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Police in Germany launch investigation after robot allegedly groped teen girl
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men groped a 16-year-old girl.
Police in Germany launch investigation after robot allegedly groped teen girl
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men groped a 16-year-old girl.
5 teens arrested after fleeing Nashville police in stolen vehicles
A group of teens were arrested in East Nashville after they were caught traveling in stolen vehicles, officials said.
Man's death at Six Flags Over Georgia causes concern over amusement park safety, how roller coasters are inspected
A 42-year-old man's death after he was ejected from a roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides.
Fugitive wanted in Panola County, MS stabbing captured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A fugitive wanted in a brutal stabbing in Panola County, Mississippi, was captured Wednesday, according to authorities. Zachery Pitcock, 33, is accused of severely stabbing a man Monday night during an altercation at a property on Pine Lake Drive in the Cole’s Point community. “He was stabbed. I…
Paving worker killed on I-55 in Mississippi, company says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An employee at a Memphis paving company was killed on the job Tuesday on a Mississippi interstate, the company said. Lehman-Roberts, A Granite Company, confirmed that one of their employees was killed in a "work zone intrusion incident" at a paving project on Interstate 55 near Winona, Mississippi…
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for years is now available in the U.S., offering broad protection against UVA and UVB rays with less white streaking.
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for years is now available in the U.S., offering broad protection against UVA and UVB rays with less white streaking.
These are the top trending Halloween costumes of 2026
Google ranked the top trending Halloween costumes of the season, with horror taking over the top spots.
These are the top trending Halloween costumes of 2026
Google ranked the top trending Halloween costumes of the season, with horror taking over the top spots.
John Cole’s Tennessee: Security blanket
Man pronounced dead after Memphis Safe Task Force traffic stop
The Memphis Safe Task Force reportedly pulled the man over in Frayser on Monday night.
Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients…
911 recordings show why ambulance was delayed after Pike’s failed execution
Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted on September 30.
'A step towards a better future' | Loudon County inmates earn GEDs while incarcerated
The Loudon County Sheriff's Office said the program, in partnership with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, helps decrease recidivism.
Disney reveals new cruise ship that will sail from Tokyo in 2029
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Disney reveals new cruise ship that will sail from Tokyo in 2029
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Daily Dose | Eating to lower breast cancer risk, easing arthritis pain and why sleep gets harder with age
Here are the top health headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Daily Dose | Eating to lower breast cancer risk, easing arthritis pain and why sleep gets harder with age
Here are the top health headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Idaho community builds home for local 'Santa and Mrs. Claus' after contractor scam
Greg and Kelly Gempler have been Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Idaho community for years. Now, people are rallying around them after they were scammed.
Idaho community builds home for local 'Santa and Mrs. Claus' after contractor scam
Greg and Kelly Gempler have been Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Idaho community for years. Now, people are rallying around them after they were scammed.
Victim stabbed in chest; Neighbor charged with attempted homicide
Hampton was not at the scene when officers arrived, but court documents show both the witness and the victim identified him as the stabber.
Police investigating after 1 critically wounded in Antioch apartment shooting
Police are investigating after a person was critically wounded in a shooting at an Antioch apartment complex Wednesday morning.
WATCH: Governor at ABB facility in Senatobia
SENATOBIA, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves will join Rep. Trent Kelly and Senatobia Mayor Greg Graves for a ribbon-cutting at the ABB facility in Senatobia on Wednesday. The ceremony marks the completion of ABB's newest facility expansion and celebrates "10 years of growth, partnership, and investment in the community,"…
Recalls hit rechargeable hand warmers amid injury reports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- There are three recent recalls of rechargeable hand warmers, including one linked to hundreds of injuries and even a fatality. This all comes as the weather cools down, and consumers might reach for the popular products to try to keep warm. Kobayashi is recalling 77,000 of its HotHands Rechargeable…
Dolly Parton's nephew denies threats, challenges restraining order extension
Dolly Parton’s nephew and former security guard has fired back against allegations he threatened the country music star's staff and estate.
Man dies during Memphis Safe Task Force traffic stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is dead after being pulled over by the Memphis Safe Task Force during a traffic stop in Frayser on Monday. The U.S. Department of Justice says the task force pulled the vehicle over for a moving violation and because it was also suspected of containing narcotics. During the traffic stop,
ELECTION GUIDE, NOV. 3, 2026: TN, MS and AR
TENNESSEE U.S. SENATE Marquita Bradshaw (D) - Bradshaw is a Memphis native who ran against Sen. Bill Hagerty in 2020. She also ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in 2024. Bradshaw is a community activist and has served as the environmental justice chair of the Sierra Club’s Tennessee chapter. * Bill Hagerty…
The Nashville artist who helped Dolly Parton shine for hotel, museum
Dolly Parton’s most famous wardrobe silhouettes have been transformed into full-scale mannequin statues covered in intricate glass mosaics for the new SongTeller Hotel and Museum.
Fire on Coles Ferry Road in Gallatin under investigation
Crews were called to the 100 block of Coles Ferry Road in Gallatin around 6 a.m.
4 tales from Tennessee election history to read during early voting that may surprise you
The NashVillager podcast rounds up four of the most influential and insightful election stories from Tennessee's history.
1 detained after shooting investigation in Binghampton
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One person has been detained after a shooting investigation in Binghampton early Wednesday morning, according to Memphis Police. Minutes before 5:50 a.m., officers say they responded to a shooting call in the 3100 block of Broad Avenue. No victims were found at the scene, but one person was detained…
Nashvillager Podcast: Midterms in a supermajority state
Will this election change the balance of power in Tennessee? Plus, the local news for October 14, 2026.
Oct. 14: Tennessee Valley Authority Powers Up; Nashville Broadcast Personality Jimmy Carter Dies
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to add 2.5 gigawatts of electrical capacity through a $581 million project supported by a $250 million federal grant. Longtime Nashville media figure Jimmy Carter has died, Metro Health to provide free flu shots, and more.
Preemption in Immigration and Law Enforcement Are on the Ballot in Tennessee
Candidates for state and federal offices are divided over Tennessee's role in immigration enforcement and the use of state resources for local policing amid ongoing debates regarding preemption and the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Quiz: Which Tennessee Candidate for Governor Do You Align With?
As early voting begins in Tennessee, the Nashville Banner has produced a quiz to help voters compare the platforms of gubernatorial candidates Marsha Blackburn, Jerri Green, David Hatley, and Lauren Pinkston and decide which best aligns with what is important to them.
2 injured after shooting in Soulsville neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two people were left injured after a shooting early Wednesday morning in the Soulsville area, Memphis Police Confirm. Officers say they were called to the shooting in the 1200 block of Englewood Street around 3:30 a.m. That is where they say they found one person at the scene suffering from injuries…
Humid and some storms Wednesday ahead of cold blast Friday
The scattered storms will increase around the early afternoon hours of Wednesday and into early evening, mainly for Southern Kentucky and perhaps far northern Middle Tennessee.
Tennessee GOP senator seeks one-month gas tax break
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker is asking the governor to cut motorists some slack at the pump by calling for a one-month break on the state’s gas tax. Sen. Tom Hatcher of Maryville sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting he suspend Tennessee’s 27.4-cent gas tax during November, with the average price of regular gas
'Frozen with fear': Nashville massage therapist charged with rape
A massage therapist in Nashville has been accused of sexually assaulting a client during a session.
Tennessee puts constitutional amendment questions near top of the ballot next to governor’s race
Tennessee officials placed the three constitutional amendment questions on the first page of the November 2026 ballot as required by law, pushing U.S. Congressional and state legislative races further down the ticket. The legally required ballot design keeps Tennessee’s gubernatorial race at the top, with the…
TVA gets $250 million from U.S. Department of Energy for grid upgrades
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Energy plans to send $250 million to the Tennessee Valley Authority for grid upgrades that federal and TVA officials said Tuesday will lower power costs and ease congestion, though they did not say by how much. The money will help fund 84 transmission and distribution projects…
Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed.
Three weeks before Election Day, the Trump administration’s sprawling project to send sensitive personal information on millions of voters to the Department of Homeland Security has been declared illegal by a federal judge. The blistering court decision comes after the Department of Justice pressured or sued states…
Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal races across the country. Candidates who once touted data centers as an economic boon have backtracked, and voters in at…
Memphis, Shelby County officials do little to mobilize voter engagement
I have spent much of this election cycle talking about political maturity. I have argued that this moment requires elected officials, faith leaders, organizers, advocates, and ordinary citizens to put aside personal grievances, bruised egos, and political ambitions long enough to recognize the magnitude of what is…
Nashvillager Podcast: Food dye, the legality of caffeine, and barrels of Coca-Cola
Why did an early trial into the safety of caffeine play out in a Tennessee courtroom? Plus, the local news for October 13, 2026.
Oct. 13: Federal Courthouse Shooter Identified; Jerri Green Will Debate Independent Gubernatorial Candidates
Authorities identified 41-year-old Jack Gregory Henson as the gunman killed during a shooting at Nashville's federal courthouse, while Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green is scheduled to debate independents Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley on Oct. 27.
Open Seat, Even Partisan Divide Make Tennessee District 59 Race One to Watch
Democrat Mark Proctor and Republican Bill Hancock are on the ballot for Tennessee House District 59, a closely divided district that could produce one of the state's most competitive elections in November.
Wondering Whether Your Vote Will Count in November? Here’s What Nashville Officials Have to Say
Amid concerns regarding election integrity and recent redistricting, Tennessee election officials and advocacy groups try to reassure voters about the reliability of the democratic process for the upcoming midterm elections.
Here’s How We’re Using Community Input to Guide Our 2026 Election Coverage in Tennessee
At the Nashville Banner, we surveyed community members to identify local concerns like cost of living and surveillance to shape our upcoming November election coverage.
Tennessee Amendment 3 gives voters say on Marsy’s Law and expanded crime victim rights
Mourners honor the four victims killed in a mass shooting at a Waffle House in Antioch on April 22, 2018.
Following Botched Christa Pike Execution, Chaos and Confusion Led to a Delay in Ambulance Dispatch to Riverbend
A chaotic series of calls after Christa Pike survived an execution at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution delayed the response of emergency medical personnel to treat Pike and transport her to a Nashville hospital.
Nashvillager Podcast: Tennessee, death penalty test case
How is the world talking about the failed execution of Christa Pike? Plus, the local news for October 12, 2026.
Tennessee Amendment 1 asks voters to change bail rules
Mayor Karl Dean, Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall and Metro Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson announced plans to move the jail and downtown operations from the Criminal Justice Center to Harding Place and to relocate the Metro Nashville Police Department headquarters to Jefferson Street April 21, 2015 in…
Trump makes rare Tennessee appearance ahead of early voting
President Donald Trump addresses a crowd of supporters at a midterm rally in Clarksville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026