Tennessee
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Watson says Republicans improved state education with school choice
Tennessee is in a golden age with Republican leadership, state Sen. Bo Watson, R-North Chattanooga, said Monday speaking to attendees of the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club meeting.

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Pat Brock, campaign adviser to brother Bill Brock, dies at 93
Pat Brock, a resident of Lookout Mountain and Montana who was well known for his skills as a campaign strategist and work as president and CEO of Brock Candy Co., has died.

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UAW counters VW’s final offer in Chattanooga
As the two sides remain gridlocked over finalizing a contract, the United Auto Workers union has submitted a counterproposal that addresses four key areas where it says Volkswagen's last, best and final offer falls short.

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Five things to know about expiring federal health care subsidies
Why everyone should pay attention, even if you don’t receive federal aid

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‘I might die’: Subsidy loss could affect half a million Tennesseans
Chattanooga resident Cheri Roberts, 62, said on Wednesday that if the shutdown of the federal government continues, she worries her very health could hang in the balance.

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Tennessee governor predicts lengthy Memphis crime fight
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday the crime-fighting "surge" of state and federal officers in Memphis will be a long-term effort.

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Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised
Authorities on Monday identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week, as investigators promised a painstaking process to figure out what happened by tracking down pieces of evidence that may now be miles apart.

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Sandwich maker opens $200M Cleveland, Tenn., facility, plans 840 jobs
A $200 million facility that makes customized sandwiches and wraps in Cleveland sold under other brand names hosted a grand opening Monday as company and elected officials celebrated its plans to grow to 840 workers.

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New Nashville court watch group hopes to hold judges accountable and educate the public
Ricky Anderson can pinpoint the exact moment his life changed for good.

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16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says
A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said.
