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Pipeline work can continue at state natural area
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee environmental officials have given Piedmont Natural Gas permission to resume drilling on a Nashville pipeline ...
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Nashville native wins $100000 drops out of college
Mark Daniel, 19, has won $100,000 to drop out of college and pursue his startup, StatusHawk. Nashville native Mark Daniel is earning $100,000 by dropping out of college. According to sister publication the Nashville Business Journal, the 19-year-old has received a Thiel Fellowship, which gives him the money over the next two years to create his company, StatusHawk. Instead of heading back to ...
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British prince visits Nashville
Prince Edward, one of Queen Elizabeth's sons, is in Nashville promoting one of the royal family's major charities for youth, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The award honors teens who showcase outstanding community service, skills, fitness and character-building. Governor Haslam hosted the prince at a private ceremony at the governor's mansion to honor this year's ...
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2 Dead in Drugstore Shootings in Tennessee
An East Tennessee pharmacy owner and a customer have been killed during a robbery that left a pharmacy tech and another employee wounded. District Attorney Jimmy Dunn said a former police officer in Bean Station was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and robbery Thursday at the Down Home Pharmacy. Dunn said the former officer, 37-year-old Jason B. Holt, took "a large ...
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Shelton Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans
Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home ...
Knox Focus
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Development projects plod on despite downturn
Knoxville has been hit hard by the recession like every other major city across the country and the world, but innovative planning and adaptation by city leaders seem to be helping the local economy recovery, while laying the ground work for a strong economic future as well.
Knoxville, like any major city, suffers from its fair share of social ills, inner city violence, a concerning crime rate, dilapidated areas of the city that breed nefarious anti-social behavior like drug abuse and drug dealing and a lack of funds to properly stamp out these problems. Read more
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