Month: June 2016
Local Mom Killed by Unnecessary Police Chase
More questions about a police pursuit that ended up taking the life of a Murfreesboro mother. Some say Coffee County deputies should have called off the chase, which started over a stolen car. Authorities said the man stole a car…
Read MoreAbsurd State Regulations Lead to Lawsuit
A lawsuit disputing a Tennessee law requiring a license in order to shampoo a person’s hair will move forward. The suit filed by the Beacon Center of Tennessee on behalf of multiple plaintiffs against the Board of Cosmetology says the…
Read MoreQuestions Persist About Metro Spending Priorities
It has only been one week since Metro Council voted on the mayor’s budget proposal, but some city leaders are already looking ahead to next year. The Channel 4 I-Team has learned some council members are asking for $500,000 for…
Read MorePro-Abortion SCOTUS Ruling May Impact Tennessee
A historic Supreme Court ruling on abortion in Texas could have a big impact in Tennessee. The high court found Texas’ restrictions on abortion clinics were unconstitutional, and those laws look a lot like Tennessee’s. The law in Texas required…
Read MoreShock: 2,000 Rape Kits Still Untested by TBI
Tennessee is dealing with a backlog on thousands of sexual assault kits. “Tennessee is not the only state dealing with this issue,” explained Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine. In fact, it’s an issue in many states, but here…
Read MoreFirst Zika Virus Victim in Nashville Identified
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed the first case of a human testing positive for the Zika virus in Davidson County. The Metro Public Health Department received confirmation Tuesday. The infected individual recently returned to Nashville after traveling to…
Read MoreTrouble Brewing Amongst Predators’ Ownership
The Nashville Predators said they are aware of a $250 million lawsuit filed against them by David Freeman, a member of the ownership group. According to the team, they are reviewing the lawsuit with their lawyers. Freeman is suing over…
Read MoreWhere to Get Delicious Small Batch Local Butter
Last week, I stopped by Citizen Kitchens, the commissary/co-working kitchen/culinary incubator that’s housed in what’s known in the neighborhood as “the Love Building” near the intersection of Charlotte Avenue and 47th Avenue North. The kitchen space was buzzing with chefs…
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