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Chattanooga Volkswagen workers vote against joining United Auto Workers

Chattanooga Volkswagen workers vote against joining United Auto Workers

Chattanooga Volkswagen workers vote against joining United Auto Workers

“Our employees have spoken."

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Police, angry crowd face off after shooting in Memphis

Memphis police said none of its officers were involved in the shooting.

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Abandoned Places: Higdon Hotel

This little hotel was once a riverfront resort. Now, it is half-hidden on a hillside waiting for the day guests fill its rooms.

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Endangered child alert over, missing Cookeville toddlers found safe

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cookeville Police at 931-526-2125 or the TBI at -800-TBI-FIND.

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TBI: Missing girls found safe

The search for two missing children in cookeville is over. The TBI says the young girls -- subject of an endangered child alert -- have been found safe. They'd been last seen June 7th.

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TBI: U.S. Marshals involved in shooting

A U.S. Marshal-involved shooting happened Wednesday night around 6:40 p.m. in Memphis. After the shooting, officials say protesters started throwing rocks and bottles. The Memphis mayor says at least 25 officers and two journalists were injured.

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Gov. Bill Lee to visit White House today

Governor Bill Lee will visit the White House today to discuss criminal justice reform. He has selected a 12-member task force to develop policy and budget recommendations on preventing crime.

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TBI searching for missing Cookeville girls

TBI has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 10-month old Rayah Smith and 2 year old Marlee Smith. The TBI says this picture is dated- but both girls have brown hair and blue eyes.

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Former President George W. Bush to visit East TN

The money raised for this event will go toward rebuilding the chamber office, which was destroyed by a fire during the summer.

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Hey Moms, here's where you can find Tennessee's breastfeeding-friendly businesses

The TN Department of Health has compiled a searchable list of nearly 1,200 businesses across the Volunteer State into the "Breastfeeding Welcomed Here Directory."

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Rolling Stone names Emily Ann Roberts one of 20 best acts of CMA Fest

During her performance, Roberts announced the release of her debut EP Someday Dream, which will be available on July 12 with pre-sale beginning Friday, June 14.

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TN lawmakers call for 'promised' flood level warning system at Cummins Falls State Park

The letter comes after a Kentucky 2-year-old was killed after being swept away by floodwaters and 64 total people were evacuated.

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Chattanooga mother says son got parasites in his eye after swimming in Harrison Bay

It's not clear what type of parasite he picked up.

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Parasites found in 12-year-old's eye

Melissa Brown said it started after her son went swimming in Harrison Bay State Park. Hours later, he started complaining about pain in his eyes. She took him to the hospital after noticing black dots. Eventually, those small bugs slid out of his eyes.

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Tennessee park officials identify 2-year-old who died after heavy flooding at Cummins Falls

Rescue teams from Jackson, Putnam and White Counties and a Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter responded.

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Kentucky toddler dies after heavy flooding at Cummins Falls

A 2-year-old boy from Kentucky is now dead after rising waters swept him away at Cummins Falls State Park in Jackson County, Tennessee. Park officials have identified the child as Steven Pierce.

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