92-year-old man marks fourth winter storm-related death in Davidson County

A 92-year-old man in Davidson County has died, marking the fourth winter storm-related death in the area. The man was found in his home with a generator powering a heater, but the generator was not running and the home was cold. Nashville Fire Director Chief William Swann emphasized the importance of using generators outdoors and avoiding homemade heating devices due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Nike expects to layoff more than 700 employees in Tennessee and Mississippi

Nike is planning to lay off more than 700 employees in Tennessee and Mississippi as part of its efforts to streamline and strengthen operations to power its 'Win Now' actions.

Nashville officials hold first in-person press conference as 108,000 remain without power

Nashville officials held their first in-person press conference addressing the ongoing power crisis as 108,000 Nashville Electric Service customers remain without power following a devastating winter storm. The city's emergency leaders gathered to discuss the massive restoration effort, which has restored power to 122,000 customers but faces significant challenges due to at least 380 broken poles. NES has deployed over 930 lineworkers and additional teams to assist in restoration efforts, with crews working extended shifts. The National Guard has been activated to help clear roadways and assist with power restoration. NES follows standard practices of restoring power to the largest groups of people first, but assures that all customers are important and no one will be forgotten. Officials stress the importance of safety around downed power lines and provide resources for reporting outages and seeking help.

Potential first major winter storm of season for Middle Tennessee in sight

The first major winter storm of the season is expected to impact Middle Tennessee from Friday night through early Monday morning, bringing potential snow and ice. The exact timing and strength of the storm are currently uncertain, but it is advised to prepare by purchasing necessary winter equipment and considering changes to weekend plans. WSMV4 and the First Alert Weather Team will provide updates on this developing forecast.

Tennessee declares Jan. 19 Dolly Parton Day

Here’s hoping Dolly doesn’t stay quiet and speaks out against fascism.

Tennessee Republican Leaders Introduce White House-Driven Policies Targeting Immigrants and Elected Officials

Tennessee Republicans have introduced a suite of immigration enforcement bills, targeting undocumented immigrants and imposing penalties on non-compliant officials. The bills aim to deprive residents without citizenship of access to public services, funnel those without documentation into the criminal court system, and impose fiscal and criminal penalties on local officials who don’t comply. The package was co-authored with the Trump Administration, with the intention of aiding in rounding up and forcibly removing undocumented immigrants from the country.

In Tennessee, 63% of voters surveyed support recreational marijuana. What are lawmakers waiting for?