Provides the latest RSS feeds for Tennessee News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Nashville Herald.com http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/cat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7/ en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 11:14:02 -0400 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:14:02 -0400 30 The TBI is criticizing a series of reports by a Nashville TV station in the Holly Bobo disappearance case. News media statewide have reported extensively on the search for the 20-year-old, who went missing from her Decatur County home two years ago. The NBC station in Nashville, WSMV, recently aired a series of reports that appeared to update the investigation and the circumstances ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214596529/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:14:47 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214596529/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 FORT THOMAS, Ky. - A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.The father of Michael Robert Bradford, 26, of Fort Thomas and Augusta, Ga., said his son was smart, good in different sports and about to become a father.Gary "Moose" Bradford, also of Fort Thomas, told The ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214594132/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 20:43:40 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214594132/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Some Scott County kids got a special treat on Friday, straight from Hollywood! The man behind a pretty well-known kids show visited students in Oneida, showing off his talents to an appreciative audience at both the high school and elementary school. Bob Boyle created Nickelodeon's animated series "Wow Wow Wubbzy". Boyle talked to the kids about his work, how he got into ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591823/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:32:22 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591823/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Darius Morris, center, dives for a loose ball against Memphis Grizzlies defenders Marc Gasol (33), Mike Conley (11) and Zach Randolph during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Gasol, Conley and Randolph together may be the unlikeliest trio to lead a team, they have the Grizzlies in their first Western ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591065/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:19:51 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591065/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 The driver might have been suffering from a medical problem when the crash occurred, officials said. He was taken to Physicians Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591308/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:17 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591308/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A police affidavit in the stalking case of an Army officer who manages the sexual harassment and assault response program at Fort Campbell says Lt. Col. Darin Haas threatened to kill his ex-wife in text messages.According to the affidavit, obtained by WSMV-TV, Alissa Owen told police on Wednesday that Haas had been sending threatening text messages since Nov. 2011, shortly ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591248/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:55 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591248/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 From left: Andre Fowlkes, Richard Batt, Richard Billings, Kenn Gibbs, Pam and Tom Cooper, Scott Finney and Brittany Fitzpatrick For the six companies that recently completed the third Seed Hatchery class, the 90 days of the boot camp program for entrepreneurs represents what they hope is just the beginning. The latest group of companies presented for Seed Hatcherys Investor Day, which put them in ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591678/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:42 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591678/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 http://bit.ly/13Bj35R ), the body of 53-year-old David Cunningham was discovered Friday morning in an area where Cunningham was known to like to ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591309/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:59 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214591309/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 A team of top technology experts is offering ideas to help improve utility bill costs in Knoxville. Five IBM members from around the world have been in Knoxville for several weeks, as part of a grant for the IBM Smarter Cities challenge. "I'm very grateful for the time and effort provided by IBM and this great team," said Mayor Madeline Rogero. "They took three weeks ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214590038/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:40 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214590038/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 The 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals match-up between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs will be televised nationally and locally on ABC and ESPN, the team announced. The Grizzlies’ schedule for the 2013 Western Conference Finals will begin on the road for Games 1 and 2 at the AT&T Center beginning Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. (all times CT). Game 2 will follow on ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589814/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:04:44 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589814/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589524/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:04:12 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589524/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Friday, May 10, 2013. U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard and Poors 500 Index poised for a third straight week of gains, as investors weighed the pace of central bank stimulus amid a meeting of finance ministers. Photographer: Jin Lee/Bloomberg Though the euphoria of recent market highs has not completely worn ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214590376/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:53:41 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214590376/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Tennessee Gas Pipeline has signed a 20-year agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. to transport gas to a processing facility in Louisiana. A pipeline company that moves natural gas through Ohio and others states has signed a 20-year agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. to ship gas to a processing facility in Louisiana. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., a unit of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (NYSE:KMP), said it ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589234/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:22 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589234/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is one of 10 such organizations in the country to receive recognition for driving economic impact around energy efficiency. The groups are being recognized by Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy, which put together case studies on each of the honorees to determine how they support business growth while supporting clean energy. The Bartlett Chamber was ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589815/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:27 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214589815/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 KNOXVILLE -- A woman's vehicle was struck by what police believe was a stray bullet late Thursday night in South Knoxville, according to Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214588746/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:51:25 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214588746/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A gang leader has been sentenced to serve more than 78 years in a federal prison for his role in three armed home invasion robberies in ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214588747/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:12 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214588747/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Sevier (suh-VEER) County authorities said 42-year-old Stephen Wayne Russell of Knoxville was seen on surveillance video breaking into a rental cabin in March. Deputies chased a red Toyota SUV on April 19, but the driver turned off the lights and got away. Police said occupants were throwing out electronic gear as the vehicle sped ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214588748/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:11 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214588748/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album.Nettles says Friday in a news release that she is working with Rick Rubin and will release the album in the fall.Rumors that Nettles would release a solo album have been prevalent for a while. Grammy Award-winning Sugarland includes Kristian Bush and is one of country music's most successful and honored acts. The ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214587253/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:22 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214587253/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Researchers have discovered that low-micronaire cotton, which is tougher to dye and is therefore discounted as an inferior product, is surprisingly effective when used in the cleanup of oil spills. A study conducted by the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health found a single pound of low-micronaire cotton among the lowest quality grades of ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214587916/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:15 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214587916/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 The Marshals Service said Saylor is additionally charged in a February home invasion break-in in Harlan County, Ky., during which firearms were ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214587275/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:19 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214587275/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Every year, Memphis Business Journal recognizes and rewards some of the most successful small businesses in the Mid-South. Throughout the life of the awards program, now in its 33rd year, we have recognized the best local entrepreneurs whose successful businesses shape the Memphis economy. This years group is no exception. The winners in each of four categories 1 to 25 Employees, 26 to 60 ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214586206/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:57 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214586206/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Friday is "Bike To Work Day" and dozens of Knoxville residents hit the streets on two wheels. On their way to work, many riders dressed in their best costumes and made a stop on Market Square to socialize and grab a free cup of coffee and biscuits. "Bike To Work Day" started as a way to get people to consider how much money they could save on gas and parking, plus added ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585781/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:25:57 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585781/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Thingvellir, Iceland: Set amid the volcanic landscape of Mount Hengill, less than an hour drive from Reykjavik, ION is geared to adventurous travellers who prefer natural wonders to nightlife. Guests of the ultra-modern hotel can go fly fishing, diving and white-water rafting, tour the Gullfoss waterfall, geysers and glaciers, and explore Thingvellir National Park with a hiking guide or on ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584597/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:24:06 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584597/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 May 16--Dishonorably discharged male War on Terror vets menace attractive female campers in "Black Rock," a photogenic Maine-set shocker that seems to have been motivated by a desire to craft a commercial thriller with an indie aesthetic -- and budget. Combining the backwoods paranoia of "Deliverance," the hunting-humans suspense of "The Most Dangerous Game," the ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585506/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:14:37 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585506/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Six people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Nashville after being accused of running a scheme to defraud Nissan North America of more than ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585782/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:57:36 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585782/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Americans born of the Millennial generation may struggle actually finding work, but when it comes to knowing where theyd like to work, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis is at the top of the list. A survey conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars polled 9,000 high school students, college students and young professionals to find which companies in America were most ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585907/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:44:29 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214585907/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 A police spokeswoman said the crash, shortly before 8 a.m. CDT Friday, resulted in four children and one young adult being taken to hospitals. The children are ages 9, 12, 13 and 17. The adult is ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584081/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:10 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584081/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 http://bit.ly/13AUPst ), 3-month-old Colin Eugene Russell's body had injuries in various stages of healing. The report said the results are consistent with battered child syndrome. The cause of the baby's death was blunt force trauma to the head and ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584080/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:10 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584080/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Zone 3 police responded to a report of a man shot about 4:25 a.m. on Zara Street, police said. Police and paramedics found the man, 54, unresponsive in the kitchen, police said. Police did not identify the ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584082/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:40 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214584082/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A jury is deliberating the murder case against a Kentucky man being retried in the killing of a young Knoxville couple.The Knoxville News Sentinel ( http://bit.ly/12A4f6i) reported jurors from Nashville spent about four hours deliberating on Thursday in the Knoxville trial of George Thomas. Deliberations were resuming Friday.Thomas and three co-defendants were convicted in the ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214582534/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40:08 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214582534/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 After firefighters extinguished a house fire late Thursday morning, they found the body of 57-year-old Dwight D. Seay in the den of his home. The medical examiner will determine the cause of Seay's ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214582585/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:22:44 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214582585/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Gates Bill Gates has regained his title as the richest person in the world. The founder of Microsoft Corp. passed Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim by a mere $550 million, making Gates the wealthiest person for the first time since 2007 according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Gates fortune was valued at $72.7 billion and was aided by significant rises in Microsoft stock, Yahoo! Finance said. ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214581135/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:05:50 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214581135/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- One of the sport utility vehicles assigned to the governor's office is getting more than $10,000 in repairs after getting caught on a security gate at the state ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214580047/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:02:19 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214580047/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Ron Metcalfe, vice president and operations manager of the station and its sister facilities, figures Humphreys has reported more than 18,000 newscast over the ... http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214579061/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7 Fri, 17 May 2013 05:52:33 -0400 http://www.nashvilleherald.com/index.php/sid/214579061/scat/209dc06dd4a5e0e7