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Nashville police are investigating a shooting in West Nashville and a fatal shooting outside the White House where a bystander was wounded. A deadly crash on I-65 in Barren County killed two minors and left a woman critically injured, while Franklin residents are rallying to support a diner destroyed in a fire.

Nashville's May 23, 2026 episode covers a federal judge dismissing deportation charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, renewed scrutiny of Tennessee's death penalty process, and a local petition opposing surveillance cameras in Murfreesboro. The episode also highlights a memorial event for unclaimed veterans and ongoing weather concerns ahead of Memorial Day.

Nashville's Local Wire update for May 22, 2026, covers the postponed execution of Tony Carruthers, the death penalty debate, and severe weather warnings for Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. The episode also touches on El Niño's potential summer impact and new details in the Chud the Builder shooting case.

Nashville: A strong El Niño is expected to bring warmer temperatures and increased rainfall to Tennessee, raising flood risks, while a Metro school bus driver faces DUI charges after a crash in Lenox Village. Tennessee officials take control of the Nashville airport, sparking local backlash, as legal disputes over lethal injection drugs and car burglaries continue.

Nashville prepares to host Super Bowl LXIV at the expanded Nissan Stadium in 2030, sparking economic excitement and infrastructure concerns. A lawsuit challenges Tennessee Highway Patrol's collaboration in the "Flood" immigration operation, raising questions about racial profiling and law enforcement practices.

Nashville faces a heatwave with thunderstorms, debris cleanup after a train derailment in Giles County, and a push for the 2030 Super Bowl. Authorities charge 356 in car burglaries, while a death row inmate's execution sparks criminal justice reform debates.

Nashville police are investigating a shooting in Clarksville following a home break-in and another fatal shooting involving Hickman County deputies, while a late-night shooting in Antioch left two dead and one injured. A man also faces charges after trying to seize an officer’s gun at Lebanon Municipal Airport, and a Brentwood store owner helped recover stolen baseball gloves from Nashville Sounds players.

Nashville: A pedestrian was killed in a crash on I-24 East near Harding Place, prompting highway closures and investigations. A 16-year-old and his mother face charges after a shooting left a man seriously injured, raising concerns about gun safety and youth violence.

Nashville's Local Wire update covers a shooting at the Montgomery County Courthouse involving celebrity Chud the Builder, a teen investigation in Cheatham County, and Knox County Schools removing *Roots* from libraries due to state law. Authorities also warn of recent shootings in Tusculum and Nashville as they track suspects in a string of car burglaries.

Nashville's Franklin neighborhood mourns after a fire severely damaged a historic W. Main Street venue, while a shooting near the Montgomery County Courthouse leaves two injured. A federal judge allows Tennessee’s new congressional map to stay in place amid ongoing legal challenges, and a family displaced by last winter’s ice storm awaits repairs after over 100 days.