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Sewage from Kingston Springs emptying into the Harpeth River

Sewage from Kingston Springs emptying into the Harpeth River
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A sewage treatment facility in Kingston Springs, Tenn., empties into the Harpeth River every day. It’s legal to do this, but under the Clean Water Act, these wastewater discharges need to be within certain limits. During some periods, E. coli bacteria was more than 2,000 percent higher than the permitted amount. After years of trying to get the state to address the problem, a conservation group has given notice that they intend to sue.

Autistic teen creates coloring book to benefit animals, Nashville Zoo

If you're looking for a stocking stuffer, here's a cool idea from an autistic teen to help benefit the Nashville Zoo. I had a chance to see some of Will Woods' work as a judge for Bellevue's Holidays in the Vue Christmas parade.

- Lelan Statom