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2 days ago
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‘Heat dome' to bring hottest temperatures of the year to Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The News 2 Weather Authority team is forecasting the hottest temperatures of the year to arrive for the start of summer. A 'heat dome' will bring extreme temperatures to the eastern half of the United States. The forecast for the first weekend of summer is for temperatures in the mid-90s and feels like temperatures over 100° from Saturday, June 21, through Wednesday, June 25. These high temperatures are caused by a heat dome. The term 'heat dome' is relatively new, but it does a great job of describing what's going to happen. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather A heat dome describes the impacts that a large, slow-moving area of high pressure has on the atmosphere. High pressure typically leads to sunny and dry weather. This is because high pressure causes sinking air, and the sinking causes the air to dry out and heat up. The sinking air also acts as a dome because it prevents the hottest air near the surface from escaping. This is why during prolonged heat domes, we can start to see air quality issues. For this event, the high pressure will move over us starting this weekend, and it won't exit until at least Wednesday or Thursday, June 26. Want the forecast delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the News 2 Forecast Newsletter This prolonged period of dry weather will cause the temperatures to get hotter and hotter. By the middle of next week, temperatures could be near 100°. It won't be a dry heat either. Thanks to all the rain we have seen this year, the humidity will remain very high. This will make it feel like over 105°! These extreme feels-like temperatures will prompt the National Weather Service to issue its first heat advisories of the year. It's unlikely, but if it gets even hotter, they will have to issue extreme heat warnings. With this extreme heat on the way, it is important to take safety precautions. Take frequent breaks, drink a lot of water, and know the difference if you are experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Don't forget to take the power and reliability of the WKRN Weather Authority with you at all times by downloading the News 2 Storm Tracker app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
- Climate
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2025 Summer Outlook: What to expect in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Meteorological summer has already started, but the first day of summer isn't until Friday, June 20th. We all know that summer in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is going to be hot and humid, but how hot will it get? During the average summer in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, we see high temperatures and high humidity compared to folks to our north. The average high temperature for Nashville during the summer months gets as high as the low 90s. Lows are typically in the upper 60s and low 70s. The warm overnight temperatures are partially caused by the high humidity that's common here. Dew points are routinely in the 70s from June through August. This makes it feel even hotter. Want the forecast delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the News 2 Forecast Newsletter The Climate Prediction Center issues seasonal outlooks, and they are forecasting slightly warmer than normal temperatures from June through August. Their forecast is for near-average precipitation. The forecast for above-average temperatures is no surprise. Out of the last 10 summers in Nashville, 7 of them have featured warmer-than-normal temperatures. The precipitation trend is also above average. Eight out of the last 10 summers featured more rainfall than normal. This spring was the 5th wettest on record in Middle Tennessee. Let's look back at Nashville's wettest springs to see if it had any impact on what we saw in the summer. During the years that we had record rainfall during the spring, most of the following summers featured cooler-than-normal temperatures. This makes sense because a saturated ground favors higher humidity. Air with a lot of moisture in it takes more energy to heat up. There wasn't much correlation between record wet springs and summertime rainfall. But if you're tired of the rain, 6 out of 10 of those summers had below-average rainfall. ⏩ It's unlikely it will be as hot and as dry as last summer, but it will feel hot no matter what. The extreme heat and humidity start this weekend. The forecast for Saturday, June 21st, and Sunday, the 22nd, is for temperatures in the mid-90s and feels like temperatures over 100°. Don't forget to take the power and reliability of the WKRN Weather Authority with you at all times by downloading the News 2 Storm Tracker app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
- Entertainment
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‘Ed the Zebra' mural painted in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Ed the Zebra has garnered national attention over the last week and a half. Now he's immortalized on a Nashville art piece. The artist who goes only by 'Bandit' is a Los Angeles-based artist. He painted the zebra on a wall along 8th and Edgehill Avenue, if you want to go check it out yourself. 'Bandit' is a traveling artist who does a lot of research on what is going on in cities before he shows up. He usually paints politically motivated murals, but saw that Ed the Zebra was creating a ton of buzz in Nashville so this time he switched it up to something lighthearted. 'Ed the Zebra' captured after 8 days on the loose in TN 'Bandit' says the children in the painting are meant to represent the child-like joy the zebra chase gave to Tennesseans. 'Just showing how we're a bunch of kids chasing animals all the time, it seems like. It seemed like a rat race to catch this zebra. Children always add a humorous, satirical feel to the work as well.' The artist says he did not get permission to paint this mural. News 2 did reach out to the property owner, Graybar Electric Co., and they said they do not mind that the new mural is there. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
- Entertainment
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The history and soul behind Brown's Diner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In Nashville, one longstanding burger joint has reinvented itself under new ownership. Brown's Diner in Hillsboro Village opened inside an abandoned trolley car in 1927. In nearly 100 years, the diner has changed ownership just 3 times. The man now in charge has made some changes, but said he has done so with the goal of maintaining the soul of Brown's. Bobbie's Dairy Dip: A Nashville tradition 'It kind of was intriguing to me to take something that had it's soul and had it's core, and put my little touch on it and see what we could do with it,' owner Bret Turk told News 2. 'It's a unique place. It's not going anywhere. We're doing much better now, everything's kind of flowing and we've got into our groove.' Turk took over in 2021. He knows restaurants — having co-founded the popular local barbecue chain Edley's. He's spent the past few years building the diner back up, creating a designated space for bands to play, modernizing the kitchen and menu, and adding an outdoor patio deck. 'We kind of designed it to feel kind of like a train station feel, where you come up and get onto the trolley or the train from the platform area,' Turk said. 'The history with the musicians and the music we have going now, and the neighborhood, it has gotten a little dilapidated and a little dirty.' Amid his updates, Turk made sure to blend the diner's future with it's storied past. That includes retaining an employee who has played a huge role in the history of Brown's. 'Since we're close to Musicians Row, or what was, all the musicians come here because they can get a good burger and a beer, at the time,' Daphne McFarland, a waitress at Brown's for nearly 40 years, told News 2. 'And that hasn't changed. Plus, everybody is usually a smiling person towards you. 'Hi, how are you?'' McFarland is referred to by the diner's regulars as 'Mama.' She said she plans to retire in 2027 when the diner hits its century mark. News 2 On Tour | Explore the communities that shape Middle Tennessee Given it's been around for nearly 100 years, in a city and neighborhood that is constantly changing, News 2 had to ask: how does Brown's continue to stand apart? 'The staff is friendly, 98% of the time. I'll give them 2% that they might (not) be,' McFarland answered with a laugh. 'And the people are nice. You don't mind waiting on them because they are nice. It's just its own little place. It's home away from home.' Meanwhile, Turk told News 2 he first envisioned Brown's as a place his young daughter could work at while in high school before, someday, hopefully taking it over herself. 'The idea is to keep it here until I'm no longer here, and it's still here,' Turk said. 'How cool would it be, 200 years (since it opened), if it were still here?' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
- Politics
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‘Bring Kilmar home': Protesters gathered outside Nashville federal court for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tensions ran high outside a Nashville federal courthouse as dozens of protesters rallied to support Kilmar Abrego Garcia. While the hearing was taking place inside, protesters gathered outside the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse — holding signs, chanting and delivering emotional speeches to the crowd. They demanded three things: due process for Abrego Garcia, for the abolition of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and an end to what they called the weaponization of the U.S. Government. Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia spoke before hearing 'The way this whole thing has been handled has been illegal and racist,' Rebecca Bornac, a resident in Nashville, said. 'I wanted Kilmar to know we support him, and we support his right to a fair trial.' Abrego Garcia was deported to an El Salvador prison in March. He's been accused of conspiring to bring undocumented immigrants to the U.S. from 2016 to 2025. 'As a citizen of the United States, I am deeply sorry and ashamed for the treatment that my country has visited upon Mr. Abrego Garcia, which violates our core principles as a people and his rights on U.S. soil,' Ian Montgomery, Organizer with United Volunteers and Organizers for Tennessee expressed. Speeches continued for almost three hours, and some participants went into the courtroom to listen in to the arraignment firsthand. 'He was in an orange jumpsuit, and everything was peaceful and fine,' Margaret Pitts, a resident in Nashville, explained. 'To be a part of it and witness it felt really important.' Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty in Nashville courtroom on federal charges The participants told News 2 that they would never stop fighting for Abrego's freedom. 'We are people, Nashvillians, Tennesseans, standing up for what is right, standing up for our constitution for our neighbors and due process,' a protester expressed. The protest wrapped up around 11:30 a.m. due to inclement weather, but event organizers told News 2 they will be back out again on Saturday for 'No Kings' at Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
