WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) - Two animals died in a house fire Thursday night on Rathkeale Lane in Williamson County. Williamson County Fire/Rescue said crews were sent to the 5500 block of Rathkeale Lane in the Abington Ridge subdivision just after 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 for reports of a house fire. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire coming through the roof of the front of the home ..read more

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) - A traffic stop in Mt. Juliet resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man who was out on bond for his involvement in a triple shooting and murder. The Mt. Juliet Police Department said officers pulled a vehicle over on Mt. Juliet Road near Providence. Later, officers discovered the 20-year-old Nashville man in the vehicle had a handgun with him, despite being a convicted felon with a previous robbery charge. ? Have breaking come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts → Further investigation revealed the man was out on bond for his involvement in a Nashvill ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - It's one of Nashville's most prevalent crimes. Across the board, auto theft incidents are increasing rapidly compared to previous years. It's a terrible feeling coming outside in the morning realizing your car was broken into, but Antioch residents said that exact thing has been happening too often in their neighborhoods. "I'm not sure what happened, but there has been a huge spike in the past three weeks," District 32 Metro Councilmember Joy Styles said ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Reports of online sextortion are up by more than 300%, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The crime is one of the greatest risks kids and teens face online, but parents don't always realize it's happening until it's too late. It starts with a simple request, but the long game can be criminal. "That happened to my child; that happened to my friend. It's becoming much more common," said Truman Carelli, a Private Investigator with Covert Results. "It's as easy as someone going online and checking your DMs and somebody promising you somet ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- The Tennessee Titans selected Alabama tackle JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Latham started in all 14 games last season at right tackle for the Crimson Tide. The 6-6, 342-pound tackle earned 2nd team All-American honors. According to Titans GM Ran Carthon, Latham will start at left tackle although he played at right tackle at Alabama. Head coach Brian Callahan said he believes Latham can have success on the left side. He told the media his father Bill Callahan, who serves as the Titans offensive line coach, loves the pick. NFL.com said t ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville residents are seeing a widening gap in the city's affordability and quality of life, according to a newly released 2023 Community Needs Evaluation. Brenda Waybrant told News he has lived and worked in Nashville's restaurant scene for 11 years. $1.6B tax refund for Tennessee businesses headed to governor’s desk "Largely, these are residents who go to work every single day and they sometimes have been on their jobs for many, many years, but because the wages haven't kept up with what it costs to live here in Davidson County, it makes it really tough,"&nbs ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday he will sign legislation that will allow for arming teachers into law. Lawmakers and advocates alike debated the issue for over two hours in the House Tuesday, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle arguing why the measure was or was not necessary before ultimately passing the bill. The bill, brought by Rep. Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville), would permit teachers to carry concealed handguns on campus if they meet certain requirements ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Changes are likely coming for anyone who uses the internet in Tennessee. The Republican supermajority passed bills requiring age verification for social media, so parents know what their kids are doing. They also want age verification for porn. It's called the "Protecting Children from Social Media Act ..read more

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- A beloved Hendersonville cafe is back open as the owner mourns the loss of his wife, the matriarch of the eatery. Linda Alkasem, 65, died in a crash in Alabama on Sunday, April 21, along with her mother and sister. Customers and employees alike will tell you Linda was the heart of Cafe Rakka. Grant offers new equipment for grain bin rescues in Lawrence County Last week, Linda and her sister set out on a trip to Florida with their 89-year-old mother. It was supposed to be the first of multiple trips for the women to travel the country together. "And that was it ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - The FAA has issued a ground delay at Nashville International Airport (BNA) until approximately 7 p.m. The ground delay affects all arriving and departing aircraft, according to officials, although no reason for the issuance of the delay was given. ? Have breaking come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts → Travelers are asked to check with their airline directly for the most up to date flight information. No other information was released. ? Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go. ? Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent t ..read more