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6 hrs ago | The Tennessean

Nashville shelter prepares for rise in returning vets

As residents of the Volunteer State, our history is one of respect and honor for those who have volunteered to serve and defend our nation.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Life, Veteran Affairs

Sun Feb 12, 2012

DNJ.com

Mtsu Poll: 'Partisan Profiles' detail traits of state's Dems, Republicans

The MTSU Poll's newly released 'Spring 2012 Partisan Profiles' reveal which demographic traits tend to distinguish Tennessee's Republicans, Democrats and independents from each other as the state's primary and general elections approach.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN

The Tennessean

Tennesseans who don't pay court costs could lose driver's license

As a child of the '80s, I admit to feeling more than a little nostalgia for big hair, leg warmers... Imagine my surprise as I pulled up to Kelly and Dean Wegner's Brentwood home and saw a dinosaur in... The Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk's Office estimates that some $40 million to $50 million in court fines are assessed each year.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Sumner County, TN, Bill Haslam, US Governors

Sat Feb 11, 2012

Murfreesboro Post

Dr. Walter B. Pegram

He was a native of Davidson County and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter B. Pegram, Sr.

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Related Topix: Pegram, TN, Murfreesboro, TN, Lascassas, TN

DNJ.com

Business Briefcase: Penny's Closet hosting Valentine's event

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., customers can browse holiday displays throughout the store and enjoy delectable sweets from a chocolate fountain.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, Vanderbilt University, Rutherford County, TN, Lipscomb University

Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Tennessean

Davidson County building permits

Renovations at Opry Mills Mall for Kelly's Cajun Grill , Claire's , Sunglass Warehouse , Yankee Candle, Uniform Destination, Jones New York, Master Cuts, Reebok, Steve Madden, Crocs, Hot Topic, GNC; rehab suite 100 in building C at 2002 Richard Jones Road for Kohana Japanese Restaurant ; make repairs and reroof building for Indian Springs picnic ... (more)

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The Tennessean

Davidson County weekend traffic

2. Shirley Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues south; Franklin Street from Fourth to Fifth avenues south; Fifth Avenue South from Peabody Street to Demonbreun Street; and Sixth Avenue South from Peabody to Shirley streets are closed for the Korean Veterans Boulevard extension.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

The Tennessean

Retired Nashville police officer dies after fall from ladder

Metro Police officers spent hours Thursday on Springfield Highway in Northern Davidson County investigating the death of one of their own, former Sgt.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Robertson County, TN

WSMV-TV 4 News

Advocates push for funding after TN budget endangers aid programs

A grassroots push may have worked for thousands of families in Tennessee, and a call for cuts almost meant the end for the state's Family Support program.

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Business Journal

Piedmont plans gas pipeline across southern Davidson County

The new line will cut a swath across Radnor Lake State Natural Area and some of the most expensive residential areas in the county, including the Forest Hills and Oak Hill communities.

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Related Topix: Forest Hills, TN, Oak Hill, TN

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Williamson Herald

Luke Boyd's Gray on Grey: There ought to be a law

The late humorist Will Rogers, who got much of his material straight from the newspapers sometimes would walk out on stage, unfold a paper, and say, "There's not much humor in the paper today.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, UFO and Alien

The Tennessean

Jury finds Nashville man guilty of killing girlfriend and her cousin

A Davidson County jury convicted a Nashville man of two counts of first degree premeditated murder, one count of attempted first degree murder and one count of employing a firearm Wednesday in connection with the deaths of his girlfriend and her cousin more than a year and a half ago.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN

Tue Feb 07, 2012

WSMV-TV 4 News

Vanderbilt appealing its place among delinquent Metro taxpayers

Vanderbilt shows up on Davidson County's list of delinquent taxpayers, but the university is appealing, saying it should be exempt from paying.

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Related Topix: Student Society, Coeducational Fraternities, Fraternities, Cunningham, TN

The Tennessean

Democrats raise questions about judicial candidate Jack Byrd's past votes for Republicans

Jack Byrd, a candidate in the Democratic primary for a Davidson County General Sessions Court judgeship, is facing questions about voting in several Republican primaries in the past 10 years.

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Related Topix: US News, Phil Bredesen, US Governors

The Tennessean

Holy Rosary eighth-grader takes spelling bee trophy

Alyssa Reina Rentuza of Holy Rosary Academy smiles as she spells her final word in the Davidson County spelling bee Tuesday, Feb.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN

The Tennessean

State Rep. Curry Todd's DUI, weapons case sent to grand jury

State Rep. Curry Todd waived a preliminary hearing in Davidson County General Sessions Court Tuesday on DUI and weapons charges.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN

Mon Feb 06, 2012

WSMV-TV 4 News

Legislation could limit judges' power

A Tennessee representative is pushing for reforms to the system that is meant to protect vulnerable citizens, but often leaves them destitute and homeless instead.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

Williamson Herald

Brentwood Woman's Club celebrates 38 years of community service

The GFWC Brentwood Woman's Club is celebrating their 38th year of community service in the Brentwood area.

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Related Topix: Brentwood, TN, Williamson County, TN, Arts, Poetry, Theater, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

The Tennessean

Nashville area crime report 02/06/2012

A jury has convicted a man of trying to adduct a child from a restaurant in Hermitage nearly two years ago, according to the Office of the Davidson County District Attorney.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Nashville, TN

Sun Feb 05, 2012

The Tennessean

Davidson County Briefs: GJCC offers gardening class

The Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., will hold a 'Community Gardening, Urban Agriculture and Food Deserts' class from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the newly dedicated Stacy Leigh Kraft Community Garden on campus.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Agriculture, Science, Photography, Arts

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