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“It is such a long span of time. I don't think there's any way to find out who did it.”

When symbols of racism show up in public, it's always offensive. When those responsible for the property figuratively shrug their shoulders, it's downright distressing. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

When heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, rose bouquets and sweetly sentimental cards just won't do, cupids without plans for Valentine's Day still have time to produce a romantic night on the town. via The Tennessean

“I watched her struggle as a single mother”

FRANKLIN -- Liz Johnson of Brentwood received Extraordinary Woman of the Year honors Friday from the Patricia Hart Society, a women's initiative of United Way of Williamson County. via The Tennessean

“Congratulations to all six presenters and the alternates. They represent a broad range of disciplines on campus and will have a very exciting day visiting with the state legislators.”

A talented group of MTSU students will be making presentations of their research and mingling with state legislators Wednesday during the third annual Posters at the State Capitol in Nashville. via DNJ.com

Receive a free pair of opening night tickets to see Camelot starring Lou Diamond Phillips playing at TPAC on March 11 with every $500 or more purchase made between Feb 7 -15 at Brentwood Jewelry and Gifts. via WJXA-FM Nashville

BRENTWOOD - Tim McGraw might not make it, but those who attend the Music 4 Music fundraiser for Ravenwood High School's band will get the next best thing. via The Tennessean

“I expect it to be controversial”

BRENTWOOD - The Dolphin Club swimming pool and tennis courts will permanently close this summer, and in their place, owner Mark Cleveland hopes to open a 49,500-square-foot facility called Brentwood Sports ... via The Tennessean

“It (the expansion) allows us, if that fiber is damaged at any point, (to) reroute the information and not be down.”

Brentwood officials hope to keep city communications and traffic flowing smoothly, so they're expanding a fiber-optic network that was installed around town several years ago. via The Tennessean

“I think it's probably a little bit over the top”

Williamson County was one of 20 Mid-State counties to cancel classes Thursday due to icy conditions. via WKRN-TV Nashville

“Any dog that has the propensity or history of being violent or has bitten someone. The owner would be responsible for that dog's actions.”

Helter Shelter Mom Always Liked Me Best Robert Leleux's debut memoir insists on laughing through the tears New Is Bad Buy a house that Elvis, not your average Brentwood banker, would Homeowner Beware Just ... via Nashville Scene

“I would die a thousand deaths before I would betray a friend.”

South Nashville was a hotbed of spying activities during the Civil War. It was where Coleman Scouts rendezvoused. via The Tennessean

“It's just one of those things, you know. Beginning of deer season, I tell myself I'm going to grow a beard until I get my first deer”

Country duo Big & Rich will come off the road for about a year. Big Kenny said that touring has been hard on him recently, since a drunk driver hit him six years ago and blew out two discs in his neck. via WKRN-TV Nashville

Planning to take your sweetie out to dinner on Valentine's Day? Procrastination is not your friend. via The Tennessean

“No one in the marketplace seems to have any conviction whatsoever about 2008 because no one is clear about the U.S. economy's direction or its potential effect on global markets”

In mutual fund investing, mid-cap growth funds provided resilient leadership in 2007 with a 16 percent average return, according to Lipper Inc. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“It was convenient, fast, I didn't have to wait and the dizziness went away immediately”

Johnny Daniels has a doctor, but after feeling dizzy one afternoon, he went to the Take Care Health Clinic inside Walgreens drugstore near his home in Hermitage. via The Tennessean

“I think the community really gets behind it and that makes it a lot more fun, but I try not to get too caught up in that”

BRENTWOOD - A friendly rivalry. That's what some would call what exists between Brentwood High School's Cameron Croy and Ravenwood High School's Chris Wolfe. via The Tennessean