NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal that would help homeowner associations or neighborhood watch groups keep repeat offenders out of their communities is headed to the governor for his consideration. The measure, called the "Neighborhood Protection Act," was approved 75-16…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - More than 300 students from across the state will be in Nashville this weekend to try to qualify for a national history competition that will be held this summer. Students in grades 6-12 will participate in…
[gtxvideo vid="bust4MUJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bust4MUJ.jpg" vtitle="Lexington Church Arson - Dan”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the holiest of days is scarred for a local congregation after an Easter weekend fire leaves the inside of their church seriously damaged, and…
[gtxvideo vid="3KcPFY6r" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3KcPFY6r.jpg" vtitle="Walk Across TN”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of walkers and runners lace up their sneakers for the 10th year of the Walk Across Tennessee campaign. The 500-mile trek takes place from April 6th to May16th.…
[gtxvideo vid="GSMFxCCc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSMFxCCc.jpg" vtitle="McKenzie Boxer Defies Odds”] MCKENZIE, Tenn. - McKenzie's Chris Edlin is living proof you're never too old to follow your dream. His neighbors hear echos from an Everlast punching bag at 6 a.m. every weekday.…
[gtxvideo vid="ZNCxINxx" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZNCxINxx.jpg" vtitle="Sports Plus Tournament”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Madison County is the hot spot for high school baseball this week. Over the course of five days, 16 local teams will compete for the Sports Plus Baseball Tournament…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says an agreement has been reached on legislation that would keep the state's current academic standards intact. The Blountville Republican told reporters on Thursday that the agreement was made this week.…
[gtxvideo vid="UBcImgr0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UBcImgr0.jpg" vtitle="Dog Update”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The four dogs found last week in east Jackson among three dead ones have been rescued from Rabies Control. The executive director of Companions Pet Rescue said the dogs need…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Officials are urging pet owners to make sure their animals are up-to-date on rabies vaccinations after a skunk in Middle Tennessee tested positive for the deadly disease. WSMV-TV in Nashville (http://bit.ly/1Gf9qLx ) reports the skunk was…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state of Tennessee and U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are partnering to promote statewide manufacturing innovation. Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd announced this week that Tennessee is piloting a voucher…
