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16 New Tennessee Laws For 2018
Among the big changes in Tennessee for 2018 is a fine for using a cell phone in a school zone.

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Among the big changes in Tennessee for 2018 is a fine for using a cell phone in a school zone.

Nashville Zoo officials didn't get everything about the rare clouded leopard cub born in March exactly right. Like its gender, for example.
A small plane crash outside of Thompson's Station killed one man Thursday afternoon.
Cooler air and residual moisture may bring a spot of snow to the Midstate for Christmas Eve.
Metro Police are looking for a man and woman who rolled an ATM out of St. Thomas West Hospital on a dolly.
A Vanderbilt student listed his dorm room on Airbnb, which is not allowed.
Metro Police say a man boldly broke-in to a Nashville hotel and nearby restaurant early Thursday.
Two armed suspects stole cash and merchandise from an OHB gas station early Thursday.
Teachers took to Twitter to question high-end prizes at a party for MNPS Central Office employees and some got blocked for their trouble.
Metro Police say a 26-year-old woman had cocaine, marijuana and heroin in her home.
Controversial statues of Confederate military figures were removed in Memphis Wednesday using a loophole in state law.
Nashville's third top-flight pro sports team will join Major League Soccer.
"No criminal charges will be pursued" in the Brentwood Academy rape allegations, Brentwood Police said Wednesday.
A 52-year-old man was gunned down as he fled a robbery attempt on Nolensville Road Tuesday night.
A man who thought he was selling video game consoles was shot in the head in East Nashville.
A trio suspected in numerous incidents of porch package piracy across Middle Tennessee were arrested this week.
Nashville police said a woman who allegedly defecated in a patrol car "showed signs of intoxication."
A request for Cyntoia Brown's release is supported by doctors, politicians from both parties and judges.
Franklin Police said a “misunderstanding” was behind Tuesday’s incident at a school bus stop.
A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the death of 16-year-old Deberianah Begley at Cayce Homes in October.