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Tennessee residents will have the opportunity to hunt without a license on Saturday, August 24, aligning with the opening day of squirrel season
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has designated this day as Free Hunting Day to promote interest in hunting and introduce new participants to the sport. Free Hunting Day is an annual initiative by the TWRA aimed at sparking interest in hunting,...
TennCare diaper benefit reaches 9,000 Tennessee families in first two weeks
More than 9,000 Tennessee families have signed up to receive free diapers through the Division of TennCare’s new diaper benefit since it launched on Aug. 7. Gov. Bill Lee visited Pruitt’s Discount Pharmacy on Dickerson Pike in Nashville this week to hand deliver some of the first boxes of diapers distributed through the new benefit — the first of its kind in the nation. ...
18-year-old Chizera Sanders drunkenly assaults mother during argument about her illegally drinking
18-year-old Chizera Sanders was caught drinking by her mother, Patrice Sanders, on August 10th. When officers arrived and spoke with Patrice, she said she picked up Chizera at a friend’s house. Once Patrice picked Chizera up, she learned that Chizera had been drinking illegally. Patrice reported that they began arguing about Chizera drinking during their car ride home. During the argument, Patrice stated that Chizera grabbed the steering wheel while she was driving. Patrice added that Chizera started hitting her on her shoulders and face.
Spring Hill city administrator announces retirement
Spring Hill is looking for a new city administrator following the retirement announcement of current City Administrator Pam Caskie earlier this month. "With the Board of Mayor and Aldermen's approval, I will continue in my current role until a new administrator is appointed," Caskie said in part during the Aug. 5 Spring Hill Board of Commissioners meeting. "This will allow me to complete the work I began three-and-a-half years ago and give me the chance to hand off significant projects with some history to the new administrator."
Kenwood High girls’ soccer fall to McEwen High in 2024-25 home opener | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Kenwood High girls’ soccer team opened their 2024-25 home slate with a match against the McEwen Warriors on Thursday, Aug. 22. McEwen started the contest fast, and while the Knights applied pressure on their opponents throughout the night, they lost by a score of 3-0. With the loss, Kenwood High falls to 1-1 on the season.
OneDigital Expands With Acquisition of Elite Insurance in Tennessee
OneDigital, an insurance brokerage, financial services and human resources firm based in Atlanta, has acquired Elite Insurance Solutions, a property-casualty insurance agency in Franklin, Tennessee, the company announced this week. Elite was founded in 2008 by Mike Stansbury and Randy Hulett. It has 29 associates and offers commercial and personal...
Waverly Confronts Slow Recovery on Third Anniversary of Flood Disaster
As the town of Waverly marks three years since catastrophic flooding claimed lives and destroyed property, residents continue to navigate the slow march towards restoration. On the anniversary of the devastating event, buildings still lie in ruin, reminders of the tragedy and the ongoing struggle for a return to normalcy. Waverly Mayor Buddy Frazier relayed to WSMV that, despite delays, there is progress, with plans in motion to construct new housing and the hope for federal funding to clear the remaining wreckage.
City of Pulaski Announces Purchase of Old Genesco Murco Property
THE CITY OF PULASKI HAS ANNOUNCED THE RECENT FINALIZATION OF THE PURCHASE OF THE OLD GENESCO/MURCO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 253 E. CEMETERY STREET. THIS TRACT, ENCOMPASSING NEARLY 5 ACRES, REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT ASSET FOR THE CITY AND WILL PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. THE NEXT STEP IN THIS PROCESS IS THE PREPARATION AND PLANNING FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING MAKING WAY FOR FUTURE POSSIBILITIES. THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING TO GATHER INPUT AS THEY MOVE CLOSER TO THE PLANNING PHASE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROPERTY.
Alabama Pays Tribute To The Late Jeff Cook
The musical group Alabama was honored on TV on CMT Giants: Alabama on August 15, but there was a void in the band that cannot be filled. Missing from their ranks was cousin and member Jeff Cook, who passed away at 73 from Parkinson's disease in 2022. The gala event...
Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, federal judge rules
A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor's door before they fatally shot her.U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson's ruling declared that the actions of Taylor's boyfriend, who fired a shot at police the night of the raid, were the legal cause of her death, not a bad warrant.Federal charges against former Louisville Police Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany were announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 during a high-profile visit to Louisville. Garland accused Jaynes and Meany, who...
Refuge Visitor Center Threatened With Closure; Refuge System In Crisis
Paris, Tenn.–On December 31st of this year, I will be retiring from the US Fish and Wildlife Service after 33 years of federal service. Of those years in service, I have had the privilege of spending 25 of them as the Refuge Ranger at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex which also includes Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
Russellville man fires gunshot during robbery, charged with attempted murder
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is charged with attempted murder following a robbery. In an indictment document released to WNKY News 40, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Logan County Circuit Court says Rakeal Elliot, 19 of Russellville, committed a robbery on July 20, 2024. The office says that during...
July pending home sales flat
July pending sales were flat as the housing market entered a third quarter of rising inventory and declining mortgage rates. Sellers accepted 176 new contracts, 34 fewer than the previous month and 50 more than July last year, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). Pending sales are a leading indicator of housing […] The post July pending home sales flat appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee Man and His Company Plead Guilty to Illegal Discharge of Pollutants into Holston River
In a clear breach of environmental protocols, a Tennessee man and his company have admitted to illegally discharging pollutants into the Holston River, a revelation that underscores the ongoing struggles between industrial operations and environmental conservation. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Christopher Domermuth, 49, and Domermuth Environmental Services, LLC (DES), based in Knoxville, both entered guilty pleas to charges laid out under the Clean Water Act.
Young Leaders Council announces launch of Board Connect
Young Leaders Council announces launch of Board Connect. New platform transforms how nonprofit organizations source board members, board interns and volunteers. Brentwood, Tenn. – August 23, 2024 – Young Leaders Council (YLC), the premier nonprofit in Middle Tennessee committed to broadening and strengthening the volunteer leadership base in Williamson County and beyond, today announced the launch of its innovative Board Connect platform. This first-of-its-kind platform in Middle Tennessee connects YLC graduates who’ve received 11 weeks of nonprofit board skills training with nonprofit organizations across the region seeking qualified board members, board interns and volunteers.
Nolensville celebrates retiring Police Chief Roddy Parker's decades of service
The Town of Nolensville and hundreds of Williamson County community members and leaders gathered on Aug. 16 to recognize retiring Nolensville Police Chief Roddy Parker's more than 46 years of service to the county. The celebration took place at Providence Baptist Church where Parker reflected on his time in law...
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