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Another lawsuit challenges use of ‘threats of mass violence’ law to arrest students in school
A Williamson County family is suing the county board of education and district attorney, alleging they falsely accused and prosecuted their teenage son for making threats of mass violence at school. The teen, identified in court filings as “C.W.,” was a junior at Independence High School last year when he was handcuffed and arrested at […]
If You Have an Extremely High Utility Bill This Summer, There’s Some Relief in Kentucky
Though our weather in western Kentucky is exceptionally pleasant this week, that really hasn't been the case throughout much of the summer. It's been hot and humid and air conditioning systems around the Tristate have been working overtime to keep up. That means lots of local residents are seeing huge increases in their utility bills. For example, my OMU bill for the last month was nearly $500. That's a big chunk of change.
Cheekwood fires back at group of Swan Ball organizers in new legal filing
Who owns a party? Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, the longtime beneficiary of the ritzy Swan Ball, and a newly incorporated organization made up of members of the committee that has long planned the event are at odds over which of them is the true owner of Nashville's fanciest gala and its associated intellectual property. ...
Northeast State unveils new TN license plate design
Northeast State Community College has revealed the design of its first-ever custom Tennessee license plate, which features Northeast State’s arch logo. The college is now looking for 1,000 Tennessee residents to commit to purchasing the custom plate. Interested drivers must provide their name, address, and initial $35 fee and can complete the form online.
Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.) Josh Arrowood carries his .22-caliber handgun most everywhere he goes in his rural Tennessee community — to church at Freewill Baptist, at […]
Joe D. Duncan, retired Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals judge, dies at age 100
Joe D. Duncan, retired presiding judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and elder of the East Tennessee politically connected Duncan family, has died at age 100. Duncan, a Republican, established himself in the judicial field after being elected Knox County Criminal Court judge in 1966 and being re-elected thereafter until appointed by then Republican Gov. Winfield Dunn to the Court of Criminal Appeals in 1975. He remained on the court through elections, became presiding judge...
Raise a Stein for a Cause at Room in the Inn’s Oktoberfest Fundraiser
Mark your calendars, Columbia – Room in the Inn’s biggest fundraiser of the year is just around the corner! On October 4th, the community is invited to join in the Oktoberfest festivities and support a fantastic local cause. Room in the Inn is a non-profit organization dedicated to...
Get Ready for the Rhea Lana’s of Franklin Consignment Sale
Mark your calendars, Franklin! The Rhea Lana’s of Franklin semi-annual children’s consignment sale is right around the corner. This event is the perfect opportunity to score amazing deals on gently used clothing, toys, baby gear, and more. The upcoming Rhea Lana’s sale will take place from September 15-21,...
‘Tragic loss’: Tennessee high school grieves loss of student
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A high school in Tennessee is mourning the loss of one of its students this week. Fayetteville High School announced the loss of one of its students, Selena Vasquez, on Monday. “Our hearts and prayers go out to Selena’s family, friends, and the entire school community...
Seven Tennessee Army National Guardsmen were commissioned as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenants during a special ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, on Sunday, seven Tennessee Army National Guardsmen were commissioned as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenants during a special ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site. The newly commissioned officers graduated from the Tennessee National Guard’s 18-month-long Officer Candidate School at the 117th...
Shocking Kidnapping Case: Evansville Man Arrested for Abducting Woman to Tennessee!
An Evansville man is facing serious legal trouble after being accused of kidnapping a woman and transporting her to Tennessee against her will. Shawn Patterson, 37, has been charged with multiple counts of kidnapping and confinement. The situation came to light when a family member of the victim reported to...
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Choice lanes: Midstate residents decide on paying to avoid traffic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Midstate residents are deciding how they feel about paying to drive on special lanes aiming to reduce gridlock on I-24. The Tennessee interstate is one of the busiest stretches from Nashville to Murfreesboro. The first in-person public hearing about so-called “choice lanes” took place Wednesday...
West Tennessee Leaders Featured in WestStar Leadership Interviews
Community leaders and local citizens contribute in many ways to West Tennessee life. Learning their ideas about effective leadership is now possible through video interviews conducted by WestStar Leadership Program class members. The ongoing initiative is called the WestStar Legacy Project, and videos are archived for viewing at www.utm.edu/weststarlegacyproject on the University of Tennessee at Martin’s website. Interviewees include current and past elected officials along with business, education and health-care leaders from 19 counties.
Funding For Emergency Central At Fairgrounds
Putnam County Commissioners approved a plan Monday to use its disaster relief funding for an emergency central at the new Fairgrounds Expo Center. County Mayor Randy Porter said the county and city of Cookeville are receiving a total of some $10.8 million in the wake of the 2020 tornado. Porter said the money has to be used for projects in the specific area impacted by the tornado.
Amazon Housing Equity Fund Opens Application Process for $1.4B of Funding, Including Puget Sound Region
Qualified affordable housing development organizations in the Puget Sound region, the greater D.C. region, and Nashville can now apply to receive funding for planned affordable housing projects. SEATTLE—August 19, 2024—Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it has re-opened the application portal for the company’s Housing Equity Fund and is encouraging qualified,...
From struggle to success: Yum Yum’s founder is building dreams and giving back with food for the soul
Brittany Garrett, founder of Yum Yum’s Takeout Café, has led a remarkable journey from challenges and strife to pursue education and professional growth in the name of progress. The turning point in her life came when Paige Hill, the principal of South Pittsburg High School, invited her to speak at the school’s women’s empowerment series. During her talk, Garrett shared her story and emphasized the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of perseverance, hoping to inspire the young girls with her experiences.
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