NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More than 22,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Tennessee River during four clean-ups in Tennessee and Alabama over the last month.Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, a non-profit group, said 75 volunteers worked together to remove more than 11 tons of trash from the river, including tires, barrels and toilet seats.The organization provided the following totals from the four clean-ups, which involved the removal of 22,172 pounds of trash:Volunteers at two clean-ups in Alabama removed the following:A spokesperson for Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful said...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More than 22,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Tennessee River during four clean-ups in Tennessee and Alabama over the last month.Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, a non-profit group, said 75 volunteers worked together to remove more than 11 tons of trash from the river, including tires, barrels and toilet seats.The organization provided the following totals from the four clean-ups, which involved the removal of 22,172 pounds of trash:Volunteers at two clean-ups in Alabama removed the following:A spokesperson for Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful said...WW…

MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man was rushed to a hospital after police said he accidentally shot himself while trying on pants inside of a dressing room at the McMinnville Walmart.The shooting was reported Friday afternoon inside of the store on North Chancery Street.McMinnville police said the man had entered a fitting room to try on pants, when his pistol fell out of his pocket, hit the floor and discharged, striking him in the leg.The man was transported to Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville with a bullet lodged in his leg, according to investigators.An update on...…MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man was rushed to a hospital after police said he accidentally shot himself while trying on pants inside of a dressing room at the McMinnville Walmart.The shooting was reported Friday afternoon inside of the store on North Chancery Street.McMinnville police said the man had entered a fitting room to try on pants, when his pistol fell out of his pocket, hit the floor and discharged, striking him in the leg.The man was transported to Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville with a bullet lodged in his leg, according to investigators.An update on...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lawmakers in the Tennessee House of Representatives are expected to vote Monday on whether to make the ladder the “official state tool.”by , a Republican representing Lauderdale, Crockett and Haywood counties in West Tennessee.The bill, scheduled for a vote Monday, states “the ladder” would be “designed as the official state tool.”Senator Ed Jackson, a Republican who also represents several counties in West Tennessee, introduced .× Close Ad…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lawmakers in the Tennessee House of Representatives are expected to vote Monday on whether to make the ladder the “official state tool.”by , a Republican representing Lauderdale, Crockett and Haywood counties in West Tennessee.The bill, scheduled for a vote Monday, states “the ladder” would be “designed as the official state tool.”Senator Ed Jackson, a Republican who also represents several counties in West Tennessee, introduced .× Close AdWW…

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville man accused of shooting at a semi driver on the interstate in East Tennessee was found hiding in a freezer at a McDonald’s in Putnam County after a pursuit over the weekend, investigators said.Monterey police said Xavier Waters had been involved in an altercation in Roane County, during which he fired at least one bullet at a semi-truck, striking the door, as the driver was traveling down the interstate.Waters’ vehicle was spotted by Monterey officers on Interstate 40 near exit 301 in Putnam County Saturday night, where they said they attempted to...…PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville man accused of shooting at a semi driver on the interstate in East Tennessee was found hiding in a freezer at a McDonald’s in Putnam County after a pursuit over the weekend, investigators said.Monterey police said Xavier Waters had been involved in an altercation in Roane County, during which he fired at least one bullet at a semi-truck, striking the door, as the driver was traveling down the interstate.Waters’ vehicle was spotted by Monterey officers on Interstate 40 near exit 301 in Putnam County Saturday night, where they said they attempted to...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Federal investigators are looking into evidence the Antioch man who detonated a bomb in downtown Nashville Christmas morning had spent time hunting for alien life forms in a nearby state park and was interested in “lizard people,” according to law enforcement sources.The sources told ABC News that Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, but that they also found writings that contained ramblings about assorted conspiracy theories, including the idea of shape-shifting reptilian creatures that appear in human form and attempt world domination.Federal agencies are working to figure...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Federal investigators are looking into evidence the Antioch man who detonated a bomb in downtown Nashville Christmas morning had spent time hunting for alien life forms in a nearby state park and was interested in “lizard people,” according to law enforcement sources.The sources told ABC News that Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, but that they also found writings that contained ramblings about assorted conspiracy theories, including the idea of shape-shifting reptilian creatures that appear in human form and attempt world domination.Federal agencies are working to figure...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Federal Aviation Administration has classified the airspace around the site of Friday morning’s bombing in downtown Nashville as “National Defense Airspace,” saying “deadly force” could be used as a last resort against any pilot appearing to pose a security threat.for one nautical mile, which is approximately 1.15 miles, .Pilots not adhering to the restrictions “may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by law enforcement/security personnel,” according to the alert. It stated the FAA could impose civil penalties and suspension or revocation of airmen...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Federal Aviation Administration has classified the airspace around the site of Friday morning’s bombing in downtown Nashville as “National Defense Airspace,” saying “deadly force” could be used as a last resort against any pilot appearing to pose a security threat.for one nautical mile, which is approximately 1.15 miles, .Pilots not adhering to the restrictions “may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by law enforcement/security personnel,” according to the alert. It stated the FAA could impose civil penalties and suspension or revocation of airmen...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man and his dog were out for a walk early Christmas morning.“At 6:30 in the morning, you know, there’s not a quieter time downtown than Christmas morning… I noticed there were police cars at each corner with their lights on. And the guy from the 21C hotel was running outside the building and saying we’ve got to evacuate.”Caught on camera, you can see an officer talking to David Malloy, potentially saving him and his dog from harm.“The officer was in the middle of the road on 2nd Avenue, walking towards me telling me to evacuate, when I said, ‘why do I need to...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man and his dog were out for a walk early Christmas morning.“At 6:30 in the morning, you know, there’s not a quieter time downtown than Christmas morning… I noticed there were police cars at each corner with their lights on. And the guy from the 21C hotel was running outside the building and saying we’ve got to evacuate.”Caught on camera, you can see an officer talking to David Malloy, potentially saving him and his dog from harm.“The officer was in the middle of the road on 2nd Avenue, walking towards me telling me to evacuate, when I said, ‘why do I need to...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man living at a home in Hillsboro-West End returned after several days to find a naked man inside, the walls covered in feces and rotting food all over the floor, a police report states.Metro police were called to a reported burglary Tuesday afternoon at a residence on Essex Place, which is off Interstate 440 just south of Vanderbilt University.Officers arrived and found the back door of the home open. Once inside, they said they located a naked man, identified as 38-year-old Carl Perry, who was taken into custody.An arrest warrant states a resident of the home...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man living at a home in Hillsboro-West End returned after several days to find a naked man inside, the walls covered in feces and rotting food all over the floor, a police report states.Metro police were called to a reported burglary Tuesday afternoon at a residence on Essex Place, which is off Interstate 440 just south of Vanderbilt University.Officers arrived and found the back door of the home open. Once inside, they said they located a naked man, identified as 38-year-old Carl Perry, who was taken into custody.An arrest warrant states a resident of the home...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An unpublished report prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force urges Tennessee residents to “stop gatherings beyond [their] immediate household” until COVID-19 cases and test positivity numbers “decrease significantly.”The information was included in a document, dated Nov. 1, obtained by ABC News. The report, which is provided to governors across the United States, suggests 38 states are in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases, including Tennessee.The “red zone” indicates states with more than 100 new cases per 100,000 residents for the previous week. 18...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An unpublished report prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force urges Tennessee residents to “stop gatherings beyond [their] immediate household” until COVID-19 cases and test positivity numbers “decrease significantly.”The information was included in a document, dated Nov. 1, obtained by ABC News. The report, which is provided to governors across the United States, suggests 38 states are in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases, including Tennessee.The “red zone” indicates states with more than 100 new cases per 100,000 residents for the previous week. 18...WW…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A passenger faces a felony drug charge after police say they found approximately 87 pounds of marijuana in two bags at Nashville International Airport.Airport police said a drug dog alerted officers Monday evening to two bags on a flight from San Francisco.Officers located the owner of the bags, identified in a warrant as Jullian Gioffre. The 26-year-old gave consent to search the luggage but said the bags were locked and he did not have the key, according to police.The bags were eventually opened by TSA, a warrant states. Inside, police said they found two bales...…NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A passenger faces a felony drug charge after police say they found approximately 87 pounds of marijuana in two bags at Nashville International Airport.Airport police said a drug dog alerted officers Monday evening to two bags on a flight from San Francisco.Officers located the owner of the bags, identified in a warrant as Jullian Gioffre. The 26-year-old gave consent to search the luggage but said the bags were locked and he did not have the key, according to police.The bags were eventually opened by TSA, a warrant states. Inside, police said they found two bales...WW…