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South Nashville residents are anxious that the $9.2 billion I-24 choice lanes project could displace them from their homes in areas like Glen Cliff. The expansion, which will be built by Drive-TN along 26 miles of I-24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro, has raised concerns about construction pollution and noise. TDOT Commissioner Will Reid responded that the right-of-way process will follow federal law and attempts to avoid property impacts.

Twenty-seven bronze grave markers honoring military veterans were stolen from Cave Springs Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The theft was discovered by grounds crews during routine maintenance last week. Police are investigating the disappearance of the markers and have asked the public to report any suspicious activity.

A deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-40 EB in the Hermitage area this morning, causing a portion of the interstate to close. The accident involved vehicles including a sedan and an overturned garbage truck, resulting in one person being pronounced dead at the scene.

Heroes on the Water provides a kayak fishing mental health reset for Nashville veterans and first responders. Participants, like Elizabeth Arevalo's husband, use time on the water to leave job demands behind, finding healing in nature. The Music City chapter supports approximately 200 local veterans and first responders annually.

After losing her son Raelee to a febrile seizure when he was three years old, Heather Parris is leading an effort in Middle Tennessee to protect other children from similar losses. The Parris family raises money through fundraisers to purchase infant bed monitors for families who reach out. Community support has already allowed the family to give away about 40 monitors.

A juvenile was killed during a drive-by shooting outside Pearl Cohn High School in North Nashville late Friday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Herman Street when people were gathered following a football game. Metro Police spoke with witnesses and are currently investigating the scene, but no suspect had been identified.

Metro police found the body of Conor Anderson near a parking lot on James Robertson Parkway. Following the discovery, the director of the Mayor's Office of Nightlife stressed the importance of safety precautions for tourists and locals alike. He advised that individuals stay in groups, remain in well-lit areas, and plan safe transportation home.

East Nashville mother Dasia Baker was attacked when gunfire tore through her home on Aug. 10, injuring her 7-year-old daughter in the leg. She described dozens of bullets ripping through the walls and expressed fear regarding her family's continued safety from neighboring residences. Baker is now pleading for help to relocate her family and cover costs related to mental health services.

A 31-year-old man from Colorado named Conor Anderson is missing after a night out in Nashville this past weekend. NewsChannel 5 obtained body camera footage documenting his interaction with police on Sunday, which authorities believe was the last time he was seen. The Missing Persons Unit is currently working to find him, while Marsh, his employer, is supporting his family.

Tennessee selected Drive-TN, a consortium including Cintra and Transurban, to build and operate optional express lanes on Interstate 24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The project involves adding two optional lanes in each direction over 26 miles of I-24, where drivers can pay fees to avoid traffic using dynamic pricing. While the state is receiving a $24.8 billion concession value, critics have raised concerns regarding potential toll burdens and community impact from construction.

The Metro Council advanced a bill proposing limits on how Nashville police can use drones, allowing deployment only during specific emergencies like active shooters or missing persons searches. Supporters claim this measure increases transparency and oversight, while opponents argue it restricts the technology's usefulness in dangerous situations and express concerns over surveillance misuse.

The Restore Our Fairgrounds neighborhood coalition unveiled renderings proposing a massive green space and housing complex to replace the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The group needs over 40,000 signatures by September 18th to put their measure on the ballot next year. Concerns were also raised regarding pollution into Browns Creek from the current paved land use.

The Justice Department aims to reinstate criminal smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia following a previous dismissal by a federal judge in Tennessee. Simultaneously, Abrego Garcia is facing separate legal action in Maryland federal court regarding potential deportation to Liberia.

Federal officials approved Tennessee's I-24 Choice Lanes project, which involves adding toll lanes through a roughly 26-mile stretch between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The $5 billion plan is intended to improve traffic flow but has prompted concern among South Nashville homeowners regarding potential impacts, including the possible use of eminent domain for their properties.

An off-duty Florida police officer named Chase Thompson was helping his fiancé when a white sedan crashed into pedestrians on Broadway in Nashville. Seeing one victim, Dianne Cooper, who was unconscious and barely breathing, Thompson used his training to begin CPR. Cooper's family later praised his actions, noting that his efforts in those critical moments were instrumental in saving her life.

The city of Lebanon has narrowed its search for a new sewer plant to three locations: Site 22, Site 13+, and Site 7+. While Mayor Rick Bell stated that replacing the old sewer is critical to the city's future, neighbors are voicing serious concerns about the proposed sites. Residents, such as the Snyders family and Sarah Hight, worry about potential negative impacts on their homes and properties.

Amid dangerous heat, the Wilson County Tennessee State Fair has prioritized safety by adding shade and designating pavilions as cooling areas. The fair expanded its medical resources with a new first aid building and activated local Emergency Management Agency responders to treat heat-related illnesses. Officials advised visitors to pre-hydrate before arriving and take time to cool down throughout their visit.

A debate over Flock cameras, which read license plate numbers to aid crime fighting by police, is causing concern in Murfreesboro. While some, like council member Austin Maxwell, support the technology and its utility for law enforcement, others worry that it violates their privacy and rights. The discussion occurred during a tense city council meeting.

The Nashville housing market is shifting into a buyer's favor, evidenced by nearly 30% of listings cutting prices and Redfin ranking it the nation's second-strongest buyer's market. However, buyers still face significant obstacles because affordability remains poor, with the median home price remaining well above $500,000.

The Islamic Center of Nashville increased its security measures after a box truck displaying anti-Muslim messages, including "deport all Muslims," was spotted outside the mosque. The incident prompted concerns from community leaders about rising Islamophobic rhetoric across Tennessee and led to the center allocating additional funds for safety enhancements.