Daniel Smithson
Content Producer
Nashville, TN
Daniel Smithson is a graduate of the University of Florida. He has worked previously as a digital reporter at WKRG in Pensacola, Fla., and a reporter at The Gainesville Sun newspaper in Gainesville, Fla. He now works as a Content Producer for WSMV in Nashville.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Daniel Smithson
The man is believed to be responsible for at least four violent attacks on unsuspecting civilians around the city.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The children were found with cuts and bruises all over their bodies.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The centenarian served in World War II and the Korean War.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:14 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The woman was reported missing on Monday and was located the next day.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Third graders have until Monday to retake the exam.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:55 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
The woman begging the suspect to stop, along with an infant crying, can be heard on an audio recording of the attack.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Despite making all As in school, the student faces summer school or tutoring after not passing the TCAP test.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The woman was found wearing a diaper filled with human waste and maggots.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The awards show will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Amanda Alvarado
One suspect is in custody.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:01 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The victim’s debit card was used several times, including a $12 charge at Waffle House.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Joylyn Bukovac
Multiple agencies were involved in the search for 19-year-old Myo Kyo Friday morning.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Stacey Cameron
The next step in the process comes June 8, when Myles likely decides if and when the shooter’s writings get released to the public.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The bill requires newly built or renovated schools to have bullet proof glass and doors.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The Decatur Fire Department said the resident fell 15 feet into a well.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The couple got married Saturday in Greenbrier.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
More than 70,000 fans attended the Eras Tour concerts on Friday and Saturday nights.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The video shows the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:06 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The man allegedly never showed a gun and was later charged with public intoxication.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 11:38 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Jordan Gartner
A hotel guest claims they were sexually assaulted by an employee who snuck into their room overnight.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The Jonas Brothers will perform at Bridgestone Arena Monday, Oct. 9.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:43 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The lawsuit comes after demands for Hale’s writings grow louder on social media.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The exhibit, titled “Through Taylor Swift’s Eras,” includes a total of 10 outfits that represent each of the artist’s 10 albums.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 8:59 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The man poured gasoline inside the home but could not get a lighter to work, according to police.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 8:27 AM EDT
|By Danielle Jackson, Daniel Smithson and Ryan Breslin
Tennesseans won’t have to pay taxes on groceries from August through October.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The subcommittee has not released what details were in the complaint.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The bear spray made it past a TSA checkpoint, according to BNA.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 9:40 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Daryl Hayes was indicted on six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The woman is in stable condition, while her child remains in critical but stable condition.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 12:22 AM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Lawmakers expressed frustrations over the decision to not expel Gloria Johnson.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Gov. Bill Lee plans to pass an executive order regarding background checks on Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
More than a week ago, a former Covenant School student entered the Nashville private school and opened fire, killing six inside.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson, Courtney Allen and Ryan Breslin
Six people, including three children, were killed in the shooting.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 2:16 PM EDT
|By Carmyn Gutierrez, Tony Garcia and Daniel Smithson
The soldiers died when two helicopters crashed during a training exercise in Trigg County on Wednesday night.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM EDT
|By Danica Sauter, Tony Garcia, Ryan Breslin and Daniel Smithson
Fort Campbell officials confirmed two Blackhawk helicopters were involved in a crash in Trigg County, KY.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson, Tony Garcia and Carmyn Gutierrez
In one 911 call, a child can be heard begging to leave the school.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
He was a father of seven children and 14 grandchildren.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Three children were among the six victims killed in the shooting.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Chuck Morris, Daniel Smithson and Tony Garcia
Police have released body worn video from officers who encountered the school shooter.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Hale’s parents did not think Hale should own a weapon, MNPD Chief John Drake said.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:03 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Tony Garcia
Metro Police confirm six people have died, including three children, after a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. The shooter has been shot.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson, Gray News staff and Tony Garcia
Police said the suspect was a former student of the school.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has established the Caring for The Covenant School.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Police Chief John Drake confirmed the 28-year-old suspect was a former student at the school.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:07 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Jordan Gartner
Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pet owner who was walking their dog.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
As of Friday, animal control staff had not heard from the victim’s family about taking ownership of the dog.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Jordan Gartner
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been fired for department violations.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Kelsey was set to be sentenced later this month.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
It’s unknown how much money was accepted.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Daniel Smithson
Guests can try unlimited samples of more than 30 alcoholic beverages.