Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Assistant Special Agent in Charge Shelly Smitherman said some children left home voluntarily while others were "dealing with abuse or exploitation."
Credit:	Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Assistant Special Agent in Charge Shelly Smitherman said some children left home voluntarily while others were "dealing with abuse or exploitation."
Credit: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

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Tennessee task force recovers 150 missing children

A total of 150 missing children ranging in age from 3 to 17 were recovered in January and February during a joint law enforcement operation, authorities in Tennessee said Wednesday.