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On Monday, SWAT officers arrested a convicted felon for the murder of a Nashville woman. Brandon Dewayne Smith is charged with criminal homicide. Full Story »

The Tennessee DCS Foster Child Christmas Program is under way, and DCS is looking for sponsors to provide presents for the children on Christmas morning. Full Story »

A gun was found in a Metro school on Monday, and police have arrested Maplewood High School senior James Flemmings, Jr. Full Story »

Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said it will be good for his Volunteers to get a taste of the road this week. Full Story »

A Nashville judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic violence charge against gospel singer BeBe Winans after determining that he had seen a counselor as required by prosecutors. Full Story »

A Knoxville jury has begun deliberations in the trial of a man accused in the carjacking and torture murders of a young couple. Full Story »

The Clemson Tigers have fallen from a possible BCS-bowl berth to a trip to the Music City Bowl to play Kentucky. Full Story »

The Chick-fil-A Bowl will host No. 12 Virginia Tech from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Tennessee from the Southeastern Conference. Full Story »

A federal judge has sentenced a Los Angeles gang member to life in prison without parole for multiple counts of murder. Full Story »

Crews found the body of a woman and her dog after fire ripped through an East Nashville house. Full Story »

Investigators are asking for help finding a man they believe may have information about the stabbing death of a Western Kentucky University professor. Full Story »

After three months of renovations, Nashville's Hard Rock Cafe will re-open its doors and show off its new makeover. Full Story »

A federal judge could rule early this week on whether an autopsy can be performed on Cecil Johnson, Jr. Full Story »

Murfreesboro police arrested 57-year old Robert Zettwoch after they said he dialed 911 forty-seven times over the last year while drunk. Full Story »

A battle between country singer Clint Black and his former manager is headed before a judge. Black is suing former manager and accountant Charles Sussman in a dispute over royalties. Full Story »

The bodies of two men were discovered in a Montgomery County apartment Sunday night. Full Story »

Soldiers at Fort Campbell will hear from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the Afghanistan troop buildup Monday. Full Story »

This weekend's deadly nightclub fire in Russia is resurrecting an old question: How safe are Nashville's live music venues? Full Story »

After last week's amazing win, the Titans were ready to put a stop to the Colts' winning streak, but they just couldn't get it done. Full Story »

For the first time, Santa Claus paid a visit to the Hermitage Hotel. Santa Claus was the guest of honor of course. Kids of all ages got the chance to sit down with Mr. Claus  over a hot cup of tea and treats. Full Story »

Tennessee is finally inching its way out of the bottom on the list of healthy states. A recent survey shows Tennessee has moved from 48th to 44th. Full Story »

A group of Clarksville residents are fighting to keep their post offices open. Full Story »

Sunday, Catholic Charities hosted a holiday party that honors 200 refugees from six different countries. Full Story »

It was more than 50 years overdue, but a local war hero got one of the highest of honors Sunday. Full Story »

Family and friends bid farewell to Tennessee's largest National Guard unit on Sunday, as they make final preparations before deploying the Iraq. Full Story »