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Illegal massage parlor busted in Middle Tennessee, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Li Cohen , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points The Murfreesboro Police Department arrested two individuals, Guang Tian and Yiping Zhao, in connection with a massage parlor operation. In Middle Tennessee, authorities have taken action against an allegedly illegal business.
In Middle Tennessee, authorities have taken action against an allegedly illegal business. The Murfreesboro Police Department arrested two individuals, Guang Tian and Yiping Zhao, in connection with a massage parlor operation.
The arrests were made after a search warrant was executed at the business and residence on Lascassas Pike. The business, known as Better Life Massage, had received numerous complaints, though details of these complaints have not been disclosed.
Tian and Zhao face felony charges for impersonating a licensed professional, as workers at the massage parlor lacked necessary state licenses. Bond has been set for both individuals, with further court proceedings pending. For more information, readers can consult the original report from WSMV.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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