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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Singer Announces His Grand Ole Opry Return After Fatal Tragedy
Country Singer Announces His Grand Ole Opry Return After Fatal Tragedy originally appeared on Parade. Conner Smith is preparing to take the stage at the Grand Ole Opry less than two months after his involvement in a fatal car accident. The country singer, 24, announced via his Instagram Story that he will appear at the iconic Nashville, Tennessee, venue on Wednesday, July 30, marking his first performance since the tragedy. 'Grateful to step back on stage Wednesday,' he wrote. 'Thankful to the church of country music.' Smith's Opry return comes after he struck and killed a woman in Nashville last month. Smith was driving a pickup truck on June 8 when he hit 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she crossed the road inside a crosswalk, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian,' police said. 'He showed no signs of impairment.' At the time, Smith's attorney confirmed to People in a statement that he was 'involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.' 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' the statement added. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' On July 10, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed that Smith was charged with a misdemeanor for failure to yield the right of way resulting in death. The following day, Smith broke his silence on the tragedy in a statement via Instagram. 'Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family. My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all,' he said. 'I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day.' He continued: 'Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks. I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me — but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away. I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way. Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before.' Country Singer Announces His Grand Ole Opry Return After Fatal Tragedy first appeared on Parade on Jul 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
CNN
24-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Man facing federal firearms charge after allegedly brandishing a gun at Nashville ‘No Kings' protest
FacebookTweetLink Follow A teenager from central Tennessee is facing a federal firearms charge after allegedly brandishing a gun at a 'No Kings' protest in Nashville, the Department of Justice announced Monday. Elijah Millar, 19, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, attended the June 14 protest near Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville, where he allegedly spat at and yelled at protesters before pulling out a gun, federal prosecutors said. Millar was a counterprotester, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said. He kept his gun pointed at the ground, but left 'others in the crowd in fear,' police said. The demonstration was part of the nationwide 'No Kings' day of protests on June 14, which saw people come together at more than 2,000 events across the country to protest Trump administration policies, organizers said. The protests were largely peaceful, but isolated incidents – including a deadly shooting at the Salt Lake City, Utah, protest, did occur. In Nashville, officers arrested Millar at the scene, seizing the pistol, and charging him with disorderly conduct, police said. Days later, in a separate incident, Murfreesboro police found Millar carrying another loaded firearm, the Justice Department said. Federal prosecutors said Monday they charged Millar with a count of unlawful possession of a firearm. They cited a 2023 case that barred Millar from owning or possessing firearms under a conservatorship order issued by the Chancery Court in Rutherford County. The court found Millar to be 'at risk of substantial harm to his health, safety, and welfare,' and restricted his access to firearms. A 2024 court order reaffirmed these restrictions, describing him as a 'disabled person needing care, prosecutors said. 'The right to peaceably protest government action is guaranteed by the First Amendment and cannot be infringed upon by armed individuals whose actions put people in danger,' said Robert E. McGuire, acting US Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. 'Our efforts to hold firearm offenders accountable are designed to keep all members of the public safe from potential violence.' If convicted, Millar could face up to 15 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Nashville Field Office, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the Murfreesboro Police Department, the Justice Department said.
CNN
24-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Man facing federal firearms charge after allegedly brandishing a gun at Nashville ‘No Kings' protest
A teenager from central Tennessee is facing a federal firearms charge after allegedly brandishing a gun at a 'No Kings' protest in Nashville, the Department of Justice announced Monday. Elijah Millar, 19, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, attended the June 14 protest near Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville, where he allegedly spat at and yelled at protesters before pulling out a gun, federal prosecutors said. Millar was a counterprotester, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said. He kept his gun pointed at the ground, but left 'others in the crowd in fear,' police said. The demonstration was part of the nationwide 'No Kings' day of protests on June 14, which saw people come together at more than 2,000 events across the country to protest Trump administration policies, organizers said. The protests were largely peaceful, but isolated incidents – including a deadly shooting at the Salt Lake City, Utah, protest, did occur. In Nashville, officers arrested Millar at the scene, seizing the pistol, and charging him with disorderly conduct, police said. Days later, in a separate incident, Murfreesboro police found Millar carrying another loaded firearm, the Justice Department said. Federal prosecutors said Monday they charged Millar with a count of unlawful possession of a firearm. They cited a 2023 case that barred Millar from owning or possessing firearms under a conservatorship order issued by the Chancery Court in Rutherford County. The court found Millar to be 'at risk of substantial harm to his health, safety, and welfare,' and restricted his access to firearms. A 2024 court order reaffirmed these restrictions, describing him as a 'disabled person needing care, prosecutors said. 'The right to peaceably protest government action is guaranteed by the First Amendment and cannot be infringed upon by armed individuals whose actions put people in danger,' said Robert E. McGuire, acting US Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. 'Our efforts to hold firearm offenders accountable are designed to keep all members of the public safe from potential violence.' If convicted, Millar could face up to 15 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Nashville Field Office, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the Murfreesboro Police Department, the Justice Department said.
Fox News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Rising country star behind the wheel in Nashville accident that left elderly woman dead
Country singer Conner Smith struck and killed an elderly woman who was crossing the street on Sunday night. The 24-year-old was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when he hit a 77-year-old woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, as she was crossing the street in downtown Nashville, according to a press release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The fatal collision occurred on 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins, a local resident, was said to be inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck by the pickup truck. She was reportedly crossing the street near her home when the incident occurred. She was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died. "The preliminary contributing factor to this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian," police stated. "He showed no signs of impairment. There are no charges at present as the investigation continues." The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shared with Fox News Digital that further updates into the investigation may take weeks. An attorney for Smith confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that the "Creek Will Rise" singer was "involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life." "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." Smith was neither under the influence nor distracted by his phone at the time, a source told Fox News Digital. The source also claimed that Smith was released right away after the accident because he showed no sign of impairment. The fatal collision took place on the final day of the annual CMA Fest, a country music festival that was hosted in Nashville over the weekend. The "I Hate Alabama" crooner shared photos from his performance, but there was no statement on the crash. The Nashville native rose to fame after he signed with The Valory Music Co. in 2019, according to Music Row. "I've always been in love with the storytelling of country music," Smith said. "I've dedicated my life to trying to figure out how to be a songwriter, and how to capture those same emotions that I felt as a kid growing up in this town. Country music shaped so much of my life." Smith tied the knot with surfer Leah Thompson in April 2024.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Family members of Washington softball player killed in Tennessee crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMBD) — A Tennessee man faces vehicular homicide charges in connection with a Thursday morning traffic collision that killed two Central Illinois residents in Nashville, Tenn. Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla, 25, faces two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication in connection to the death of Bradley Parrott, 45, and his father, William Parrott, 72, according to a Metropolitan Nashville Police news release. Bradley and William Parrott were in the area to watch a family member participating in a softball tournament, according to the Washington Community High School's softball coach. Police allege Caravaca-Bonilla was driving a 2021 Ram 2500 pickup truck on Interstate 24 when he allegedly crashed into the back of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado at approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday. The location was the crash is where several vehicles were merging into the left lane while approaching a construction zone. According to a preliminary investigation, Caravaca-Bonilla allegedly crashed into the Silverado at a high rate of speed, which then triggered a chain reaction that resulted in other collisions with a Infiniti QX50, a Ford Fusion, and a Chevrolet Malibu. Both men who were in the Silverado died on the scene. No one in the other vehicles was seriously injured. There was allegedly no evidence of Caravaca-Bonilla using his brakes before the crash, police said. Open alcohol containers were allegedly located in his truck. He also allegedly showed signs of being intoxicated on the scene but refused testing. A search warrant was obtained to draw his blood, according to police. He is also facing seven counts of aggravated assault, DUI, handgun possession while under the influence, and an implied consent violation, police said. It was not immediately clear if he's appeared in court for any of those charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
