A Rutherford County man flying a new drone with his 7-year-old son was caught by surprise when someone shot it down. Gary Sammons told News 2 he was flying the DJ I Phantom 4 Drone near his Rutherford County home…
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Google Reveals Most Misspelled Word in TN
To coincide with the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals, Google released the top misspelled word in each state. By using search queries that began with the “how to spell,” Google determined which words people in each state have the most…
Read MoreDespite Sky High Prices, Nashville Hotels Accused of Mistreating Employees
In the mood for some Southern hospitality? Workers’ Dignity — a nonprofit group of low-wage workers and allies organizing for economic justice — released a report Monday that details the conditions of hotel workers in Nashville, and it’s startling. On Monday…
Read MoreFormer AG Holden Claims Snowden Leaks a “Public Service”
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden performed a “public service,” according to former Attorney General Eric Holder, but he added that the fugitive’s actions were “inappropriate and illegal.” In an interview with David Axelrod for his “The Axe Files” podcast, Holder said…
Read MoreHow to Perfectly Cook Meat Over a Fire
Many Americans will be firing up the grill over the next few days in honor of Memorial Day weekend. This age-old human tradition of cooking meat with fire is said to have started by our ancestors one million years ago….
Read MoreAmerica In Crisis: 2/3 of Homes Don’t Have $1k in Savings
Two-thirds of Americans would have difficulty coming up with the money to cover a $1,000 emergency, according to an exclusive poll released Thursday, a signal that despite years of recovery from the Great Recession, Americans’ financial conditions remain precarious as…
Read MoreFeds Indict Rutherford County Sheriff Over E-Cigarette Business
Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold and two others were indicted by a grand jury Friday morning following an ongoing investigation. News 2 was there when Arnold arrived to the courthouse around 8 a.m. He now faces 14 indictments including one…
Read MoreHendersonville Man On Starting Line at Indy500
A Saturn IB rocket stands by the interstate halfway between Nashville and the Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala., a pointy reminder that Alabama has a long history in aerospace technology and building vehicles that propel humans at high rates…
Read MoreRules Prevail Over Residents’ Needs at Nashville Farmer’s Market
The administration of the Nashville farmer’s market expects a revenue loss of around $200,000 as 2016 brings with it a new policy that changes the rules of the game. As of January of this year, this new policy states that…
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