to prison.

Christa Pike back in Tennessee prison after surviving lethal injection www.newschannel5.com/us-news/crim...

Most of the #NC5 is getting beneficial tropical rains. We just don’t want too much of a good thing. As the core of what’s left of #Isaias moves through the area, the wind gusts will pick up. The chance for a quick spin up tornado close to the track is low but not zero.

You can see the latest forecast track in red. The best threat for severe weather is south of us The picture is from Lynchburg where The 37th annual Jack Daniels World Invitational BBQ Championship is still being held. Events were moved up an hour. . #NC5 #tnwx #kywx

Isaias has been downgraded to a post tropical storm

newschannel5.comHurricane Isaias makes landfall in western Florida Panhandle as Category 2 stormHurricane Isaias arrived on land Friday evening around 8:35 Central Time, lashing parts of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi with heavy rains and and winds up to 105mph.

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in western Florida Panhandle as Category 2 storm www.newschannel5.com/weather/hurr...

Tropical Storm #Isaias has formed in the Gulf. We’ll have details on #NC5 This Morning. It’s forecast to bring us rain this weekend. #tnwx #kywx

Keeping an eye on a system that is likely to become #Isaias in the gulf. This system could bring rain to the region. Those with fall break travel plans to the gulf coast, please stay updated.

newschannel5.comNashville Symphony season to resume, furloughed staff and musicians to return after $10M Oracle investmentThe music at the Nashville Symphony will play on after a $10 million investment from tech giant Oracle, according to a Sunday announcement.

Nashville Symphony season to resume, furloughed staff and musicians to return after $10M Oracle investment www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...

newschannel5.comTennessee Department of Correction Commissioner resigns following failed executionTennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada is resigning from his position following the failed attempt to execute Christa Pike

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner resigns following failed execution www.newschannel5.com/news/tenness...

newschannel5.com4 teens arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old after football game at nearby Pearl-Cohn High SchoolFour teens are in custody after a 16-year-old was gunned down following a football game at nearby Pearl-Cohn High School in August.

4 teens arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old after football game at nearby Pearl-Cohn High School www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

newschannel5.comNashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild: Watch Thursday, Oct. 1 on The Spot Nashville 28The Nashville Predators take to the ice Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild, and you can catch all the action this season on The Spot - Nashville 28!

Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild: Watch Thursday, Oct. 1 on The Spot Nashville 28 www.newschannel5.com/sports/nhl/n...

newschannel5.comChrista Pike latest: Gov. Lee halts executions for remainder of year after Pike's botched executionChrista Pike's attorneys say she is being treated at a local hospital following a botched execution. Attorneys said they have not been informed of her condition.

Christa Pike latest: Gov. Lee halts executions for remainder of year after Pike's botched execution www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

newschannel5.comUS Supreme Court clears way for Christa Pike’s execution after lifting stayThe U.S. Supreme Court lifted a stay that had temporarily halted Christa Pike’s execution, clearing the way for Tennessee to proceed. Three justices dissented from the decision.

US Supreme Court clears way for Christa Pike’s execution after lifting stay www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

newschannel5.comBeloved Nashville artist, former Metro Council member Phil Ponder dies at 93Phil Ponder, the longtime Nashville artist and civic leader whose detailed paintings captured the city’s landmarks and changing skyline for decades, has died at 93.

Beloved Nashville artist, Phil Ponder, has passed. He was 93. www.newschannel5.com/news/beloved...

3 Sept

Gnash wants you to know that the Nashville Predators are matching the first $25,000 in donations to our If You Give a Child a Book drive! Donate now at www.newschannel5.com/donate/give-... and you’ll put books directly into the hands of kids right here in our community.

1 Sept

Today may be the first day of meteorological fall(Sept., Oct. & Nov.), but a heat dome is expanding across the southeast. Heat Advisories are being expanded to Middle TN from Wed to Fri. Please Stay Heat Safe! #tnwx #kywx #NC5 #heatwave

25 Aug

I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton. Heather Mathis and I were honored to interview her in November 2023 for the opening of her new resort at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. Rest in Peace Dolly. Thank-you for all you have done for Tennessee!

25 Aug

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

24 Aug

Good Morning, Sunshine! #Sky5 #NC5 #tnwx

newschannel5.comDeadly multi-vehicle crash causes closure on I-40 EB: Metro PoliceThe Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said a deadly multi-vehicle crash happened on I-40 EB in the Hermitage area this morning, causing a portion of the interstate to close.

24 Aug

Deadly multi-vehicle crash causes closure on I-40 EB: Metro Police www.newschannel5.com/news/deadly-...

22 Aug

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for part of Middle Tennessee and South Central & Eastern Kentucky until 9pm CDT. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx

21 Aug

Beloved Nashville nonprofit, Last Minute Toy Store, suspends operations

20 Aug

A Storm 5 Alert is in place from 10p Wednesday - 7am Thursday due to the threat of strong to severe storms. A complex of storms will move in from the NW after 10pm and move east through the overnight hours.

20 Aug

Gusty winds and localized flash flooding are the main threats but an isolated tornado and large hail can’t be ruled out, especially for areas highlighted in yellow under a level 2 risk. Please make sure you have ways to receive warnings overnight.

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14 Aug

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for most of the midstate until Sunday evening. It will feel up to 112 degrees at times. Please stay heat safe! Please stay hydrated! #NC5 #tnwx #kywx #heatwave

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13 Aug

on this day 1952 blues artist Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton records "Hound Dog" for the first time, Elvis recorded his version of it 4 years later.

13 Aug

Dangerous Heat Continues… Extreme Heat Warnings are now out for Western Kentucky. Heat Advisories are out for a large part of our region until Sunday. Please Stay Heat Safe! Stay Hydrated!

12 Aug

The Heat Advisories have been extended into Sunday for most of our area. Please stay heat safe! #NC5 #tnwx #kywx #heatwave

7 Aug

The Tennessee Titans unveiled a new look for T-Rac today just ahead of the first pre-season game which is Thursday in San Francisco. What do you think?

6 Aug

Sad New:; Martha Rivers Ingram, Nashville’s First Lady of the Arts, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by her loving family.

The storms that have developed in our area have been behaving this afternoon. Some strong storms are still possible over the next few hours, mainly east of I-65. Meteorologist Katie Melvin will have the latest updates on #NC5 at 5 & 6 PM

newschannel5.com1 dead, 3 hospitalized after driver hits pedestrians on Broadway in NashvilleOne pedestrian was killed and three others were hospitalized after an 87-year-old Kentucky driver struck them Saturday afternoon at Broadway and Fourth Avenue in downtown Nashville.

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after driver hits pedestrians on Broadway in Nashville www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

Storm Prediction Center says there’s a 40% chance of a watch being issued within the area in blue.

“Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front and surface cyclone this afternoon across the OH/TN Valleys. A mixed mode of clusters and supercell structures could pose a risk for damaging gusts and a couple of tornadoes. A WW is possible, but uncertain.” via SPC

Stay Weather Aware #NC5 #tnwx #kywx

newschannel5.comCamper dies after being struck by tree during hike at Tenn. summer campA camper died after being struck by a tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee said.

27 July

Camper dies after being struck by tree during hike at Tenn. summer camp www.newschannel5.com/news/state/t...

27 July

Severe Thunderstorms Watch for a large portion of Middle Tennessee until 1am. Meteorologist Katie Melvin is watching a line of strong & severe thunderstorms work across South Central Kentucky toward TN. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx

26 July

Stay Weather Aware overnight! Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible. Heavy downpours and damaging winds are the primary threats, but a quick spin up tornado can’t be ruled out. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx 7.26.26

23 July

Great shot from #Sky5! It's a refreshing start to the morning for most of us. It's still humid in our southern/southeastern counties where there are still some showers this morning. #NC5 #tnwx #sunrise

23 July

Tonight’s sunset 🌅 for Nashville is 8:00pm. The next time sunset will be 8pm or later: June 3, 2027. Clarksville, Hopkinsville & our northern counties, you still have a a few more days before your sunset is before 8p. #NC5, #tnwx #kywx

11 July

A large part of West Tennessee remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 PM. We’lll monitor to see how strong the storm remain as they move into Middle TN. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx