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Counter protesters line streets in Shelbyville, TN for White Nationalist march

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Even before the sun could rise over Shelbyville police were out and the barriers up.

White Nationalists are preparing to march in the small town Saturday with a rally scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Shelbyville prepared for nearly a month.

The main focus Saturday was to keep the peace. Many of the residents putting up signs denouncing hate and a “Boo to Hate” campaign displayed in many store windows..

Some roads will be shut down for a number of hours Saturday morning.

No weapons will be allowed in the rally area and all people entering the area are subject to a search.

Once the rally concludes in Shelbyville it is scheduled to move to Murfreesboro.WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON RIGHT NOW