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At NewsChannel 5 in Nashville TN, I covered stories for the highest rated local news station in the market. I reported on the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Covenant School mass shooting, Tennessee’s tumultuous legislative sessions which included massive protests and historic inflation. I was out in the community speaking with those impacted, showing our viewers' unique angles and the severity of individual situations. I developed connections with sources and pitched human interest stories that inspired the community.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 17 August 2023

'The biggest game in Nashville's history': Locals look to cash in on 2023 Leagues Cup Final

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Thousands of fans will be kicking it this weekend in Music City for the Leagues Cup final.

It will be the first time Nashville SC will compete in the tournament final, and it's a real treat for soccer fans who are expecting to see a game like no other because one of the league's biggest stars will be in Nashville.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 27 April 2023

Mother of Jocques Clemmons reacts to bill that would abolish Nashville's Community Oversight Board

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It only takes one glimpse inside Sheila Clemmons Lee's house to see what a loving mother she is.

It's been six years since Lee lost her son Jocques Clemmons. He was shot and killed by a Metro Nashville Police Department officer when police said he didn't drop his gun during a fight following a traffic stop.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 13 April 2023

Elementary students hand deliver letters asking for stricter gun laws to Governor's Mansion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Writing letters to the governor is not a typical after school activity for elementary school students.

But then again, 7 year-old Hayden Harris, doesn't share a typical concern.

"I just want to have fun, I don't want to have to worry about my safety," she said.

Harris and her mother were among the dozens of families at Glendale Elementary on Wednesday that wrote handwritten letters to Governor Bill Lee asking for stricter gun laws.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 31 March 2023

Nashville officers who rushed toward gunfire hailed as heroes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Without any hesitation and with complete professionalism, MNPD officers responded to reports of an active shooter at The Covenant School Monday morning.

Among the first to arrive was officer Rex Engelbert.

But it would be hours later, when his family in Chicago, learned about his heroic actions.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 19 March 2023

Suspects sought after spray-painting swastikas and hate messages onto five homes in Sylvan Park

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A search is underway for two individuals who spray-painted swastikas and hateful messages onto five homes in Sylvan Park.

Metro Police released Ring doorbell footage on Twitter from one of the residences where the individuals can be seen spray-painting the messages on Sunday.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 16 February 2023

Nashville officer involved in Mark Capps' death has a history of suspensions, use of force

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — So far this year, there have been nine officer-involved shootings in Tennessee.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 27 January 2023

Here are the Nashville restaurants and chefs named James Beard semifinalists

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The James Beard Awards, often called the Oscars of the food world, released semi-finalists this week and Nashville fared pretty well.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 19 January 2023

Seniors over the age of 70 could see a three-month grocery tax holiday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's no secret that it's getting more expensive to feed your family.

"Everything costs more, but you have to have it," shopper Debby Brian said.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 21 October 2022

'My heart is broken in two:' Mother of 14-year-old killed in crash on Briley Parkway wants justice

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One day after losing her daughter in a high-speed crash on Briley Parkway, Bilia Hernandez Perez is pleading for justice.

In just one month she was planning to celebrate her daughter Nancy Mariela Choc Hernandez's Quinceañera.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 20 October 2022

As inflation rises, more Americans turn to credit cards to keep up with the increasing costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As prices keep going up, so many more of us are relying on credit cards to get by.

In fact, experts say credit card debt is rising at a rate not seen in years.

News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) • 3 July 2022

New law expands career opportunities for immigrants in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Thousands of immigrants across the state can now for the first time obtain professional work licenses.

The Workforce Expansion Bill was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee back in April and took effect yesterday.