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Child, 2, shot in the head, survives injuries

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A 2-year-old child in Trigg County was shot in the head but survived his injuries Tuesday night. More>>

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Deputy fired, accused of bringing contraband to inmates Video included

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A deputy at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center was fired earlier this month after he was accused of bringing marijuana, tobacco and a cell phone to inmates. More>>

Preds to host Bridgestone plaza event for OK tornado relief

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The Nashville Predators are hosting a special event at the Bridgestone Arena plaza Thursday to help raise money for Oklahoma tornado relief. More>>

Boy, 13, charged with sexually assaulting 3 girls on bus

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A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after three young girls said he assaulted them on a school bus. More>>

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Pipeline project resumes after Radnor Lake spill Video included

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Piedmont Gas crews have resumed construction on the controversial pipeline project at Radnor Lake State Park after a messy problem last week. More>>

More thunderstorms in afternoon forecast Video included

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An upper-level low pushing across the area is expected to bring another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
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Tariff blamed for loss of jobs in East TN town

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An antiquated tariff designed to protect American textile mills from foreign competitors is being blamed for threatening a Rockwood company that manufactures carbon fiber. More>>

Juveniles walking to alternative school rob man, say police

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Two juveniles on their way to alternative school used a pellet gun to rob a downtown Clarksville businessman who was on his way to work, according to police. More>>

Auto parts store burglarized on Rosa Parks Boulevard Video included

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High-priced electronics and other valuables were stolen overnight at an auto store just north of downtown Nashville.
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Man charged with faking marriage to visit inmate

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Washington County authorities say a man faked a marriage certificate so he could visit a woman held in the Johnson City Detention Facility. More>>

Channel 4, Kroger team up to collect Oklahoma tornado relief donations Video included

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WSMV-TV and Kroger are teaming up with the American Red Cross to help the victims of the deadly Oklahoma tornado. More>>

Fracking up for discussion on Capitol Hill

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Environmental groups are heading to the state capitol Wednesday to talk about rules for natural gas drilling. More>>

Re-opening of I-24 welcome center delayed

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An interstate welcome center in southern Kentucky near the Tennessee line will reopen Wednesday and remain open until after the Memorial Day holiday. More>>

iPhone helps police arrest YMCA theft suspect Video included

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Police were able to arrest a suspect in recent thefts at a YMCA by tracking a stolen cell phone, according to the Herald Citizen. More>>

$22,000 reward offered in bald eagle shootings

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Officials are offering up to a $22,000 reward for information leading to convictions in the shooting of two bald eagles in eastern Tennessee. More>>

Music City Center employs more workers than estimated Video included

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The number of construction jobs created at the Music City Center project ended up being much higher than the anticipated estimates. More>>

Opry House honors military with special performance Video included

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The Grand Ole Opry rolled out the red carpet for the troops for a special program Tuesday evening honoring the United States military. More>>

Petition seeks to remove Murfreesboro red-light cameras

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A current and former Middle Tennessee State University student have made it their mission to get rid of red-light cameras across Murfreesboro, claiming they're a revenue stream and not effective. More>>

NC woman tried to kill family with toxic cheese, says sheriff

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A woman in North Carolina is accused of poisoning her family with cheese tainted with household chemicals. More>>

Car smashed as construction crane topples onto road Video included

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A crane at the site of a Tennessee Department of Transportation bridge project collapsed onto a vehicle Tuesday afternoon south of Gallatin. More>>

Nashville burying toxic chemicals near Cumberland River Video included

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There is a lot of demolition and construction going on in Nashville these days, but there are serious concerns about the city's plan of action for getting rid of an old building with troublesome things inside. More>>

Tea party group protests IRS outside Nashville federal building

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Dozens of protesters rallied Tuesday outside the federal building in downtown Nashville, demanding further investigation into the IRS' alleged targeting of conservative groups. More>>

Holly Bobo's family takes issue with tweet from TBI spokesperson Video included

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The family of missing nursing student Holly Bobo has some strong words for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. More>>

TN sending relief to OK tornado victims Video included

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Tennesseans didn't waste time assembling resources to help Oklahoma tornado victims following Monday's storms. More>>

2 suspects sought after robbery at Murfreesboro restaurant Video included

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Two people are in police custody, and at least two others remain on the run, after a robbery at a restaurant in Murfreesboro on Monday morning. More>>

Metro Schools prepares with extensive severe weather plan Video included

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Given the devastation in Oklahoma, any risk for severe weather can cause anxiety, and that is especially true for parents with kids at school. More>>

TN standardized tests to move from paper to computers Video included

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By next spring, Tennessee students will have to take the TCAP and all other standardized tests on the computer. More>>

TDOT announces Smith Co. rockslide cleared, road reopens

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The Tennessee Department of Transportation said it has reopened a blocked Smith County road Tuesday after days of cleanup following a massive rockslide earlier this month. More>>

Driver slams into power pole on White Bridge Road Video included

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Power was knocked out to hundreds of residents in Nashville overnight after a truck slammed into a pole on White Bridge Road. More>>

Tennesseans oppose online tax, says new poll

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A new Vanderbilt University poll finds a majority of Tennesseans oppose the state enforcing online sales taxes, though respondents were split on whether the current system is fair to local businesses. More>>

Nashville man files false taxes, sentenced to prison

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A Nashville resident will serve 13 months in prison for filing false tax returns. More>>

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