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Initially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand TVA initially wanted to close all of its coal power plants by 2035. Not anymore. The energy supplier is reconsidering due to growth in the region and the amount of power AI requires to operate.

Initially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand

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Tennessee bans cell phones during class time; here's what your district can independently implement on campus

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Meet Sparrow, a Maury County rescue dog featured in the new Superman movie. Sparrow, a rescue dog from Maury County, appears in the new Superman movie. Her notoriety is helping other rescue pups at Maury County Animal Services to find their forever homes.

Sparrow, a rescue dog that spent time at the Maury County Animal Services Center, has a brief role in the new Superman movie.

Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes.

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If you're in the market for a new Tennessee specialty license plate -- these are all new additions to Tennessee's specialty plate catalog.

Including, yep, Pickleball!

The Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark The Estes Kefauver Federal Building has hosted decades of history, including the Jimmy Hoffa trial. Now, despite being on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark could be demolished.

The Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark

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Her whole family, more than 70 of them, is celebrating with her this weekend.

We'll share more of her remarkable story tonight at 5 and 6.

Happy Birthday, Betty!

She might have stayed in Hawaii, except for meeting a handsome sailor from Waverly, TN. Their own families weren't too keen about an interracial marriage, but we're told they came around once there were some grandchildren for them to enjoy.

I want you to meet Betty Hooper.

The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!

She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1

Several communities grapple with how much to pay for firefighter salaries and equipment Clarksville Firefighters are hoping to lobby the City Council for more pay. An entry-level fireman, who hasn't been certified yet, makes $43,800 a year.

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Is the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge. A judge will decide if Shaquille Taylor, accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig in 2023, is mentally competent to stand trial. We heard testimony from family and licensed psychologists.

Is the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge.

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There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.

This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.

Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!

There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.

This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.

Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!

Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.

Lawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye It's that time of the year in the Tennessee legislature when lawmakers are itching to go home. As a result, legislation moves fast and furious. These are some of the bills that caught our eye.

Lawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye

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Tennessee lawmakers pass a $59.8 billion state budget. Here's what is next. Both the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion dollar budget, for fiscal year 2026. The budget will now go to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's desk for his signature.

Both the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.

The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.

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'We can’t compete': Changes to vendor laws could eliminate jobs for hundreds of blind Tennesseans A Tennessee business owner, who is blind, is sounding the alarm over a bill that could potentially cause his company, and dozens of others, to go out of business.

"We can't complete"

A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job.

For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that.

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Bill passes narrowly. The House still has two committee stops before it reaches the House floor.

Today in the TN Senate, members will debate the controversial bill that would allow school districts to refuse to enroll students who are undocumented immigrants.

The gallery is at capacity.

We spoke to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today about these conditions and what people can expect this weekend. A big thanks to David Bogema for sharing all of his expertise. Story at 4/5/6
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Thankfully, there are several dams upstream of Nashville, including Percy Priest Dam, that have plenty of room for water storage. It's why Percy Priest Dam is currently not releasing any water, and that won't change until the Cumberland recedes to normal levels.

At Cheatham Dam, the gates are lifted and all water is passing through the dam. That's because Cheatham Lake, which includes Downtown Nashville, has virtually no water storage area. As a result, the Cumberland in Clarksville is already in minor flood stage and is expected to rise

Old Hickory Dam (upstream of Nashville) is releasing a torrent of water. Why? They have to. Old Hickory Lake was not built with much room for water/flooding storage, so they have to release water downstream so homes along the lake (above the dam) don't flood.

We've gotten a lot of rain.
We're getting more.

So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.

We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.

Earlier this month, THP Trooper Declan Ryan spotted something on the interstate that may have prevented a major crash.

Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!

We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social

Tennessee chambers divided over bill that would let school districts not enroll undocumented immigrants The Tennessee House and Senate have separate versions of a bill that would allow school districts to deny enrollment for undocumented immigrants. Here's a look at what each version would do.

The Tennessee House and Senate have separate versions of a bill that would allow school districts to deny enrollment for undocumented immigrants.

Democrats are against all forms of the measure.

Here's a look at what each version would do.

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Lawmakers consider lowering the minimum age of Tennessee school bus drivers So what can Tennessee do about the school bus driver shortage? Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, wants to lower the minimum age to be a driver from 25 to 21.

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Priscilla Presley sighting on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill.

She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.

Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.

I’m not sure how you feel about the time change, but here’s how Stella feels!

Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.

Is Tennessee ready if President Trump dismantles the U.S. Department of Education? It depends on who you ask. If that elimination happens, it would be a huge change in how Tennessee students are educated. The question becomes, is the state ready to take the whole system over?

Is Tennessee ready if President Trump dismantles the U.S. Department of Education? It depends on who you ask.
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'I never get tired of him': Dolly Parton, in interviews over the years, shares why she fell for Carl Dean To call Carl Dean shy of the spotlight would be an understatement. Few seemed to know him personally outside of immediate family. Really, the most we know about Dean comes from Dolly Parton herself.

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