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I-40 Westbound at S. Hartmann Dr. is currently completely shut down due to a crash. Traffic is being diverted onto S. Hartman Dr. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

Eid al-Fitr is a three-day Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan’s month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting. We wish all those who celebrate a lovely holiday.

Celebrate Greek Heritage Month at Nick the Greek in Nashville Yards! They are sharing their culture and authentic street food by launching a new Spanakopita. newschannel5.com/news/nashville…

Vanderbilt University, University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and the nearby University of Kentucky will all vie to make it past the first match-up as fans gather in Nashville to watch. newschannel5.com/news/march-mad…

There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war. newschannel5.com/news/japans-ta…

A man is in custody after a chase in a reportedly stolen truck with a rifle inside. Deputies say he was stopped before reaching town and arrested without injury. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

ABC has canceled its already filmed season of “The Bachelorette” starring Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced. newschannel5.com/news/abc-cance…

The Governor's Club in Brentwood is suing former Mayor Mark Gorman's property management company over missing money and withheld financial documents. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

Estefany Rodríguez Flórez was released on $10K bond after 16 days in ICE detention; her attorneys will continue a federal case challenging her arrest and treatment. newschannel5.com/news/nashville…

Percy Warner Park reopens March 21, but Burch Reserve, mountain bike trails and cross-country course stay closed for 2–3 more weeks as work continues. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

Rutherford County’s library director refuses to relocate 132 children’s books, citing First Amendment concerns amid months of debate over LGBTQIA+ titles. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

A Tennessee mother is getting a second chance after receiving a pardon from Gov. Bill Lee. Now, she hopes to connect with Jelly Roll—part of the same group granted pardons by the governor last year—to help others impacted by the justice system.

The Tennessee Department of Correction hosted a Reentry Resource Fair in Madison, offering jobs, housing and support services to help people successfully reenter society. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

Tennessee's native grasslands are making a comeback! 🌱 A $10 million project will restore 2,500 acres and create 47 local jobs. Find out how you can help. newschannel5.com/news/austin-pe…

A reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee who contends she was wrongly held in detention for more than two weeks was released Thursday after paying a bond recently allowed by a judge. newschannel5.com/politics/immig…

March 19, 2026: Tracking 80s Through the Weekend newschannel5.com/weather/march-…

A Gallatin High School teacher faces charges after alleged inappropriate contact with a student. Officials said the investigation led to an arrest and suspension. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

Lafayette United Methodist Church and Second Harvest are feeding 150 families a month as rural seniors face rising costs and possible SNAP benefit cuts. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

A Watertown hardware store owner started a nonprofit to build the new railroad museum. The project aims to boost local tourism in the Wilson County town down the line. newschannel5.com/news/state/ten…

Vanderbilt moves on, fighting off a game McNeese team 78-68. Tyler Tanner had 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists as the Commodores shot 51% to pull away for their first NCAA Tournament win since 2012. Vandy will face four seed Nebraska Saturday. @NC5