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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga-area officials are working to lure tourists to lesser-known Civil War sites over the next few years as the region looks ahead to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, which ...
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Tennessee may arm probation and parole officers
Associated Press - October 12, 2008 11:55 AM ET CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Tennessee is 1 of 10 states that don't issue firearms to employees who supervise parolees and probationers.
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MTSU student accused of terrorism, arson could face serious jail time
MTSU student Justin Jay Davis, 19, of Antioch was charged with one count of terrorism and three counts of arson in the events on campus Thursday.
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Trooper who ran background checks wants job back
The Tennessee Highway Patrol officer says he didn't break the law when he ran unauthorized background checks on as many as 182 people.
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Abducted Georgia boy, grandmother may be headed to Tennessee
Authorities in Georgia have issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old boy allegedly abducted by his grandmother, and the two are believed to be headed to Tennessee.
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Budget cuts to get worse
A growing budget shortfall for state government reflects a deteriorating economy where Tennesseans are buying less and businesses are struggling to make money.
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Tenn. Man Indicted In Palin Hacking Case
A federal grand jury in Tennessee has indicted a man in connection with the hacking of the e-mail account of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin .
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State tax collections fall short again
In what was a surprise to absolutely no one, the state announced yesterday that revenues are down...again. According to information from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, state revenue ...
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Trooper begs to keep job
The Tennessee Highway Patrol officer who ran unauthorized background checks on as many as 182 people pleaded for his job in an administrative appeal hearing on Thursday, saying he violated a state policy for ...
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Fire investigators: Mario's fire was arsonInvestigators say arson was ...
Investigators say arson was behind the fire that destroyed Mario's Restaurant, which has been vacant since a previous fire damaged the building in 2006.
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Gore toasts Obama at fundraiser
NASHVILLE - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama switched from debater to fundraiser Tuesday night, making a brief appearance at a late-night gathering at Al Gore's Tennessee home.
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Man charged in Tenn. mall shooting that killed 1
Knoxville police have identified the alleged gunman and victim in a shooting at a crowded shopping mall.
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Tenn. budget shortfall grows amid economic woes
A growing budget shortfall for state government reflects a deteriorating economy where Tennesseans are buying less and businesses are struggling to make money.
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Cindy McCain claims Obama is waging dirty campaign
Cindy McCain has accused Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama of running "the dirtiest campaign in American history." In remarks reported Tuesday by The Tennessean, she said she initially did not want ...
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Two Tennessee guard units prepare to deploy
KNOXVILLE -- Two Tennessee National Guard maintenance companies are being called up for deployment to the Middle East.
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Fill a er Up with Biodiesel & Ethanol on I-65
You can now travel from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, entirely on biodiesel and ethanol.
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Governor seeks federal help because of drought
Gov. Phil Bredesen has requested a federal agricultural disaster designation for 11 more counties suffering from drought.
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Customer opens fire in crowded Tenn. mall, killing employee; Suspect wounded and in custody
A customer opened fire in a crowded shopping mall Wednesday afternoon, killing a clothing store employee before he was shot and wounded by police officers, authorities said.
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Nashville prepares for presidential debate
Nashville is gearing up for Tuesday's presidential debate, the first ever held in Tennessee.
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Bredesen: Debate Could Bring Defining Moment
Phil Bredesen won't see the candidates before the debate but is going to a reception afterwards that Sen.
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