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This episode contains detailed descriptions of violent death, including axe murders and decapitation. If you need to skip this content, advance to the chapter markers below. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes.This EpisodeSeason 40 of Foul Play marks America's 250th anniversary with a series of Twin Portraits — two true crimes from two different states, set in the same decade, examined side by side. This week: two axe murders from the 1890s, one in Massachusetts, one in Tennessee, both forgotten by history.On May 30, 1893, twenty-two-year-old Bertha Manchester was killed in her father's farmhouse outside Fall River, Massachusetts — six days before the Lizzie Borden trial opened fifteen miles away in New Bedford. In March 1897, five members of a German immigrant family were slaughtered on a Tennessee ridge, their house burned to the ground, their case never solved. Two women named in this episode lived into their nineties and never saw justice. Shane and Wendy tell both stories.The Victims (Case A — Massachusetts )Bertha Mabel Manchester was born May 7, 1871, in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was twenty-two years old. Her mother had died when she was young, and she helped run the family dairy farm on New Boston Road — the quiet, rural edge of a city better known for cotton mills and crowded streets. She was home alone on the morning of May 30, 1893, when her father Stephen and her twelve-year-old brother Freddie left with the milk wagon.She fought back. The medical examiner found twenty-three wounds to the back of her skull, defensive cuts on her hands and arms, and clothing torn in the struggle. Five teeth had been knocked out. The same doctor who performed those wounds had examined two other bodies less than a year before — Andrew and Abby Borden, murdered with a hatchet eight miles away the previous August. Dr. William A. Dolan was the medical examiner for Bristol County. He had seen this kind of violence before.The Victims (Case B — Tennessee)Jacob Ade was a German immigrant who had farmed 410 acres on Paradise Ridge, in the northwestern corner of Davidson County, Tennessee, for twenty years. His wife Pauline was fifty. Their daughter Lizzie was eighteen. Their son Henry was thirteen. On the night of March 23, 1897, a ten-year-old neighbor named Rosa Moirer was sleeping over at the Ade farm.By 9:30 that night, a neighbor named Squire Simpson saw a glow on the horizon. He went to investigate with a potato fork lashed to a long pole, probing through the burning debris. He pulled four bodies from the sitting room. All four Ade family members had been decapitated. Rosa Moirer, the neighbor's daughter, was found outside. She had not been decapitated. Her head was still intact. Five people were dead.The Crimes and InvestigationsIn Fall River, a nineteen-year-old Azorean immigrant named José Correia de Mello — who had arrived in America barely one month earlier, spoke no English, and had worked a day or two on the Manchester farm before disappearing — came back to the property on May 30 looking for money he believed Stephen Manchester owed him. When his uncle was told police needed him as a witness to a horse theft, de Mello went to the station without any idea he was a suspect. A shoe store owner testified that de Mello had tried to pay for new shoes using a trade dollar and a plugged half-dollar — the distinctive coins known to have been in Bertha's stolen purse. On September 18, 1893, de Mello changed his plea to guilty of second-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison. He walked out on January 31, 1914 — twenty-one years later — and was deported to the Azores. No record of him survives after that.In Tennessee, the case produced theories but no convictions. Jacob Ade had withdrawn approximately $200 from a Nashville bank the day he died, intended as a loan for a neighbor. The money was never found. Investigators considered the neighbor Henry Moirer, whose daughter Rosa was among the dead; a man named Ed Anderson with whom Jacob had quarreled over hogs; and a group of men from Ashland City whose confessions didn't match the physical evidence and who were eventually released. Every trial ended in acquittal. The Paradise Ridge axe murders have never been solved.Historical ContextBoth cases belong to the same decade — the 1890s — when the United States was processing waves of immigration, rapid industrialization, and deep regional tensions a generation after the Civil War. In Fall River, José de Mello arrived in a city with one of the largest Portuguese-American populations in New England. The community that helped deliver him to police later spent years petitioning for his release. In Tennessee, the racial climate meant that multiple Black men from Ashland City were arrested, subjected to interrogation, and coerced into confessions that investigators ultimately couldn't use. Both cases carry the shadow of a justice system that worked very differently depending on who stood before it.Rosa Ade married Lawrence James Hehir in Nashville on January 20, 1897 — just two months before her family was killed. She lived until May 17, 1962. She was ninety years old. The Tennessee Centennial Exposition opened in Nashville five weeks after her family was buried on the Ade property in March 1897. The state was celebrating. A family had been erased.In 2023 — a hundred and thirty years after Bertha Manchester's death — William D. Spencer published *The Other Fall River Tragedy* through the Fall River Historical Society. It was the first full-length account of her case. A historical marker for the Ade family was erected in 2018 at 3000 Morgan Road in Joelton by the Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. A small road called Jacobs Valley runs through what was once the Ade homestead, named in honor of Jacob Ade.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thursday afternoon, Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly, at the urging of President Trump, successfully approved new congressional maps for the state, cracking Memphis into three separate districts in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act. Holly McCall, editor in chief of the Tennessee Lookout, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to share her on-site reporting from the Capitol this week. Plus, we're breaking down the results of Tuesday's Davidson County primary election, and finding some fun festivals for the weekend to cheer us up. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 8th episode: Greater Birmingham CVB Window Nation Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Today, Hunter was joined once again by Dawn Deaner, Executive Director of the Choosing Justice Initiative and a candidate for Davidson County Judge Criminal Court Division III. Dawn and Hunter discussed some major changes to the legal system in Tennessee that make it easier for the state to incarcerate people pre- and post-trial. As these policies have come into effect, Dawn has vocally opposed these practices because she understands the harms they do to the community, and that is part of why she hopes to join the bench in Davidson County.       Guest: Dawn Deaner, Executive Director of the Choosing Justice Initiative and a candidate for Davidson County Judge Criminal Court Division III   Resources: Learn More About Dawn's Campaign https://www.dawnfornashville.com/   More from CJI https://cjinashville.org/     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****

On today's Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury and contributor Nicole Williams to give a refresher on what's on the Davidson Country primary ballot, plus the latest from the state legislature and why they keep coming after Nashville. We're also digging into why the Nashville Downtown Partnership may be replacing their security contract, celebrating Nashville SC's historic international win, and rounding up the best events for your weekend. And don't miss our members-only segment Hell Naw, where we sound off on what's really grinding our gears in Music City. Early voting for the Davidson County primary election has begun, now through April 30th! Polls open at 8 a.m. across multiple locations, so you can choose a site near your home, work, or wherever you'll be. Vote for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here's the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven't yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 17th episode: Visit Tupelo Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Nashville's first official planting day of the season is here, and we're celebrating with Margaret Renkl. The author and New York Times columnist joins us to talk about her new children's book, The Weedy Garden, and what it means to be a good neighbor to the natural world around us. From birdwatching to backyard gardening, Margaret shares how slowing down and paying attention to nature can make Nashville a happier, healthier place to live. Early voting for the Davidson County primary election starts today, April 15th! Polls open at 8 a.m. across multiple locations, so you can choose a site near your home, work, or wherever you'll be. Vote for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here's the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven't yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episode: Visit Tupelo Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Episode Description If you were counting on that $26 Metro Water credit to cover your costs from the ice storm, think again: Metro Council rejected it at their meeting this week. On today's Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson, newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are digging into that meeting as well as the happenings in the state legislature, where the voucher expansion saga rolls on. We're also talking about how gas prices are impacting food trucks and nonprofits, a slate of incredible festivals and events for this weekend, and getting you prepped for the May 5 Davidson County primary election, because early voting starts next week. Guess who's running again! Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode:Centennial Park Conservancy Taskrabbit Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In February 1975, nine-year-old Marcia Trimble vanished while delivering Girl Scout cookies in Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood, shattering the sense of safety surrounding one of the city's most affluent communities. Her disappearance and murder became one of Tennessee's most haunting cold cases, marked by suspicion, unanswered questions, and a mystery that lingered for decades. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

With the Tennessee General Assembly in full swing, we're taking a look at the bills moving through the legislature this session. Chaplain Dahron Anneliese Johnson, Tennessee Equality Project's Davidson County co-chair, sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about legislation targeting our LGBTQ+ community, proposals impacting our immigrant neighbors, and the common thread that ties them all together. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 9th episode: Nashville Symphony Country Music Hall of Fame Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Heather Gallagher Director of the Beaman Park Nature Center, gives info about what’s happening in this Spring at Beaman Park, and tells us the SYSTEMS in place to help you know where you are, where you’re headed, or - just in case - how easy it is to get help if you get lost!There are three main trailheads, located in the northwest edge of Davidson County on the Highland Rim. Walking or hiking levels range from accessible to more challenging.Beaman Park has diverse plant and animal life, hikes, a lending library you can use while you’re there, and educational programs. Details:Ecosystem: A rare Highland Rim forest with unique plant communities, including rare orchids and sunflowers. Wildlife: Home to deer, bobcats, foxes, and various reptiles and amphibians. Beaman Park is open dawn to dusk, seven days a week, and the Center Hours are generally Tuesday through Friday - Noon to 4pm, and Saturday - 9am to 4pm. Heather Gallagher says the best time to visit Beaman Park and Beaman Park Nature Center is .. TODAY! (Dogs allowed, public restrooms, picnic tables)5911 Old Hickory Blvd, Ashland City, TN 37015 Read more HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Rick Short, Board President of Box 55 Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1952 with the mission "to serve Nashville Heroes with on scene hydration, nutrition, and body temperature regulation." During the interview, Rick explains the history of the association, which was established by Nashville Fire Department Chief John Ragsdale and Mayor Ben West. The organization has been serving the community since its inception and continues to support firefighters and first responders.First Responder Support Services - Rick explains that the organization supports first responders, particularly firefighters, by providing essential services mandated by federal law to reduce health risks associated with their work. They operate in Davidson County, serving 39 fire stations with two custom response vehicles, making around 400 responses annually. The vehicles are equipped with hydration supplies and warming beverages to help firefighters recover from stressful situations.Environmental Control and Emergency Services - Rick explained their environmental control equipment, including misting fans and heaters for extreme weather conditions in Tennessee. He describes their emergency response services, which include supporting various first responders like the Metro Nashville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol, with approximately 400 responses in 2025.Volunteer-Powered - Box 55 Association has approximately 40 volunteer members who are available 24/7 to respond to emergencies via text, paging, and two-way radios on fire department frequencies. The first-line vehicle is staffed around the clock, and additional members respond in their personal vehicles to assist at the scene. Incidents can last anywhere from 30 minutes to multiple days, with an average duration of about two hours, though the longest response was 14.5 days during the Christmas Day bombing in December 2020.Support Strategies - Rick explains that he and his team receive constant positive feedback from first responders and community agencies. He emphasizes the importance of their work in supporting first responders during emergencies, including reducing physiological and psychological stress. Rick also describes their partnership with the National Fire Department EMS team, who provide medical support on scene. Jeremy asks how the community can support their efforts, and Rick suggests volunteerism and financial donations as ways for people to get involved.Volunteer Requirements and Financial Independence - Rick explains that volunteers for their organization just need to be physically capable and available to respond to calls, with training provided internally. He emphasizes that while a driver's license is required, no specialized license is needed, and senior volunteers are available to mentor others. Rick also discusses their financial independence as a 501c3, noting they rely on donations from various sources including unions and individuals, with significant expenses for maintaining two trucks and feeding crews during long operations.Community Support for First Responders - Rick discusses the challenges faced by first responders in the community, highlighting the breadth of incidents and the heroism displayed by firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the difficult situations they face and the need for community support to help them perform their duties effectively. Rick also stresses that while donations and support are crucial, they ultimately benefit the individuals on the front lines who risk their lives to save others. Rick encourages viewers and listeners to visit their website, Box55.org, to learn more about their work and get involved through volunteering or donating.Visit https://box55.org to learn more and to get involved with Box 55 Association.https://www.facebook.com/box55association/?ref=br_rs

After snow and ice melted and power was restored to most of Nashville-Davidson County, Metro Council Members Emily Benedict (D–District 7) and Courtney Johnston (R–District 26) filed a resolution calling for the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to terminate Nashville Electric Service (NES) CEO Teresa Broyles-Aplin. Both council members represent districts that endured multiple days without power. They say the city’s preparation for the winter storm, as well as the handling of restoration efforts, was poorly managed — and that NES leadership must be held accountable. Benedict pointed to reduced tree trimming earlier this year as one of several contributing factors. "It's a complete failure of leadership for some time from vegetation management. There's a lot of things in the resolution that speak to the problems that led to the problem that we have." Johnston echoed the call for change. "People were affected in a very serious way and people want to see that we are listening to them and they want action taken now. The trust in the person leading this organization that is supposed to be providing reliable power to them has eroded." NewsChannel 5+ can be seen of Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 250, Spectrum/Charter Ch. 182 and over the air on Ch. 5.2. Inside Politics also streams live Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays at 3pm on our website: https://www.newschannel5.com/live3 as well as the NewsChannel 5 Now app on Connected TVs through Roku, AppleTV, AndroidTV, etc. The episode will air throughout the weekend on NewsChannel 5+ Sat. at 5:30am, 3pm, Sun. at 1am, 9am, 7pm, Mon. at 2:30pm and Tues., 3pm unless pre-empted. This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell has declared ⁠a state of emergency⁠ for Davidson County after Winter Storm Fern left us coated in at least a half inch of ice. We've got the latest on that, plus: The ⁠America 250⁠ program faced a ton of challenges ahead of our nation's sesquicentennial, but here in Tennessee, plans are in motion for a grand celebration. What will the birthday party look like here in Nashville — and will it tell the truth? Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with John Dichtl, president of the ⁠American Association for State and Local History⁠, and Ashley Howell, executive director of the ⁠Tennessee State Museum⁠, to find out more. Visit ⁠TN250.com⁠ to learn about grants and events taking place across our state. Report power outages to NES by texting OUT to 637797. [NESPower.com] Please reserve 911 for emergencies, including downed power lines. For everything else, call 311 or visit ⁠hubNashville⁠. [hub.nashville.gov] Metro has opened ⁠emergency warming locations⁠ at fire stations and community centers. These will be open 24/7. Bring what you need to stay as long as you need. [Nashville.gov] Today's temperatures are ⁠not expected to rise above the teens⁠, with wind chills as low as -10 degrees through noon tomorrow. [NashSevereWX] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a ⁠City Cast Nashville Neighbor⁠. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at ⁠membership.citycast.fm/nashville⁠ Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our⁠ Hey Nashville newsletter. ⁠ Follow us⁠ @citycastnashville⁠ You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info ⁠HERE⁠.

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ We are excited to once again be a part of you guys listenership, and thank you for your continued support of our brand and platform being Black Men Vent Too. As we continue to grow in a many of ways, we always want to ensure to our audience that mental health has, and will remain as the “glue” behind each conversation we have on our show. Let's get into today's podcast, this one for sure is a good one!

In this episode, I'm looking at some Bigfoot sightings in Tennessee, as requested by a listener! For these stories, I'll be focusing on Davidson County, home to Nashville, and Wilson County, just to the east. Stories this week include a teenage boy on his ATV witnessing Bigfoot crossing the road ahead of him; a couple driving home from work spots Sasquatch walking near some power lines; two friends encounter a curious Bigfoot while out for a walk in the woods; a hunter hears two large creatures howling at each other; and a young man finds four-toed Bigfoot footprints in the snow on his family farm. After hearing these stories, let me know if you think Bigfoot stalks the citizens of the Volunteer State!#bigfoot #tennessee #bigfootwitness #sasquatch #cryptids Links!Follow us on Social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntoldWebsite: https://www.oddanduntold.comEmail me! : jason@oddanduntold.comMerch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.comReal Ghost Stories & UFO Sightings | Halloween Special with the Slice of the Paranormal PodcastBigfoot Sightings in Kentucky | Pike CountyBFRO Davidson County, Tennessee: https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=TN&county=DavidsonBFRO Wilson County, Tennessee: https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=TN&county=WilsonCheck out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPwRiversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversendbandRiversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

Nashville's main landfill is almost full, leaving Davidson County in the middle of a “trash crisis.” State Senator Heidi Campbell joins us to explain how her Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act could turn the problem into economic opportunity — generating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue while funding recycling infrastructure and education at no cost to taxpayers. Learn more and watch the official video of “From Waste to Wages: Tennessee's Economic Potential in Recycling,” nominated in the 2025 Nashville Film Festival. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's been nearly a year since Davidson County voters passed the Choose How You Move transit referendum, approving a half-cent (0.5%) sales tax increase to fund transit upgrades and improvements. The chief program officer, Sabrina Sussman, joins us to give an update and take questions from listeners.We end the episode with our Shared Calendar, giving you the microphone to plug local events coming up in the next week.Call 615-760-2000 to join on air or comment in the chat along with the live video stream.Guest Sabrina Sussman, chief program officer, Choose How You MoveFurther reading Free bus fares are coming to Nashville low-income residents (WPLN) City Pumps $104 Million of Choose How You Move Money Into Transit Projects (Nashville Banner) What one Nashville teen learned from riding every city bus route before graduation (WPLN) First phase of Nashville's ‘Choose How You Move' plan unveiled (WKRN) Events 4th annual William Edmondson Arts and Culture Fest "Everything Hurts" at Nashville Symphony Ann Roberts Lecture Series on Mid-Century Architecture Day of the Dead celebration in Springfield Urban League of Middle-Tennessee annual meeting Nashville Public Library's Neighborhood History & Culture Home Movie Project Columbia PRIDE TWRA Tennessee Biodiversity Summit VOGM: The Claus Cause (Santa Photoshoot for a Cause)

The official seal of Metro Nashville and Davidson County is … strange. Which means our flag is also strange! Can we get a new one? D13 Councilmember and massive flag nerd Russ Bradford joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss what the current one means, how it could be better, and what it would take to design a new one! Do you have ideas for a new Nashville seal and flag? Email us! Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Send us a textHospice of Davidson County has been serving the community for 40 years. To mark this milestone, we are going to tell the story of the agency through this podcast. Releasing in November, During National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, Season 5 will visit with those that made this agency happen, and talk to those that were a part of the many achievements that Hospice of Davidson County has experienced over the years.

Martha Ann Freeman is a Tennessee resident who, along with Rafael DeJesus Rocha‑Perez, was convicted by a Davidson County jury of first-degree, premeditated murder in the April 2005 slaying of her husband, Jeffrey Freeman. Neighbors reported that she behaved strangely, both were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole.Rafael DeJesus Rocha‑Perez, also convicted in the same case, was revealed to have been her boyfriend at the time, secretly living in the Freeman residence. Forensics connected both to the crime through evidence like DNA and witness accounts placing Rocha‑Perez near the scene just after the murder. The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld their convictions in 2008, rejecting appeals related to evidence and trial conduct.https://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Nashville isn't dead. But you can't play the same game everyone else is playing. The regulations are tighter, the market is flooded with copycat four bedrooms, and most agents don't know how to underwrite these deals. The good news is there are still real opportunities if you know where to look. In this episode, I break down exactly where the real plays are in Nashville for 2025. Whether you are buying inside Davidson County or going just outside the lines to build true super properties, this will show you where the smart money is moving.00:00 – Why Most Investors Get Nashville Completely Wrong01:03 – The Real Problem: It's Not Oversupply, It's What You're Buying03:52 – The Big Mistake Everyone Makes with Nashville STR Design05:40 – What I'd Tell My Own Family If They Wanted to Invest Here07:24 – How to Attract Higher-End Guests Without Bachelorette Drama08:35 – The Hidden Opportunity Outside Davidson County10:41 – How to Play the Game with 5+ Bedroom Super Properties12:47 – Why "Turnkey" Listings Are Usually a Trap14:31 – The Power of Pairing Side-by-Side STR Units16:04 – The Next Wave of STR-Friendly Developments in Nashville

Do you have a concern you would like him to address? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls!This month, the mayor talks ICE raids, transportation, the State of Metro and more. Then, later in the show, we hear from Metro Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite about the latest property tax assessment and appeals process.Next month, the mayor is scheduled to join us on Thursday, June 18. Mark your calendar and call 615-760-2000 at noon that day with your question or comment. You can also leave us a message at 615-751-2500 and it might end up on the show!This episode was produced by Mary Mancini and Cynthia Abrams.Guests Freddie O'Connell, Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Vivian Wilhoite, Assessor of Property, Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County

The property reassessment process can be confusing, and with Davidson County seeing a median value increase of 45% this cycle, some folks are freaking out. Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain how all this works. If you enjoyed today's interview with Cheekwood Estate and Gardens Director of External Relations and Communications Emily Luxen, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Dr. Jamie Means, Workforce Development Director for the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, explains how they have used Public Health Infrastructure Grant dollars to fund a public health residency program. PHIG Partners Web Page PHIG Newsletter  

Pedestrian deaths skyrocketed in Nashville during the pandemic.Although recent trends appear promising, the scar left behind still lingers. Advocates for pedestrian safety responded to the ongoing issue by crafting, painting and placing wooden doves around the city, marking where pedestrians were hit. They, along with Diana Alarcon, the director of the Nashville Department of Transformation, join This Is Nashville to update Nashvillians on the issues around pedestrian safety. Additionally, they will discuss improvements underway in Davidson County, and how pedestrians who survived hit-and-runs still face hurdles years later.This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. Guests:Joan Kite, hit-and-run survivor, advocateAnonymous advocateDiana Alarcon, Nashville Department of Transportation directorFurther reading: Nashville set another pedestrian fatality record in 2022Police are searching for hit-and-run drivers after a deadly month for Nashville pedestriansYou asked, we answered: Your guide to Nashville's 2024 transit referendum

Every year, the Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly propose a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that advocates call the “Slate of Hate.” Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Chaplain Dahron Annaliese Johnson, Tennessee Equality Project's Davidson County co-chair, to learn what's on the table this year and how the impact of these bills could stretch beyond our marginalized communities to impact everyone. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Tomi Lahren sits down with Former Nashville Fireman Captain, Tracy Turner. They discuss his victory in his civil rights case against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have a concern you would like to be addressed? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Call 615-760-2000 with your question or comment. Later in the show, we hear from residents of Berkshire Place Apartments in East Nashville who are finally moving — years after they were first told to vacate. We'll learn what's at stake when an entire community must move.This episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley and Mary Mancini.GuestsFreddie O'Connell | Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

This is the fifth episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the positives going on in their towns, and the challenges they face.Midway is one of North Carolina's newer towns formed to avoid becoming part of a neighboring city. The town in Davidson County that borders Winston-Salem boasts one of the lowest property tax rates in the state, while using its planning and zoning powers to limit suburban sprawl. That strategy has so far avoided the development controversies that impacted the similar town of Summerfield, but Midway offers a case study in how to form a town to cautiously manage growth. WUNC spoke with Mayor John Byrum about how the town was created in 2006 and what's happened there since.

In this compelling episode of the 360 Justice Podcast, host Dr. Mary Livers is joined by Sheriff Daron Hall, the visionary leader of Davidson County, Tennessee, and a driving force in criminal justice reform. As the youngest person elected sheriff in Nashville's history and now its longest-serving, Sheriff Hall shares his remarkable journey spanning over 35 years in law enforcement. He discusses his pioneering work in decriminalizing mental illness through the creation of the first-of-its-kind Behavioral Care Center, his philosophy of "arresting the problem, not the person," and the innovative programs within his facilities aimed at reducing recidivism. With accolades like the E.R. Cass Award and leadership roles as president of the National Sheriffs' Association and the American Correctional Association, Sheriff Hall provides unparalleled insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the justice system. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and actionable advice for justice leaders looking to drive meaningful change.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day in Davidson County. Here's what to expect. Plus, the local news for Nov. 5, 2024 and a glimpse inside the life of a poll worker.  Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

What built the company town?  The DuPont company has taken on an outsized roll in one Davidson County community's development and history. Plus, the local news for October 25, 2024 and the final installment of our ride along series. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Hosts: Nina Cardona & Tony GonzalezProducer: Tony GonzalezEditor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

This case is shocking. Shocking in many ways and I can't believe it's not talked about.The only place I've seen this is on Southern Gothic from our friend Brandon. When he first saw a small blurb about it in a book, he didn't even think it was true so he asked Lauretta to do some research. Sure enough, it is 100% true. As sensational as it was and is, I can't believe it's been forgotten. So after you listen, make sure you catch the Southern Gothic episode "The Curious Case of Knox Martin."In late March of 1879, in Davidson County, Tennessee, a wagon carrying a prisoner by the name of Knox Martin was headed to the gallows. John Kirk and Sons were busy building the scaffold that would host the hanging later that afternoon.Mothers pulled their children out of school so that they could take them to the execution. Nearly 10,000 people were making their way to the location nestled between two ridges; some had even camped out overnight to guarantee the best view. For years to come, some folks in attendance at this execution would have an unbelievable story to tell. It appears that in the days leading up to his date with the gallows, Knox Martin was approached by two doctors from the nearby Vanderbilt University, who, having great interest in galvanism, and who, having read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, wondered if Knox Martin would allow them to use his dead body for an unusual and ethically questionable experiment. Knox Martin had agreed.Join Jen and Cam as they discuss "The Second Death of the Bells Bend Killer: Nashville's Frankenstein."A huge thank you to Sleep Creme for sponsoring this episode. Order your bottle today at sleepcreme.com. Use the code OTCPODCAST (all one word) at checkout to save twenty bucks on the first order! A big Thank you to Brandon Schexnayder of Southern Gothic Thank you to our team:Written and researched by Lauretta AllenListener Discretion by Edward October of OctoberPod VHSExecutive Producers Nico Vitesse and Jesse of The Inky PawprintSources:https://digital.tnconservationist.org/publication/i=717358&article_id=4091300&view=articleBrowserhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/603898102/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (29 March 1879 The Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/167988101/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (29 March 1879 Memphis Daily Appeal)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603897977/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (20 Feb 1879 the Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603897985/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (22 Feb 1879  "       ")https://www.newspapers.com/image/587081215/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (29 March 1879 the Daily Memphis Avalanche)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603898061/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (16 March 1879 the Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603897970/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (19 march 1879 the Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603898101/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (28 March 1879  "         "   )https://www.newspapers.com/image/587081061/?match=1&clipping_id=141956459  (28 March 1879 the Daily Memphis Avalanche)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603897857/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (16 January 1879 The Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/587072345/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (16 Jan 1879 the Daily Memphis Avalanche)https://www.newspapers.com/image/587072496/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (17 Jan 1879        "          "              ")https://www.newspapers.com/image/586295694/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (22 Jan 1879 The Knoxville Whig and Chronicle)https://www.newspapers.com/image/585907534/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1  (19 Jan 1879 the Knoxville Daily Tribune)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603897925/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (5 Feb 1879 The Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603897970/?terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22&match=1 (19 Feb 1879 the Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/171801938/?match=1&clipping_id=141958321 (3 April 1879 the Pulaski Citizen)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603957284/terms=%22Knox%20Martin%22%20&match=1 (6 April 1879 The Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/603957393/?match=1&clipping_id=141958630 (8 April 1879 the Tennessean)https://www.newspapers.com/image/171802187/?match=1&clipping_id=141958816 (10 April 1879 The Pulaski Citizen)https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63692152/john-wittenmeierhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-forest-republican-knox-martin-back-t/7964582/

Diane Canada and legendary conservative voice, Steve Gill, co-host this Livestream from Fulin's in Nashville, Tennessee. Get to know State Senate candidate, Wyatt Rampy, and State House candidates Chad Bobo and Jennifer Frensley Webb. Hear their hearts, their stories, and why they stepped up to run in Tennessee's Davidson County. They are each up against Democrats who want to turn our state into California. Help make them our next legislators in the State Capitol! Learn more about them and support them at: Wyatt: https://www.wyattrampy.com/ Chad: https://www.chadbobo.com/ Jennifer: https://www.jenniferfrensleywebbforstaterep.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ladyupamerica/support

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with, Jon Sexton. This is the first interview that I've recorded with a guest that wasn't Sandy or Alex since late May of this year.  I have to tell you – Alaska and Canada were incredible, but it sure is good to be back sharing the stories of the many little people in many little places that are doing all of those many little things that make the whole world change! Jon and I talk about his entrepreneurial journey.  It started on the tennis and basketball courts and other athletic venues of Visalia, California and has now landed him as the host of the TV show, Selling Nashville.  Jon's journey, like so many other entrepreneurs took a few twists and turns along the way.  He originally relocated to Nashville to pursue a career in music.  In order to not fall into the “starving artist” category, he used some of the leadership skills and life lessons that he learned from sports to get into the health club and gym industry.  What initially started as a way to simply help make ends meet while he pursued his music career, eventually turned into another passion and eventually ownership of his own health club and gym business.  While running his business, he started investing in real estate, which eventually led to him securing his real estate license and heading up his own team of agents. Now, in the realm of Greater Nashville's real estate market, Jon stands as a distinguished figure, acclaimed for his exemplary achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence. As mentioned previously, Jon is the host for the television show, Selling Nashville, which can be seen on HGTV, Apple TV, Travel Channel and more. Renowned as an award-winning Realtor, Jon has garnered accolades such as the title of "Best Real Estate Agent" in Williamson County and the distinction of being named a "Top Real Estate Agent" by both the Nashville Scene and his team, NASHVILLE HOME, which shares the recognition of "Best Real Estate Team" in Williamson County. With an impressive national ranking of #55 and a prominent position as #1 in Tennessee, Jon holds the coveted title of Top Agent in Davidson County, Nashville Metro, and Williamson County, underscored by his steadfast dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction. Elevating his status further, Jon is an exclusive member of REALM, a prestigious global organization comprised solely of the top 1% of luxury agents worldwide, a testament to his unparalleled expertise and distinguished service. Endorsed by financial guru Dave Ramsey as a Trusted Local Provider, Jon's reputation for integrity and excellence is further solidified. In Jon's own words, "It is an honor to be one of the select few Realtors trusted by Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions. I am excited to continue to guide and serve those in need in being assisted and educated in the home buying and selling process." Beyond his remarkable achievements in real estate, Jon has also established himself as one of Nashville's foremost entrepreneurs over the past decade. Recognized as a standout figure in the entrepreneurial landscape, Jon was bestowed with the title of "Top 50 Entrepreneurs in Tennessee" by Business Leader's magazine and was identified as one of the "Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Look Out For" by Disruptors Magazine. Jon's attitude revolves around the belief that success is not merely measured by accomplishments but by the satisfaction and results of his clients. He attributes his greatest strength to having "the heart of a teacher" and a genuine concern for the well-being of those he serves, ensuring that their needs and desires are met with utmost dedication and care. To find out more about Jon, check out his website at https://www.nashvillehomeagents.com/agents/jon-sexton/.

In the fifth episode of our second season — and our 11th episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene associate editor Cole Villena and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell to talk about transit. As noted in our Aug. 22 cover package “Your Move, Nashville,” Davidson County voters will vote yes or no on “Choose How You Move” in November. The proposed $3.1 billion transit plan, pitched by longtime transit advocate O'Connell and his administration, could bring huge changes to the city's transportation infrastructure. We discuss the details of the plan — from its funding to its timeline and beyond.Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow Cole on Instagram (@cole.villena), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

On this weeks episode, Cole is joined by guest co-host Christina Davenport. We are honored to feature Kristie Hege who is the President of United Way of Davidson County. She comes on to discuss their mission, upcoming important dates, as well as give some background on the amazing work that Kristie and the United Way of Davidson County have been doing. For more information, to donate, or to get involved visit https://www.uwdavidson.org/  

In the second episode of our second season — and our eighth episode overall — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka to discuss this week's cover package, which is all about the state, federal and local elections on Aug. 1. Aside from one Metro Nashville Public Schools board seat, the Davidson County general elections are all but decided, so we spend most of the episode discussing the state and federal primaries — including the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat, Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for his seat in the Republican primary, a competitive Democratic primary for state House District 60 and more.Follow Eli on Twitter/X (@ejmotycka), follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

"I came to realize that I would never have the chance to work in an administration with somebody that I [am] so closely aligned with on issues. It makes it really easy to go to work.” – Bob Mendes, speaking of his working relationship with Mayor O'Connell Climbing the Charts was excited to sit down with Bob Mendes, Chief Development Officer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to learn about the future of Nashville's East Bank, the series of events and negotiations that paved the way for a new, $2.1+ billion dollar Titans stadium, as well as other challenges and opportunities Music City's new development director sees in his crystal ball.     And while the East Bank is one of the largest projects ever undertaken by a city, Bob wants Nashvillians to know that though he will dedicate time to the East Bank project, his focus is on development in and for Nashville as a whole. 

This week we'll talk to Brittnie Battle, a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee who has an enormous heart for animals in need. She and her partner have two rescue dogs of their own, and they have opened their home to countless fosters over the last few years, which she says has shaped her as a person.Brittnie also serves as the Director of Outreach for Charlie's Angels Saving Animals (CASA) Transport. This innovative organization takes animals from over-crowded Tennessee shelters and transports them to rescues in northern states without a pet overpopulation. “Just changing their zip code can give them a chance at life.” She says.CASA is a small organization with a big mission; they have transported over seven thousand animals out of Tennessee. Brittnie has a variety of responsibilities. She primarily is the “boots on the ground”, forming partnerships with local animal shelters and choosing individual animals for transport. She also occasionally drives them north herself, and of course often has a foster or two at home. Brittnie stresses that while she lives and breathes this cause, everyone can do something to help animals. There are opportunities for everyone's lifestyle; small actions matter, too.   "It's so important to realize that it's not about just us in life,” Brittnie says. “There are other things that depend on us…It's sort of our duty to make sure that they're taken care of.”Find out more about Casa Transport: https://www.casatransport.org/This podcast is brought to you by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit. www.doinggood.tv  Read Brittnie's blog post at www.doinggood.tv/blog.

On this episode we're joined by Lee Crook, Davidson County zoning administrator. Lee shares an extensive history of Fort York, one of North Carolina's lesser-known but most significant historical sites, and explains why it's important to protect and preserve historic areas.Support the Show.Connected to the Land, Committed to Conservation. TRLT.org

This week, Cole and Josh are Joined by Chief Administrative Officer,  Aaron Holt, and Clinical Quality Assurance Analyst, Paige Overby. They come on to discuss how Hospice of Davidson County uses technology to enhance patient care. We also talk about how innovation is necessary to continue to improve the patient care experience. 

Host Grace Fuisz talks to Nashville Community Review Board chair Alisha Haddock about the recent allegations by a former Metro Nashville police lieutenant that high ranking MNPD officials worked with Republican state lawmakers to pass a 2023 law abolishing our Community Oversight board — an institution created by Davidson County voters in 2018 to hold the police accountable for violence and misconduct.  On June 12, the NAACP and a coalition of other advocates joined the Community Review Board at a press conference to present a list of demands and call for an investigation of MNPD and Metro Legal's role in hindering investigations. Meanwhile, the CRB's attempt to create a new memorandum of understanding — being negotiated with the same officers accused of interfering with the COB — has stalled, which renders the board powerless to review their backlog of more than 50 complaints. It's a complicated situation with implications for every resident (and tourist!) in Nashville, and we've got the explainer you need to catch up on this crisis of public safety. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!  Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On today's episode, Director of Community Relations, Christina Davenport joins us. She comes on to discuss the agency's status as a Not for Profit organization, and why that matters to Davidson County. for more information visit hospiceofdavidson.org

“What people don't understand about Juvenile Court is that literally two-thirds of the cases that we deal with are about the parents.”  –Judge Calloway Judge Sheila Calloway, Davidson County's Juvenile Court Judge, and Lonnell Matthews, Davidson County's Juvenile Court Clerk, are two of Nashville's most accomplished individuals. They are an entertaining pair, but are serious about bettering the lives of “our kids.” They discuss misconceptions about the work of the Juvenile Court, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment (coming in 2027), and recent legislation that will dramatically impact the juvenile justice system. Spoiler alert: the TN General Assembly did not seek their input, but they remain open and ready to assist when asked…hint, hint. Julieanna Huddle is the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Julieanna explains the mission of CASA and how YOU can make a difference in the lives of all of our children who are in desperate need of an advocate.

Tim Forbes scored a goal at his college lacrosse game and looked up to see who was cheering loudly--Tim will never forget spotting his friend, Santis, as well as a young, homeless man they had befriended, Thomas. Tim learned "radical empathy" through his encounters with Thomas. Tim was touched by Thomas' humanity and saw Christ residing in him--Thomas also ministered to Tim. Through this experience in his young adulthood, coupled with many years of ministry and a career in Catholic school administration, God has taught Tim to practice empathy with those he serves, as well as those he disagrees or struggles with.  Tim senses God's call to hope and serve in all circumstances--he is now working at the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, which "provides juvenile vocational training in Davidson County for adolescents who might be at risk or engaged with the juvenile or criminal justice system. The Center's programs are supported by social and emotional learning and focused on sustainable, hands-on education for long-term employment." Learn more at jdecnash.org.

Melissa “Missy” HamiltonMissy Hamilton struggled with addiction. She found herself a married mom of two boys with an addiction. Eventually her husband, Jack, kicked her out of the house and she lost custody of her sons, Patrick and Dalton. In 2008 she was at a crossroad, she either was going to rehab or continue on the dark road of addiction. She was able to complete rehabilitation, move back in with Jack and her sons and remained sober since 2008. She then dedicated her life to helping others with addiction. She got her bachelors degree in psychology and her masters degree in clinical health studies. Missy worked as a therapist and eventually became the assistant director at Crossroads Counseling, which provides court-appointed domestic violence and alcohol and drug therapy to people in Davidson County. On February 4th, 2019 after a normal day at work Missy (50) was finishing up a group therapy session. As she was cleaning up, putting away chairs and packing up for the night a man walked in the door. Police say Brian Dewayne Conley (32) killed her inside the Madison business in a shopping plaza at 521 Gallatin Pike South. She was raped and stabbed 73 times. Brian was caught entering the office at 7:30 pm and exiting less than a half hour later. The day after the Missy Hamilton murder Brian called out of work. The following day, co-workers witnessed Brian with cuts on his hands and a pink bandage around his pinky. He said he cut his hand playing with his knife. Police in West Tennessee had been investigating whether Conley was linked to the stabbing of another woman outside a mental health facility in Millington earlier this year. On Oct. 7, the Millington Police Department reported that a woman who worked at Professional Care Services, a mental health facility in the 5200 block of Navy Road, was also stabbed 20 times.The victim is an employee of the clinic and was arriving for work when the attack occurred. Millington Police Chief Mark Dunbar said "The motive for the attack is unknown; however, our investigation at this point leads us to believe it may be a mental consumer." He also said the circumstances in the stabbing in Millington and the homicide in Madison were very similar, and the fact that Conley is from the Memphis/Shelby County area and has a violent criminal history played a role in their department potentially linking Conley to the case.Police were never able to directly link the murder of Missy to the stabbed victim, but knowing now that he was responsibly for missy's death in February doesn't make it unreasonable to believe he could have done the stabbing in October. Police arrested him in December of 2019, the following year he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parol. In an effort to carry on that legacy and continue Missy's work and ministry, Christ Life Community Church has created a scholarship fund to help people in need of professional counseling for addiction, grief, family dysfunction, and mental illness. https://christlifesmyrna.com/missy-hamilton-memorial-fund/#macibookout #podcastaddict #truecrime #crime #podcast #truecrimepodcast #chattanooga #tennessee #nataliegard #expiredpodcast Support the show

Welcome to the 4th season of the Community Connections Podcast! On this weeks' episode, we are celebrating the recent achievement of becoming a 5 star hospice. We also talk about what that means for our patients, their families, and the community. Check out the care compare website for more information on the qulity of hospice services here in Davidson County: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=HospiceFor more information on the podcast, please visit: https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/resource-library/community-connections-podcast/

It is only January 10th, but we are already learning about more scandal in the Tennessee legislature, including why a Davidson County judge refuses to release public records on a house ethics investigation. Kevin and Gary also examine the importance of capturing castles instead of isolating on media driven narratives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an unsettling development, Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake disclosed that his "estranged son" is believed to have shot two police officers at a Dollar General store in La Vergne on Saturday afternoon. Chief Drake released the following statement regarding the incident: "I am both shocked and deeply saddened to learn that my estranged son, with whom I have had very limited contact over many years, is the suspected perpetrator in the shooting of two La Vergne police officers this afternoon. My thoughts and prayers are with the two officers, who I understand are in stable condition at Vanderbilt. "Despite my best efforts and guidance during his early and teenage years, my son, John Drake Jr., who is now 38 years old, unfortunately, turned to a life of criminal activity and has a prior felony conviction. He has been absent from my life for an extended period. Now, he must be located and held responsible for his actions today. I urge anyone who sees him or possesses information about his whereabouts to promptly contact law enforcement." According to records from the Criminal Court Clerk of Davidson County, Drake Jr. has an extensive history of criminal offenses dating back to 2005. These records indicate that he has faced criminal charges on 59 occasions in Davidson County since 2005. His initial charge was for theft of $500 or less, resulting in an arrest on October 31, 2005. This case was dismissed on August 3, 2006, as documented by court records. On January 29, 2009, he was found guilty of a lesser charge related to aggravated rape, as indicated in court records. Subsequently, CCC records show that he has been found guilty of three separate sex offender violations on the following dates: 1. October 29, 2015 2. May 9, 2019 3. May 22, 2020 Additionally, he has been convicted of the following charges on the specified dates, as reflected in the records: 1. Driving without a driver's license - November 20, 2006 2. Domestic bodily injury - February 22, 2007 3. Aggravated burglary, resisting arrest, and evading arrest - July 25, 2007 4. Assault involving domestic bodily injury and criminal impersonation - October 16, 2007 5. Possession or casual exchange of controlled substances - August 6, 2015 Chief John Drake assumed his role as Nashville's eighth chief of police on November 30, 2020.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In an unsettling development, Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake disclosed that his "estranged son" is believed to have shot two police officers at a Dollar General store in La Vergne on Saturday afternoon. Chief Drake released the following statement regarding the incident: "I am both shocked and deeply saddened to learn that my estranged son, with whom I have had very limited contact over many years, is the suspected perpetrator in the shooting of two La Vergne police officers this afternoon. My thoughts and prayers are with the two officers, who I understand are in stable condition at Vanderbilt. "Despite my best efforts and guidance during his early and teenage years, my son, John Drake Jr., who is now 38 years old, unfortunately, turned to a life of criminal activity and has a prior felony conviction. He has been absent from my life for an extended period. Now, he must be located and held responsible for his actions today. I urge anyone who sees him or possesses information about his whereabouts to promptly contact law enforcement." According to records from the Criminal Court Clerk of Davidson County, Drake Jr. has an extensive history of criminal offenses dating back to 2005. These records indicate that he has faced criminal charges on 59 occasions in Davidson County since 2005. His initial charge was for theft of $500 or less, resulting in an arrest on October 31, 2005. This case was dismissed on August 3, 2006, as documented by court records. On January 29, 2009, he was found guilty of a lesser charge related to aggravated rape, as indicated in court records. Subsequently, CCC records show that he has been found guilty of three separate sex offender violations on the following dates: 1. October 29, 2015 2. May 9, 2019 3. May 22, 2020 Additionally, he has been convicted of the following charges on the specified dates, as reflected in the records: 1. Driving without a driver's license - November 20, 2006 2. Domestic bodily injury - February 22, 2007 3. Aggravated burglary, resisting arrest, and evading arrest - July 25, 2007 4. Assault involving domestic bodily injury and criminal impersonation - October 16, 2007 5. Possession or casual exchange of controlled substances - August 6, 2015 Chief John Drake assumed his role as Nashville's eighth chief of police on November 30, 2020. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com