WTVF - NewsChannel 5 Investigates

State Asks Judge To Freeze HRC Owners' Accounts

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT

The state asked a judge to freeze the assets and personal accounts of the owners of HRC Medical and their wives, as well as the finances of the former HRC clinics.

Investigators Return To UCDD Offices

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:19:00 EDT

The federal and state criminal investigation of the Upper Cumberland Development District appears to be heating up again.

Gang Members Get Guns At Gun Shows

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:03:00 EDT

A Nashville gang member told NewsChannel 5 Investigates that he often went to local gun shows to buy guns.

Allegations Against Former Owners Of HRC Medical

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 EDT

Stunning new allegations have been made against the former owners of HRC Medical which once claimed to be the world's largest hormone replacement company.

Lawmakers Promise Review Of Questionable Contracts

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

Two questionable state contracts -- first uncovered by "NewsChannel 5 Investigates" -- will face scrutiny from state lawmakers.

Former Official Claims She Tried To Warn About License Scheme

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:00 EDT

The former head of the Tennessee cosmetology board says she tried to warn the state about problems with the possible selling of cosmetology licenses, but no one would listen.

Vehicle Contract Outsourced To Company With Connections

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:06:00 EDT

A multimillion-dollar contract for maintenance on state vehicles was supposed to save taxpayers' money. But "NewsChannel 5 Investigates" discovered some examples where you're actually paying more.

Haslam Defends Secret Payments To Lobbyist

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:31:00 EDT

Gov. Bill Haslam defended making private payments to lobbyist Tom Ingram on the same day the Tennessee Ethics Commission called on Ingram to answer questions about his lobbying activities.

Enterprise Deal Raises Questions About Outsourcing Effort

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 has uncovered serious questions about how parts of Tennessee's state government -- in this case, the state's motor pool -- are being outsourced to private business.

Haslam Keeps Payments Private

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:18:00 EDT

Governor Bill Haslam is not revealing how much he personally pays lobbyist and consultant Tom Ingram.

Questions Raised By Some Titans Players' Charities

Thu, 9 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

Some of the Titans' biggest stars try to make a difference off the field, but NewsChannel 5 Investigates uncovered questions about money that's being raised for their charities and how it's being spent.

Lobbyist On Payroll Of Both Governor, Special Interests

Tue, 7 May 2013 19:34:00 EDT

Tom Ingram wears two hats. He runs The Ingram Group, a lobbying firm that he started in 1983. He boasts on his website that he "currently" serves as a "general consultant" to Gov. Haslam.

State Considers Coal Mining, Oil Drilling On Protected Lands

Mon, 6 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is currently negotiating with a coal company to allow coal mining on a wildlife area, as well as an oil company to allow drilling on a wetland.

Codes Director Gave Building Permit To Unlicensed Brother

Fri, 3 May 2013 19:26:00 EDT

A local building inspector has resigned after admitting he approved construction work for his unlicensed brother.

Turkish Groups Offer Free Foreign Trips For Lawmakers

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:48:00 EDT

Who's providing free foreign trips to state lawmakers and what do they want? NewsChannel 5 investigates.

Man Loses $160,000 In New 'Policing For Profit' Case

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:01:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 has uncovered a brand new "policing for profit" case -- a case that resulted in a New York man losing a $160,000 on a Tennessee interstate.

Grand Jury Closes Case On Deputy's Shooting

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:33:00 EDT

Did police officers bully a man who later ended up shooting a Dickson County sheriff's deputy? A new investigation concluded Wednesday without a real answer.

Three Robertson County School Officials Arrested

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:29:00 EDT

Three Robertson County school employees have been arrested and charged with failing to report the sexual abuse of a child.

Grand Jury To Hear Report On Dickson Deputy's Murder

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:04:00 EDT

Did other officers play a role in the shooting death of a Dickson County sheriff's deputy? That's the question that the Dickson County grand jury will face Wednesday.

Black Keys Manager Did Not Commit Crime, DA Says

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:15:00 EDT

The manager of the rock band The Black Keys and country singer Eric Church did not break any law with a ticket offer to a witness during a Tennessee legislative committee hearing, the DA said.

UCDD, Policing Investigations Honored By Headliner Awards

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:34:00 EDT

"NewsChannel 5 Investigates" has been awarded top honors in the National Headliner Awards, it was announced today.

Construction Firms Had Previous Safety Violations

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Three companies may share responsibility for Thursday's deadly wall collapse at a Hendersonville construction site.

'Policing For Profit' Reform Headed To Governor's Desk

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:38:00 EDT

A major reform -- designed to protect the rights of innocent people who have their cash taken by police -- is on its way to becoming law.

Two Investigations Named Finalists In IRE Awards

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Two separate NewsChannel 5 investigations were honored Wednesday as finalists for the national Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Awards.

Sharing Spree Leaves Customers, Non-Profits Frustrated

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 20:22:00 EDT

The online website Sharing Spree promised easy money for local charities. But a NewsChannel 5 investigation discovered the company seems to be having trouble lately keeping those promises.

Ticketmaster's Scalping Bill Pulled - For Now

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 19:27:00 EDT

On Tennessee's Capitol Hill, a hard-fought battle over ticket scalping in Tennessee ended Wednesday with a cease fire.

Audit Blasts Labor Department Management

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:32:00 EDT

Dead people and state employees were among those who wrongly received unemployment benefits in Tennessee, according to a newly released audit.

'Policing For Profit' Compromise Clears Key House Vote

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:45:00 EDT

A compromise, designed to protect innocent people who have their cash taken by police, sailed through a House subcommittee Tuesday afternoon.

Federal Agents Raid TV Hunter's Home

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:56:00 EDT

A Dickson deer hunter cannot believe the federal government spent years investigating a case that began when he bought the wrong hunting license in Kansas.

DAs Agree To Work Toward 'Policing For Profit' Compromise

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:54:00 EDT

For the first time, Tennessee's district attorneys have signaled they are willing to work on reforms to protect innocent people who have their cash confiscated by police.

Monterey Police Chief Resigns, Avoids Vote On Firing

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Monterey Police Chief Kevin Phillips resigned Monday just hours before a vote by the town's civil service board over whether he should be fired.

Authorities Reopen Criminal Investigation Of School Officials

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Authorities have reopened a criminal investigation into the conduct of some Robertson County school officials, NewsChannel 5 has learned.

New Report Suggests 'Policing For Profit' Reforms

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:21:00 EDT

A conservative-leaning group issued a new report Monday calling upon Tennessee lawmakers to take police out of the business of making money for their agencies.

Lawmakers Set To Debate 'Policing For Profit' Reforms

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:37:00 EDT

Tennessee lawmakers are prepared to consider a major overhaul of laws that allow police to take cash off of drivers to fund their agencies.

Monterey Police Chief Faces Possible Firing

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:57:00 EDT

Monterey Police Chief Kevin Phillips will face a hearing next week to decide whether he should be fired. That follows a NewsChannel 5 investigation.

Black Keys Manager Faces Complaint Over Ticket Offer

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A prominent member of the Nashville music scene faces allegations that he offered free concert tickets to influence a witness' testimony before a legislative committee.

Emails Raise Questions About UT Fracking Plans

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:00 EDT

Newly obtained emails raise questions about the University of Tennessee's plan to lease thousands of acres of public land to an oil and gas company.

TBI Opens Investigation Into Alleged Licensing Scheme

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:42:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 has learned that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has opened a criminal case, looking into the alleged sale of cosmetology licenses.

Money-For-License Scheme Rooted In Year-Old Allegations

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 20:00:00 EST

The state wants answers about an alleged money-for-license scheme involving licenses issued by the Cosmetology Board. But the first hints that there might be a problem came more than a year ago.

Ticketmaster Amendment Stalls Scalping Legislation

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 21:18:00 EST

A coalition backed by Ticketmaster pushed an amendment to ticketing legislation that they portrayed as a compromise, but their opponents charged it's just another power grab by the ticketing giant.

Council Reviews After Hours Clubs

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:26:00 EST

The Metro Council passed laws years ago designed to regulate so-called after hours clubs. Now, the Chair of Metro Council's Public Safety Committee has called a special meeting to ask if those laws are working.

Governor Haslam Gets $4 Million New Ride

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:24:00 EST

Governor Bill Haslam and members of his Cabinet spend a lot of time criss-crossing the state. Now, the state has added a $4 million aircraft to the fleet that's used to fly the governor around.

Immigrants Say They Paid Thousands For Cosmetology Licenses

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:19:00 EST

Tennessee regulators are taking steps to revoke the licenses of dozens of people who have been working in the cosmetology field. They say they paid thousands of dollars for their licenses.

Confessed Sexual Abuser Worked At Local Hospital

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:47:00 EST

He confessed to sexually abusing a disabled patient he was paid to take care of, but was found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Still, NewsChannel 5 found him working at a local hospital.

Parents Claim School Officials Ignored Sexual Assaults

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:12:00 EST

Two families claim their young sons were sexually assaulted by other kids. Even more disturbing, they claim school officials failed to protect the children and refused to cooperate with investigators.

BBB Issues Warning About Carpet-Cleaning Company

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:05:00 EST

The Better Business Bureau is now warning potential customers about Stars & Stripes Professional Cleaning Services, saying the carpet cleaner first needs to clean up its act.

Former Gun Show Promoter Urges Background Checks

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:02:00 EST

NewsChannel 5 recently went inside two area gun show, watching the private sales of guns without background checks. While it's not illegal, longtime gun show promoter Bob Pope says it's not right.

Grand Jury Rejects Police Chief Indictment

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:03:00 EST

A Putnam County grand jury has refused to indict a Middle Tennessee police chief on charges that he misused government equipment. But the DA says the case is not over.

Franklin Family Says Care Facility Left Man Blind

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:03:00 EST

A Franklin family says lack of care at an assisted care facility caused irreparable harm to their father.

Valentines Gifts -- Courtesy Of Food Stamps

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:03:00 EST

Valentines is a day for showing your love and spending your money. For some, it just might be a lovely Kit Kat arrangement -- at taxpayer expense.

House Committee Kills Bill Targeting For-Profit School

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:02:00 EST

A bill that would shut down a controversial online public school died Tuesday afternoon in a House subcommittee.

Email Directs Teachers To Delete Bad Grades

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:02:00 EST

Are leaders of a for-profit public school trying to hide the fact their students are failing? That's the question that some are asking tonight as a result of an email uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates.

'Weapon Of War' Or Just Another Gun?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:49:00 EST

The man who invented the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle now says it's just another gun. But some of his own past claims have given ammunition to gun control critics.

Test Shows Barrett 50-Cal 'Slicing Through Steel'

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:46:00 EST

It's a powerful military sniper rifle that some politicians in Washington now want to ban. Even the nation's police chiefs say guns like the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle have no place on America's streets.

Metro Moves To Shut Down After Hours Club

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:14:00 EST

Metro is moving to shut down an after hours club following a NewsChannel 5 investigation.

Feds Put Lien On Property Assessor's Home

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:39:00 EST

The United States Attorney's Office has put a lien on the home of former Putnam County Property Assessor, Rhonda Chaffin. The lien suggests criminal charges are a real possibility.

No Background Check Done On Felon Grand Jury Foreman

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:02:00 EST

The Davidson County District Attorney held a news conference confirming what NewsChannel 5 Investigates first reported.

Former Grand Jury Foreman Was Convicted Felon

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:22:00 EST

FIRST ON 5: NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned the man who served as grand jury foreman from July to September of 2011, was a convicted felon, which violates state law.

TN Woman Charged With Stealing From VA Grants

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:06:00 EST

Federal prosecutors have charged a woman in Nashville with taking money from Veterans Affairs grants that she said was to be used for housing for homeless veterans.

New Regulations On The Way For Food

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:11:00 EST

There are new rules that will affect all the food we eat. The federal government is proposing some of the most sweeping changes to food and safety in decades.

Former Alderman Charged With Wire, Bank Fraud

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 06:18:00 EST

A former Hendersonville alderman faces 30 years in prison after being charged with embezzling more than $2 million.

Harwell Proposes Bill Limits, Committee Shakeup

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:25:00 EST

State House Speaker Beth Harwell is proposing an overhaul of the way the lower chamber of the Tennessee General Assembly does business, including limiting members to 10 bills per session and restructuring the committee system.

University of Tennessee Wants To Start Fracking

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:00:00 EST

The University of Tennessee wants to get into the fracking business. It hopes to lease thousands of acres of University-owned forest land to an oil and gas company so it can drill for natural gas.

State Audit Confirms Misspending At Nashville Electric

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:09:00 EST

Nashville Electric Service purchased more than $17 million in cable under a no-bid contract, while an NES vice president used utility accounts to buy and sell items on eBay and Amazon, a new state audit concludes.

Medical Board Suspends License Of Doctor Selling Pain Pills

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:00:00 EST

The state board that oversees doctors is cracking down on a doctor who was at the center of a NewsChannel 5 Investigation.

'Fun' Facing Retirement At State Housing Agency

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:05:00 EST

It looks like the word "fun" may be heading for retirement from the official mission statement at Tennessee's housing agency.

THDA Officials Land In Legislative Hot Seat

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:37:00 EST

Tennessee's Housing Development Agency was in the hot seat Monday over the excessive spending first uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates.

Officials Warn About Complications From Epidural Steroid Injections

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:54:00 EST

It turns out fungal meningitis isn't the only thing patients who got tainted medication from epidural steroid injections need to worry about.

Wounded Deputy Losing Disability Benefits

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:07:00 EST

He was hailed as a hero two years ago. But now an officer shot in the line of duty feels abandoned.

NC5 Uncovers New Concerns About Back Pain Shots

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:05:00 EST

Some chronic back pain patients are concerned with epidural steroid injection after discovering the procedure itself could be dangerous in untrained hands.

Housing Agency's Spending Gets Lawmakers' Attention

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:21:00 EST

A NewsChannel 5 investigation into lavish spending by Tennessee's housing agency is getting attention from lawmakers, as well as the agency's new boss.

DA: No Ticketmaster Complaint, No Scalping Probe

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:01:00 EST

Prosecutors will not open an investigation into ticket scalpers -- and their use of illegal computer software to grab tickets before fans -- because Ticketmaster is not complaining.

Special Prosecutor Named To Review Deputy's Murder

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:50:00 EST

A special prosecutor has been appointed to review the investigation of last year's shooting death of Dickson County Sheriff's Deputy Keith Bellar and the possible involvement of other officers.

Family To Receive Pension Money After Review

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:55:00 EST

After a NewsChannel 5 investigation, Metro Council members are expected to approve a deal that will give the family of a longtime Metro employee, who died after a battle with lung cancer, part of the employee's pension.

Ticketing Giants Take Scalping Battle Before Lawmakers

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:14:00 EST

Almost everyone agreed that consumers are getting ripped off by ticket scalpers, as the issue went before a legislative committee. But there was no agreement on what to do about it.

Tiny Downtown Park Pulls Police From Other Areas

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:00:00 EST

Two police officers patrol a small downtown park, 16 hours a day, seven days a week. But a NewsChannel 5 investigation reveals this special assignment takes officers from other parts of town.

New Documents Link Ticket Scalpers To Ticketmaster

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:23:00 EST

New documents, uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates, show Ticketmaster has been more deeply involved in the scalping industry than it's been willing to admit.

Ticketmaster Says It Played No Role In Gaga Scalping

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:58:00 EST

Ticketmaster is repeating its earlier insistence that it had no role in the scalping of Lady Gaga tickets. It blames scalpers from Ohio and New Jersey.

DA Refuses Calls For New Probe Of Deputy's Murder

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 23:00:00 EST

Still, there are growing calls for some sort of independent investigation into whether other officers may have played a role in Keith Bellar's murder.

Pharmacy Regulator Fired After Meningitis Investigation

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:26:00 EST

There are new questions about that deadly fungal meningitis outbreak -- and whether more could have been done to prevent it.

Neighbors Feel Deceived By Developers

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:58:00 EST

Residents thought they were getting a development that included buildings and a green area. Instead, they now live beside a dump.

Witness: Police Ignored Leads About Deputy's Death

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 20:07:00 EST

"NewsChannel 5 Investigates" has uncovered evidence that police may have missed a chance to get to the bottom of allegations surrounding a Dickson County deputy's death.

Widow Questions Other Officers' Role In Deputy's Death

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 06:33:00 EST

The widow of a murdered Dickson County sheriff's deputy questions whether investigators may ignored key evidence that could have embarrassed the local law enforcement community.

Lawsuit Filed Against Tennessee Department Of Labor

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:43:00 EDT

A former high ranking employee at the Tennessee Department of Labor has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit claiming the commissioner is pushing white employees out the door.

State Agency Not Sure Its Funds Are 'Public Funds'

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:00:00 EDT

Officials with Tennessee's Housing Development Agency say they're just spending money like lots of businesses do. In fact, they seem confused about whether they're really a state agency at all.

Housing Agency: 'We Have Fun' - With Public Money

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:46:00 EDT

It's a state agency that's supposed to help meet the housing needs of the Tennessee's neediest families. But the Tennessee Housing Development Agency also spends lots of money having fun.

Mass. Regulators Say Pharmacy Ignored Safety Precautions

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:28:00 EDT

A Massachusetts pharmacy blatantly ignored safety precautions that could have prevented that deadly fungal meningitis outbreak, regulators said Tuesday.

NECC Argued Reprimand Would Be 'Fatal'

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:44:00 EDT

New documents show the New England Compounding Center fought hard to keep a lid on information about an earlier problem it had with contaminated drugs.

Federal Agents Raid Pharmacy Linked To Meningitis Outbreak

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:34:00 EDT

Federal agents raided the New England Compounding Pharmacy Tuesday in search of evidence regarding the tainted drugs at the center of the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak.

Bureaucrat Dismisses Public's Comments As 'Stupid'

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 22:29:00 EDT

Public comments called "stupid" and dismissed as jokes. That's what a NewsChannel 5 investigation found in emails from one state agency that's supposed to keep the public safe.

Statement Suggests Pharmacy May Have Violated Law

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 22:02:00 EDT

There are new questions about whether the Massachusetts pharmacy at the center of the deadly meningitis outbreak may have broken the law when it mixed up massive quantities of those steroid drugs.

17,676 Vials At Center Of Meningitis Investigation

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 19:49:00 EDT

The massive number of doses involved in a nationwide meningitis scare is raising serious concerns about the pharmacy that produced the tainted drugs.

Meningitis Outbreak Traced To Massachusetts Pharmacy

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 06:22:00 EDT

The tainted steroid drugs that appear to be the culprit in Middle Tennessee's deadly meningitis outbreak were mixed up at a facility just west of Boston. And the outbreak may have spread to five states.

Meningitis Investigators Eye Link To Compounding Pharmacy

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 11:25:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 has learned that investigators are working on a theory that the fungal meningitis outbreak may have been caused by contaminated drug from an out-of-state compounding pharmacy.

Congressman Renews Call For Federal Scalping Law

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EDT

A member of Congress is renewing his call for a federal law to crack down on ticket scalping across the country following an exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation.

Documents Show 'Bieber Is Scalping His Own Tickets'

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:54:00 EDT

A NewsChannel 5 investigation discovered that the odds may have been stacked against Justin Bieber's fans on his upcoming tour -- and the scalpers may have included the star's own team.

School Buses Offer Little Protection In Rollovers

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:05:00 EDT

A rollover crash involving a school bus is one of those worst-case scenarios for school officials. That's because, without seat belts, students have little to protect them.

Police Not Warned Of Escaped Mental Patient's Violent History

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 08:10:00 EDT

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health claims the halfway house responsible for murderer Kenneth Mallady properly notified local authorities after Mallady walked away from the facility in late July.

TBI Confirms Nashville Electric Service Investigation

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:41:00 EDT

A TBI spokesperson confirmed Thursday that the agency is looking into questions first raised by NewsChannel 5, as well as new allegations of possible bid-rigging on an NES contract.

Inside The Life Of A Sovereign Citizen

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:00 EDT

He's a 69-year-old veteran who says he is no longer an American citizen. Hollis Fay Summers is part of growing movement the FBI labels domestic terrorism, but Summers says he is not violent.

Escaped Mental Patient's Doctor Resigned Amid Investigation

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:21:00 EDT

Dr. Narcisco Gaboy was Kenneth Mallady's treating physician while Mallady was at the Middle Tennessee Mental Institute.

Residents Concerned About Gun Range In Backyards

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:16:00 EDT

A Middle Tennessee family loved their new neighborhood until gunshots shattered their peaceful life. They called 911, but the police were the ones doing the shooting.

Woman With Terminal Cancer Denied Pension

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:00:00 EDT

A Nashville woman earned a pension after working almost 40 years with the police force, but when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and retired she didn't get her retirement.

'Fan Freedom' Group Requests Ticket Scalping Investigation

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:29:00 EDT

The battle over ticket scalping now has one group calling for an investigation into whether consumers are getting ripped off right here in Music City. That follows a NewsChannel 5 investigation.

Eric Church Show Reveals How Scalpers Really Work

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:15:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 uncovered dramatic proof that, when you go online to buy tickets, you're competing against a massive network of ticket scalpers from all across the country.

Mother Says Six-Year-Old Daughter Sexually Assaulted

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:31:00 EDT

Many parents depend on the YMCA's Fun Company program to watch their kids before school and after, but one mother says the YMCA failed to protect her six-year-old daughter from repeated sexual assaults.

Undocumented Workers Collecting Billions In Tax Refunds

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:00:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 investigates local tax preparers suspected of illegally helping undocumented workers collect millions in tax refunds.

Local Charity Accused Of Misusing Federal Grant Money

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:00 EDT

The government gave hundreds of thousands of your tax money to turn a house into a home for homeless veterans, so why does it sit empty today?

Undercover Pain Clinic Video Shocks Lawmakers

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:00 EDT

Tennessee has passed new laws to stop the abuse of highly addictive prescription pain pills, but an exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation raises questions about how well those laws are working.

House Speaker Reacts To 'Ghost Voting' Story

Mon, 7 May 2012 21:19:00 EDT

House Speaker Beth Harwell reacts to a NewsChannel 5 investigation that exposed "ghost voting" in the House Chambers.

NES Brass Reap Perks From Gaylord Deal

Thu, 3 May 2012 18:38:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 investigates the perks of power -- or, in this case, the power company. At the center of this investigation is a contract where NES signed on to help with Gaylord Opryland's big Christmas celebration.

NC5 Investigates State Lawmakers 'Ghost Voting'

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:12:00 EDT

One person, one vote -- it's the whole premise behind our democratic election process. But a NewsChannel 5 investigation has found that some state lawmakers often cast more than one vote.

Legislation Takes Tax Money Back From Preds

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:02:00 EDT

Metro Nashville city officials are taking back millions of tax dollars that had been going to the Nashville Predators. It's money that, by some accounts, the Preds took in a power play down at the state legislature.

Communication Error May Be Putting Officers In Danger

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:12:00 EST

Metro Police discovered a stunning failure to communicate critical information to officers in the field after NewsChannel 5 Investigates started asking questions.

Little Oversight For ‘Repo Men' In Tennessee

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:35:00 EST

It's a dangerous and sometimes deadly job. Repo men take thousands of cars each year in Tennessee with little oversight from courts or law enforcement.

Some Doctors Owe Hundreds Of Thousands In Student Loans

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:31:00 EST

If you stop paying on your student loan and go into default, the state may take away your license to work. But our investigation found some doctors are treated differently.

Owner Of Local Pain Clinic Turns Himself In

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:46:00 EST

The owner of a local pain clinic described by police as a "pill mill" turned himself in Wednesday. Zachary Rose was the focus of a NewsChannel 5 investigation.

Metro Looks For Better Deal With Predators

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST

Metro officials got more time to take a look at Nashville's deal with the Nashville Predators -- and city officials say they hope it will mean fewer taxpayer dollars going into the Bridgestone Arena.

Fact-Checking Latest Claims By Nashville Predators

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:53:00 EST

NewsChannel 5 investigates claims made by Nashville Preds officials to a pro-Predators blogger, regarding revelations of extra millions that team squeezed out of taxpayers.

Lobbyist Admits Helping Preds Snag Extra Millions

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:01:00 EST

NewsChannel 5 Investigates has discovered even more taxpayer money pocketed by the Nashville Predators and now we've figured out exactly who got state lawmakers to approve that extra money.

Preds Squeeze More Tax Dollars Than City Intended

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:03:00 EST

NewsChannel has uncovered serious new questions about how the Nashville Predators got an extra four million dollars of your money. And get this: the city never knew what they were up to.

Mother Blames Big Brothers For Son's Molestation

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:14:00 EST

Allegations of a young boy being sexually molested has some asking serious questions about whether Big Brothers/Big Sisters is doing enough to protect children.

State Auditors Direct Review of NES Spending

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:25:00 EST

State auditors have ordered an audit into how Nashville Electric Service spent ratepayers money.

Council Members Request Audit of NES Spending

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:39:00 EST

Several Metro Council members are asking for an audit of how Nashville Electric Service spend your money. They told NewsChannel 5 Investigates that people are fed up -- and they want answers.

NES Officials Wine, Dine At Ratepayers' Expense

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:09:00 EST

NewsChannel 5 Investigates discovered that Nashville Electric Service brass have been living well and sticking ratepayers with the bill. Now, the NES President is promising to pay back hundreds of dollars.

THP Emails Describe 'Covert' Plan, Concerns About Arrests

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:43:00 EST

Internal THP emails, obtained by NewsChannel 5 Investigates, describe a "covert operation" at Occupy Nashville and warn that the manpower put into arrests could end up causing more deaths on the roads.

Occupy Protest Gets Attention of NES President

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 21:44:00 EDT

Occupy Nashville protestors say Nashville Electric Service shows how greed can cost the people. So, on Friday, they took their protest to the front door of the Metro-owned utility.

NC5 Uncovers More Questions About NES Spending

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 21:30:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 Investigates has uncovered even more questions about how the Nashville Electric Service spends your money.

NewsChannel 5 Investigates Cost Of Trooper Escorts

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:04:00 EDT

Troopers with THP use their lights and sirens to make sure celebrities, sports teams and others don't wait in traffic, but you'd be surprised at how little the rich and famous pay for the service.

DEA, Police Raid Murfreesboro Pain Clinic

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:19:00 EDT

Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local police have raided a Murfreesboro pain clinic first exposed by NewsChannel 5 Investigates.

Owner Of Pain Clinics Is Focus Of Federal Manhunt

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:18:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 Investigates first told you about pain clinics in Murfreesboro and Hendersonville associated with Zachary Rose. Rose is now a fugitive.

Investigation Raises Questions About Local Pain Clinics

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:35:00 EDT

It's a business that sits in a small Murfreesboro strip mall. Total Pain Solutions on Church Street opened earlier this year and quickly got the attention of police.

Sports Authority OKs New Arena Concessions Deal

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:14:00 EDT

A Metro board signed off on a new concessions contract Monday for Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. That came after Nashville Predators officials backed away from some controversial provisions.

Preds 'Never Asked' Competitor About Arena Contract

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:32:00 EDT

Nashville Predator team officials are backing off claims about how hard they tried to make sure taxpayers got the best deal at Bridgestone Arena.

Letter Suggests Preds Didn't Tell Truth About Arena Contract

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:43:00 EDT

There are serious new questions about whether the Nashville Predators may have lied to city officials about a big concessions contract at the Bridgestone Arena.

Another Family Blames Veterans Home For Loved One's Death

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 20:40:00 EDT

The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation of the Tennessee State Veterans Home and found the state had failed to properly care for the veterans at the home and even contributed to some of their deaths.

Preds Propose Letting Insider's Arena Contract Run To 2043

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:10:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 Investigates has uncovered a plan to give a whopping new contract at the Bridgestone Arena to an National Hockey League insider.

Hidden Camera Reveals Medicare Fraud

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:23:00 EDT

They charge taxpayers millions of dollars for counseling Medicare recipients. But a NewsChannel5 investigation has discovered numerous cases in which the counseling never happened.

State Employees Caught Stealing Welfare Benefits

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:08:00 EDT

A NewsChannel 5 investigation discovered employees at the Department of Human Services illegally taking benefits for themselves.

Audit Reveals Non-Profit Mismanaged Money

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 22:20:00 EDT

A state investigative audit has found that more than a million dollars is either missing or was misspent by a non-profit group. They were supposed to help people in rural parts of Tennessee get better access to medical care.

Sources: Torrence Told To Resign Or Face Ouster

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 20:45:00 EDT

Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk David Torrence now has a deadline: resign or face ouster. It follows weeks of controversy about Torrence's work habits.

Is Another Nashville Judge Under Ethics Investigation?

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:23:00 EDT

Is the presiding judge of Davidson County's General Sessions Court facing an ethics investigation? Judge Dan Eisenstein's lawyer insists that he's not.

Judge Uses Unlicensed Psychologist For Mentally Ill

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 11:34:00 EDT

A NewsChannel 5 investigation has uncovered serious questions about whether a Nashville judge put mentally ill defendants in the care of a man who wasn't licensed to treat them.

Taxpayers Spend $1.7M On A Neighborhood With No Homes

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:31:00 EDT

It has nice sidewalks, a new road and plenty of street lamps. But a North Nashville neighborhood is missing one thing -- homes.

Rising Violence In Repo Industry

Mon, 23 May 2011 23:14:00 EDT

A NewsChannel 5 investigation reveals the repossession industry is surprisingly unregulated, and some in the repo industry believe the lack of oversight has led to violent, even deadly encounters.

Mentally Ill Fill Prisons With Sometimes Deadly Results

Mon, 9 May 2011 19:30:00 EDT

A NewsChannel 5 investigation is raising serious questions about Tennessee's mental health system.

Judge Refuses To Block Video Gambling Investigation

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:45:00 EDT

A wealthy Shelbyville businessman failed Thursday to get a judge to order the district attorney to back off of his video gambling business -- a business that Keith Heflin claims is legal.

DA Gives OK to Gambling Machines, Then Orders Bust

Tue, 3 May 2011 13:25:00 EDT

NewsChannel 5 Investigates went undercover to investigate gambling in one Middle Tennessee community, and it has now forced the local district attorney to do an about-face. (UPDATED WITH NEW DOCUMENTS)

Unlicensed Contractor Now Faces Jail Time

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:51:00 EDT

An unlicensed contractor who NewsChannel5 Investigates first exposed several years ago is now looking at more than a year behind bars. Gary Carlton has been found guilty of working without a license.

Family Says Everyone Should Test For Radon

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:42:00 EDT

It's called the silent killer. Radon is a radioactive gas that reaches dangerous levels in many Tennessee homes. But incredibly many people never test for it.

'Festival Tennessee' Developer's Claims Flunk Truth Test

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 23:23:00 EST

A developer unveiled his plan Wednesday for what's called "Festival Tennessee." NewsChannel 5 Investigates put some of his claims to the "truth test" and flunked him on several of those claims.

Theme Park Developers Leave Trail of Broken Promises

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 23:21:00 EST

A NewsChannel 5 investigation discovered that the developers of a proposed theme park in Spring Hill have left behind a trail of big deals that they promised but never delivered.

Organized Gangs Behind Growing Number of Cargo Thefts

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:58:00 EST

Cargo thefts are on the rise here in Middle Tennessee and across the country. A NewsChannel 5 investigation reveals weak penalties and big pay-offs for those involved only add to the growing problem.

VA Hires Convicted Felon to Manage Veterans' Money

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:24:00 EST

A NewsChannel 5 investigation is raising questions about a federal program that's supposed to help veterans and their dependents manage their VA benefits.

UT Deal Gives Credit Card Company Access To Student Info

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:57:00 EST

For credit card companies, college campuses are a major recruiting ground. A NewsChannel 5 investigation reveals one major credit card company is paying millions of dollars to the University of Tennessee.

Paul Reid's Mental Competency Questioned At Appeals Hearing

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:24:00 EST

On Friday, attorneys for Paul Reid tried to convince an appeals court that the convicted serial killer is not competent enough to be executed.

Paul Reid: Mentally Incompetent Or Playing The System?

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:23:00 EST

NewsChannel 5 Investigates has the videotapes that could help the state Court of Criminal Appeals decide whether Paul Reid's too crazy to be executed, or if he's just playing the system.

NewsChannel 5 Investigates Thousands In Missing Cash

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 00:01:00 EST

Did the wife of a Nashville politician secretly borrow thousands of dollars in cash from a government office where she worked?

Judges Asked to Allow Sexy Bond Business in Music City

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 19:50:00 EST

The provocative owner of a Midstate bail bonding company went before Davidson County judges and ended up answering questions first uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates.

Lawsuit Questions Officer Training

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 19:18:00 EST

A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday raises questions about the training and oversight correctional officers at the Riverbend Maximum Security Prison.

Anti-Government Movement Discovered in Middle Tennessee

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:38:00 EST

They call themselves sovereign citizens, and they're part of a growing anti-government movement that rejects state and federal law.

Questions Surround Death Of Mid-State Inmate

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:56:00 EST

The state of Tennessee is facing a lawsuit claiming correction officers violated the civil rights of an inmate who died at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution.

Who Watches The Inmates?

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:06:00 EST

One state department is ending its use of inmate labor after an employee admitted to having sex with an inmate.

Tootsie's Lawyer Responds to Consumer Complaints

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 17:27:00 EST

Following is the text of emails sent by David Lyons, a lawyer for Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, to customers who filed complaints regarding VIP passes sold for the Nashville landmark's 50th anniversary celebration.

Tourists Leave Music City Upset By VIP Promises

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 20:05:00 EST

Last month's 50th anniversary celebration for Tootsie's Orchid Lounge has stirred up a stink, with some tourists now saying the big bash was just a bash for their cash.

Remnant Fellowship Couple Loses Murder Appeal

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 20:52:00 EST

Leaders of a controversial Williamson County church have lost a bid to prove two of their members innocent of murder. The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the murder convictions of Joseph and Sonya Smith.

Does UT Have Double Standard for Non-Athletes?

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:38:00 EST

Does UT have a double standard in how it disciplines students who are not athletes? That question is at the heart of the case of a 60-year-old student whose dreams have been put on hold.

Companies Import Foreign Workers In High Unemployment

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:09:00 EST

A NewsChannel 5 investigation found companies across the state are importing foreign workers at a time when the unemployment rate is near 10 percent.

Video Shows Tootsie's Bouncers Chasing Tourist

Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:37:00 EDT

Surveillance video, obtained by NewsChannel 5 Investigates, raises questions about the treatment received by one visitor to Nashville's so-called "world-famous" Tootsie's Orchid Lounge.

NC5 Investigates -- And Sweeps Investigative Emmy Awards

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:16:00 EST

The NewsChannel 5 Investigates team swept all investigative categories at Saturday night's MidSouth Emmy Awards, including investigative report, investigative series, journalistic enterprise and business/consumer reporting.

National Headliner Awards Honor Two NC5 Investigations

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:15:00 EDT

Two NewsChannel 5 investigations snagged First Place honors in the National Headliner Awards for consumer and environmental reporting, it was announced this week.

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Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:24:00 EDT

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'NewsChannel 5 Investigates' Delivers Award-Winning Work

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:58:00 EDT

The 'NewsChannel 5 Investigates' team has received national recognition for its efforts to act as watchdog for our viewers.

HRC Medical’s Assets Under Court Control

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:45:00 EST

A Nashville judge has dealt a stunning blow to HRC Medical, the Franklin based hormone replacement company first exposed in a NewsChannel 5 investigation late last year.

Walmart Wrongly Accuses Mid-State Man Of Theft

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:23:00 EST

NewsChannel 5 Investigates has found Wal-mart has once again wrongly accused a mid-state resident of theft.