"Embrace change. Embrace difference. Embrace community. Embrace one another. Most importantly, embrace love for yourself. That's where it all starts."

We are known for our beautiful murals, and as a gift to Nashville, NewsChannel 5 wanted to create one too. We want to introduce you to the artist we’ve chosen to design something special for the city we love.

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Meet the artist behind the upcoming mural NewsChannel 5 has commissioned

Forrest Sanders

"We've moved so many times and so many things where you could have gave up and we never did and God was always there to lead, guide and direct us"

On December 10, 2021, their world changed. Twenty-four people in Mayfield among 80 dead across the midwest after a tornado ravaged their town. Amy Watson returned to Mayfield as families take another step in their long road to recovery.

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'We finally have a home!' Survivors of devastating Mayfield tornado get new home

Amy Watson

"They are basically trapped inside."

For one Middle Tennessee couple, their options are slim. They can't easily get in and our of their house with their current ramp, and it's not something they can afford to fix. Carrie Sharp sat down with the family who is hoping someone, anyone can help.

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The ramp that once helped this elderly couple is now too dangerous to use

Carrie Sharp

"We didn't think we'd be this miserable and forced to live in our car"

Since our original report about a family out $165,000 dollars, the state of Tennessee has launched an investigation into UBuildIt. For this family, a resolution can't come soon enough.

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They gave a home builder $165,000. They're living in their car a year later

Hannah McDonald

"I just want to say thank you to everyone"

We've been following the story of the deplorable conditions at Roundtree Manor Apartments; rats had chewed through cabinets, doors and even a playpen. Since our story first aired, big changes have taken place. Now families are moving back in to a much different place than they left.

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Family's home at Roundtree Manor Apartments now rat-free and renovated

Hannah McDonald

"It's the voice of democracy getting slaughtered."

New rules imposed by House Republicans for the special session set an escalating series of punishments for violation of debate rules, which were used in silencing Democrat Justin Jones. NewsChannel 5 Investigates found less than conclusive evidence that Jones did anything wrong.

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Special session renews questions about GOP silencing debate in Tennessee House

Phil Williams

“My dad and his buddies they took out their boats… they were unloading their boats trying to go help people. My dad has always been my hero."

Two years ago, everything changed for the families in Waverly, Tennessee. Between deadly flooding and COVID, high school seniors at Waverly high school talk to Carrie Sharp about weathering high school, a deadly flood...and what comes next.

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Weathering high school, a deadly flood, and what comes next

Carrie Sharp