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Dickson County Sheriff's deputies arrest escaped inmate on Friday

Dickson County Sheriff's deputies searching for escaped inmate last seen Wednesday
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SLAYDEN, Tenn. (WTVF — Authorities in Dickson County have arrested an inmate that escaped from his road work crew in the Slayden/Vanleer area on Wednesday.

Authorities said Eric Robinson was locked up for non-violent charges.

Dickson County official say he was found and captured with the help of a tip from a citizen near the community of Woods Valley in Cumberland Furnace.

Blind woman entertains assisted living neighbors, plays seven instruments

“I’ve never met anyone like Tennie.”

That’s how one neighbor at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro describes Tennie Fitzpatrick, who has mastered as many as seven different musical instruments. Each day, Tennie shares those talents with residents, workers and visitors. It’s an ability Tennie herself believes is “a gift from God.” That’s because Tennie is blind, and overcame a difficult, abusive childhood.  Forrest Sanders shares this truly inspirational story.

- Rhori Johnston

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