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Teachers, students and parents denounced the passage of a Tennessee bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed handguns.

Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” at Tennessee House Republicans after they passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed...

Tennessee House votes in favour of the bill with bipartisan opposition, requiring 40 hours of training for staff carrying concealed handguns.

Lawmakers say more needs to be done to combat youth crime in Tennessee. They're now working to toughen penalties for kids who commit crimes before they turn 18.

Cookeville uses signs to discourage panhandling Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton and last updated 2021-07-20 21:40:42-04 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The city of Cookeville is addressing a growing issue of panhandling by posting signs throughout the city encouraging people to donate to organizations rather than individuals. Mayor Ricky Shelton addressed the topic on his Facebook page, saying, "I’ve received dozens of messages and emails of concern and frustration from citizens about the r...