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Nashville shoppers barricade suspected robbers inside perfume store, call out rising crime in area

One Tennessee couple who tried to barricade thieves inside a store spoke out about the incident, what motivated them to take action and how crime overall in and around Nashville has impacted the local community. Cody and Angela Campbell were shopping at Tanger Outlets in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood over the weekend when four alleged burglars wearing hoodies and medical masks …

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Gabby Petito’s mom and stepmom send not-so-subtle message to Roberta Laundrie

NASHVILLE – Gabby Petito’s mom and stepmom torched Brian Laundrie’s mother over the weekend with matching T-shirts they hope will raise money for domestic violence victims and missing persons awareness. The fiery message is a swipe at Roberta Laundrie’s so-called “burn after reading” letter, in which she pledged to help her son with a shovel and garbage bags. Nichole Schmidt …

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Gabby Petito's mom forgives killer Brian Laundrie but calls out 'evil' Roberta: 'You deserve to be forgotten'

NASHVILLE — Gabby Petito’s mother Nichole Schmidt shocked a packed auditorium Friday when she said she forgave Brian Laundrie, her daughter’s boyfriend and suspected killer. “I speak for myself here when I say Brian, I forgive you,” she said. “I needed to release myself from the chains of anger and bitterness, and I refuse to let your despicable act define …

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Locals lament city's popularity, rising rents left them homeless: 'Nashville only cares about tourists'

As Nashville continues to be a popular destination for tourists and wealthy newcomers, locals from a variety of backgrounds say that skyrocketing housing prices have left them on the streets. “Nashville only cares about tourists, country music and cowboy hats. It’s a dog and pony show. Forget those fancy apartments that are going up, I don’t stand a chance of …

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Morgan Wallen's Nashville bar postpones opening weekend, enrages fans

Morgan Wallen’s Nashville bar will not open its doors on Memorial Day weekend. Wallen partnered with TC Restaurant Group to open This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen in Nashville. The restaurant group issued a statement, saying that the process to open the establishment “requires more time” and would not be ready by the holiday weekend. “We’re proud of our team who …

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Nashville hotel faces legal scrutiny for canceling pro-Israel summit over 'safety' concerns

A Nashville hotel is being accused of violating federal and Tennessee civil rights laws by pulling the plug on a pro-Israel event slated to take place next week. The Sonesta Nashville Airport hotel abruptly canceled the summit, hosted by pro-Israel Christian group HaYovel, citing “credible threats” confirmed by law enforcement. “I think that the hotel jumped the gun and decided …

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Nashville’s chronic homelessness problem rises dramatically, moves up with cost of living

Nashville’s homeless population has drastically risen as the city continues to grow along with the cost of living and housing prices. The number of people experiencing chronic homelessness in Nashville has increased nearly 77% over the past year, according to Nashville’s Homeless Management Information System. Last month there were 1,525 people in the city experiencing chronic homelessness compared to 863 …

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Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

Abargestruck the Fort Madison Bridge in Iowa on Thursday and later sank in the Mississippi River. The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m., prompting the closure of the near 100-year-old swing gate bridge, but it was reopened around 4:15 p.m., officials said. There were no injuries reported. The U.S. Coast Guard tells Fox News Digital that there were 15 barges …

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Morgan Wallen skips first Nashville arrest court hearing in 'very complicated' case

Morgan Wallen did not appear at his first court hearing regarding his recent Nashville arrest. Wallen’s lawyer, Worrick Robinson, appeared on Wallen’s behalf instead after waiving the country music star’s first appearance. He explained Friday’s court date was a “settlement,” in which Wallen’s legal team and the district attorney’s office could have a conversation about the case. “This is obviously …

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Nashville locals share concerns about interstate migration: 'Lord, I wish people would stop moving here'

As Nashville becomes an increasingly popular destination for tourists and major companies, multiple local residents lamented the changing nature of their home. While Nashville has long been known as a popular destination for country music enthusiasts, barbecue lovers, and bachelorette parties, it has also emerged more recently as an American boomtown. The Wall Street Journal released a piece Sunday headlined, …

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