Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Coverage of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Nexus archive.
- Why a driver was arrested following deadly crash in Nashville
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.
- Police looking for two drivers who struck, killed pedestrian in South Nashville
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.
- 8-year-old injured by ‘falling gunfire’ in downtown Nashville
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.
- 2 charged after alleged murder-for-hire shooting in Nashville
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.
- Hitman and man who allegedly hired him arrested for shooting of 26-year-old Nashville man, police say
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.
- Man shot multiple times during incident in Nashville, police say
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.
- LIVE: Murder trial continues for former Titans scout accused of murdering pregnant girlfriend in Nashville
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 killed in overnight shootings in Nashville; woman critically injured
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.
- Blaise Taylor trial hears 911 call, testimony about evidence from Jade Benning’s apartment
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.
- LIVE: Day 2 begins in murder trial of former Titans scout Blaise Taylor
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 murder trial begins with opening statements
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.
- LIVE: Murder trial begins for former Titans scout Blaise Taylor in Nashville
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 begins in trial of Blaise Taylor, former Titans scout accused of killing his girlfriend and unborn baby
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.
- Man charged with homicide after 12-year-old killed by gunshot to the head in downtown Nashville
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.
- Investigation underway after 12-year-old shot, killed in downtown Nashville
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.
- Here’s when former Titans scout accused of murdering girlfriend, unborn baby will face trial
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.
- After One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 100,000 Tennesseans’ lose SNAP food aid
Approximately 100,000 Tennesseans lost SNAP food benefits since July 2025 under the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which imposed new work or school requirements for eligibility. Cassandra Doyle, an unhoused woman over 55 and cancer patient, is among those who lost benefits despite medical challenges.
- Four pedestrians hit by pickup truck, one dragged ‘for several feet’ in Nashville hit-and-run
A white GMC pickup truck hit four pedestrians in Nashville, dragging one before fleeing in a hit-and-run incident. Two pedestrians sustained minor injuries, one was hospitalized with minor injuries, and another with more serious injuries; the driver remains at large.
- Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale
RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse convicted of negligent homicide after a fatal medication error in 2017, has turned her experience into a speaking career to highlight healthcare industry issues. She now works as a farmer and shares her story to raise awareness about systemic factors contributing to medical errors.
- World monitors deadly hantavirus outbreak as doctors warn against panic
A deadly hantavirus outbreak occurred aboard a cruise ship, prompting experts to warn against panic as more details emerge. Dr. William Schaffner provides additional information on CBS News. The outbreak is being monitored worldwide.