NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Looking to start off your day catching up on headlines? Here's a look at the top stories from overnight.
Several charged in Nashville in human trafficking ring tied to Venezuelan gang
Federal and Nashville officials announced the indictment Tuesday of eight people involved in a human trafficking operation in Middle Tennessee, connecting two of those individuals to a Venezuelan gang.
Governor Bill Lee promises to prioritize making child care more accessible, but questions remain
Across our state, child care for little kids is something families are struggling to find. There are approximately half a million children five and younger in Tennessee, so in a way, there's a lot of competition.
However, in the governor's address Monday night, he touched on the everyday needs of Tennesseans, including child care.
Tennessee LGBTQ+ advocates rally together for 'Advancing Equality Day on the Hill'
Several pieces of legislation introduced this session have raised eyebrows among LGBTQ+ advocates. On Tuesday, they met with lawmakers to share those concerns.
Some of this proposed legislation has a Williamson County transgender student very concerned, and they’re hoping to change some lawmakers’ minds.
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
