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East Jefferson Pike in Rutherford Co. closed due to dump truck overturns

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RUTHERFORD CO, Tenn. (WTVF) — East Jefferson Pike in Rutherford County was closed Monday morning as responders rescued a dump truck driver from the wreckage after his truck overturned on East Jefferson Pike at Hedgeapple Road.

Deputies are now re-directing traffic.

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Tenn. mom invites son's organ recipients to do his favorite activity, dance

Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.

Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.

Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.

- Rhori Johnston