The number of children who have died from the flu in Tennessee has risen to eight.
The Tennessee Department of Health says three of the reported deaths were in Middle Tennessee and five in East Tennessee.
A free flu vaccine is still available while supplies last at many local health departments.
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Eight Children have Died from the Flu

Lucky Knott
One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9.
He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (30 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news.
Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,892 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV.
He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.