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Country star Trace Adkins was shot by his second wife, Julie Lauren Curtis, on Feb. 21, 1991. The incident left him with life-threatening injuries, but he survived due to medical intervention. Curtis later apologized, stating she did not intend to harm him.

Country star Trace Adkins recounted being shot by his second wife, Julie Lauren Curtis, on February 21, 1991. The incident left him with a bullet passing through his heart and lungs, requiring hospitalization and later surgery. He credited LifeFlight and Vanderbilt University Medical Center for his survival.

Devin A. Rice, 23, was arrested for fatally shooting his 56-year-old co-worker at a U-Haul in Nashville after an argument over a drink. The victim died from multiple gunshot wounds at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Rice faces a criminal homicide charge.

A 56-year-old man was fatally shot by a co-worker during an argument at a U-Haul business in West Nashville. The shooter fled the scene, and police are searching for him while investigating the incident.

A Tennessee woman is in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle on Fourth Avenue in downtown Nashville, which killed one person and injured others. The incident occurred while the group had a pedestrian light, prompting calls for improved safety measures.

The family of Dianne Cooper, a woman critically injured in a Nashville Broadway crash, is seeking to identify two bystanders who performed CPR and saved her life. An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light, striking four pedestrians, including Cooper, prompting discussions about pedestrian safety measures like bollards.

Country star Trace Adkins recalled being shot by his second wife, Julie Lauren Curtis, in 1991. He survived after medical intervention and later required additional surgery due to complications. Curtis apologized, and Adkins believes she did not intend to harm him.

A 15-year-old camper from Virginia died after a tree fell on him during a hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville. The incident occurred when a 14-year-old friend touched a leaning tree that counselors had warned against, causing it to fall. Police are investigating the death as an accident, and the camp continues operating other programs.

A 34-year-old man, Jesus Peraida-Gutierrez, was critically injured after being struck by a light-colored SUV on a sidewalk in South Nashville. Police suspect the incident was intentional and are investigating the vehicle and driver. Detectives are seeking information from the public to identify the suspect.

Luis Hernandez, 23, was shot and killed at an after-party in Nashville's Cityside Flats apartment complex. Two men, Austin Arrieta and Anthony Bevill, are charged in connection with the incident, where Hernandez's girlfriend was struck with a gun during the altercation.

A 15-year-old camper, Camden Robert Callihan, died after an unstable tree fell on him during a supervised hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch. Metro Nashville Police classified the death as accidental, stating a friend's action caused the tree to fall, and camp staff provided emergency care before he was taken to a hospital where he later died.

A child died after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. Emergency protocols were activated, and the child was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but did not survive. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee expressed grief and confirmed efforts to support affected campers and staff.

A 15-year-old teen, Camden Robert Callihan, was killed when a tree fell on him at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. The incident occurred during a group hike, and the teen was pronounced dead at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Authorities have classified the death as an accident, with no other injuries reported.

Police in Nashville are searching for a driver accused of intentionally striking a pedestrian with a small, light-colored SUV early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. outside 95 Wallace Road, leaving 34-year-old Jesus Peraida-Gutierrez with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Two men, Austin Arrieta and Anthony Bevill, were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Nashville apartment complex. The incident occurred during a fight at an afterparty, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Luis Hernandez and injuries to his girlfriend.

A fatal shooting occurred at an apartment complex in Hermitage, Tennessee, early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a male victim at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating the incident and has reported having 'strong leads' in the case.

A subcontractor fell 20 feet into an empty concrete septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School in Maury County, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation. The man was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries but is expected to survive.

A Nashville man was charged with aggravated arson after he allegedly set his bed on fire while a woman was in it to force her to leave, resulting in critical injuries to one roommate and non-critical smoke inhalation to another. The suspect admitted to intentionally starting the fire during a police interview.

The Metro Nashville Police Department released images of a suspect vehicle linked to a May 30 hit-and-run crash that caused a woman to lose her leg. The incident occurred on Millwood Drive near Murfreesboro Pike, and police are seeking public assistance to identify the driver and vehicle.

A subcontractor fell approximately 20 feet into a new septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School, requiring a technical rescue operation by Maury County Fire Department and resulting in the victim being airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Crews coordinated with Columbia Power and Water to shut down overhead power lines during the rescue.

A 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg at Knollcrest Apartments in North Nashville after gunfire from a fight outside entered his family's apartment. Residents expressed concerns about safety, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify those responsible. The boy is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

An electric bike operator was seriously injured after colliding with a vehicle in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and was hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Hopkinsville Fire Department/EMS emphasized that e-bike riders must follow traffic laws like traditional cyclists, and drivers should exercise caution around cyclists.

A federal CMS pilot program offers limited coverage of three GLP-1 weight-management medications for qualifying Metro Nashville retirees on Medicare or Medicare Advantage. The program, separate from Metro’s health plan, requires a $50 monthly copay and mandates prescriptions be processed through a CMS system, not Metro’s plan. Vanderbilt University is studying the drugs’ potential for asthma and obesity.

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea, has spread to Tennessee and Kentucky with cases in 31 states. Doctors recommend washing, peeling, or cooking produce to reduce risk, as symptoms can last weeks and require antibiotic treatment.

A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with reckless conduct resulting in vehicular homicide after a deadly crash in Nashville. The collision between a Tesla and a Lexus occurred at a 40 mph zone where the Tesla driver admitted to speeding at 70 mph, leading to the death of the Lexus driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by two fleeing vehicles in South Nashville. Robert Powell, 68, was hit by a black pickup truck and later by a white sedan before being pronounced dead at a hospital. Police are seeking both drivers and released a blurry image of the pickup truck.

An 8-year-old was injured by 'falling celebratory gunfire' in downtown Nashville while with family near the Green Stage. The child removed a bullet fragment and was treated for a noncritical back injury at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Police stated the origin of the shot remains unknown.

Two men were charged in an alleged murder-for-hire shooting in Nashville where a 26-year-old victim was wounded. Nakia Bohanon, 52, admitted to shooting the victim for $2,850 and was charged with attempted criminal homicide, while Kybreun Scott, 26, faces conspiracy charges for organizing the attack. The victim is recovering from gunshot wounds at a medical center.

Nakia Bohanon, an admitted hitman, and Kybreun Scott, who allegedly hired him, were arrested for a shooting that injured a 26-year-old man in Nashville. Bohanon admitted to receiving $350 of a $2,850 payment for the attack, while Scott was found with an AK pistol, cocaine, and cash during his arrest. Scott has a prior conviction for shooting into his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle in 2022.

A man was shot multiple times in the leg and pistol-whipped in Nashville, Tennessee, prompting police to investigate. The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for life-threatening injuries, but no suspect information has been released.

Blaise Taylor, a Tennessee Titans scout, is on trial for allegedly poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, leading to her death and the fetus's death. Prosecution claims excessive cocaine was found in Benning's system, and Taylor faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony murder.

Two people were killed and a woman critically injured in two separate overnight shootings in Nashville. The first occurred at a hotel on Demonbreun Street, where a man was found dead and a woman shot in the leg. The second happened at an apartment complex near a Kroger store, where another man was found dead. No arrests have been made in either case.

The Blaise Taylor murder trial presented a 911 call where Taylor claimed Jade Benning had an allergic reaction, with prosecutors alleging acute cocaine toxicity as the cause of her death. The defense challenged the investigation, arguing evidence was mishandled and Benning's family made decisions without Taylor's involvement.

The murder trial of former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor began in Nashville, where he is accused of poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, leading to her death and the death of their unborn child. Prosecutors allege she died from acute cocaine toxicity, while the defense questions the investigation's integrity.

Blaise Taylor's murder trial began with opening statements, as he faces charges for allegedly poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, who died from acute cocaine toxicity. Prosecutors and defense presented conflicting accounts of their relationship and the events leading to Benning's death on Feb. 25, 2023, including her call to a friend claiming someone tampered with her drink.

Blaise Taylor, a former college football player and Titans scout, faces trial for allegedly poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, who died in March 2023. Taylor is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony murder in connection with Benning's death and the loss of their fetus.

Jury selection started for Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout accused of poisoning his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, in 2023. Benning and the fetus died following the incident, and Taylor faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony murder. He was arrested in March 2024 but released after paying 10% of a $2.5 million bond.

A 24-year-old man, Devin Orr, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide after a 12-year-old boy, Damarion Morehead, was killed by a gunshot to the head during a group altercation in downtown Nashville. The incident occurred on Sunday night near Union Street, and Orr was apprehended at a residence on Fisk Street early Monday.

A 12-year-old boy, Damarion Morehead, was shot and killed in downtown Nashville during a fight between a group of teenagers. He was critically injured and later died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating the incident and has identified two individuals involved, though they are not believed to be the shooters.

Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, is set to face trial on June 22 for allegedly poisoning his girlfriend, Jade Benning, and her unborn baby, leading to their deaths in February 2023. A medical examiner testified that Benning had lethal levels of cocaine in her system, and police cited an investigation involving homicide detectives and crime lab experts as the basis for his murder indictment.