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Why do they call it that?  Sweetwater

Why do they call it that? Sweetwater

Sweetwater's historic downtown area overflows with revitalized antique shops and restaurants.  The history behind the name of this city in Monroe County is full of deep springs and tall tales.

10 About Town: July 30 - August 1

10 About Town: July 30 - August 1

John Martin gives you the lowdown on this weekend's highlights.

Final preparations are underway for Clinton's wedding

Final preparations are underway for Clinton's wedding

The tiny village of Rhinebeck, New York appears to be getting ready for Chelsea Clinton's weekend wedding.

Scientists survey damage at sabotaged Smokies brook trout stream

Scientists survey damage at sabotaged Smokies brook trout stream

GSMNP biologists now have a better idea of how much harm was done and what it will take to repair the damage after someone attempted to sabotage a long-time brook trout restoration project.

Son's call saves woman when tornado hits North Nashville

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.

Cops: Pa. teens faked kidnapping to put on YouTube

Cops: Pa. teens faked kidnapping to put on YouTube

Authorities say four eastern Pennsylvania teenagers staged a fake kidnapping in a store parking lot, intending to film it and put the video on YouTube.

MN town votes English as official and only language

MN town votes English as official and only language

Those against the idea of going English only in official city documents outnumbered those in favor, but there were those who defended the idea.

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck

Organizers say the 20-day trip will be the most scientifically advanced mission yet to the site where the luxurious ocean liner came to rest in 1912.

Ten percent of the population can't see 3D movies or television

Ten percent of the population can't see 3D movies or television

3D technology has drastically altered the way we view movies and even TV, but for for some, it's wasted effort.

Soccer player thought to be dead is alive

Soccer player thought to be dead is alive

A University of Evansville soccer player thought to have died in an accident is actually alive.

Samuel L. Jackson announces 'Avengers' cast

Samuel L. Jackson announces 'Avengers' cast

Comic book fans no longer have to imagine what it might be like to see all their favorite superheroes in one place.

Titans' Fisher upset with USC's Kiffin over assistant

Titans' Fisher upset with USC's Kiffin over assistant

USC's Lane Kiffin has angered Trojan alum and Titans head coach Jeff Fisher with his "lack of professionalism."

Hybrids may get free parking in Nashville

Proposal would let motorists park free at city
meters

Tradition Revisited:  Former coaches on Dooley

Tradition Revisited: Former coaches on Dooley

Four of the five previous coaches led the Vols for 45 years, and Doug Dickey, Bill Battle, Johnny Majors and Phillip Fulmer all have thoughts about Derek Dooley.

VIDEO:  Dooley, Vols at Media Days

VIDEO: Dooley, Vols at Media Days

Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley took his turn in front of the mics, cameras and laptops at the SEC Media Days.

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