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The holidays can be a busy time on the highways of Tennessee, and this year is no exception. Thanksgiving was expected to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with millions of motorists taking to the road. Despite the increased traffic volume, the Tennessee car accident total was lower than at has been in many years. Clarksville...
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Ride-sharing businesses like Uber and Lyft have really taken off over the last several years in the Nashville area. These unique business models allow citizens to utilize those in their area who drive for the companies for rides that can be significantly cheaper and faster than a cab or taxi. However, ride sharing has stirred quite the controversy here in...
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Being a first responder is one of the most dangerous jobs one can have. From the risks posed by rescuing others to the chances of being struck by vehicles, emergency crews face a plethora of hazards on a daily basis. Our state is dedicated to offering the best training available to first responders so they can better help those who’ve...
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Nashville is a wonderful place to live and work, but life can be a constant struggle for homeless people in the area. Estimates show Nashville’s homeless population has seen a massive increase in recent years, with as many as 4,000 people without food or shelter on any given night. One organization working to address the problems of homelessness and hunger...
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Halloween can be a night of joy as children trick-or-treat for candy. But reports indicate the chances of a child being struck and killed by a car or truck are two times higher on Halloween as compared to any other night of the year. In an effort to protect both children and adults from the dangers of a car accident,...
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Teens are at an especially high risk of being involved in Tennessee car accidents. Numbers show that last year alone, roughly 39,000 crashes in our state involved a driver who was 20-years-old or younger. That’s around 13 percent of all crashes that were recorded in the state last year. To help reduce the number of teen driving accidents that occur...
