Thank you, Memphis and Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Robbery, aggravated assaults, and homicides are all violent offenses that Tennessee is seeing far too often. New data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation spotlights the problem in Tennessee.

“It makes me sad, but really it’s not surprising,” said victim advocate, Verna Wyatt.

According to the FBI’s data, Tennessee is 3rd in the country regarding violent crime.  

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If it wasn't for those two cities, we'd rank a lot lower.

I've been here in my small town for 6 1/2 years and have yet to see any violence here at all. Hell, I've never even seen an argument or heard a cross word spoken in public since I've been here.