Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 03:22 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 17, 2020 / 10:33 AM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Davidson County property owners will need to prepare for a higher tax bill after the Metro Council gave final approval to next year’s budget early Wednesday morning.The budget proposed by Budget Chair Bob Mendes passed around 1:30 a.m. after an estimated six hours of debate. The final vote for the plan, which includes a 34% property tax increase, was 32 in favor and eight against.After midnight, the Council made the decision to increase funding for Metro police by $2.6 million despite calls to...…Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 03:22 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 17, 2020 / 10:33 AM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Davidson County property owners will need to prepare for a higher tax bill after the Metro Council gave final approval to next year’s budget early Wednesday morning.The budget proposed by Budget Chair Bob Mendes passed around 1:30 a.m. after an estimated six hours of debate. The final vote for the plan, which includes a 34% property tax increase, was 32 in favor and eight against.After midnight, the Council made the decision to increase funding for Metro police by $2.6 million despite calls to...WW…

Posted: Mar 18, 2020 / 04:35 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2020 / 03:51 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The trucking industry could be key to keeping the economy afloat during the covid-19 pandemic.Truckers are working hard to keep goods flowing while in a dire situation as supplies continue to run low. Drivers are putting in overtime so they can travel across the country and help keep stores stocked.But their main concern is where can they go to get rest and food?There are now fewer options for truckers to eat when they take a break. Restaurants have allowed for more drive-thru and delivery...…Posted: Mar 18, 2020 / 04:35 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2020 / 03:51 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The trucking industry could be key to keeping the economy afloat during the covid-19 pandemic.Truckers are working hard to keep goods flowing while in a dire situation as supplies continue to run low. Drivers are putting in overtime so they can travel across the country and help keep stores stocked.But their main concern is where can they go to get rest and food?There are now fewer options for truckers to eat when they take a break. Restaurants have allowed for more drive-thru and delivery...WW…

Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 02:58 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 11, 2020 / 05:00 PM CDTHICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A trip to the DMV is usually a tedious process, but a woman in Hickman County is laughing about her most recent experience.A picture is worth a thousand words, but this one might be worth millions. “I was with my Mom and we were going to eat lunch and I said, ‘you need to see this, this isn’t right,’” Jade Dodd said.She was stunned after recently renewing her license online. When she received her new ID in the mail, there wasn’t a photo of her on it. Instead, it was an empty...…Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 02:58 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 11, 2020 / 05:00 PM CDTHICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A trip to the DMV is usually a tedious process, but a woman in Hickman County is laughing about her most recent experience.A picture is worth a thousand words, but this one might be worth millions. “I was with my Mom and we were going to eat lunch and I said, ‘you need to see this, this isn’t right,’” Jade Dodd said.She was stunned after recently renewing her license online. When she received her new ID in the mail, there wasn’t a photo of her on it. Instead, it was an empty...WW…

Posted: Feb 17, 2020 / 07:04 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 17, 2020 / 07:37 AM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 33 year-old man, who admitted to using meth, has been arrested after walking onto Interstate 40 near Bellevue and attempting to punch an officer, a police report alleges.According to an arrest warrant, James Seat was found Saturday night near mile marker 197 standing beside the center concrete median trying to flag down cars.When officers approached him, police said he raised his right fist and attempted to punch an officer in the side of the head. The officer was able to protect himself from...…Posted: Feb 17, 2020 / 07:04 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 17, 2020 / 07:37 AM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 33 year-old man, who admitted to using meth, has been arrested after walking onto Interstate 40 near Bellevue and attempting to punch an officer, a police report alleges.According to an arrest warrant, James Seat was found Saturday night near mile marker 197 standing beside the center concrete median trying to flag down cars.When officers approached him, police said he raised his right fist and attempted to punch an officer in the side of the head. The officer was able to protect himself from...WW…