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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Tuesday, March 18

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Looking to start off your day catching up on headlines? Here's a look at the top stories from overnight!

Stranded NASA astronauts expected to return to Earth on Tuesday

U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams could be back on Earth as soon as Tuesday.

The pair has been in space for nearly 300 days due to issues with the spacecraft they arrived in: Boeing's Starliner.

Tennessee lawmakers push for constitutional amendment to restrict bail in violent crime cases

Tennessee is grappling with a growing concern over individuals charged with serious crimes, including murder, who are out on bond and continuing to commit violent offenses.

In response, state lawmakers have introduced a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at restricting bail for individuals accused of the most violent crimes.

Veteran calls for help while road work surrounds his restaurant

A family's restaurant has been presented with a hurdle. In fear of having to close, they've turned to the help of a community.

You can read these stories and more on our homepage!

Adventures in Iceland: Tourists credited with saving Iceland after economic collapse

My friend and colleague Carrie Sharp had a lot of fun last week, on an adventure to a country more than three thousand miles away! She’s back now – sharing her Adventures in Iceland through stories, and incredible images of this remarkably beautiful and unique island nation (kudos to Chief Photographer Catherine Steward)! But did you know Nashville has something very important in common with Iceland? Tourism! Here, Carrie explains how a volcanic eruption decades ago helped save the country’s economy from collapse!

-Rhori Johnston