Nashville, TN news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

In Nashville, TN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Escaped inmate recaptured; restaurant closures announced. Also: Volaris launches new Nashville-to-Guadalajara flight route starting October 22. Weather: Mostly clear today with highs around 77°F and light winds.

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A Tennessee Department of Corrections inmate who escaped from Nashville General Hospital has been recaptured.WKRN News 2 · Oct 21, 3:57 PM
Volaris launches new Nashville-to-Guadalajara flight route starting October 22.WZTV · Oct 20, 7:59 PM

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