BREAKING: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has issued a pardon for country music singer Jelly Roll.
In the early 2000s, Jason DeFord was convicted on several robbery and drug possession charges. He's since turned his life around, using his voice to help with criminal justice reform and addiction.
Election night flow!
Polls close at 7 pm for the TN-7 Special Election. If you're in line by 7, you will be able to vote.
Hundreds of Tennessee Department of Human Services employees, along with other state departments, could lose pay and health insurance if the federal government shutdown persists. @nc5official.bsky.social
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A former inmate and the Dickson County Sheriff have joined forces to battle addiction
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I don’t blame you!
Tennessee has a state lottery.
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
Initially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand
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Tennessee bans cell phones during class time; here's what your district can independently implement on campus
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Sparrow, a rescue dog that spent time at the Maury County Animal Services Center, has a brief role in the new Superman movie.
Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes.
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If you're in the market for a new Tennessee specialty license plate -- these are all new additions to Tennessee's specialty plate catalog.
Including, yep, Pickleball!
The Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark
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Her whole family, more than 70 of them, is celebrating with her this weekend.
We'll share more of her remarkable story tonight at 5 and 6.
Happy Birthday, Betty!
She might have stayed in Hawaii, except for meeting a handsome sailor from Waverly, TN. Their own families weren't too keen about an interracial marriage, but we're told they came around once there were some grandchildren for them to enjoy.
I want you to meet Betty Hooper.
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
Several communities grapple with how much to pay for firefighter salaries and equipment www.newschannel5.com/news/several...
Is the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge.
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There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.
Lawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye
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Both the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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"We can't complete"
A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job.
For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that.
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Bill passes narrowly. The House still has two committee stops before it reaches the House floor.
Today in the TN Senate, members will debate the controversial bill that would allow school districts to refuse to enroll students who are undocumented immigrants.
The gallery is at capacity.
We spoke to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today about these conditions and what people can expect this weekend. A big thanks to David Bogema for sharing all of his expertise. Story at 4/5/6
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Thankfully, there are several dams upstream of Nashville, including Percy Priest Dam, that have plenty of room for water storage. It's why Percy Priest Dam is currently not releasing any water, and that won't change until the Cumberland recedes to normal levels.
At Cheatham Dam, the gates are lifted and all water is passing through the dam. That's because Cheatham Lake, which includes Downtown Nashville, has virtually no water storage area. As a result, the Cumberland in Clarksville is already in minor flood stage and is expected to rise
Old Hickory Dam (upstream of Nashville) is releasing a torrent of water. Why? They have to. Old Hickory Lake was not built with much room for water/flooding storage, so they have to release water downstream so homes along the lake (above the dam) don't flood.
We've gotten a lot of rain.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
Earlier this month, THP Trooper Declan Ryan spotted something on the interstate that may have prevented a major crash.
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
