NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As we head into the morning hours, here's a look at the top stories to start your Friday, November 8.
FBI investigates racist text messages targeting Middle Tennessee, nationwide
Communities across Middle Tennessee are on edge after racist, threatening text messages were sent to several young people.
Parents are questioning how strangers obtained their children's phone numbers and why they're being targeted.
Nashville's closed Global Entry Office leaves travelers scrambling
The Nashville airport continues to expand, with new international flights to Iceland and Ireland scheduled to begin next year.
But certain travelers looking to head out of the country are dealing with a little turbulence.
Covenant School shooter had suicidal ideations linked to schools 5-8 years before shooting
Newly obtained recordings take us into the interview room with the parents of The Covenant School shooter.
This was only hours after the shooting, but it was the first opportunity for Metro Nashville Police Department detectives to understand why Audrey Hale was compelled to commit one of the worst school shootings in state history.
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There are still so many families in East Tennessee hurting following the floods from Hurricane Helene in September. That made this year's running of the Santa Train extra special for many families in the northeast part of the state. This special Santa Express has been making an annual run in part of Appalachia for over 80 years.
-Lelan Statom
