Chris Davis NC5
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Emmy / AP Award Winning Reporter at NewsChannel 5 in Nashville 📺 l MTSU grad l WHNT, KSDK alum I Go Titans and Preds l Email: Chris.Davis@newschannel5.com
Tennessee has a state lottery.
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tennessee has a state lottery.
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
If you're in the market for a new Tennessee specialty license plate -- these are all new additions to Tennessee's specialty plate catalog.
Including, yep, Pickleball!
Including, yep, Pickleball!
July 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you're in the market for a new Tennessee specialty license plate -- these are all new additions to Tennessee's specialty plate catalog.
Including, yep, Pickleball!
Including, yep, Pickleball!
Her whole family, more than 70 of them, is celebrating with her this weekend.
We'll share more of her remarkable story tonight at 5 and 6.
Happy Birthday, Betty!
We'll share more of her remarkable story tonight at 5 and 6.
Happy Birthday, Betty!
June 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Her whole family, more than 70 of them, is celebrating with her this weekend.
We'll share more of her remarkable story tonight at 5 and 6.
Happy Birthday, Betty!
We'll share more of her remarkable story tonight at 5 and 6.
Happy Birthday, Betty!
She might have stayed in Hawaii, except for meeting a handsome sailor from Waverly, TN. Their own families weren't too keen about an interracial marriage, but we're told they came around once there were some grandchildren for them to enjoy.
June 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
She might have stayed in Hawaii, except for meeting a handsome sailor from Waverly, TN. Their own families weren't too keen about an interracial marriage, but we're told they came around once there were some grandchildren for them to enjoy.
I want you to meet Betty Hooper.
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
June 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I want you to meet Betty Hooper.
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
June 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.
April 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.
Bill passes narrowly. The House still has two committee stops before it reaches the House floor.
April 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Bill passes narrowly. The House still has two committee stops before it reaches the House floor.
Today in the TN Senate, members will debate the controversial bill that would allow school districts to refuse to enroll students who are undocumented immigrants.
The gallery is at capacity.
The gallery is at capacity.
April 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today in the TN Senate, members will debate the controversial bill that would allow school districts to refuse to enroll students who are undocumented immigrants.
The gallery is at capacity.
The gallery is at capacity.
We spoke to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today about these conditions and what people can expect this weekend. A big thanks to David Bogema for sharing all of his expertise. Story at 4/5/6
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April 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We spoke to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today about these conditions and what people can expect this weekend. A big thanks to David Bogema for sharing all of his expertise. Story at 4/5/6
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Thankfully, there are several dams upstream of Nashville, including Percy Priest Dam, that have plenty of room for water storage. It's why Percy Priest Dam is currently not releasing any water, and that won't change until the Cumberland recedes to normal levels.
April 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Thankfully, there are several dams upstream of Nashville, including Percy Priest Dam, that have plenty of room for water storage. It's why Percy Priest Dam is currently not releasing any water, and that won't change until the Cumberland recedes to normal levels.
At Cheatham Dam, the gates are lifted and all water is passing through the dam. That's because Cheatham Lake, which includes Downtown Nashville, has virtually no water storage area. As a result, the Cumberland in Clarksville is already in minor flood stage and is expected to rise
April 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
At Cheatham Dam, the gates are lifted and all water is passing through the dam. That's because Cheatham Lake, which includes Downtown Nashville, has virtually no water storage area. As a result, the Cumberland in Clarksville is already in minor flood stage and is expected to rise
Old Hickory Dam (upstream of Nashville) is releasing a torrent of water. Why? They have to. Old Hickory Lake was not built with much room for water/flooding storage, so they have to release water downstream so homes along the lake (above the dam) don't flood.
April 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Old Hickory Dam (upstream of Nashville) is releasing a torrent of water. Why? They have to. Old Hickory Lake was not built with much room for water/flooding storage, so they have to release water downstream so homes along the lake (above the dam) don't flood.
We've gotten a lot of rain.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
April 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We've gotten a lot of rain.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
Earlier this month, THP Trooper Declan Ryan spotted something on the interstate that may have prevented a major crash.
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Earlier this month, THP Trooper Declan Ryan spotted something on the interstate that may have prevented a major crash.
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Priscilla Presley sighting on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
March 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Priscilla Presley sighting on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
I’m not sure how you feel about the time change, but here’s how Stella feels!
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
March 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I’m not sure how you feel about the time change, but here’s how Stella feels!
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
Should students have access to their phones at school?
Rep. Rebecca Alexander's bill would require districts to develop a policy to ban phones during instruction, except for certain circumstances.
But some parents like having direct access, especially in emergencies.
More at 6 on NewsChannel 5.
Rep. Rebecca Alexander's bill would require districts to develop a policy to ban phones during instruction, except for certain circumstances.
But some parents like having direct access, especially in emergencies.
More at 6 on NewsChannel 5.
February 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Should students have access to their phones at school?
Rep. Rebecca Alexander's bill would require districts to develop a policy to ban phones during instruction, except for certain circumstances.
But some parents like having direct access, especially in emergencies.
More at 6 on NewsChannel 5.
Rep. Rebecca Alexander's bill would require districts to develop a policy to ban phones during instruction, except for certain circumstances.
But some parents like having direct access, especially in emergencies.
More at 6 on NewsChannel 5.
Some families go sledding, others might have a snow ball fight.
The Chandlers love to harness a little horsepower!
They couldn't resist experiencing these snowy surroundings and saddled him up their horse T-Bone to explore today.
We'll take you a long for the ride, at 6 on NewsChannel 5
The Chandlers love to harness a little horsepower!
They couldn't resist experiencing these snowy surroundings and saddled him up their horse T-Bone to explore today.
We'll take you a long for the ride, at 6 on NewsChannel 5
February 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Some families go sledding, others might have a snow ball fight.
The Chandlers love to harness a little horsepower!
They couldn't resist experiencing these snowy surroundings and saddled him up their horse T-Bone to explore today.
We'll take you a long for the ride, at 6 on NewsChannel 5
The Chandlers love to harness a little horsepower!
They couldn't resist experiencing these snowy surroundings and saddled him up their horse T-Bone to explore today.
We'll take you a long for the ride, at 6 on NewsChannel 5
Who is more excited about this Snow Day?
Students
Teachers
Or my goofy dog? 😂😂
Students
Teachers
Or my goofy dog? 😂😂
February 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Who is more excited about this Snow Day?
Students
Teachers
Or my goofy dog? 😂😂
Students
Teachers
Or my goofy dog? 😂😂
For years, the Catholic Diocese of Nashville played a key role in helping refugees from war-torn countries settle in TN.
But that came to an end when President Trump froze refugee resettlement programs.
What this means for refugees, and the programs themselves, at 5/6 @nc5official.bsky.social
But that came to an end when President Trump froze refugee resettlement programs.
What this means for refugees, and the programs themselves, at 5/6 @nc5official.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For years, the Catholic Diocese of Nashville played a key role in helping refugees from war-torn countries settle in TN.
But that came to an end when President Trump froze refugee resettlement programs.
What this means for refugees, and the programs themselves, at 5/6 @nc5official.bsky.social
But that came to an end when President Trump froze refugee resettlement programs.
What this means for refugees, and the programs themselves, at 5/6 @nc5official.bsky.social
Synthia Allen worked at Perdue's chicken plant for 41 years in Monterey. She planned to retire at the end of the year.
Last week, she got word that all 433 employees were being laid off, the plant was closing in March
So what comes next for this small town? Story at 6 @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Last week, she got word that all 433 employees were being laid off, the plant was closing in March
So what comes next for this small town? Story at 6 @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Synthia Allen worked at Perdue's chicken plant for 41 years in Monterey. She planned to retire at the end of the year.
Last week, she got word that all 433 employees were being laid off, the plant was closing in March
So what comes next for this small town? Story at 6 @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Last week, she got word that all 433 employees were being laid off, the plant was closing in March
So what comes next for this small town? Story at 6 @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
The owner of One Spunky Spud says most of his customers have come from his viral TikToks.
TikTok is slated to be banned in the US as early as Sunday, if their owner is unwilling to sell to a US buyer.
Harvey worries, w/o the app, his own business could go under.
At 5/6
@nc5official.bsky.social
TikTok is slated to be banned in the US as early as Sunday, if their owner is unwilling to sell to a US buyer.
Harvey worries, w/o the app, his own business could go under.
At 5/6
@nc5official.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The owner of One Spunky Spud says most of his customers have come from his viral TikToks.
TikTok is slated to be banned in the US as early as Sunday, if their owner is unwilling to sell to a US buyer.
Harvey worries, w/o the app, his own business could go under.
At 5/6
@nc5official.bsky.social
TikTok is slated to be banned in the US as early as Sunday, if their owner is unwilling to sell to a US buyer.
Harvey worries, w/o the app, his own business could go under.
At 5/6
@nc5official.bsky.social
My deep appreciation to photojournalist Nathan Sharkey today. We have endured the cold, the snow and drunks on Broadway. Just one of those things is a lot. 🤣🤣
He’s a total pro!
He’s a total pro!
January 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
My deep appreciation to photojournalist Nathan Sharkey today. We have endured the cold, the snow and drunks on Broadway. Just one of those things is a lot. 🤣🤣
He’s a total pro!
He’s a total pro!
January 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM