-- Jon Gruden is getting back into professional football The former NFL coach is joining the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football One League as a part-owner and in what the club called "consulting and advisory roles in all aspects of the team's football and business operations." The Super Bowl-winning coach later filed a lawsuit against the NFL claiming contract interference and conspiracy A three-justice panel of the Nevada Supreme Court sided 2-1 with the NFL last year ruling the league could force the civil case out of state court and into private arbitration that might be overseen by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the lawsuit will be reviewed by the full seven-person court The Gruden family has deep ties to the Arena Football League won four league titles as a player and two more as a coach in the 1990s and early 2000s before eventually moving on to a coaching career in the NFL The Nashville Kats, who announced Gruden's partnership Monday, have an ownership group that includes former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher who also serves as the Kats' president and as the league commissioner "I have been a fan of indoor football for a long time and jumped at the opportunity to be involved with Jeff and the Nashville Kats as part of the ownership group," Gruden said "I have so much respect for what Jeff has done over his career and continues to do with the Nashville Kats and as commissioner of AF1 The founding member of the FFCA has become a part owner of Arena Football One’s Nashville Kats The Kats are owned by Fisher Football Ventures LLC Former Oilers/Titans and Rams coach Jeff Fisher is the Commissioner of AF1 Gruden “will be a Partner with consulting and advisory roles in all aspects of the team’s football and business operations.” Arena Football One launched in 2025 after a sputtered effort to revive the Arena Football League in 2024 It has eight teams with multiple dormant franchises that could join the league in the future has made it clear that he’d like to coach again A return to the NFL is complicated by his pending lawsuit against the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell for leaking to the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times supposedly confidential emails that forced him to resign from the Raiders during the 2021 season the case was pending before the Nevada Supreme Court on the question of whether it will be litigated in court or sent to the NFL’s secret A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem (WZTV) — A reported immigration enforcement operation took place in Nashville that left many detained Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition said advocates and organizers confirmed what appears to be a coordinated overnight immigration enforcement operation between the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday night into Sunday The group said the roundup impacted at least 20 people Dozens of people stood around a bus with reported detainees on board taken into custody at the Department of Homeland Security Some displayed hand gestures toward their loved ones on the bus some held cell phones to document the moment "What I’ve heard anecdotally is deeply disturbing," said Representative Aftyn Behn of what she calls a "coordinated and alarming immigration enforcement operation unfolded in the heart of Nashville’s immigrant and refugee communities." THP and DHS were all at the scene when FOX 17 News arrived and firsthand accounts point to ICE working in tandem with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) to carry out what can only be described as a dragnet THP said in a statement that they partnered with federal agencies for a public safety operation in Davidson County - in areas with a history of serious traffic crashes and suspected gang activity of Homeland Security reiterated what they said RELATED STORY: Arrest of known MS-13 member in Tennessee sparks debate over immigration enforcement "Approximately 150 traffic stops were made by troopers for observed violations of traffic laws drivers were found without valid licenses or identification including immigration-related matters," said THP Behn said THP's involvement "raises urgent and serious questions about THP’s role and authority in detaining Nashvillians for ICE." She continued "THP officers should be focused on roadway safety not detaining parents heading to drop their kids off at daycare or pulling over residents based on their appearance THP said they remain focused on traffic safety and supporting operations that protect Tennesseans from broader criminal threats Executive Director at the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition The bus with reported detainees is said to be on its way to Louisiana The Metro Nashville Police Department said they were not involved in the operation (WTVF) — The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and local immigration nonprofits are starting a fund to help immigrant families affected by ICE detainment in Nashville this weekend in conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Patrol stopped 150 cars in south Nashville on Sunday resulting in arrests and handling immigration matters Protesters stood outside the Department of Homeland Security office in Nashville along with families trying to get information about their loved ones who were detained The fund, named the Belonging Fund, is live on the Community Foundation's website. This fund is a partnership between Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and the Metropolitan government From Sunday: Immigrant advocates raise concern following ICE arrests in Nashville "What we know is that state and federal officials coordinated without us," Mayor Freddie O'Connell said "I have requested and am seeking the names and charges of those arrested My office is in regular contact to make sure we keep the public updated Dollars from the Belonging fund will not go to legal fees but will help serve the needs of the immigrant community for transportation The priority of the funding will go to those affected by the ICE detainments in South Nashville "We want to make sure their needs are cared for," said Hal Cato president and CEO of the Community Foundation Mayor O'Connell said Metro Legal is writing a letter asking for the names of those arrested and the charges They are asking both ICE and the Tennessee Highway Patrol "I flagged that this seemed like a significant tension increase with local and state government He's aware of the complicated landscape," O'Connell said The Metro Immigrant Caucus said that the Tennessee Highway Patrol should focus on public safety "I represent along Harding and Nolensville Pike," Metro Councilwoman Sandra Sepulveda said They deserve to be represented by all of us We at the immigrant caucus are here for all of you As we ask more questions and see what plans we can put in place I want to give the reminder to the community to remember your rights Some of you may not have legal status but you're still a human being." Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors and Tennessee Rights for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition are working together for legal representation for those detained Tennessee Democrats with the Davidson County Delegation have written a letter to the Tennessee Highway Patrol and to Gov Lee to ask what happened this weekend to precede the traffic stops Lee hasn't made any public statements about what happened over the weekend that is a lie," Metro Councilwoman Zulfat Suara said Do you have more information about this story Rebecca: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/a2/d9/fb69982545c59e9836fbe80fe431/rebecca-recommends.png Carrie: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/2e/72/be0f23854c54a228c9d6138c9847/carrie-recommends-header.png Ben: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/df/c4/19fa7c504480938f39a431e3b276/ben-recommends-header.png Rhori: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5b/25/a224d13d47739165c92b94e643db/rhori-recommends-header.png Lelan: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/af/54/833bf879454097a398bd44f723de/lelan-recommends.png I'm not sure there is a story that's brought a bigger smile to our faces than this one celebrating Ms The story of her service during World War II is amazing in itself — she is a true Rosie the Riveter What was also amazing was to see was how an entire community turned out to celebrate her (WTVF) — Police reported that two unhoused people were shot at the Riverfront dog park on Saturday night Metro Nashville Police Department responded to an attempted robbery of the two who said that four young men tried to take their narcotics near 112 1st Ave the suspects shot a 55-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman Both were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries Police said they are reviewing cameras in the area Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE (WSMV) - Two people were shot during a robbery attempt involving drugs early Sunday morning in downtown Nashville According to the Metro Nashville Police Department four young males approached a 55-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman during which both the man and woman were shot and officers responded to the downtown dog park at 112 1st Avenue South The two were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to receive treatment for their injuries Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 615-742-7463 (WTVF) — Police said a man was stabbed in the head Friday night and was robbed of his cell phone in downtown Nashville An arrest affidavit indicated that Domanic Tolbert allegedly stabbed a tourist from Mexico in the head on 200 1st Ave Police said surveillance video captured what happened behind the Ascend Amphitheater police said the victim walked to the Four Seasons hotel where staff called 911 to report what happened The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center because of severe blood loss The arrest affidavit indicated Tolbert was found less than half a mile from the scene with blood on his right hand Tolbert has been charged with especially aggravated robbery (WTVF) — According to the leaders of some immigrant rights groups approximately 100 people were taken into custody by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and brought to the Department of Homeland Security Field office in Nashville early morning on Sunday Witnesses claim people were stopped by authorities in their cars at various locations around South Nashville founder of Hijos de Inmigrantes spoke at a gathering outside the Department of Homeland Security Field office in Nashville Sunday she also translated for a Nashvillian who said his brother was taken into custody overnight He's feeling sad," Huerta said while translating The man told Huerta his brother texted him last night saying he was being taken into custody by ICE during what was supposed to be a 5-minute drive they didn't even have the right to call somebody So those 5 minutes where his brother shot him a text where he was stopped Huerta and many advocates gathered outside the DHS field office Sunday trying to get information about those they say are in custody inside "Family members out here are looking for their people and there's no information being shared," said Brenda Perez with The ReMix TN Ashley Warbington said when she heard about the arrests last night she went to see what was happening for herself "They were pulling people over and either detaining them or letting them go very quickly The second they would finish one stop they were stopping someone else," said Warbington "I also spoke to another car of 18-year-olds that were also stopped around Nolensville Road and they detained the 18-year-old that was sitting in the back The advocates expressed concern that those arrested would be taken via bus to an ICE detention center and deported The Metro Nashville Police Department said they were not involved in detaining anyone but were present at the gathering Sunday monitoring the protest since it was happening in their jurisdiction The Tennessee Highway Patrol released this statement: Mayor Freddie O'Connell aslo released a statement saying: Newschannel 5 reached out to ICE for a statement that information will be added to this story This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy You can email me at robb.coles@newschannel5.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This story has been updated with new information One of Nashville's oldest sports and entertainment traditions is the Iroquois Steeplechase, which takes place annually at Percy Warner Park. The 2025 race is on May 10 The attractions include not only world-class horse racing on a beautifully manicured turf track many who show up dressed in southern attire from their stylish heels and loafers to their elaborate hats It's been one of Nashville's premier long-standing spring social events since the inaugural running in 1941 The Iroquois Steeplechase was named for Pierre Lorillard’s Iroquois The bay colt raced in England and was the first American-bred to win the Epsom Derby in 1881 Iroquois was purchased in 1886 by Tennessee breeder William Hicks Jackson at Belle Meade Stud a thoroughbred breeding farm not far from Percy Warner Park The Grade I stakes National Steeplechase Association sanctioned a three-mile race over 17 national fences has been held annually The feature Iroquois race is the culmination of a card which includes five to seven preliminary races both on flat and steeplechase courses of varying distances The 2025 Iroquois Steeplechase will have a total purse of $575,000 making it the richest on the NSA spring circuit SNAP DECISION MAKES HISTORY: Snap Decision becomes only second three-time Iroquois Steeplechase winner WHAT TO WEAR TO THE IROQUOIS: What to wear at Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase: See best looks from 2018 to 2023 History was made in 2024 when Snap Decision became only the second three-time winner of the Iroquois Steeplechase The 2024 victory made Bruton Street-US the owner with the most Iroquois wins with five total Several other horses have won multiple Iroquois Steeplechase races including Rockymayne who won the inaugural race in 1941 and again the following year  Blythe Miller owns the record for most wins by a jockey at four (1991 Victorian Hill; 1992 Victorian Hill; 1995 Lonesome Glory; 2002 All Gong) Tragedy fell upon the Iroquois in 2012 when Arcadius collapsed after winning the race and died instantly due to an aneurysm A bronze statue of Arcadius stands next to the horse barn and race office on the grounds today Horses aren't the only animals on display at the event It is a group of Mells Foxhounds accompanied by a pair of huntsmen on horses Stick pony races for kids take place after the Parade of Hounds Tailgating at the 3,100-acre park owned and operated by Metro Nashville Parks is popular beginning hours before the races start Style contests take place throughout the day including the popular hats competition Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter "When I eat a dish and close my eyes I should feel like I’m back at the dinner table at my mom's house." By Tony GarciaPublished: May 2025 at 10:19 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE (WSMV) - Metallica fans had to leave their seats briefly when a storm packed with lightning ripped through Nashville on Saturday night Most of the severe weather was thought to be well east of the Nashville area come concert time but a leftover cell brought along some electricity and concert organizers at Nissan Stadium were not taking any chances Lightning is approaching the area. Please exit the seating bowl and proceed to interior areas, covered concourses, and ramps. We will provide updates as they become available. pic.twitter.com/OGWBCtSeVD a message was sent out for everyone at the stadium to exit the seating area and find cover on the interior of the stadium The lightning threat was expected to last roughly 30 minutes Saturday was the second night of Metallica’s M72 World Tour Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills opened for the iconic rock band on Saturday night Everyone was allowed to return to their seats just after 9 p.m Lightning is approaching the area. Please exit the seating bowl and proceed to interior areas, covered concourses, and ramps. We will provide updates as they become available. pic.twitter.com/OGWBCtSeVD If you want to appeal your home's appraised value Whew, these new property assessments are something else I live in a 70-year-old ranch with one bathroom The new houses in my neighborhood — the new construction — are all these mammoth This is important because it means that no one’s going to live in my house after me They’ll tear it down and put two huge mansions on the lot since we’re zoned for half-acre lots Vivian Wilhoite tours county as the tax assessor’s office prepares new appraisals will be worth roughly what an empty lot is worth Empty lots in my ZIP code on Zillow right now range from $400,000 for 1.37 acres (sitting on the market 282 days) to $275,000 for a quarter-acre (sitting on the market 158 days) to what is probably the best comp — the 5.42 acres directly behind me selling for $399,000 that has been on the market For those of you struggling to do division in your head that’s $74,616.24 an acre for the property that touches my property And if we’re letting the market decide if that’s what an acre in my part of town is worth it seems like the market is saying “no.” Judging by how long they’ve been sitting on the market So imagine my surprise when I learned that my 2025 total appraised value from the city is $273,200 I don’t know what it costs to tear down all the buildings on my property but I can’t imagine a situation in which someone would buy my property for that amount of money then figure in the cost of knocking everything down and hauling it off and decide that made more sense than buying five-and-a-half acres for $100,000 more — five-and-a-half acres that are Is there added value in buying a house that holds all the old Just as a side note, this is one of the strangest facets, at least to me, of Nashville’s housing crisis — the northwest corner of the county is pretty damn empty And I’m talking about near Briley being pretty empty so it’s not like people would have some ungodly commute where you’re looking at an hour drive to work in Nashville I can get to Midtown in 30 minutes during rush hour and 15 to 20 minutes the rest of the time I can see three empty pastures from my backyard All our babies are born with super-strength so when one of them grabs your earring or your hair The raccoons have laser beams that come out of their eyes randomly Some guy over on Dry Fork Road shoots a 50-cal into the hill from time to time I’m just saying it’s weird to be in the middle of a housing crisis that is affecting the city so unevenly And it’s very weird to be in a part of town where stuff is sitting on the market and being told your property is worth $100,000 more than it was in 2021 What has supposedly happened in the past four years to increase the value that much And why hasn’t anyone told all the buyers who are staying away State of Metro speech emphasized day-to-day government services and previewed new property tax rate It’s also weird because I don’t mind paying taxes But I want to be taxed on the actual value of my property based on what’s going on here on the ground I have taken the first steps to appeal, and I’m here to say that it’s pretty easy and straightforward. The property assessor’s website has clear instructions on how to do it and I was able to complete my appeal in 10 minutes or so There’s a place to input comparable properties, so you may want to find said properties before you get started. I did that by filtering on Zillow for recent sales and then going to the old parcel viewer to double-check that Zillow was accurate Email notifications are only sent once a day Exploring sustainability efforts at Neuhoff District Germantown’s adaptive reuse project puts the river front and center Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: (UPDATE: May 2 at 2:11 p.m.) -- The Ground Stop at Nashville International Airport has been lifted It was grounded due to a disabled aircraft (WZTV) -- A Ground Stop has been issued at Nashville International Airport (BNA) Friday due to a disabled aircraft on the runway The Ground Stop is for all departures to BNA We will update this story when the Ground Stop is lifted There is no further information at this time The legendary country star and actress opens up about what gives her properties a personal touch while speaking to PEOPLE about her new Realtor.com partnership One of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Nashville Tennessee is a dynamic town with a well-earned reputation for good food the Nashville metro area is one of the most sought after addresses in the United States but don’t be intimidated by its appeal — it’s still possible to find affordable homes in safe neighborhoods with easy access to the city’s attractions and services Nashville is generally considered a safe city with crime largely confined to a few bad areas The city’s violent crime rate has dropped steadily over the past two years thanks to efforts from police and local government and there are many safe family-friendly neighborhoods throughout the city The average home price in Nashville was $436,048 in April 2025 Below is a detailed list of some of the best areas to relocate to if you're considering a move to the Music City All home values are according to the Zillow Home Value Index To the northeast of Nashville lies the historic community of Old Hickory Village around 15 miles from the central city core This area was purpose-built in 1918 for the workers of the DuPont Corporation who built a factory on the Cumberland River this pretty community offers waterfront living at an affordable price with the average home valued at $340,087 Living in Old Hickory gives residents easy access to the water so they can swim Its beautiful green spaces are a major part of Old Hickory’s appeal making it the perfect place for nature-lovers and outdoor adventurers The village’s long history gives it a strong sense of community and heritage evident in its lively farmers’ market Image: Grindstone Media Group / Shutterstock Just ten miles east from downtown Nashville Donelson is a lively suburb on the outskirts of the city in the greater Nashville area Being out of the main hub makes this area perfect for families or retirees who want their budget to go further Most homes are on larger lots alongside wide leafy streets and have easy access to schools The area is also home to one of the city’s newest outdoor spaces The average price of a home in Donelson is $436,048 If you’ve always wanted to live by the water Priest Lake Park is your ideal Nashville community Percy Priest Lake is a 14,000-acre reservoir with a charming year-round community living on its shores Within easy commuting distance from the city this suburb is popular with young professionals and families and boating among breathtaking scenery that will make you forget you're within reach of the city Homes in the area range from cozy condos to more roomy townhouses There are several public and private schools in the area The average price of a home in Priest Lake Park is $395,533 Just a few minutes drive from the legendary Grand Ole Opry and one of Nashville’s largest craft breweries Madison also offers several options when it comes to schooling including public high schools Other area attractions include Peeler Park which offers boat access and hiking trails The average price of a home in Madison is $347,007 Sandwiched between Priest Lake Park and Old Hickory Village Hermitage was named after the home of President Andrew Jackson which is now a museum and farm on 25 acres of landscaped grounds open to the public Hermitage also has six waterfront parks with boat access and many recreational green spaces for sports and community events The Hermitage is just 10 minutes from Nashville airport and has a range of real estate from new builds to older cottages and from ranch homes to restyled farmhouses The average price of a home in Hermitage is $344,789 Joelton is a community within the Greater Nashville metro area that has a more rural feel than most of the city's core neighborhoods This open feel area is a great option for those looking to build a country-style dream home offering large lots within rolling farmland but still accessible to the downtown core there are many beautiful recreation areas including Parkwood Park and Hartman Park The latter is where you can pick up the Whites Creek Greenway a 2.5 mile multi-use trail which winds through 180 acres of lush parkland The average price of a home in Joelton is $429,362 If you can squeeze a little more out of your budget to live closer to the city core The center of Nashville’s industrial district in the 1800s and home to the growing city’s mills and factories this gentrified neighborhood is now an upscale community of historic Victorian homes Germantown is located in northern Nashville and popular with young couples and professionals thanks to its busy city feel Attractions in this area include Nashville Farmers Market First Horizons Park and the stunning Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park The average price of a home in Germantown is $622,844 Big city living doesn’t have to come with big city prices or big city crime these charming suburbs offer safe and affordable living with easy access to downtown Working with an experienced local realtor can help you discover your options and make the move whether you’re a retiree looking for somewhere to spend your golden years or a professional who needs to be within commuting distance of the city There’s a reason Nashville is one of America’s fastest growing cities Be part of the buzz in these welcoming Nashville communities photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com good for the third-worst record in the Western Conference "Andrew is going to be our coach," he told reporters In his two years as head coach, it's been a mixed bag for Brunette and the Predators. His first full season was an undeniable success. The Preds made the postseason after a 47-30-5 record in the regular season Their performance earned Brunette a nomination for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top coach Despite the team adding scorers Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault Instead of removing Brunette and seeking other options as the HC Trotz is committed to his coach figuring out how to improve for next season "We could have done the easy thing and make a change and see if we get a bump," he said "Andrew is going to work hard to find the solution." Barry Trotz says that Andrew Brunette is still a young good coach and still needs to add tools to his tool belt "We could have done the easy thing and make a change and see if we get a bump Andrew is going to work hard to find the solution." Heading into next season, Brunette's performance will be closely scrutinized. Playing in one of the toughest divisions in the NHL, the Predators have to improve better goaltending from their veteran netminder and a bounce-back campaign from their top defenseman These are all things Brunette can help the team accomplish He'll get one more chance to make it happen in 2025-2026 but he is likely entering the season on a very short leash Make sure you bookmark Breakaway On SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, recruiting coverage, and more! JACOB PUNTURI The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER hundreds of protesters lined the streets on May 3 in downtown Nashville to rally against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk The group grew from roughly 150 people to 400 along James Robertson Parkway as the rally unfolded from noon to 2 p.m flags and banners were held high with messages like "eat the rich," "stop fascism" and "we are not OK." There was even someone dressed in a dinosaur costume holding a sign that read "SOS: Don't let rights go extinct." Demonstrators cheered as a steady stream of cars honked in support while they drove past Some scoffed as a Tesla rolled by the crowd Volunteers with megaphones led the crowd in chants while others walked around handing out water sandwiches and extra signs along both sides of the block in front of the Historic Metro Courthouse the protest was about Trump slashing education funding Draped in a rainbow banner that read "love always wins," Graves said her empathy for others drew her to make the one-hour drive to Nashville watching TikToks and crying about what's going on," she said but I want to go to college and I'm not going to be able to if he takes all the funding away." May Day: Thousands rally against Trump, Musk in nationwide protests He said he didn't want to be named because he feared retribution from his employer for protesting "We're about 250 years from our independence and we're on the verge of turning to a king again," he said She deals with chronic illness and is troubled over Trump's proposed cuts to health care funding She believes it's important that people make their voice heard and stick together "I feel like everyone should have their rights," Baker said "I don't like corruption and I feel like unfortunately that's where we're at." 'Nashville is fighting back': Thousands attend Hands Off Nashville protest against Trump, part of national day of action said he was moved by how many came out on a Saturday despite the rain it's just about building community and making people feel like we're all in this together," Thorpe said Rachel Wegner covers education and children's issues for The Tennessean. Got a story you think she should hear? Reach her via email at RAwegner@tennessean.com You can also find her on Twitter or Bluesky under the handle RachelAnnWegner "I am against these guardrails," council member Ginny Welsch told the Tennessean recently I don't think there can be any guardrail when we are giving up our privacy and putting in a surveillance system."  Electronic Frontier Alliance member Lucy Parsons Labs has inveighed against Fusus and the supposed guardrails as a fix to legislators’ and residents’ concerns in a letter to the Metropolitan Council While the ordinance doesn’t name the company specifically, it was introduced in response to privacy concerns over the city’s possible contract for Fusus, an Axon system that facilitates access to live camera footage for police and helps funnel such feeds into real-time crime centers local opponents are concerned about data-sharing—a critical part of Fusus—that could impede the city’s ability to uphold its values against the criminalization of some residents like undocumented immigrants and people seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care which was acquired by the police surveillance giant Axon in 2024 facilitates two major functions for police: The state has criminalized some of the populations that the city of Nashville has passed ordinances to protect Unfortunately, the fight against the sprawling surveillance of Fusus continues. The city council is now making its final consideration of the aforementionedan ordinance that some of its members say will protect city residents in the event that the mayor and other Fusus fans are able to get a contract signed after all Here’s the thing: even if these limited “guardrails” are in place the only true protection from the improper use of the AI-enabled Fusus system is to not use it at all We’ve seen that when law enforcement has access to cameras even if there are clear regulations prohibiting those uses:  Firms such as Fusus and its parent company Axon are pushing AI-driven features and databases with interjurisdictional access Surveillance technology is bending toward a future where all of our data are being captured including our movements by street cameras (like those that would be added to Fusus) When Nashville first started its relationship with Fusus in 2022 primarily focused on standardizing video feeds from different camera providers or whether they can even be removed as would be required by the ordinance A page from Fusus marketing materials featuring information on the artificial intelligence capabilities of its system The proposed “guardrails” in Nashville are insufficient to address danger posed by mass surveillance systems, and the city of Nashville shouldn’t think they’ve protected their residents, tourists, and other visitors by passing them. Nashville residents and other advocacy groups have already raised concerns The only true way to protect Nashville’s residents against dragnet surveillance and overcriminalization is to block access to these invasive technologies altogether Though this ordinance has passed its second reading Nashville should not adopt Fusus or any other connected camera system regardless of whether the ordinance is ultimately adopted If Councilors care about protecting their constituents The Anchorage Police Department (APD) has concluded its three-month trial of Axon’s Draft One, an AI system that uses audio from body-worn cameras to write narrative police reports for officers—and has decided not to retain the technology. 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It is too dangerous, invasive, and in the hands of law enforcement, a perpetual liability. EFF has long argued that face recognition, whether it is fully accurate or not, is too.. There’s no part of your life now where you can avoid the onslaught of “artificial intelligence.” Whether you’re trying to search for a recipe and sifting through AI-made summaries or listening to your cousin talk about how they’ve fired their doctor and replaced them with a chatbot Aerial surveillance was first conducted with manned aircrafts for several years San Francisco has been leading the way on necessary reforms over how police use technology... EFF’s Atlas of Surveillance is one of the most useful resources for those who want to understand the use of police surveillance by local law enforcement agencies across the United States as the police surveillance industry has shifted Check out our 4-star rating on Charity Navigator Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A police crime scene tape is seen at the entrance to Covenant School in Nashville This photo provided by the Metro Nashville Police Department shows officers at an active shooter event that took place at Covenant School in Nashville Children from The Covenant School hold hands as they are taken to a reunification site at the Woodmont Baptist Church after a shooting at their school A youngster writes a message on crosses at an entry to Covenant School Hale’s parents and therapists became increasingly concerned He even considered killing his mother so she couldn’t upend his mass shooting plan Hale sometimes used male pronouns and police say Hale identified as male but the report uses female pronouns due to a Tennessee law definition of “sex” as “determined by anatomy and genetics existing at the time of birth.” Here is a timeline of what police have confirmed: Nashville police say Hale became increasingly socially isolated “failed to establish connections” within his school’s social circles and began contemplating suicide That therapist performed a psychological assessment and concluded Hale suffered from major depressive disorder and was underdeveloped both emotionally and socially police say that’s when Hale started researching mass killers in the U.S and watching documentaries about school shootings Hale’s weight dropped significantly at a rate that alarmed both his mother and therapist Hale agreed to attend an eating disorder clinic for six weeks The report says as his research into mass killers and school shooters continued Hale began planning an attack at his former middle school including listing firearms and ammunition needed to carry out the attack Hale’s therapist was alarmed in 2019 when Hale “let slip” that he had suicidal thoughts and homicidal fantasies This sparked a psychological assessment at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center The report says that assessment confirmed Hale’s mental health disorders but included a note that Hale denied attempting to harm himself or others The assessment concluded that Hale should participate in an intensive outpatient program to address his mental health The program lasted eight weeks and during that time Hale purchased a rifle and started training privately on how to use it as planning for the middle school attack continued Hale began purchasing more firearms while attempting to hide them from his parents but in April 2021 Hale mentioned to his new therapist that he owned a rifle The report says the therapist “immediately objected” due to Hale’s history of depression and suicidal thoughts Hale assured the therapist that those thoughts were in his past Hale’s mother not only found out about the guns but also discovered Hale’s copy of a book on the 1999 Columbine shooting and alerted Hale’s therapist They convinced Hale to surrender his guns and referred him once again to VUMC for a psychological assessment then secretly purchased a separate firearm and found a new therapist The report says the attempts to treat Hale failed in part due to his not wanting to be treated and that he subsequently became more paranoid This is also the year that Hale began considering Covenant School as a possible target for an attack The report says Hale became increasingly paranoid of being discovered by his parents and therapist and notably worried that he would be involuntarily hospitalized and his guns would be seized Hale carried out the Covenant School shooting on March 23 Hale’s father told law enforcement that when he heard about the Covenant shooting Many in Middle Tennessee woke up Thursday to several volleys of tornado warnings, lightning, thunder and a lot of rain as round after round of severe weather blew through the region the death toll had grown to five in Tennessee and they said the worst wasn't behind the Volunteer State The biggest issue heading into Friday and beyond is flooding, which on Thursday stalled vehicles on Interstate 65 and caused at least one crash on Interstate 40 The storms are part of what is expected to be an active couple of days of severe weather While West Tennessee is expected to bear the brunt of these storms Middle Tennessee can expect significant rain straight line winds and possible tornadoes Keep up with weather updates and alerts: Download our app for the latest and get alerts delivered to your phone. Nashville is expected to get between 5-6 inches of rain while Clarksville is expected to get between 8-10 inches by the end of the weekend Follow here for live updates from this round of severe weather Death toll rises to 5; Lee to residents, 'Don't let your guard down'Gov Bill Lee on Thursday night urged Tennesseans to remain vigilant as a series of powerful storms will continue to pummel the region with more possible tornado warnings hail and flash flooding in the coming days “This storm is going to continue,” Lee said in a news conference at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Nashville and there’s continued dangers for Tennesseans The main message tonight is: ‘Don’t let your guard down.’” Deadly storms and tornadoes have ravaged West and Middle Tennessee TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan on Thursday confirmed five storm-related deaths The deaths include one person each in Carroll McNairy and Obion counties and two people in Fayette County Lee on Thursday toured the devastation in the town of Selmer in McNairy County where a preliminary EF-3 with 160 mph winds wiped out entire neighborhoods in the early morning hours “What I saw today was heartbreaking,” he said National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted said West and Middle Tennessee could see some lull in activity on Friday afternoon and evening but another set of severe storms is expected Saturday that could bring catastrophic flooding to an already saturated ground “Saturday is the day that concerns me the most right now,” he said “Saturday is a dangerous day going into Saturday night for flash flooding.’ with the Trump Administration granting swift approval for a federal emergency declaration The governor said Tennessee is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for direct assistance and will determine what additional aid is necessary The National Weather Service in Nashville has canceled the tornado warning for southeastern Maury County after Maury County Park was evacuated a second time during popular Mule Day festivities Events began Thursday without interruption The festival is scheduled to run through April 6 park campers were evacuated to nearby Columbia Central High School as a precaution once severe weather warnings began to roll in Thursday About 1,000 campers reserved a space for Mule Day 2025 events scheduled through the weekend Event organizers were planning to monitor rainfall amounts overnight Thursday "All scheduled events took place in partly sunny weather today," she said "Some people couldn't believe that we had sunny weather most of the day Tomorrow will be determined by the water we get tonight." Columbia Police Chief Jeremy Alsup said Maury County Park is evacuating for the second time Thursday as the department tracks a storm system from Summerton The park is hosting popular Mule Day festivities this week Tornado warning in Maury CountyA tornado warning was issued in Maury County until 7 p.m The tornado warning covering Williamson County has been canceled Amid the onslaught of statewide tornado and flood warnings early Thursday a lightening strike led to the destruction of one Cheatham County family's home Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene around midnight in the Eastland Estates neighborhood They were joined by the Ashland City Fire Department Cheatham County Emergency Medical Services and Cheatham County Emergency Management Agency The Ashland City Fire Department posted on Facebook Thursday that crews arrived to find "the home with fire coming from the attic" after an apparent lighting strike "I would say it's 100% a lightening strike," Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Trey Nelms said Though the home had fire sprinklers inside "The areas that are not considered livable space don't have to be sprinkled .. a fire that was pretty advanced on arrival," Nelms said People were inside the home when the strike and subsequent fire occurred noting that no injuries were reported to any civilians or firefighters and no other structures caught fire and we were able to get some personal belongings for them like medicines," he said Tree damage at Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Lebanon from storms Thursday forced all trails to close as staff works to clean up of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation It wasn’t immediately clear how long the closure would be necessary The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office also reported storm damage in the vicinity The weather service says the City of Selmer was likely hit Wednesday by an EF-3 tornado with estimated peak wind speeds reaching 160 mph Metro Parks closes various facilitiesMetro Parks and Recreation has closed various parks facilities and amenities due to flooding where the area near Lake Sevier Dam and Spillway Road has water spilling into the roadway The full list shared by Metro Parks Thursday afternoon also includes Bells Bend Outdoor Center Mill Creek Greenway at Antioch Park (section under Blue Hole Road bridge) Whites Creek Greenway and portions of the Stones River Greenway (at Kohl’s Trailhead to the boardwalk and the Percy Priest Trailhead to McCory Creek section) In addition to the various park and greenway closures Metro Parks has also canceled Dance Division and Visual Arts classes Beaman Park Nature Center remains open today but hours may vary over the next three days The list may continue to grow through the next several days. Metro Parks is encouraging Nashvillians to check the website at www.nashville.gov/parks for the latest information on closures As Nashville braces for more severe weather Mayor Freddie O’Connell is encouraging Nashvillians to remain vigilant for signs of dangerous flooding The mayor’s office shared a video message about preparedness for a second night of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes in Davidson County O’Connell noted that homes located in a flood plain are most at risk our rivers and streams are manageable,” O’Connell said If you’re unsure whether your residence is located in a flood plain, you can find out for sure by entering your address on the Nashville.gov parcel viewer The weather service canceled the tornado warnings issued for Davidson Gov. Bill Lee describes Selmer devastationStanding in front of rows of cots in the emergency shelter set up in Selmer's Civic center Governor Bill Lee described the devastating circumstances he witnessed in the community that had been "hard hit and devastated.""There was a tornado here just a couple years ago they're facing what is just heartbreaking circumstances," he said.He praised the consolidated efforts of local entities "all coming together to make sure the people of this community are seen and taken care of.""What's really encouraging is seeing what's going on behind us," he said churches and people in this community coming together this is when the best of Tennessee shows up It's happening here in McNairy County."Lee said that while he has not been in contact with President Donald Trump the president did issue an emergency declaration for the state as a result of Lee's request made yesterday director of Tennessee Emergency Management Alabama and Florida are prepared to send swiftwater rescue assets when needed Bill Lee said that "preparations" for an expected increase in flooding over the next few days are "already underway.""There's a lot of work to do," he said R-Germantown also said: " we were here with County Mayor Smith almost 2 years to the day when this happened previously I have been very impressed with the coordination from local leadership."  A tornado warning has been issued by the weather service for Rutherford severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado was located near Spring Hill A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 4:30 p.m northeastern Maury and Williamson Counties Hail two inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 60 mph expected A tornado watch remains in place for Middle Tennessee until 10 p.m The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights at Nashville International Airport due to thunderstorms through 4:30 p.m An abandoned car and dumpster were swept into a creek in Green Hills.The car was sitting under a bridge in front of the Green Hills YMCA Thursday afternoon.The blue sedan had amassed a collection of vines and brush lost its windshield and windows and had its hood crinkled along its journey through Sugartree Creek.According to a YMCA employee directing traffic early Thursday afternoon the vehicle’s owner had stopped by to see it earlier in the day.Under one bridge north of the YMCA on Hillsboro Circle a dumpster was lodged in the rushing water said he had seen a dumpster travel through Sugartree Creek by his apartment early Thursday morning.The Green Hills YMCA was closed Thursday due to minor water damage It will open Friday but its bottom floor will remain closed the employee directing traffic said.— Evan Mealins Gov. Bill Lee to survey damage in McNairy CountyGov after surveying storm damage in McNairy County impacted by overnight storms A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in Middle Tennessee until 10 p.m Thursday as severe weather continues in the state Tennessee counties under a tornado watch include: and he was watching a dumpster float through his backyard.“I thought I was like hallucinating or something,” Eric Norwood said ‘You see this?’”Norwood said he saw the hunk of metal drift through a bloated Sugartree Creek shortly after the sun came up Thursday.Sugartree Creek begins from a pond in Green Hills curving behind the Green Hills Mall and empties into Richland Creek near Harding Pike and Woodmont.The portion of the creek that runs by Norwood’s apartment complex rose over a bridge earlier Thursday leaves and sticks remain in the fence along the bridge marking the high water line The rushing water also leveled a metal fence around the housing complex He’s not sure where it ended up.“I don’t know if it came under or over (the bridge) “It’s down there somewhere.”— Evan Mealins The Nashville Office of Emergency Management's outdoor tornado warning siren system encountered issues as severe weather hit the area Thursday Multiple siren sites were activated as the weather service issued multiple tornado warnings for Metro Nashville The continued warnings and sirens sounding drained the batteries in the sirens and caused them to stop sounding the sirens did not start to recharge until power was restored Siren #51 at Parmer Park on Leake Avenue had communication failure A repair team is working to restore the siren There is no estimated time for when the siren will become operational Residents are reminded that the outdoor siren system is one method to receiving alerts about severe weather conditions The sirens are designed to be heard outdoors and not intended to be audible inside a home or building Residents are asking community members to remain vigilant and prepared for severe weather Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn is urging Tennesseans to listen to local law enforcement and take every precaution necessary as severe weather brings In a 28-second video posted Thursday on the senator's X account Blackburn said communities are devastated following floods and tornadoes Several roads close in Sumner CountyFlooding remains a concern for areas of Sumner County Thursday as city and county officials close several roads please be aware of the following roads that are closed or have high water on them,” the Sumner County Highway Department posted on Facebook Thursday morning Around 13 road closures are being reported in Cottontown with nearly another dozen roads reporting high water Officials cautioned people to be safe on the roads The weather service said the City of Hendersonville received about 5 inches of rain in a 24-hour period “We are pleased to share that no significant damage is being reported across the city from last night's storms Flooding is a concern,” Hendersonville city officials posted on Facebook just after 9 a.m Officials say Drakes Creek Rd at Stop 30 Rd and Saundersville Rd from just past the roundabout to Grapevine Rd are closed though road closures may increase as weather persists “Please use caution when traveling and do not cross standing water in in roadways or move closure barriers,” Hendersonville city officials said Nine roads are closed in western Williamson County as rain continues Thursday Portions of South Harpeth Road have been impacted the most Harpeth Road between Pinewood Road and Interstate 840 Other roadways closed due to flooding include Chest Road Floyd Road and Boyd Mill Parkway and Old Harding Road FEMA announced federal disaster assistance was made available to Tennessee to supplement response efforts in areas affected by severe storms President Trump's approval authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts for all 95 counties mobilize and provide the equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency Water flowing across Mill Creek GreenwayWater was steadily creeping across a largely deserted stretch of the Mill Creek Greenway off Hickory Park Drive at 11 a.m The creek was out of its banks as debris dotted the fast-moving water a river level map from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association indicated the creek had reached a minor flood stage.— Rachel Wegner Paul Floyd rode out the storm in his hallway with his wife and mother-in-law Was at the home with his son collecting clothes Said it went over the house in three minutes and ripped the roof off “You hear about these things but you never thought you’d have to be in one… three minutes.” Josh Barnes as long as I’ve got something” Floyd said.“I just hope this don’t happen to nobody else.” Had lived in Selmer for about 2 years and is still paying off the home Richland Creek surged several feet above normal levels Thursday morning washing away tree limbs and debris.Tony Lance who works at the Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s office off White Bridge Pike estimated the creek is likely more than 10 feet above its normal height.“This is the highest we've seen the creek since the big flood … 2010,” Lance said “It hasn’t been that high since.”Murky brown water reached up and drug away several beehives belonging to a beekeeper on the other side of the creek Franklin traffic signals losing power in FranklinFranklin Police Department is reporting several traffic signals in the Columbia Ave The department is reminding the public to exercise extreme caution and treat these areas as “all-way stops.” MTE is currently working to restore power The weather service said the Cumberland River in Clarksville is expected to rise through the weekend as rain continues to fall with rain totals expected between 5 and 8.5 inches The weather service said there is a 21% chance of the Cumberland River reaching minor flood stage at 46 feet and a 7% chance the river reaches moderate flood stage at 50 feet Red River flooding could impact Dunbar Cave Road and homes near the Wingate neighborhood The Cumberland River in Dover is expected to crest near 66 feet the weather service said flooding along the river begins in Stewart County and making roads near the river impassable flooding could impact portions of River Road west of Highway 79 As intermittent rain continued around 9:30 a.m the runoff along Nolensville Pike near Old Hickory Boulevard turned drainage ditches into small cars worked their way around a few flooded lanes along Edmondson Pike There were no obvious signs of damage from the overnight storms around the Southeast Nashville neighborhood save for a few stray branches strewn across the parking lot outside a nearby Kroger Nashville and Middle Tennessee will remain in the "slight" threat area for severe weather while West Tennessee will be in the "enhanced" threat The threat for severe weather will subside slightly during the day A flood watch remains in place through Sunday More: More severe weather to come for Nashville, Middle Tennessee: Flash floods, tornados and more The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the following counties until 10:15 a.m "A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located eight miles south of Lebanon moving northeast at 45 mph," the weather service said Four people have died as a result of the severe storms Thursday morning Deaths were reported in the following counties: No names have been released for any of the victims The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for much of Middle Tennessee Road conditions will be questionable as flash flooding becomes the main concern Thursday morning I-65 northbound near mile marker 80 was closed because of flooding Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Zeigler said The rain also caused at least one rollover crash on I-40 eastbound Major damage, deaths reported in TennesseeAs several rounds of severe weather pummeled the region the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported major damage in Fayette The agency also reported one storm-related death in McNairy County— where a suspected tornado ripped through Selmer— and another in Obion County The Fayette County Sheriff's Office confirmed a third death Schools in Middle Tennessee have started to cancel school Thursday as severe weather rolls through the region For more closures: Nashville public schools, Williamson and other districts close Thursday for severe weather issued Wednesday a State of Emergency for the severe weather hitting the state The declaration allows the state to expedite assistance move resources around and coordinate responses across the state The request includes federal assistance for debris removal emergency protective measures and direct federal assistance Just over two years after three children and three staff members were killed at the Covenant School the Metro Nashville Police Department closed the investigation believing the shooter's primary motive to be notoriety as well as Covenant School staff members Michael Hill Katherine Koonce and Cynthia Peak were killed on March 27 2023 when a shooter entered the school armed with two assault-style rifles and a handgun The shooter was killed by Nashville Police officers the department also released a 48-page report detailing its findings Wednesday Police were able to determine motive based on journals left in the suspect's car the various notebooks contained 1,299 pages of content noting the shooter did not leave a single reason for attacking the school The shooter chose the school because of "the notoriety (they) would obtain and considered it a soft target." The report said the shooter became fascinated with school shootings and began researching news articles watching documentaries and gathering information on mass shootings — particularly the Columbine school shooting — in the United States the Covenant School shooter took inspiration from the Columbine shooters because they suffered similar mental health issues and the level of notoriety they received was appealing a parent of two children at the Covenant School said during a Wednesday press conference there will never be closure for the families as the city concluded its investigation Details of the report vindicated the parents' stance in blocking the release of the documents "The conclusion of this investigation establishes beyond a doubt that the legal battle against the public release of the shooter’s evil material is just and should silence any critics of our efforts,” Banks said The report said the shooter began targeting the Covenant School in 2021 after initially targeting Creswell Middle School in 2019 The shooter decided against an attack at Creswell citing its minority student population and not wanting to be branded as a racist Police also said the shooter acted alone and no one provided the suspect "with material support or assistance knowing that an attack would take place." The shooter's parents assisted them with finding mental healthcare but the shooter "chronicled that (they) withheld information from providers to prevent (them) from being stopped." the shooter sent a goodbye message to a friend through social media the shooter entered the school with three guns by firing into the school's door Michael Hill was cleaning an adjacent room at the time and came out to investigate the sound Smoke from the gun triggered a smoke detector on the ceiling The magnetic-locked doors automatically unlocked at the triggering of the fire alarm Students and staff inside the school began an evacuation process Students formed single-file lines with their teachers following behind as they organized to leave who were in the same third-grade class together on the second floor who had left the office to assist students in an evacuation was also in the stairwell As the shooter moved through the second floor still unaware of an active shooter at this point was investigating the reason for the fire alarm when she came face-to-face with the suspect Koonce asked why the shooter was at the school nine minutes after the shooter began firing Metro Nashville Police and first responders arrived at the scene the shooter stood and fired at first responders Due to the sound of gunfire and the fire alarm the report said the suspect did not hear police make their way through the lobby to confront the shooter One officer fired a 5.56 mm caliber rifle at the shooter striking the shooter and knocking them to the ground A second officer fired a 9mm pistol at the shooter The shooting prompted protests at the Capitol. Students and parents begged state legislators to address gun violence in Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called a special legislative session in 2023 in the wake of the shooting Lee wanted to pass an extreme risk protection law which would allow courts to remove firearms from people deemed a danger to themselves or others Instead Republicans focused instead on policies to "harden" physical security at places like schools The shooter's journals also sparked a lengthy legal battle between media organizations who were barred from obtaining the writings through public records requests the city and later the parents of the Covenant students The Tennessean was one of those news organizations seeking access though there was never any intent to publish the content of the writings The Star also sued for access to the records but the detective declined the interview request and is no longer working in law enforcement the shooter first started fantasizing about committing a school shooting in November 2017 after watching documentaries about school shootings and remembering their own social struggles The shooter first purchased a weapon in October 2020 and continued purchasing more weapons over the coming months After the shooter's mother discovered they purchased a book discussing another school shooting which were then taken to their grandmother’s home the shooter was also referred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for an assessment the shooter's parents later returned the weapons to their child The parents said they did this in hopes the shooter would demonstrate that their homicidal and suicidal ideations were behind them it would have been illegal for the parents to sell the guns The shooter had not lost their legal right to possess a firearm at the time of the shooting A leak to the media of certain investigative materials apparently hindered MNPD’s ability to effectively investigate the shooting which police relied on for voluntary sharing of the shooter’s mental health records no longer trusted police to safely handle the records The shooter's parents declined to share mental health records from the shooter’s final therapist “After information from the case file was leaked to the media which included information regarding Hale’s medical and mental health treatment that was to be kept in the strictest of confidence Hale’s parents no longer had confidence in the ability of the MNPD to safeguard this information," the report states "After being unable to devise a mechanism to satisfy their concerns and obtain their consent and without any other legal mechanism being available to obtain those records further attempts to obtain those records were abandoned.” By Danica SauterPublished: May. 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEN ESPAÑOL: Patrulla de Caminos de Tennessee llevó a cabo 150 paradas de tráfico con ICE the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) made 150 traffic stops with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in areas they said have a history of serious traffic crashes and gang activity THP said some drivers were found without valid licenses or identification THP said federal agents handled those situations THP said troopers made a few arrests for outstanding warrants Troopers also seized illegal guns and drugs during the arrests with some coming from people suspected of gang affiliations According to multiple immigrant rights groups witnesses saw the agencies pulling people over and detaining them in the Antioch area The groups claimed several people were taken into custody after traffic stops along Harding Place Both the Nashville Mayor’s Office and the Metro Nashville Police Department said MNPD officers were not involved despite what the immigrant rights groups said “No MNPD personnel were involved in last night’s enforcement action,” the Mayor’s office said “MNPD has no federal immigration authority is not trained to conduct immigration enforcement and lacks access to federal immigration databases.” The Mayor’s office said MNPD responds to calls for service to ensure public safety during protest events like the one on Sunday just off the property of the federal HSI office “This type of federal enforcement action is not focused on making us safer and leaves people in our community fearing any interaction with law enforcement when there is a crime occurring We will be seeking the names of those detained.” Under the Immigration and Nationality Act must carry their registration or receipt card at all times and have it in their personal possession the federal law states that a person “shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than 30 days By Steve MehlingPublished: May. 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM CDT|Updated: 21 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEN ESPAÑOL: Patrulla de Caminos de Tennessee llevó a cabo 150 paradas de tráfico con ICE (WSMV) - An overnight ‘public safety operation’ led by Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers alongside Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents and Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents led to 150 traffic stops and an unknown number of detainments was reportedly done in areas where there is ‘suspected gang activity’ and a ‘history of serious traffic crashes.’ Families and protestors gathered outside the Nashville Field Office for the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday to plead for answers (TRANSLATED) “I don’t have any words for what happened yesterday but I think that this is not fair,” Stephanie said People like Stephanie waited for hours outside the office hoping their loved one would appear from inside the DHS building or they’d get answers on where their loved one was taken THP troopers are seen initiating traffic stops on vehicles accompanied by what witnesses say were agents with HSI and ICE vests on them Nearly half a dozen of these videos ended with a person in handcuffs put into one of the unmarked vehicles and driven off,” witness Ashley Warbington said It was very coordinated and they seemed to be following each other.” WSMV reached out to DHS on Sunday to learn more about the operation The public information officer for the Nashville office said they were working on gathering information The number of detainees from the operation remains unknown Stephanie says her loved one is here legally but may not have had his papers on him when he was allegedly pulled over Saturday night (TRANSLATED) “He has all the documents in rule that he’s legal here,” Stephanie said Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Office and the Metro Nashville Police Department both denied MNPD involvement in the operation the federal law states that person “shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction for each offense be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than 30 days (WZTV) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed it partnered with federal U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Davidson County ICE agents took an unknown number of people into custody during those stops which witnesses said were concentrated in the Antioch area THP said federal agents handled people found to be without valid driver's licenses identification or with other immigration-related situations "The Tennessee Highway Patrol partnered with federal agencies for a public safety operation in Davidson County—in areas with a history of serious traffic crashes and suspected gang activity Approximately 150 traffic stops were made by troopers for observed violations of traffic laws Troopers made a few arrests for outstanding warrants Illegal guns and drugs were also recovered including from individuals suspected of gang affiliation THP remains focused on traffic safety and supporting operations that protect Tennesseans from broader criminal threats." ICE agents and THP officers guided a bus believed to be filled with detainees outside the Nashville field office for the federal Department of Homeland Security Some demonstrators and family members knocked on the windows from outside the bus "It seems like every day we're getting attacked our communities are getting attacked," said one demonstrator THP said officers pulled over cars after observing traffic violations with ICE detaining anywhere from around 20 to 100 people according to reports from witnesses and advocacy groups FOX 17 News has not yet heard back from federal ICE agents on an official number "Many were stopped for nonsense," said Gisselle Huerta an advocate with the group Children of Immigrants Huerta said detainees were racially profiled and that some were unrightfully taken into custody She said many of the detainees have documented asylum "They just didn't have their proper documentation on them," said Huerta unsure of what happened to their relatives "Arbitrarily rounding up parents on their way home and workers traveling to their jobs does not make Nashville safer or stronger trauma and isolation that weakens the collective fabric of our community This is yet another unconscionable act of cruelty and abuse of power by ICE collaborating with state law enforcement that will have a devastating impact on families throughout Nashville and beyond this operation—which was focused on a neighborhood with an established vibrant immigrant population—reeks of racial profiling and unconstitutional discrimination We demand transparency from all levels of law enforcement on the nature and scope of this operation as we fight to protect the rights of all who live and work in our community in collaboration with state and local agencies is scaling up cruel and extreme immigration enforcement tactics in our very own communities and organizations are on the ground supporting the impacted families with a clear vision of a Tennessee where all of us can belong and thrive our highest priority is ensuring that every person impacted has their fair day in court and that families can be reunited as soon as possible." One woman FOX 17 News spoke to has been able to locate her brother on ICE's detainee locator webpage Some protesters told FOX 17 News their detained loved ones were undocumented while others said their relatives had proper legal permission to be in the United States Advocates theorized the bus was likely headed to Louisiana but there's no confirmation on where the detainees are going Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell released a statement "This type of federal enforcement action is not focused on making us safer and leaves people in our community fearing any interaction with law enforcement when there is a crime occurring We will be seeking the names of those detained.” The mayor also spoke to the public Monday on the ICE detentions State democratic lawmakers also condemned the actions "Dragnet operations like this do nothing to improve public safety.. What I've heard anecdotally is deeply disturbing.. It raises urgent and serious questions about THP's role and authority in detaining Nashvillians for ICE." and Councilmember Terry Vo sent a letter to the governor advocating against what they call a "threat to public safety posed by racial profiling and ripping families apart." You can read their full letter to the governor below Governor Lee's office responded to the ICE detentions "Tennessee has a long track record of stepping up to secure our Nation’s borders and strengthen public safety President Trump made it clear that states would play a major role in enforcing immigration laws and removing the most violent offenders and Americans overwhelmingly elected him to do so Lee established the Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division to strengthen the state’s ability to identify and address the presence of individuals in Tennessee who are subject to final orders of removal or who are violent criminal offenders in the country unlawfully Questions regarding law enforcement operations and the Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division should be referred to the Department of Safety." The Nashville GOP posted its reaction to X "Enforcing immigration law isn't cruelty It's a matter of national security and public safety and DHS has a duty to act when local systems fail to do so." Stick with FOX 17 News as we continue to follow this story Download the FREE FOX 17 News app to get push alerts sent to your iPhone, iPad or Android Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEN ESPAÑOL: Alcalde de Nashville asegura que la policía de Metro no participó en operativos de ICE EN ESPAÑOL: Patrulla de Caminos de Tennessee llevó a cabo 150 paradas de tráfico con ICE (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is continuing to speak out after weekend traffic stops led to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainments in the city O’Connell shared that he was “heartbroken” for Nashvillians who are experiencing “family separation rather than the safety we all deserve.” He added that his office is continuing to work to find more information as to what took place “That state and federal officials coordinated without us to engage in traffic enforcement actions clearly intended to target immigration concerns.” Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers led a ‘public safety operation’ Saturday night that also included Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and ICE agents The agencies said they were conducting the operation in areas with a history of serious traffic crashes and gang activity Several vehicles were pulled for traffic violations and THP said some drivers were found without valid licenses or identification THP said Federal agents handled those situations “I’m heartbroken that Nashville today is experiencing fear over family separation rather than the safety we all deserve The trauma inflicted on families is long-lasting to protect anyone who calls Nashville home What’s clear today is that people who do not share our values of safety and community have the authority to cause deep community harm We’re still working to determine more about what happened over the weekend but what we know right now based on public statements is that state and federal officials coordinated without us to engage in traffic enforcement actions clearly intended to target immigration concerns MNPD has asserted to us that they were not involved in these actions My office is in contact with MNPD to ensure we keep the public updated and deliver accurate information and the accountability the community deserves.” Over the weekend, O’Connell expressed his deep concern over the detainments and said that his office is working to learn the names of those detained. He made it clear, along with his updated Monday statement, that officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department were not involved in any traffic stops. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayor Freddie O’Connell (@mayorofnashvilletn) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayor Freddie O’Connell (@mayorofnashvilletn) 2025 at 2:03 PM CDT|Updated: 22 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE (WSMV) - Multiple immigrant rights groups gathered outside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) building in Trinity Hills on Sunday afternoon to protest what they believe was a multi-agency operation to detain non-citizens in Antioch the night before witnesses observed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents working with the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol to pull over and detain individuals driving in the Antioch area Saturday night They claim several people were taken into custody after these traffic stops along Harding Place Outside of the DHS Nashville headquarters on Sunday protesters spoke out against the alleged detention as MNPD’s helicopter circled the sky above One participant told an arriving MNPD officer to find a less shameful line of work go find a different job,” the woman said to the officer through the patrol vehicle window glass when you swore up and down you wouldn’t,” at the same patrol car The crowd voiced its concern over MNPD’s alleged involvement in any ICE operations given the belief that MNPD would not be assisting in any raids or detentions Organizers are calling on Mayor Freddie O’Connell and MNPD Chief John Drake to address the city’s involvement in the alleged detentions A spokesperson for MNPD denied the department had any involvement in the alleged detentions on Saturday night in Antioch Efforts to reach the THP or DHS for comment have been unsuccessful Under the Immigration and Nationality Act The Metro Nashville Public Schools board approved a settlement early last year that would end up being the city’s single-highest legal payout of 2024 it would ultimately account for nearly a quarter of Metro Nashville’s $4,207,655 in legal settlements that year Another $300,000 in settlements was approved at that same January 2024 school board meeting bringing the grand total on the night to more than $1.2 million Metro Nashville approved nearly 50 more settlements for another $3 million combined Here’s a look at where all that money went including some of the other high-profile legal payouts of 2024 All of the settlements on the list were approved by one of two bodies: the Metro Nashville Council or the Metro Nashville Public Schools board the groups approved 52 settlements in 2024 for a total of $2,854,408 — were approved through the council The money comes from a few different funds set up by the school and city, including one Nashville Department of Transportation fund set aside solely for people who sued the city over a now defunct ordinance that required them to build sidewalks as part of their construction projects or pay fees into a citywide sidewalk fund Five people received payments from that fund ranging from $9,711.69 to $44,588.69 The total for 2024 came in at about $1 million less than the $5.1 million the city paid out to resolve claims against it in 2023 the highest annual total in the previous five years The $4.2 million total from 2024 is the third-highest annual total over a similar time frame behind 2023’s peak and the roughly $4.7 million paid out during 2021 Though not nearly as high-cost as the former Hunters Lane High School student’s payout there were still several other substantial settlements approved during 2024 The second-largest payout of the year was to deputy fire marshal Maggie Lawrence, after a federal jury found that the Nashville Fire Department discriminated against her based on her age and gender after she was passed over for a promotion to become fire marshal. Lawrence was initially awarded more than $270,000 but the cost ballooned to $545,806.66 by July because of attorney fees In February 2024, the Metro Nashville Council approved a $250,000 settlement to the mother of a woman killed minutes after police told her they couldn’t arrest her estranged husband on a protection order violation Then there was the $200,000 settlement to former Metro Arts Executive Director Daniel Singh who agreed to resign from his role and drop claims of discrimination and retaliation against the Metro Arts Commission and Nashville’s government The Metro Nashville Council closed out 2024 by approving a $220,000 settlement to two Black women who were wrongfully pulled over by Metro Nashville Police Department officers as they searched for a stolen car they believed was being driven by an armed A neighbor first saw the water running under the garage door When Darryl Jenkins made it to the still-unfinished house He later learned the city's water department had turned on the water meter while he was gone and left without seeing it was running was in the process of building the home for sale He was set back two months and more than $40,000 in repairs The Metro Nashville government offered him half of that you can take this amount or you can sue us,'" Jenkins told The Tennessean no one usually wins in a lawsuit anyway," Jenkins said While not as high-profile as some wrongful arrest or retaliation settlements Jenkins' case is a relatively standard example of many of the 52 settlements the city and school district paid out last year The most impactful legal payout the council considered in 2024 may end up being one the group refused to pay The council chose to let Turner’s First Amendment lawsuit play out in front of the 6th U.S a move Metro Legal warned at the time would be “a crapshoot.” About a year later in February 2025 a federal jury returned a verdict in Turner’s favor — and it came with $1.7 million in damages that payout could end up being the highest single payout of 2025 When the council considered the settlement Metro Legal Director Wally Dietz told council members a loss at the appeals court would be precedent-setting for the 6th Circuit — which along with Tennessee covers Michigan Ohio and Kentucky — and would next require Nashville to petition the U.S There was also a second settlement the council opted against awarding in 2024 for $150,000 to settle a former Metro Arts employee’s discrimination suit against Singh And for all the money the Nashville government paid to settle legal disputes in 2024 the city was actually on the receiving end of a settlement It was for a $295,000 property damage claim against a blasting contractor which the city alleged had caused damage to an underground tunnel owned by Metro under 5th and Broadway Austin Hornbostel is the Metro reporter for The Tennessean. Have a question about local government you want an answer to? Reach him at ahornbostel@tennessean.com Get Davidson County news delivered to your inbox every Wednesday (WSMV) - Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department are investigating a shooting that left a sleeping man injured in his Bordeaux area home The shooting happened early Saturday morning at 3110 Doak Avenue told police the shooting happened while he was asleep at his home The man told police he did not see or hear anyone before his home was struck by gunfire The victim went to TriStar Centennial Medical Center around 4:40 a.m for treatment on gunshot wounds to his foot and shoulder Neighbor Dylan Gilliland said the shooting didn’t wake him up so he was surprised to see the police response and dozens of bullet holes in his neighbor’s home in the morning “The first thing that I saw was the bullet holes through the house,” he said I would not expect something to happen like that.” Gilliland said he’s never had any issues on his street “I haven’t had any trouble with neighbors or anything like that,” he said and I don’t feel like I’m ever in danger of having something like that happen so definitely not something I would expect.” and detectives are working to determine a motive behind the shooting Immigrant rights groups and community members gathered at Nashville's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office May 4 after the agency partnered with Tennessee Highway Patrol to make dozens of traffic stops over the weekend According to a statement from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security the Tennessee Highway Patrol partnered with ICE and Homeland Security Investigations for a "public safety operation" in Nashville focusing on "areas with a history of serious traffic crashes and suspected gang activity." The statement said troopers made approximately 150 traffic stops including immigration-related matters," the statement said "Troopers made a few arrests for outstanding warrants including from individuals suspected of gang affiliation." Immigration and Customs Enforcement New Orleans Field Office Director Mellissa Harper said in a statement May 5 that its operations are "specifically focued on individuals who threaten public safety or national security." "Our officers are highly trained professionals who carry out their duties with diligence strategic enforcement that prioritizes the well-being of the public while maintaining the trust of the communities we serve ICE will continue to work closely with federal and local partners to keep our communities secure and uphold the rule of law.” Ashley Warbington told The Tennessean she saw Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers collaborate with ICE agents to pull over vehicles and detain the drivers during the early morning hours of May 4 The arrests happened in the Antioch area surrounding Nolensville Pike and Harding Place "I did see a stop on Harding Place by Tennessee Highway Patrol," Warbington said was another stop that looked to be the same put in an unmarked vehicle and driven away." It is unclear how many people were detained as a result of the traffic stops Members of immigrant rights groups stayed outside the Nashville ICE office for at least four hours on the afternoon of May 4 awaiting more information from officials about who was detained where they were being held and when they would be released Multiple family members of those detained were among that group Metro Council member Sean Parker was also at a noon news conference hosted by the advocacy groups demanding answers about the operation executive director of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition said in a phone call May 5 that the actions taken over the weekend by authorities shocked her Sherman Luna said her organization saw some ICE enforcement in collaboration with local law enforcement pulling over a handful of cars at a time in Jackson and rural parts of Tennessee under the first Trump administration “The scale of this is unlike anything we've ever seen in Nashville,” she said “We are continuing to try and identify everyone who's been impacted and ensure that they have the right legal representation.” The coalition was able to identify about 40 people either arrested and released detained and then transferred to a detention center in Louisiana "Our most educated guess is that there's probably over 100 people in Nashville that have been picked up over the last two days for minor traffic incidences and arrested under civil immigration charges,” she said Most of the people were pulled over for what Sherman Luna said were minor infractions Some people were questioned about their tattoos We've heard of mothers who were just trying to get to work who were picked up,” Sherman Luna said “Asylum seekers who hadn’t had a chance yet to get a license the fact that they were at the heart of the immigrant and refugee community.” She said that many families have not yet been able to locate their loved ones and that her team is working around the clock to identify those arrested The coalition asked anyone affected by the situation to call the resource hotline at 615-414-1030 but there's also a lot of resiliency and determination to fight back,” she said Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell urged people to contact their state and federal representatives in a statement on social media May 4 and we're deeply concerned that what appears to be federal actions are making that harder," O'Connell said O'Connell said Metro Nashville Police were not involved in the traffic stops "MNPD has no federal immigration authority and lacks access to federal immigration databases," he said "They do respond to calls for service and help ensure public safety during protest events anywhere in the city including the one Sunday just off the property of the federal ICE office MNPD officers were relieved from the protest by state law enforcement members." Aftyn Behn released a statement about the reports of ICE activity "What I've heard anecdotally is deeply disturbing," Behn said it raises urgent and serious questions about THP's role and authority in detaining Nashvillians for ICE." "Dragnet operations like this do nothing to improve public safety," the statement continued disrupt lives and shatter trust between law enforcement and the communities they are supposed to serve." Reporter Kirsten Fiscus and photojournalist Nicole Hester contributed to this report This story has been corrected to reflect that a statement about the operation came from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (WTVF) — As modern glass towers continue to redefine Nashville's downtown landscape historic buildings like the Frost Building offer a glimpse into the city's architectural past that some say would be impossible to recreate today "What I am most impressed with is the architecture that is still here," said Diane Keal who is visiting downtown Nashville while staying in her son's apartment Keal has discovered beauty that has withstood the test of time in the form of historic structures with intricate details and craftsmanship believes these architectural treasures couldn't and wouldn't be recreated in modern times it is the cost of materials for the granite It would have been expensive to make at the time but it would be extraordinarily expensive to recreate now," said Heard works to preserve the city's architectural history including buildings like the Frost Building which was constructed in 1913 by one of several Christian publishing companies operating in Nashville at that time "You could theoretically build a much taller building on this site," said Heard the nonprofit will collaborate with GBX Group The company uses Historic Nashville Inc.'s easement program to preserve it and maintain an important piece of Nashville's architectural heritage "It is really a way to make the preservation of these smaller buildings make sense in a city," said Heard Keal appreciates the detailed craftsmanship that went into these historic structures "I'm impressed with everything from the gargoyles and details on everything from the ironwork to the pieces around the doors and windows," said Keal She worries about what might be lost with continued development that doesn't consider historical significance more construction without regard for the history of the place," said Keal reflecting on the beauty she sees during her stay in Nashville "I just think it is fascinating," said Keal Do you have a favorite historic building in downtown Nashville? Share your thoughts and photos of Nashville's architectural treasures with me at kim.rafferty@NewsChannel5.com This story was reported by me and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI