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• State rep. pushes bill to protect clergy who refuse to take part in same-sex ceremonies

  15-07-2015 23:46
  
  A Tennessee state representative is co-sponsoring a bill designed to protect clergy from being forced to marry same-sex couples.
  
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• Police investigate homicide of 16-year-old

  15-07-2015 23:46
  Metro police are continuing the search for who shot and killed a 16-year-old Tuesday night on University Court.
  
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• Hundreds of vegetables stolen from 95-year-old man's garden

  15-07-2015 23:32
  A 95-year-old Nashville man plants a big garden every year, but someone recently stole hundreds of his tomatoes.
  
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• Report card: How the Nashville chamber's legislative agenda fared in 2015

  15-07-2015 23:06
  
  There were a few blemishes on the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce's legislative agenda this year.
  
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• Barry Shepherd prepares for final director of schools public forum

  15-07-2015 22:38
  
  Barry Shepherd referred to Wednesdays public forum for the Metro director of schools candidate as his audition.The public will get a chance to address Shepherd with their questions and concerns.The other two candidates, Angela Huff and Mike Looney, spoke at public forums held Monday and Tuesday.Shepherd was interviewed by the school board on Wednesday. He said he feels like he is the best fit for the director of schools job because of his experience and proven track record as a leader,...
  
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• More homeowners finding beehives inside homes

  15-07-2015 22:08
  
  Last year, half the honey bee population in Middle Tennessee died off mysteriously. The good news is the bees are coming back. The bad news is some are building hives in people's homes.
  
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• Community rallies around Perry County sheriff battling cancer

  15-07-2015 21:23
  
  A man who spent his career fighting to keep people safe is now fighting for his own life.
  
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• Metro Public Works employee dies after being run over by garbage truck

  15-07-2015 19:58
  
  Police said the 19-year-old man was on the back of the garbage truck when the incident happened on Commerce Street around 11 p.m. Tuesday.
  
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• Planning for 'A Country Christmas' underway at Opryland

  15-07-2015 19:44
  
  Temperatures continue to soar into the 80s and 90s, but the summer heat isn't stopping one Nashville staple from thinking about Christmas.
  
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• Cleanup continues in Putnam County following EF-1 tornado

  15-07-2015 19:21
  
  The Putnam County Emergency Management Agency is still working to assess all of the damage from Tuesday's severe storms.
  
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• Luke Bryan says his misspoke about outlaw country

  15-07-2015 19:01
  
  In this June 10, 2015 file photo, country singer Luke Bryan arrives at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Bryan said he misspoke when he differentiated himself from outlaw country musicians like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings by saying he doesn?t do drugs.
  
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• 2nd suspect charged in Harding Inn arson; more arrests possible

  15-07-2015 18:58
  
  Joshua Brooks admitted that he was there when the fire was set and then went across the street to watch the blaze.
  
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• 16-year-old shot, killed at south Nashville housing development

  15-07-2015 18:17
  
  Metro police confirmed a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed on University Court on Tuesday night.
  
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• Prison escapee from AL arrested in Middle TN

  15-07-2015 17:59
  
  According to the police report, Michael Pruitt's phone pinged near Wade Circle in Goodlettsville. Officers then found the car used in the escape at the Americas Best Value Inn on Rivergate Parkway.
  
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• Neighbors pitching in after couple loses home in fire

  15-07-2015 17:55
  
  Tragedy struck a Dickson couple when their house was burned to the ground on their son's sixth birthday.
  
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• Police: Man used propane torch to set fire to school office

  15-07-2015 17:46
  
  Police said there was significant property and water damage to Stratford High School, estimated to be between $35,000 and $50,000.
  
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• Kings of Leon to headline Bash on Broadway for NYE

  15-07-2015 17:18
  
  Last year's Bash on Broadway drew a crowd of over 130,000 people and brought in $17 million of visitor spending, according to the Nashville Convention Visitors Corp.
  
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• Angry Amazon customers vent over sale fail

  15-07-2015 17:02
  
  It's not living up to the hype.
  
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• TSU, Fisk partner to host national honors conference

  15-07-2015 16:24
  
  More than 4,000 of the nation's brightest students will converge on Nashville, Tennessee, in the fall.
  
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• New Wilson County facility to create 245 jobs

  15-07-2015 16:21
  
  A company that specializes in manufacturing machine parts is establishing a new facility in Wilson County that's expected to create 245 jobs.
  
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• Ossining's Mike Risko Music Recognized In Nashville

  15-07-2015 15:52
  
  After being named one of the top 100 music retailers in the world by the National Association of Music Merchants for 2014 and 2015, Mike Risko Music was named a finalist in the Music Makes a Difference category at the NAMM awards show in Nashville, Tenn. The top 100 retailers come from all over the world, music stores and schools, and are entered into seven categories.
  
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• Video: Moment of El Chapo's escape released

  15-07-2015 15:50
  
  The video of the moment of escape for notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been released by Mexican authorities.
  
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• 2nd suspect arrested in arson at Harding Inn

  15-07-2015 14:11
  
  Joshua Brooks admitted that he was there when the fire was set and saw the fire burning and then went across the street to watch the blaze.
  
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• Nashville author, Harper Lee expert discusses 'Go Set a Watchman'

  15-07-2015 13:49
  
  Crowds lined up early Tuesday morning in Green Hills to buy the most anticipated book in decades, Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman."
  
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• Police: Man stabbed 5 times in south Nashville

  15-07-2015 13:21
  
  According to the affidavit, the incident happened at the Kwik Tobacco Market on Millwood Drive on Tuesday.
  
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• Nashville family of 3 displaced by house fire

  15-07-2015 13:04
  
  Two adults and a child were inside when the fire started around 2 a.m. on Maury Street in the J.C. Napier Homes area.
  
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• NWS: 2 tornadoes touched down in the Midstate on Tuesday

  15-07-2015 13:01
  
  So far, no injuries have been reported from either EF-1 tornado, which can carry wind speeds between 86 and 110 mph.
  
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• Nashville NAMM Show Concert Acoustic Nation Stage Jon Hammond Funk Unit

  15-07-2015 11:47
  
  Nashville Tennessee -- Jon Hammond Funk Unit Nashville Summer NAMM Show Concert on the Acoustic Nation Stage in Full High Definition featuring Louis Flip Winfield percussion, Roland Barber trombone, Cord Martin tenor saxophone, Joe Berger guitar, Jon Hammond Sk1 Hammond Organ, special thanks NAMM Stage crew Jason, Spike, Michael, Zuni Custom Guitars & Amplifiers, Audio Plus Inc. of San Bruno and NAMM Security, Mothertone http://www.HammondCast.com - a# - ZHammondOrgan - - a# - ZFunk - - a# -
  
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• Police: 16-year-old shot, killed in south Nashville

  15-07-2015 11:44
  
  Metro Police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed on University Court on Tuesday night.
  
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• Metro Public Works employee killed after being run over by garbage truck

  15-07-2015 11:41
  
  Police said two crew members were riding on the back of a garbage truck making their rounds on Commerce Street around 11 p.m. Tuesday.
  
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• National Weather Service: 2 tornadoes touched down in the Midstate

  15-07-2015 11:30
  
  Severe weather moved through the Midstate Tuesday afternoon, prompting several severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings.
  
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• Police: 16-year old shot, killed at University Court

  15-07-2015 08:26
  
  Metro Police confirm to Channel 4 that a 16-year old boy was shot and killed in University Court overnight Wednesday.
  
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• Uber expands further into Middle Tennessee

  15-07-2015 07:33
  
  More Nashville-area communities can now use Uber's ride-sharing services. According to The Tennessean, the fast-growing company will now serve riders in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Mt.
  
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• Video shows suspect in Vanderbilt assault allowed to enter dorm

  15-07-2015 04:55
  
  The man charged in a reported sexual assault at Vanderbilt University on Saturday was apparently let into a residence hall to use a restroom.
  
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• National Weather Service: Tornado touched down in Putnam Co.

  15-07-2015 04:37
  
  Severe weather moved through the Midstate Tuesday afternoon, prompting several severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings.
  
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• Pluto up close: Spacecraft achieves flyby, then calls home

  15-07-2015 03:32
  
  NASA's New Horizons spacecraft got humanity's first up-close look at Pluto on Tuesday, sending word of its triumph across 3 billion miles to scientists waiting breathlessly back home.
  
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• Nashville Sounds begin four game home series against Omaha Storm Chasers Friday, July 16th

  15-07-2015 03:23
  
  The Nashville Sounds return from the All-Star Break to open a four-game series against the Omaha Storm Chasers on Thursday, July 16th. The weekend series will include a tote bag giveaway, autograph day, apron giveaway, Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks and the third Faith Night of the season.
  
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• TDOC employees say new schedule creating dangerous conditions

  15-07-2015 02:25
  
  Some are concerned a new schedule for thousands of state employees may be putting them and the public at risk.
  
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• Nashville mourns the loss of 'The Cowboy from Japan,' Hank Sasaki

  15-07-2015 02:23
  
  It has been confirmed by the wife and son of Hank Sasaki and on his Facebook page that he passed away this morning, July 14, 2015 in Japan. He was a much loved singer songwriter from the land of the rising sun.
  
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• Group calls for action against General Sessions judge

  15-07-2015 01:58
  
  Judge Allegra Walker is facing more questions about her impartiality after a nonprofit organization filed a complaint with the Board of Judicial Conduct.
  
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• Second public forum held for Metro director of schools candidate

  15-07-2015 01:32
  
  Another finalist for director of Metro Schools was introduced at a public forum at Pearl-Cohn High School on Tuesday.
  
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• Controversial anti-drunk driving campaign suspended

  15-07-2015 01:15
  
  Tax dollars paid for a new anti-drunk driving campaign that some are calling insensitive, insulting and infuriating.
  
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• Mayor Dean prepares meals for students

  15-07-2015 00:57
  Mayor Karl Dean rolled up his sleeves to help feed thousands of Nashville children on Tuesday.
  
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• Former police officer faces federal fraud charges

  15-07-2015 00:46
  
  A former police officer faces federal charges after authorities said he lied about work hours and, as a result, stole from taxpayers.
  
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• City offers first look at new downtown amphitheater

  15-07-2015 00:38
  
  Ascend Amphitheater on the south end of Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville opens for business on July 31.
  
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• Strong storms leave damage, prompt warnings

  15-07-2015 00:22
  
  Severe weather moved through the Midstate Tuesday afternoon, prompting several severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings.
  
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• Plans for new Tennessee State Museum are taking shape

  15-07-2015 00:16
  
  Gov. Bill Haslam will lead the planned private fundraising campaign to bolster $120 million in taxpayer support for the new Tennessee State Museum. Haslam's chief of staff, Mark Cate, outlined plans Monday for both fundraising and construction of the facility, which will be on the Bicentennial Capitol Mall in Nashville, multiple media outlets report.
  
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• Industrial Development Board approves financing plan for Bellevue mall project

  15-07-2015 00:09
  
  After an approval by the Industrial Development Board, a new project for the Bellevue Center site has taken a step forward.
  
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