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East High student charged after hiding guns near school

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 16-year-old student at East High School has been charged after police said he hid two guns before going to class.

According to investigators, the teen concealed the weapons in a wooded area near the school’s football stadium.

One of the guns was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked at a hotel in 2024.

Police said the student is charged with carrying a weapon on school property and theft of a firearm. The investigation remains ongoing.

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”.

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