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NEW: Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Byron Black are asking a judge to order the state to deactivate his defibrillator before execution. They say it could shock his heart repeatedly during lethal injection causing prolonged suffering. Hearing is set for July 14th.

Six years ago today, Metro Police Officer John Anderson died in a fiery crash near Nissan Stadium. I had not seen this clip in a while, but I think about this day all the time. I had just seen Officer Anderson the day before he died. July 4, 2019.

Celebrating 🇺🇸 with you all morning on FoxNashville Lindsey Nance Johnny Maffei Justin McFarland Brett Luna Madeleine Nolan

The stage is set for Dierks Bentley tonight and the Nashville Symphony will be back to soundtrack one of the country’s biggest fireworks and drone shows! Get here early to beat the crowds and grab a good spot! 🎆🎶 FoxNashville

Metro Parks Police say they’re understaffed and overwhelmed, responding to 6,500+ calls in just 6 months with only 9 officers. They’re trying to fill 16 open positions but say many recruits drop out before finishing training. Live 4-9AM on @FOX17News 📍at Centennial Park.

A growing petition is calling on Tennessee lawmakers to eliminate the state’s grocery tax. - Over 2,200 people have signed so far. - Supporters say it’s about helping families afford basic necessities. The bill stalled last session but advocates hope this petition brings it

The family of 16-year-old Josselin Coréa Escalante is suing Metro Schools and the City of Nashville after she was killed in the Antioch High shooting. They’re seeking monetary damages, saying Metro ignored warning signs and failed to protect students. FoxNashville

Calm. Cool. Collected. Named everyone else on his crew. Said “anyone else would have done the same,” and then saved close to 200 people. A truly humble professional and hero. I hope this man gets every good thing he deserves.

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT: Gallatin City Council is set to vote on the controversial Foxland Harbor Marina project. The revised plan includes 200 boat slips, condos, and a coffee shop, but no hotel or dry storage. Community pushback continues. A public comment period is expected

The Tennessee Supreme Court denies a competency hearing for Byron Black, a death row inmate with dementia and brain damage. His lawyers say he doesn’t understand why he’s being executed. They’ll appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Execution date: Aug. 5. FoxNashville

Nashville’s LGBTQ+ Caucus issues a vote of no confidence in VUMC leadership. Councilmember Olivia Hill says the hospital turned its back on the community after years of public support. VUMC didn’t respond to FoxNashville’s request for comment.

🚨 BREAKING: 911 is not DoorDash for cigarettes. 🚬📞 A Nashville man was arrested after Metro Nashville PD says he called 911 over TEN TIMES asking officers to bring him a pack of smokes. Moral of the story: 911 is for emergencies, not nicotine cravings. FoxNashville

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Antioch residents are outraged over a proposed industrial development near Franklin Limestone Rd saying it would increase traffic, pollution, and put families at risk. Despite the backlash, Metro Council passed the rezoning on second reading. What’s next on FoxNashville.

🚧 Final day of a traffic safety test on McGavock Pike in East Nashville where neighbors say accidents happen all too often. NDOT narrowed a lane and closed a slip lane to test a safer street design. Will these changes become permanent? Find out on FoxNashville this morning.

🚨 NEW: Metro’s Office of Homeless Services says if a property owner wants a homeless encampment removed, they should help pay for it. The proposal comes as OHS reviews its emergency response to homelessness. FoxNashville

I-40 West near Spence Lane is presently closed due to a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer. Traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Spence Lane. The truck was traveling eastbound when it crossed the center median & broke through the guardrail.

911 Nashville is filming on KVB - NOT A REAL EMERGENCY!

A brand new school in Wilson County is opening next month…but without a permanent sewer system. La Guardo Elementary will rely on a pump-and-haul service until the state approves a permit. More this morning on FoxNashville.

🚨 TDEC found 6 violations at the site meant to handle sewage for Wilson County’s newest school. LaGuardo Elementary will open using pump-and-haul service. FoxNashville Read more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/2mvjy5zj