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  • 1 week ago | wkrn.com | Alicia Patton

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Several events and ceremonies are planned across Middle Tennessee to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. The U.S. will observe Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19. The origin of Juneteenth celebrations began after enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, former President Joe Biden designated Juneteenth a federal holiday.

  • 1 week ago | wkrn.com | Alicia Patton

    Warning: This article contains information that some may find disturbing. FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — A former Franklin soccer coach accused of raping over a dozen unconscious boys and recording his actions has pleaded guilty to child exploitation and immigration offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee.

  • 1 week ago | wkrn.com | Alicia Patton

    MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Murfreesboro man accused of brandishing a handgun during the ‘No Kings’ protest in Nashville is now facing additional charges following an incident that took place in Murfreesboro, officials said. The 19-year-old was arrested over the weekend after he was allegedly involved in heated arguments and spit at people before pulling out a gun during the ‘No Kings’ protest at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

  • 1 week ago | wkrn.com | Alicia Patton

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state to utilize millions of dollars to enhance university operations, officials announced Tuesday. According to TSU officials, the university and the state agreed to redirect $96 million, which was previously allocated for deferred maintenance, to support TSU’s operational needs over the next three years.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alicia Patton

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state to utilize millions of dollars to enhance university operations, officials announced Tuesday. According to TSU officials, the university and the state agreed to redirect $96 million, which was previously allocated for deferred maintenance, to support TSU’s operational needs over the next three years. FEB.

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Alicia Patton
Alicia Patton @AliciaPattonTN
8 Mar 25

As the days get warmer and daylight begins to last longer, people around Middle Tennessee are preparing to come together to celebrate the arrival of spring 🌷. https://t.co/iIUOUC1UZH

Alicia Patton
Alicia Patton @AliciaPattonTN
26 Feb 25

Today marks one year since Sebastian Rogers disappeared. There are currently six active AMBER Alerts that remain unsolved for missing children in Tennessee. https://t.co/PqPjjEHl1J

Alicia Patton
Alicia Patton @AliciaPattonTN
23 Jan 25

RT @elisheva_tv: Bridgestone is closing their La Vergne plant this summer. The closure will affect almost 700 workers @WKRN https://t.co/g1…