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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As we head into the morning hours, here's a look at the top stories to start your Friday, October 11th.

Imagine Nashville releases survey of 10,000 Nashvillians

Imagine Nashville released a survey last week detailing four ways growth in the city could be directed. For 14 months Renata Soto has worked as the co-chair of Imagine Nashville to find the parts we want to keep and change about the city we love. Soto believes Nashville brings a sense of belonging.

'Certain developers don't want standards' say groups concerned about failing sewer systems

Tennessee's population is booming.

Developers are building new neighborhoods in rural areas not connected to city sewer systems. In many cases, the developers build sewage treatment facilities for the new neighborhoods.

TSU kicks off homecoming weekend

This weekend is a highly anticipated time of the year in the Music City! TSU's homecoming kicks off today and there are a lot of events happening for students, alumni, and TSU supporters to get them pumped up to face Eastern Illinois University at Nissan Stadium.

Dozens rescued following tornadoes that spawned from Hurricane Milton

At least five people are dead from tornadoes that spawned Wednesday in St. Lucie County, Florida, just as Hurricane Milton was preparing to make landfall in the state.

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Blind woman entertains assisted living neighbors, plays seven instruments

“I’ve never met anyone like Tennie.”

That’s how one neighbor at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro describes Tennie Fitzpatrick, who has mastered as many as seven different musical instruments. Each day, Tennie shares those talents with residents, workers and visitors. It’s an ability Tennie herself believes is “a gift from God.” That’s because Tennie is blind, and overcame a difficult, abusive childhood.  Forrest Sanders shares this truly inspirational story.

- Rhori Johnston

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