Public Safety

Tennessee Reports First Measles Case Since 2019

Tennessee confirms its first measles case in four years, involving a resident who traveled internationally.

Two Nashville Men Convicted on Federal Ammunition Charges

Two Nashville men were convicted for possession of ammunition after a car wash shooting incident.
Chattanooga Man Sentenced for Defrauding Elderly Widow
Karl Hampton of Chattanooga was sentenced for defrauding an elderly widow with dementia of $1.2 million.
Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Hiker in Smoky Mountains
Tennessee Army National Guard rescues injured hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Teen Dies Following Accidental Shooting Incident
A 15-year-old boy died after an accidental shooting involving a pistol in Nashville.
Suspected Gunman Arrested for Sky Bar and Lounge Shooting
Suspected gunman Dashawn Davenport has been arrested for the shooting outside Sky Bar and Lounge.
Majority of Stolen Guns in Nashville Taken from Vehicles
Most guns reported stolen in Nashville this year were taken from vehicles.
TEMA and TDHS to Distribute Emergency Go-Kits for Tennesseans with Disabilities
TEMA and TDHS will distribute 300 Emergency Go-Kits to Tennesseans with disabilities during National Preparedness Month.
City to Host First-Ever National Night Out Kick-Off
City leaders plan a city-wide kick-off for National Night Out on October 1, 2024.
Federal Grant to Enhance Safety on Chapman Highway
A $22.25 million project aims to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on Chapman Highway.