Apr 4, 2012 | The Tennessean
Six Indian groups move step closer to official recognition in TN
Legislation recognizing six self-identified Indian groups as official state tribes passed a Senate committee Tuesday, but not without a last minute tiebreaker from the lieutenant governor.
Out-of-state Indian tribes opposing recognition for Tennessee groups
Three groups have a shot at becoming Tennessee's first state-recognized American Indian tribes under a bill being heard in the House's State and Local Government Committee this afternoon.
Scott County man killed in single-car crash
WINFIELD, Tenn. - A 49-year-old Scott County man was killed Wednesday night when his car left the road and struck a tree.