Son's call saves woman when tornado hits North Nashville

As Shemika Page watched television in her room Monday night, one simple word may have saved her life: Mom.

Construction worker falls to his death

The man was working on the third floor of an apartment building under construction, standing on a bucket to plaster a ceiling when the bucket gave way Monday afternoon.

Lawsuit claims man was fired because he obeyed police during flood

An ex-employee is suing a hospital linen delivery company after he says he was fired for not breaking through police barriers during the Nashville flood.

Officer catches whiff of pot, grow house busted

Police officials say officer Jason Sweeney was driving on Thursday night when he caught the scent of marijuana.

Nashville council approves tax break for flood victims

Davidson County property owners whose homes were severely damaged by the May flood will get a tax break under a plan the Metro Council approved Tuesday.

Two men arrested in TVA theft case

"We want people to know that theft and breaking into TVA property are serious offenses, and we will prosecute," said David Jolley, vice president of TVA Police and Physical Security.

Another adoption tragedy taints Tennessee

Three months after her adoption, Kairissa XingJing Mark is dead, her adoptive family is shattered and the international adoption community is reeling from the news of yet another horror story out of Tennessee.

Rutherford mosque supporters, opponents face off

Debate over whether a mosque should be built just south of Murfreesboro packed 1,000 protesters into that city's public square on Wednesday, police estimated.

State rep suspects Nashville convention center construction of employing illegals

"I've been on the site and I've seen people I suspect are illegal, and I've been told by some people working on the site they have illegals there," Mike Turner said.

Nashville mayor wants tax funds to help rebuild Opry House

Gaylord officials estimate damage to the Opry House is $20 million.

Contractor picked for Tennessee solar farm

State officials say the proposed five-megawatt, 30-acre power generation facility will be one of the largest solar installations in the Southeast.

FEC audit shows Tennessee GOP financial errors

The Federal Election Commission has approved a 2007 audit that shows the Tennessee Republican Party failed to report campaign donations and spending.

Deputies find marijuana growing in kids' bedrooms

A release from the department stated 46-year-old Mark Tucker and 41-year-old Debra Tucker were arrested on drug and child endangerment charges.

Primary battles in TN don't spur voter rolls

Election officials say they have not seen a surge in voter registrations, despite primary battles across the region.

Dwarf games offer 'a level playing field'

More than 320 athletes ages 4 and up are in Nashville this week competing in the Dwarf Athletic Association of America's 24th National Games.

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