Lelan Statom
@lelanstatom.bsky.social
Senior Meteorologist; Co-Host, Talk of the Town-WTVF-NewsChannel 5 Network, Nashville, #NC5; Emmy Winner, 3x TN @AP Best WX, NWAS Broadcaster of the Year lelan.statom@newschannel5.com
BREAKING: I-24 West is CLOSED near mile marker 11 in the Clarksville area. #Sky5 has spotted one car in the Red River and another car off to the side of the interstate.
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
BREAKING: I-24 West is CLOSED near mile marker 11 in the Clarksville area. #Sky5 has spotted one car in the Red River and another car off to the side of the interstate.
Reposted by Lelan Statom
BREAKING: House passes a bill to end the nation's longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown. The vote Wednesday sends the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
BREAKING: House passes a bill to end the nation's longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.
Northern Lights in the Mid-South….
The 1st picture is from my iPhone. The 2nd pic is from our 5am producer in Gallatin, & the 3rd is from an #NC5 viewer in Westmoreland.
I only saw blackness with my naked eyes. I only saw color with my iPhone 14.
Send to my5@newschannel5.com
The 1st picture is from my iPhone. The 2nd pic is from our 5am producer in Gallatin, & the 3rd is from an #NC5 viewer in Westmoreland.
I only saw blackness with my naked eyes. I only saw color with my iPhone 14.
Send to my5@newschannel5.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Northern Lights in the Mid-South….
The 1st picture is from my iPhone. The 2nd pic is from our 5am producer in Gallatin, & the 3rd is from an #NC5 viewer in Westmoreland.
I only saw blackness with my naked eyes. I only saw color with my iPhone 14.
Send to my5@newschannel5.com
The 1st picture is from my iPhone. The 2nd pic is from our 5am producer in Gallatin, & the 3rd is from an #NC5 viewer in Westmoreland.
I only saw blackness with my naked eyes. I only saw color with my iPhone 14.
Send to my5@newschannel5.com
🫶🏿 We did it! Over $500,000 for our neighbors in need. Thank you to everyone who donated -- you directly helped so many families in our community.
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
🫶🏿 We did it! Over $500,000 for our neighbors in need. Thank you to everyone who donated -- you directly helped so many families in our community.
To all who have served—we thank you for your service and dedication to our country!
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
To all who have served—we thank you for your service and dedication to our country!
Love #NC5 Viewer Pictures...
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Love #NC5 Viewer Pictures...
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
Cold start to Veterans Day!
Most of us have temps in the mid to low 20s. Later, highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s. While that's better than Monday's high of 36°, it's still below the normal high of 63°. We see temps in the 70s this weekend.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
Most of us have temps in the mid to low 20s. Later, highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s. While that's better than Monday's high of 36°, it's still below the normal high of 63°. We see temps in the 70s this weekend.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Cold start to Veterans Day!
Most of us have temps in the mid to low 20s. Later, highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s. While that's better than Monday's high of 36°, it's still below the normal high of 63°. We see temps in the 70s this weekend.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
Most of us have temps in the mid to low 20s. Later, highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s. While that's better than Monday's high of 36°, it's still below the normal high of 63°. We see temps in the 70s this weekend.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
I-40 WB at mile marker 239 in Lebanon shut down due to deadly crash www.newschannel5.com/news/i-40-wb...
I-40 WB at mile marker 239 in Lebanon shut down due to deadly crash
I-40 WB at mile marker 239 in Lebanon is shut down due to a deadly crash this morning. At this time, interstate traffic is being diverted off the interstate at MM 239.
www.newschannel5.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I-40 WB at mile marker 239 in Lebanon shut down due to deadly crash www.newschannel5.com/news/i-40-wb...
Senate passes bill that would reopen government, setting up a vote in the House www.newschannel5.com/politics/con...
Senate passes bill that would reopen government, setting up a vote in the House
The Senate has voted to pass a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government and end a shutdown that has now run for more than 40 days. The legislation now moves to the House.
www.newschannel5.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Senate passes bill that would reopen government, setting up a vote in the House www.newschannel5.com/politics/con...
Reposted by Lelan Statom
BREAKING: Senate takes first step to end government shutdown after some moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
BREAKING: Senate takes first step to end government shutdown after some moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
Reposted by Lelan Statom
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Reposted by Lelan Statom
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Nineteen spots in the Top 25 poll have new teams in a major shuffling a month before the College Football Playoff matchups are set.
The top five were unchanged, led by No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, which held off Penn State 27-24.
Nineteen spots in the Top 25 poll have new teams in a major shuffling a month before the College Football Playoff matchups are set.
The top five were unchanged, led by No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, which held off Penn State 27-24.
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
bit.ly/49IgSFS
Nineteen spots in the Top 25 poll have new teams in a major shuffling a month before the College Football Playoff matchups are set.
The top five were unchanged, led by No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, which held off Penn State 27-24.
Nineteen spots in the Top 25 poll have new teams in a major shuffling a month before the College Football Playoff matchups are set.
The top five were unchanged, led by No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, which held off Penn State 27-24.
From TN Emergency Management Agency
As the season's first cold weather arrives, make sure to access available resources, stay warm, bring pets inside and check on neighbors who may need help.
Please follow guidance from local officials for more information on resources available in your community.
As the season's first cold weather arrives, make sure to access available resources, stay warm, bring pets inside and check on neighbors who may need help.
Please follow guidance from local officials for more information on resources available in your community.
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
From TN Emergency Management Agency
As the season's first cold weather arrives, make sure to access available resources, stay warm, bring pets inside and check on neighbors who may need help.
Please follow guidance from local officials for more information on resources available in your community.
As the season's first cold weather arrives, make sure to access available resources, stay warm, bring pets inside and check on neighbors who may need help.
Please follow guidance from local officials for more information on resources available in your community.
Longtime NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84, leaving behind legacy of reshaping the game
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pau...
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Paul Tagliabue dies at 84: Longtime NFL commissioner led expansion, major growth
Tagliabue served as the NFL's commissioner for 17 years before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020
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November 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Longtime NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84, leaving behind legacy of reshaping the game
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pau...
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pau...
One dead, two critically injured after LifeFlight helicopter crash in Wilson County www.newschannel5.com/news/medical...
One dead, two critically injured after LifeFlight helicopter crash in Wilson County
Emergency crews are on the scene after a medical helicopter carrying nurses and a pilot crashed Saturday afternoon in Wilson County.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
One dead, two critically injured after LifeFlight helicopter crash in Wilson County www.newschannel5.com/news/medical...
Ground stop issued at BNA due to staffing shortages www.newschannel5.com/news/ground-...
Ground stop issued at BNA due to staffing shortages
Flights at Nashville International Airport are grounded due to FAA staffing shortages. The stop is set to end at 2:45 p.m. but could be extended.
www.newschannel5.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Ground stop issued at BNA due to staffing shortages www.newschannel5.com/news/ground-...
Part of the tornado watch has been canceled…
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Part of the tornado watch has been canceled…
“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground stop at Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) due to weather. Travelers should check their flight status with their airline. Safe travels!” #BNAFYI
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground stop at Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) due to weather. Travelers should check their flight status with their airline. Safe travels!” #BNAFYI
Stay Weather Aware from 2pm-10pm Today!
A cold front will move across the area later today with a line of showers and thunderstorms. A few of the storms along the line could be strong to severe.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #Storm5Alert
A cold front will move across the area later today with a line of showers and thunderstorms. A few of the storms along the line could be strong to severe.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #Storm5Alert
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Stay Weather Aware from 2pm-10pm Today!
A cold front will move across the area later today with a line of showers and thunderstorms. A few of the storms along the line could be strong to severe.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #Storm5Alert
A cold front will move across the area later today with a line of showers and thunderstorms. A few of the storms along the line could be strong to severe.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #Storm5Alert
Authorities responding to reports of a plane crash in Kentucky Louisville Int'l Airport www.newschannel5.com/news/authori...
Authorities responding to reports of a plane crash in Kentucky Louisville Int'l Airport
Police are responding to reports of a plane crash near Louisville International Airport. The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department says in an online post Tuesday that injuries have been reported.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Authorities responding to reports of a plane crash in Kentucky Louisville Int'l Airport www.newschannel5.com/news/authori...
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died at age 84, family says www.newschannel5.com/obituaries/f...
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at age 84, reports say
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who served from 2001-09, died on Monday at age 84, according to a family statement sent to multiple outlets.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died at age 84, family says www.newschannel5.com/obituaries/f...
