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Juneteenth 2025: Here's how you can celebrate the holiday across Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Several events and ceremonies are planned across Middle Tennessee to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. The U.S. will observe Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19. The origin of Juneteenth celebrations began after enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. National parks will be free to enter on Thursday: Here's why In 2021, former President Joe Biden a federal holiday. It later became a paid state holiday in 2023 after the passage of HB 0317 by the Tennessee House of Representatives. For those looking for ways to celebrate the holiday, there are several events planned across Middle Tennessee. Nearly 20 African-American owned restaurants across Middle Tennessee are participating in the annual Juneteenth Restaurant Week, which began June 12 and lasts until June 22. During the 10-day event, participating restaurants will offer special meal deals to commemorate the significance of Juneteenth. To view a list of participating restaurants, click here. The Juneteenth615 Celebration has been a tradition in Nashville since 2018. Attendees can enjoy music, food, games, family-friendly activities and a firework display. The free event will take place at Fort Negley from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. On Thursday, starting at 10:30 a.m., the Tennessee State Museum will celebrate Juneteenth with musical guests, a history panel discussion and hands-on history in the galleries. According to event organizers, families can enjoy story time and crafts throughout the day. To view the full schedule, click here. A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it The National Museum of African American Music's annual Juneteenth Community Day will explore African American musical traditions. According to the museum, guests will get the opportunity to enjoy interactive exhibits and live performances. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for the free event. The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County is inviting everyone to celebrate 'freedom, community, and our shared heritage' at this year's Juneteenth festival. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic McLemore House on Thursday, June 19. Guests are advised to bring their lawn chairs and prepare an afternoon that will feature musical performances, food vendors, a bounce house, bingo, line dancing, a cake walk and more. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage is inviting folks to experience history firsthand with Nathan M. Richardson as he brings the words and legacy of Frederick Douglass to life. Performances will take place at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For tickets and information, click here. ⏩ Returning to Clarksville for its fifth year this weekend is the Clarksville Juneteenth Block Party. Event organizers say the block party features live music, family-friendly fun, delicious food and brings together hundreds of attendees from across Middle Tennessee. The block party will be held at Dixon Park from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. South Academy Street will be filled with live music, entertainment, vendors, face painting, cultural art activities, food trucks and more on Saturday, June 21 for a Juneteenth celebration. The event, which is presented by Cultural Arts Murfreesboro, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bradley Academy Museum. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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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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1 injured in East Nashville shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday night in the Cayce homes area of East Nashville, according to Metro Dispatch. The call for the shooting came in at around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, according to Dispatch. Metro Nashville Police Department officers responded to the scene, and the person shot was taken to the hospital. There's no word yet on the victim's condition. News 2 has reached out to the MNPD for additional details. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Woman allegedly steals $50K watch after meeting man at bar
A young woman has been accused of stealing a man's watch worth a staggering $50,000 after meeting at a bar. Audrey Schump, 24, was allegedly at a bar on Broadway, which is downtown Nashville's most popular strip of night life, when she met a man on June 12. The man — and his friends — allegedly invited Ms Schump and another woman to their short term rental, according to WKRN. The alleged victim then placed his Rolex Daytona — which has a retail value of $30,000 (AU $46,000) under a hat on the bedside table. He then went to the bathroom. 'The victim states that he came back to the bedroom from the bathroom and observed the defendant reaching over the bed towards where his watch was located,' the affidavit stated, according to WSMV. 'The victim states that the defendant then abruptly left the room.' Ms Schump then allegedly left the Airbnb, and that is when the man called the police. He gave officers a description of the woman's clothing. Ms Schump was allegedly found not too far from the Airbnb and was arrested. She was taken to Davidson County Jail, according to WVLT. Ms Schump has been charged with a felony theft over $10,000. She's since been released from jail on a $25,000 bond, according to Daily Mail. In Australia, between 2014 and 2024, robbery has decreased from 0.4 per cent of Australians experiencing it to half that. This is an estimated 50,700 people. Less than half of these people reported the incident to police, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In these crimes, 69 per cent occurred outside of the home and in 81 per cent of cases no property was actually stolen. Just 14 per cent of robberies involved a weapon.
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7 days ago
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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.
