Public Safety

Man Identified 31 Years After Fatal Fall Through Genealogy Research

Donald Elden Verhalen was identified 31 years after his fatal fall through genealogy research.

Tennessee Honors Fallen and Injured First Responders

First responders honored at the "Three Stars of Tennessee Award" ceremony.
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.