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Tennessee wildlife agency takes kids of fallen soldiers fishing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) helped children of fallen soldiers have some fun on Percy Priest Lake Tuesday. The TWRA, in collaboration with the Percy Priest Hybrid & Striper Club, took children from A Soldier’s Child Foundation and fished at Elm Hill Marina. Todd Flannery, a veteran and part of the club himself, was proud to be a part of a peaceful day on the water.
California-based manufacturing company to move to Tennessee, bring 25 jobs, state says
A California-based manufacturing company is sharing more details this week on its plans to relocate to Middle Tennessee. LazeStar, Inc. will invest $5.5 million and bring 25 jobs to Fairview, Tenn. after its cross-country move from Livermore, California, according to state officials. The 20-year-old company specializes in fabrication and laser welding components used in the defense, aerospace, microwave, biomedical and commercial industries. ...
Georgia woman accused of targeting Tennessee couple in adoption scam, DOJ says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Georgia woman is accused of targeting a Tennessee couple in an adoption scam, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ announced an Athens woman, Gabryele “Gabby” Watson, 26, is facing criminal charges following the execution of multiple search warrants, including one on her home.
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