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U.S. Army Pfc. Vincent Davis, from Nashville, TN., belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, sits on the stairs of an MRAP vehicle after ending a dismounted patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan Monday Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Pfc. Vincent Davis, from Nashville, TN., belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, sits on the stairs of an MRAP vehicle after ending a dismounted patrol near the town of Baraki...   (Associated Press)
This picture provided by family friend Camilo Garcia shows Antonio Carrillo, 25, and Maria Gurrola, 30, at the office of their attorney, Elliott Ozment, in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Ozment called allegations by the woman accused of kidnapping their baby, Yahir Anthony Carrillo, that the couple actually...
This picture provided by family friend Camilo Garcia shows Antonio Carrillo, 25, and Maria Gurrola, 30, at the office of their attorney, Elliott Ozment, in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Ozment...   (Associated Press)
This undated family picture shows Yahir Anthony Carrillo. The attorney for Yahir's parents said allegations by kidnapping suspect Tammy Silas that Antonio Carrillo and Maria Gurrola sold their infant to her
This undated family picture shows Yahir Anthony Carrillo. The attorney for Yahir's parents said allegations by kidnapping suspect Tammy Silas that Antonio Carrillo and Maria Gurrola sold their infant...   (Associated Press)
This undated family picture shows Yahir Anthony Carrillo. The attorney for Yahir's parents said allegations by kidnapping suspect Tammy Silas that Antonio Carrillo and Maria Gurrola sold their infant to her
This undated family picture shows Yahir Anthony Carrillo. The attorney for Yahir's parents said allegations by kidnapping suspect Tammy Silas that Antonio Carrillo and Maria Gurrola sold their infant...   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 16, 2009, photo, Liz Weaver, a second-year law student at the University of Texas is shown in Austin, Texas. Weaver, of Nashville, Tenn., is trying to decide whether to enroll in a program in London next fall, which would saddle her with even more college debt. (AP...
In this Oct. 16, 2009, photo, Liz Weaver, a second-year law student at the University of Texas is shown in Austin, Texas. Weaver, of Nashville, Tenn., is trying to decide whether to enroll in a program...   (Associated Press)
KATRINA ELAM, actress and country singer, on the Nashville, Tennessee set of the movie
KATRINA ELAM, actress and country singer, on the Nashville, Tennessee set of the movie "A Pure Country Gift," directed by Chris Cain and produced by Scott Duthie. (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
Nashville, Tenn., Optimara Violets: With myviolet.com, violet growers can learn more about their plants, access care advice and increase their enjoyment.  (PRNewsFoto/Optimara)
Nashville, Tenn., Optimara Violets: With myviolet.com, violet growers can learn more about their plants, access care advice and increase their enjoyment. (PRNewsFoto/Optimara)   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)   (Associated Press)
Emdeon CEO George Lazenby (right) with Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. The two recently collaborated on the healthcare fraud, waste and abuse book, "Stop Paying the Crooks". Gingrich wrote the foreword while Lazenby authored the first chapter.   (PRNewsFoto/Emdeon/Harry Butler)
Emdeon CEO George Lazenby (right) with Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. The two recently collaborated on the healthcare fraud, waste and abuse book, "Stop Paying the Crooks". Gingrich...   (Associated Press)
This December 2008 photo provided by Omar Ramirez shows Ramirez, right, with his father, Ebodio Castillo, in Morrison, Tenn. Castillo died of complications from bronchopneumonia in the Warren County jail on June 29, 2009, where he was serving a five-day sentence for a driver's license violation. Ramirez and other survivors...
This December 2008 photo provided by Omar Ramirez shows Ramirez, right, with his father, Ebodio Castillo, in Morrison, Tenn. Castillo died of complications from bronchopneumonia in the Warren County jail...   (Associated Press)
Country artist Taylor Swift poses in the press room with her Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year awards during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country artist Taylor Swift poses in the press room with her Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year awards during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards...   (Associated Press)
Country artist Taylor Swift poses in the press room with her Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year awards during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer )
Country artist Taylor Swift poses in the press room with her Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year awards during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards...   (Associated Press)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)   (Associated Press)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)   (Associated Press)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)   (Associated Press)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)   (Associated Press)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)   (Associated Press)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Singer Kellie Pickler attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)   (Associated Press)
Country artists Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen present the
Country artists Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen present the "Song of the Year" award during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)   (Associated Press)
Country artists Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen present the
Country artists Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen present the "Song of the Year" award during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)   (Associated Press)
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Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood rests on the goal after the Nashville Predators scored in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood rests on the goal after the Nashville Predators scored in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1....   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, celebrates with Jordin Tootoo, right, after Erat scored his second goal of the NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, in the third period Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 ,in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, celebrates with Jordin Tootoo, right, after Erat scored his second goal of the NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, in...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes a stop against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game  Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes a stop against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1.(AP Photo/Mark...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes a stop on a shot as Nashville Predators' Jordin Tootoo (22) and Marcel Goc (9), of Germany, close in during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes a stop on a shot as Nashville Predators' Jordin Tootoo (22) and Marcel Goc (9), of Germany, close in during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski (28) fires a shot with Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) and goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, and Red Wings left wing Tomas Holmstrom (96), of Sweden, in front of the net in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23,...
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski (28) fires a shot with Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) and goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, and Red Wings left wing Tomas Holmstrom (96), of Sweden,...   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators center Mike Santorelli (18) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Derek Meech (14) chase the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind them is Red Wings center Darren Helm (43). The Predators won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Mike Santorelli (18) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Derek Meech (14) chase the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13), of Russia, tries to slow down Nashville Predators defenseman Kevin Klein during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13), of Russia, tries to slow down Nashville Predators defenseman Kevin Klein during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Holmstrom, right, of Sweden, tries to get out of the way of a shot as Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks it in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Holmstrom, right, of Sweden, tries to get out of the way of a shot as Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks it in the second period of an NHL...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (20) is congratulated by Nicklas Lidstrom (5), of Sweden, after Miller scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (20) is congratulated by Nicklas Lidstrom (5), of Sweden, after Miller scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (20) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Kevin Klein, center. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (20) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52), of Sweden, is at right. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Red Wings...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm (43) and Nashville Predators left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, chase a bouncing puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm (43) and Nashville Predators left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, chase a bouncing puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
After losing his stick, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52), of Sweden, pushes Nashville Predators left wing J.P. Dumont (71) off the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
After losing his stick, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52), of Sweden, pushes Nashville Predators left wing J.P. Dumont (71) off the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game...   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter (20) and Detroit Red Wings left wing Ville Leino (21), of Finland, race for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter (20) and Detroit Red Wings left wing Ville Leino (21), of Finland, race for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Nashville,...   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) celebrates with J. P. Dumont (71) and Steve Sullivan, right, after Arnott scored against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn.  (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) celebrates with J. P. Dumont (71) and Steve Sullivan, right, after Arnott scored against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game on...   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) shoots through a group of Detroit Red Wings to score a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. From left are Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30), defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52), of...
Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) shoots through a group of Detroit Red Wings to score a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. From left...   (Associated Press)
Columbus Blue Jackets center R. J. Umberger (18) reacts as the buzzer sounds to end the third period after Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, right, of Finland, stopped a barrage of shots in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-3 in...
Columbus Blue Jackets center R. J. Umberger (18) reacts as the buzzer sounds to end the third period after Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, right, of Finland, stopped a barrage of shots in an NHL...   (Associated Press)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jan Hejda (8), of the Czech Republic, and teammates watch the shootout against the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won the shootout to win the game 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jan Hejda (8), of the Czech Republic, and teammates watch the shootout against the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville,...   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators center David Legwand, left, celebrates with Ryan Suter, center, and Kevin Klein, right, after scoring the winning goal in a shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Legwand had one goal in the game and one...
Nashville Predators center David Legwand, left, celebrates with Ryan Suter, center, and Kevin Klein, right, after scoring the winning goal in a shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey...   (Associated Press)
Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) scores the winning shootout goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason (1) in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won the shootout to win the game 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) scores the winning shootout goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason (1) in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn....   (Associated Press)
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  • Giarratana No Longer May Town Head Developer

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 4:21:18 PM

    Developer Tony Giarratana will no longer serve as the head developer for the proposed May Town Center in west Nashville, according to a Wednesday afternoon press release. More »

  • Soldier Sought In Taxi Driver's Assault

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 4:17:15 PM

    Clarksville and Metro police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a taxi driver by a Fort Campbell soldier. More »

  • Students, Parents Crowd Health Dept. For Shots

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 4:10:29 PM

    The Metro Public Health Department is offering H1N1 vaccines to children and urged parents to visit the Lentz Public Health Center if they want their children receive the vaccine as soon as possible. More »

  • Charities Innovate To Bring In Donations

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 4:06:28 PM

    Many organizations are trying new methods this year to get donations. Some are high-tech, others are simple, but the goal of fundraising is the same. More »

  • Preds terminate naming rights agreement with Sommet Group

    WKRN 2 | 11/25/2009 4:04:00 PM

    The Nashville Hockey Club announced Wednesday that it is terminating its naming rights agreement with Sommet Group and has filed a breach of contract suit against the group. More »

  • Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 3:57:49 PM

    The Mount Juliet Animal Shelter is offering free pet adoption all weekend. More »

  • Predators End Deal With Sommet, File Lawsuit

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 3:47:03 PM

    The Nashville Predators announced on Wednesday they have terminated their naming rights agreement with the Franklin-based Sommet Group. More »

  • Predators sue Sommet Group, want to rename arena (again)

    Nashville Business Journal | 11/25/2009 2:56:40 PM

    The Nashville Predators is suing Sommet Group, alleging that the Franklin-based company has not made payments required under a naming rights agreement with the club. The Sommet Center arena downtown soon will be renamed, a team executive said.

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  • Spring Hill GM Plant Goes On Standby

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 2:53:07 PM

    People in Spring Hill have known it was coming for months, and now the day is finally here. More »

  • Bredesen Unsure In Selecting Among Severe Cuts

    WSMV 4 | 11/25/2009 2:29:44 PM

    Now that Gov. Phil Bredesen has heard a series of proposals for severe budget cuts at state agencies, he's preparing for what he calls the "painful" task of crafting a spending plan. More »

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