NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Ahead of severe weather this afternoon, some school districts dismiss their students early.
Here is who is closing early:
- Bedford County Schools — closing two hours early
- Franklin County Schools — 1 p.m.
- Giles County Schools — 1 p.m.
- Lawrence County Schools — 1 p.m.
We will update this list if more schools close.
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