Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery put his opposition to President Joe Biden's proposed vaccine mandate in writing Thursday, sending a letter to the White House that challenged the legality of the policy.
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The Tennessee Department of Health has now reported a total of 1,171,722 cases of COVID-19 across the state, up 4,432 cases on Thursday from 16,958 new test results — an 18.9 percent positivity rate.
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Deana Hood, a Franklin native who is currently an acting municipal judge for both Spring Hill and Franklin, officially kicked off her campaign Thursday for her bid for circuit court judge for the 21st Judicial District Division II seat in Williamson County.
Virtual community engagement scheduled a month out
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A now former Williamson County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for what they allege was his mishandled information in a rape case to "potentially benefit" his friend who was suspected in the crime.
Local nonprofits are preparing to welcome 300 Afghan refugees to Nashville following the American military’s withdrawal from the country and its takeover by the Taliban. Catholic Charities of Tennessee and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment both have contracts with the U.S. D…
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For the month of August, Tennessee was found to have an unemployment rate of 4.6 percent, the single-lowest statewide monthly unemployment rate since the pandemic began in April 2020.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced a variety of road construction projects through Sept. 22 across Williamson County and Middle Tennessee.
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Over the weekend, State Rep. Brandon Ogles claimed during a Williamson County GOP event that police were ordered to "stand down" during the Nashville George Floyd protest on June 30, 2020 and "go somewhere else to avoid the conflict."
The Franklin Police are investigating a road rage incident on Interstate 65 that resulted one driver's window being shattered.
The Grey Ghost 5k, one of Spring Hill's longest-running races, will return next month on Oct. 23 for its 12th annual outing after skipping 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The National Weather Service Nashville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of western Williamson County until 11:30 a.m. and a Flash Flood Watch for all of Williamson County until 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
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The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to surge in Tennessee.
The City of Brentwood announced the hiring of its new Human Resources Director, Julie Roeder.
The Franklin Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the person who stole a trailer on Sunday, Sept. 12.
On Monday, the city of Spring Hill was awarded a $325,000 grant to go toward the city's Parks & Recreation Department.
The Tennessee Department of Health has now reported a total of 1,154,966 cases of COVID-19 across the state, up 3,912 cases on Monday from 18,660 new test results — a 17.7 percent positivity rate.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, Americans witnessed the single-deadliest terrorist attack in the country's history, with nearly 3,000 American citizens losing their lives after members of Al-Qaeda flew hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center Twin Towers.
A Fairview man was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison following his conviction on two counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to defraud two hospital management companies.
The Nolensville Board of Commissioners and the Nolensville Planning Commission will hold a special joint work session on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
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While the regular Chukkers for Charity horse polo match skipped 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event returned in style Saturday for its 25th outing, raising thousands of dollars for two local nonprofits benefiting children and adults with disabilities.
Brentwood Fire and Rescue responded to 354 calls for service during the month of August, including two fires.
Of the memories shared during the city of Franklin’s 9/11 tribute Saturday morning, one of the more poignant had to do with the heroics of passengers on Flight 93 and what led up to the “Let’s roll” exclamation from Todd Beamer.
Update (Sept. 17, 10 a.m.): The Franklin Police Department has released surveillance camera footage of the suspects in the Sept. 10 burglary of Wilder Boutique, Frothy Monkey, and the Juice Bar.
In keeping with annual tradition, Brentwood Mayor Rhea Little III led the city in ceremony to commemorate the victims, survivors and first responders of Sept. 11, 2001.
Metro Councilmember Freddie O'Connell has filed a bill to regulate Lower Broadway's armada of transpotainment vehicles.
The Tennessee Department of Health has now reported a total of 1,119,545 cases of COVID-19 across the state, up 4,200 cases on Thursday from 15,595 new test results — a 21.1 percent positivity rate.
The federal comment period for TennCare’s waiver to overhaul the state’s safety-net insurance program has ended with mostly negative feedback, leaving its dissenters hopeful the Biden Administration will repeal the approval granted by the previous administration during its last days in office.
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Tennessee Rep. Glen Casada and 72 other State House Republicans called for a special session in response to President Joe Biden's newly-announced vaccine mandate, which will require companies with 100 employees or more to either mandate vaccines, or be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.
A tractor trailer carrying lumber overturned on Concord Road on Friday morning, closing several lanes of traffic and causing some delays in travel.
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President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a series of executive orders that will require COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for nearly 100 million Americans.
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