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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wanted Nashville teen stopped for speeding in Mt. Juliet school zone
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Law enforcement reportedly stopped a driver for speeding in front of Mt. Juliet Middle School Wednesday morning, only to discover that he was wanted out of Nashville. According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, an officer stopped a 19-year-old Nashville man for driving 51 mph in a 25 mph school zone on Wednesday, May 21. Mt. Juliet police recover stolen motorcycle with help of Guardian Shield Authorities said they learned the man had four active warrants out of Nashville, including felony evading, driving without a license, driving an unregistered vehicle, and simple possession of unlawful drugs. In addition, he was reportedly unlicensed at the time of the stop. 'Each day, our officers are on the front lines, working with strength and compassion to protect Mt. Juliet from outside criminal activity. Their focus remains clear: keep our city safe, preserve our strong quality of life, and ensure our community can live in peace—free from fear, free from crime,' MJPD posted on social media. 'We're thankful for their dedication and relentless efforts to protect one of the safest communities around.' No additional details have been released about this incident, including the identity of the wanted Nashvillian. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Discovery of ‘suspicious' vehicle leads to police chase in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashvillian was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a foot chase between two Mt. Juliet shopping centers. The Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer noticed a 'suspicious, running vehicle' that was left unattended for over an hour at the Providence Marketplace Kroger on Saturday, May 10. After making that observation, the officer reportedly discovered the car had a false license plate displayed. 3 people arrested; multiple guns, stolen cars found by Metro police When the vehicle's occupant returned, authorities said they approached to ask about the tag. However, the man allegedly ran away, sparking a pursuit that crossed Providence Parkway and ended near Jonathan's Grille, where police safely took him into custody. The suspect — described by officials as a 23-year-old man from Nashville — faces multiple charges, including evading arrest, resisting arrest, driving without a license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Not only did law enforcement seize a temporary tag, but they discovered the vehicle had been unregistered for more than 18 months, according to law enforcement. ⏩ 'We appreciate our vigilant officers, always keeping an eye on our community so that our community can thrive, feel safe, and live without fear,' MJPD posted on social media. 'We focus on crime, so our residents and visitors don't have to deal with crime.' No additional details have been released about Saturday's incident, including the identity of the man who was apprehended. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Separate traffic stops lead to multiple arrests in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night, Mt. Juliet law enforcement made multiple arrests as a result of various traffic stops. On Wednesday, April 30, the Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer performed a traffic stop on Adams Lane for a window tint violation and reckless driving through a parking lot, but the officer discovered a 'violent, wanted individual' was inside the vehicle. According to authorities, the passenger — described as a 24-year-old Nashville man — had three serious warrants out of Nashville: one for aggravated burglary and two for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. In addition, the 24-year-old Nashvillian driver was taken into custody for the resale of marijuana, officials said. 'Driven by innovation and heart, our officers remain vigilant each day—so our community can thrive, feel safe, and live without fear,' MJPD posted on Facebook. 'We focus on those involved with crime, so our community members don't have to deal with crime.' 2 wanted Nashville men arrested after separate incidents in Mt. Juliet Then, on Thursday, May 1, law enforcement said a traffic stop for a vehicle going 65 mph in a 45 mph zone along Lebanon Road led to the apprehension of a 50-year-old convicted felon from Nashville. An officer reportedly found cocaine intended for resale, along with an unlawfully carried handgun. Authorities said the man — who was just two months shy of completing his felony probation for prior narcotics offenses — was booked into the Wilson County Jail and faces several charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of a handgun during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of Schedule II drugs for resale, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. 'This is another example of our officers stepping up to confront crime head-on—so our community members don't have to,' the police department wrote. 'Their commitment helps ensure that Mt. Juliet remains a safe, peaceful place to live, work, and raise a family.' Woman wanted for over a decade arrested in Mt. Juliet On Thursday night, law enforcement announced an officer noticed a vehicle's license plate didn't match it and conducted a traffic stop along Interstate 40 East for a registration violation. That resulted in the discovery of a wanted person. According to officials, a 36-year-old Lebanon man had an active warrant from Wilson County for violating a conditional release on a sexual battery charge. 'We're thankful for the diligent work of our officers, who remain focused on protecting our community every day,' MJPD stated on social media. ⏩ No additional details have been released about any of these incidents, including the identities of the individuals who were taken into custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$145K income needed to buy median-priced home in Middle Tennessee market, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A report shows a family needs to earn at least $145,244 a year to purchase a median-priced home in the 'Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin' market. According to the report, the median listing price for a house in that Middle Tennessee market is just under $550,000 as of April 2025. A number of longtime Nashville residents said they can't believe how expensive real estate has become in the Metro area. They remember Nashville as an affordable city. Some residents want greater sense of community from Golden Bear Gateway development 'I retired four years ago, 40 years in higher education, and I didn't make $150,000 when I retired,' Nashvillian Wilson Lee said. 'When I was 30-some years [old], no, there was no way I was making that kind of money.' Based on the report from the income needed to buy a median-priced home in Nashville and the surrounding area has risen 84.6% since April 2019. That means the required income for local homebuyers six years ago was just over $78,680. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median household income in the U.S. is around $75,000 a year, nowhere close to what you now need to buy a median-priced home in many major cities. 'Certain areas like Davidson, Williamson, and even Sumner [counties] have seen the home prices escalate over the last few years, and home prices really haven't been coming down, so yeah, borrowers' incomes do need to be higher,' Castle & Cooke Branch Manager Rodney Jones said. ⏩ Jones also mentioned there are still homes that are more favorably priced in the $300,000 and $400,000 range, but looking outside of the Metro Nashville area will offer more affordable homes. He also believes continued demand is keeping the prices so high, so making that decision to rent or buy a home depends on your future plans. 'The rental market in Nashville is one of the more higher price rental markets, so it's not cheap to rent an apartment, even though it looks like we have an abundance of rental prices to rent,' Jones said. According to the report, the metropolitan area with lowest required income to afford a median-priced home in the U.S. is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ($64,427). On the opposite end of the list is the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara market in California, where an income of $370,069 is needed to buy a median-priced home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
01-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
O'Connell calls for tax increase in $3.8B budget
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is proposing to raise property taxes by about 26% as part of his $3.8 billion operating budget. Why it matters: Property owners would pay more taxes. The tax increase has already garnered pushback from conservative groups, and sets up another gritty political battle for O'Connell. Between the lines: Nashville leaders have raised property taxes just twice since 2005. The most recent increase was in 2020, when the rate went up 34%. Metro insiders expected an increase this year. A 2023 study concluded Nashville had one of the lowest tax rates among major cities in the nation. O'Connell's budget, including the tax increase, will likely garner enough support within the Metro Council to pass. What he's saying: The mayor outlined his budget during Thursday's State of Metro speech at the downtown public library, while directly addressing protesters — including one dressed as a cow and another as the grim reaper — who lined the sidewalk outside. "Many of you undoubtedly walked past folks this morning who believe that property tax going up for any Nashvillian by any amount is unnecessary — just more government spending," he said. "These are the same people celebrating the chaos of federal cuts — which, make no mistake, are NOT about efficiency." "What they won't tell you is that what they're proposing means we wouldn't fund our schools, services and safety," O'Connell continued. Context: The process of setting a tax rate is especially confusing during property appraisal cycles, which take place every four years. Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite's office concluded the average countywide increase was 45%. But that doesn't mean property taxes are going up 45%. The state requires appraisals to be revenue neutral for local governments. Under a process called equalization, the tax rate is therefore reduced by about 45%. By the numbers: The current combined rate for urban and other areas is $3.254 per every $100 of assessed value. The equalized rate will be $2.222. O'Connell is proposing a rate of $2.814, which constitutes an increase of 26.64%. To figure out your tax bill, determine the assessed value of your home (25% of the total appraised value). Divide the assessed value by 100, and then multiply by the proposed tax rate of $2.814. Metro also has a tax calculator on its website. According to Zillow, the average Nashville home value is $436,048, which would lead to an annual bill of $3,068 under O'Connell's proposal. If there was no tax increase, the same bill would be $2,422. Zoom out: Though his budget does not include many new big-spending items, he did commit additional funding for schools and housing. O'Connell proposed a 13% bump in schools' funding, primarily to pay for college and career readiness, tutoring and summer learning, mental health programs and school safety. He also committed $45 million to affordable housing initiatives outlined in the recently released Unified Housing Strategy. The bottom line:"This is a basic, common-sense budget that follows a 2025 budget in which we asked each department to reduce spending," O'Connell said.
