
Katie Nixon
Regional Reporter at The Tennessean
Hi, I'm Katie! I'm the Tennessean's Regional Reporter for Cheatham, Robertson, and Sumner Counties.
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2 days ago |
yahoo.com | Katie Nixon
Days after a black bear was seen roaming through Gallatin, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency said its officers removed the remains of a bear from a major state route in the area. The news comes as reports of an escaped zebra on the loose in Rutherford County continues to captivate Middle Tennessee residents via social media. Most say they are hopeful for a different―and much safer―outcome for the animal. As of June 4, the zebra had still evaded authorities.
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5 days ago |
tennessean.com | Katie Nixon
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1200, known as "Savanna's Law", on May 21 in honor of 22-year-old Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy Savanna Puckett. The new law will create a registry at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for people convicted of a second and subsequent domestic violence offense and make offender information public.
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5 days ago |
commercialappeal.com | Katie Nixon
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1200, known as "Savanna's Law", on May 21 in honor of 22-year-old Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy Savanna Puckett. The new law will create a registry at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for people convicted of a second and subsequent domestic violence offense and make offender information public.
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1 week ago |
tennessean.com | Katie Nixon
Thousands of high school seniors graduated across Middle Tennessee in May including graduates who received valedictorian and salutatorian distinctions. In honor of students' academic achievements for the 2024-2025 school year, The Tennessean has compiled a list of graduating seniors' valedictorian and salutatorian selections and student graduation speaker recognitions in Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson and Sumner counties.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Katie Nixon
The three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend marks an unofficial start to summer and fun on the water for many. For others, Memorial Day serves as a stark reminder of the importance of boating safety. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials say four separate incidents have resulted in five fatalities on state waters so far in 2025. One of them involved a paddle craft.
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