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.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3miyegmg3ik2kTennessee lawmakers debate proposed bills expanding the use of deadly force to protect private property. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-lawmakers-debate-proposed-bills-expanding-the-use-of-deadly-force-to-protect-private-property08 Apr 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyegmg3ik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3mikedgrcrk22The Tennessee House and Senate Republicans disagree on whether displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools should be optional or mandatory. Democrats oppose both ideas. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-lawmakers-debate-making-ten-commandments-displays-mandatory-in-the-states-public-schools02 Apr 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikedgrcrk22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3maby52pipk2zBREAKING: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has issued a pardon for country music singer Jelly Roll. In the early 2000s, Jason DeFord was convicted on several robbery and drug possession charges. He's since turned his life around, using his voice to help with criminal justice reform and addiction.18 Dec 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3maby52pipk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3m726s6i6q22iElection night flow! Polls close at 7 pm for the TN-7 Special Election. If you're in line by 7, you will be able to vote.03 Dec 2025 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m726s6i6q22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3m47hjfbzfc2yHundreds of Tennessee Department of Human Services employees, along with other state departments, could lose pay and health insurance if the federal government shutdown persists. @nc5official.bsky.social https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/davidson-county/tennessee-state-employees-may-face-furloughs-as-federal-shutdown-drags-on27 Oct 2025 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m47hjfbzfc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3m26gssopys2oA former inmate and the Dickson County Sheriff have joined forces to battle addiction https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/dickson-county/a-former-inmate-and-a-county-sheriff-in-tenn-have-joined-forces-to-battle-addiction02 Oct 2025 01:49 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m26gssopys2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lxx7oyjaf22vTennessee 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.social03 Sep 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxx7oyjaf22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lvovrlzpns2uInitially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand www.newschannel5.com/news/initially-tva-planned-to-close-all-of-its-coal-power-plants-theyre-now-reconsidering-due-to-power-demand https://www.newschannel5.com/news/initially-tva-planned-to-close-all-of-its-coal-power-plants-theyre-now-reconsidering-due-to-power-demand05 Aug 2025 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvovrlzpns2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lvmga7647k2oTennessee bans cell phones during class time; here's what your district can independently implement on campus t.co/3BAaBnpatc https://t.co/3BAaBnpatc05 Aug 2025 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvmga7647k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3luks5nycws2jSparrow, a rescue dog that spent time at the Maury County Animal Services Center, has a brief role in the new Superman movie. Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/meet-sparrow-a-maury-county-rescue-dog-featured-in-the-new-superman-movie22 Jul 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3luks5nycws2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lsw2m6xgos2hIf 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!01 Jul 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsw2m6xgos2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lscuop3s722wThe Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark https://www.newschannel5.com/news/the-estes-kefauver-federal-building-faces-an-uncertain-future-as-government-plans-to-sell-nashville-landmark24 Jun 2025 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lscuop3s722whttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3ls2whktfbk2xI 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. /120 Jun 2025 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls2whktfbk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lrv2ka7gxs2dSeveral communities grapple with how much to pay for firefighter salaries and equipment https://www.newschannel5.com/news/several-communities-grapple-with-how-much-to-pay-for-firefighter-salaries-and-equipment18 Jun 2025 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrv2ka7gxs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lrr34klpic2mIs the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/is-the-man-accused-of-killing-belmont-student-jillian-ludwig-competent-to-stand-trial-thats-up-to-a-judge16 Jun 2025 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrr34klpic2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lrcgpwhbac2bThere’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!11 Jun 2025 03:11 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrcgpwhbac2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lrcgpwhbac2bThere’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!11 Jun 2025 03:11 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrcgpwhbac2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lnfr7eddhs2lFormer Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.22 Apr 2025 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnfr7eddhs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lnejd6w4q22kLawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye https://www.newschannel5.com/news/lawmakers-are-loading-their-calendars-so-they-can-adjourn-these-are-the-bills-that-caught-our-eye22 Apr 2025 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnejd6w4q22khttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lmxlc4znqc2aBoth the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-a-59-8-billion-state-budget16 Apr 2025 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmxlc4znqc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lmsjvlwsks2d"We can't complete" A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job. For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/we-cant-compete-changes-to-vendor-laws-could-eliminate-jobs-for-hundreds-of-blind-tennesseans14 Apr 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmsjvlwsks2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lmhnp3fcks26Today 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.10 Apr 2025 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmhnp3fcks26https://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3llzbz2jybc2rWe'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.04 Apr 2025 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3llzbz2jybc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3llp7atzowk24Earlier 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.social31 Mar 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3llp7atzowk24https://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lkelie4pcs2xThe Tennessee House and Senate have separate versions of a bill that would allow school districts to deny enrollment for undocumented immigrants. Democrats are against all forms of the measure. Here's a look at what each version would do. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-chambers-divided-over-bill-that-would-let-school-districts-not-enroll-undocumented-immigrants14 Mar 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkelie4pcs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lkdqshzghc2aLawmakers consider lowering the minimum age of Tennessee school bus drivers https://www.newschannel5.com/news/lawmakers-consider-lowering-the-minimum-age-of-tennessee-school-bus-drivers14 Mar 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdqshzghc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3lk24dlvih22hPriscilla 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.10 Mar 2025 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk24dlvih22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3ljycrin6ck2bI’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.10 Mar 2025 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljycrin6ck2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3ljqjp3uvvc2yIs Tennessee ready if President Trump dismantles the U.S. Department of Education? It depends on who you ask. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/is-tennessee-ready-if-president-trump-dismantles-the-u-s-department-of-education-it-depends-on-who-you-ask06 Mar 2025 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqjp3uvvc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisdavisreports.bsky.social/post/3ljn6k2ryzk24'I never get tired of him': Dolly Parton, in interviews over the years, shares why she fell for Carl Dean https://www.newschannel5.com/news/i-never-get-tired-of-him-dolly-parton-in-interviews-over-the-years-shares-why-she-fell-for-carl-dean05 Mar 2025 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:wrdkc462wlbk2b4jui5fkob3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljn6k2ryzk24