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Deadly shootings across Nashville

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-08-27 06:38:25

SUMMARY: Nashville experienced a violent night with two homicides occurring minutes apart in different locations. In the Bordeaux area, police discovered 58 shell casings at the scene where a woman was fatally shot near the Overlook Ridge Apartments; she had survived a prior shooting months earlier. Meanwhile, just three minutes later, a man was shot multiple times at Hickory Hollow Terrace near the former Global Mall, where police found 12 shell casings and two pistols. Both victims were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, but ultimately died. Investigations are ongoing, with no suspects or motives identified yet.

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New hotel could be coming to Alcoa's Springbrook Farm

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2024-12-23 16:12:28

SUMMARY: A hotel developer is considering a parcel of land in Alcoa’s Springbrook Farm, which is situated on the site of a former aluminum plant. The Planning Commission recently approved the land sale, although details about the hotel remain unclear. Planning for the hotel will begin next year. Meanwhile, Springbrook Farm is bustling with new businesses, including the Chop House, Covenant Health’s planned facility, and local favorites like Swig soda shop and Just Love Coffee, which believe the area’s growth makes it a prime location. Leaders aim for a walkable community with sidewalks connecting various establishments.

Restaurants, a coffee shop and other businesses are already open for business at the development.

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Rutherford County deputies donate share of ‘Secret Santa’ fund to family of fallen West TN sergeant

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www.wkrn.com – Colleen Guerry – 2024-12-22 19:47:00

SUMMARY: After a fatal officer-involved shooting on Dec. 14 in West Tennessee, Rutherford County authorities donated money to support the family of Sgt. Rick Finley, who was killed while responding to a suspect. Finley was attacked by 39-year-old Daniel Holmes, who fired fatal shots before being shot by another officer. Finley, survived by his wife and four children, received the donation through the “Secret Santa” fund, a charitable initiative supporting law enforcement families. The donation was coordinated by deputies, including Sgt. Robert Horne and Sgt. John Wauchek, and accepted by Lt. Ted Roberts on behalf of Finley’s family.

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Tennessee among 5 states with most deaths from house fires

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www.wkrn.com – Colleen Guerry – 2024-12-22 09:00:00

SUMMARY: During the holidays, there is a 50% increased risk of house fires, often due to overloaded sockets, unattended candles, and cooking mishaps. An analysis by Anidjar & Levine highlighted that Alaska has the highest fire death rate, followed by North Dakota and Wyoming. Factors include harsh climates and outdated infrastructure. Tennessee ranks fourth, with cooking fires prevalent during family gatherings. The holiday season, while festive, poses significant fire hazards; thus, safety measures such as checking smoke alarms and cautious decorating are crucial. The U.S. Fire Administration emphasizes avoiding candle risks and ensuring safe distances for decorations and heating sources.

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