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Nashville is one of the most walkable cities in Tennessee. Residents and visitors can often run daily errands and enjoy local amenities without a car. Nashville’s walkable infrastructure does not extend throughout the entire city, however. Distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and speeders threaten the lives of pedestrians each day throughout the Music City. 2019 the deadliest year for pedestrians In…

Concussions are one of the most common crash-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A concussion occurs when the brain experiences trauma due to blunt impact or violent shaking. This can happen during a crash when the head slams into the steering wheel, dashboard, head rest or airbag. It can also be caused by severe whiplash from a high-impact rear-end collision or…

Dogs can make great companions, protectors, and additions to any family home. However, some dogs can be dangerous when they aren’t properly cared for or trained. It is the responsibility of Tennessee dog owners to properly train and maintain control of their dogs. When owners fail to do so, bystanders or visitors can be seriously injured. According to the Center…

Tennessee has been easing statewide COVID-19 restrictions as we transition into summer. Those who have stayed home for the last few months in compliance with social distancing guidelines may be eager to get out and engage in recreational activities. For teen drivers, we are already in the midst of the 100 deadliest days, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor…

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and Nashville residents should brace themselves for a spike in drunk driving. Drunk driving kills and endangers Nashville residents year-round. Davidson County has more alcohol-related collisions than anywhere else in Tennessee — there were roughly 8,200 drunk driving crashes from 2009-2019. Here’s what to expect and how you can stay safe. How often do…

In today’s busy, stressed-out culture, sleep is often made less of a priority than it should be. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls insufficient sleep “a public health epidemic,” with 11 percent of Americans receiving insufficient sleep on a nightly basis. What percentage of drivers are affected by insufficient sleep? In September 2019, the American Academy…

Residents of Nashville spent most of the spring months stuck in their homes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. As the weather continues to warm up, fewer people want to be stuck indoors any longer. Bicycle sales across the U.S. have recently skyrocketed, according to Bloomberg. The reasons for this may include: Children out of school until Septembers and…

Memorial Day to Labor Day is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers in Tennessee and across the nation, according to WSMV. Known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and AAA both report a 14 percent increase in crashes involving teen drivers in the summer compared to the rest of the year. Car…