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3 subdivisions with more than 300 lots approved this week in Decatur
Jul. 27—With more than 300 new homes continuing to move through the city's planning pipeline this week, a local engineer says Decatur appears to be at a peak in its residential development. The Planning Commission approved preliminary plats for three subdivisions in Southwest Decatur — River Oaks phase 2 near Douthit Street, Heritage Creek in Moulton Heights and Princeton Estates off Deerfoot ...
Point Mallard projects progressing; could be complete this fall
Jul. 27—Point Mallard Park's three major construction projects — indoor pickleball and tennis facilities and an event center — are quickly moving this summer with fall openings likely, Parks and Recreation Director Jason Lake said. Lake said all three projects took major steps toward completion in recent months. At a cost of about $5 million combined, the indoor pickleball and tennis ...
Hartselle soldier, Purple Heart recipient, recalls drone attack
Jul. 27—Chaos and blood awakened Sgt. Jared McKelvy of Hartselle in January while he was sleeping at an Army base near the Jordan-Syrian border. A one-way attack drone struck the soldier's base on Jan. 28, killing three soldiers and injuring 47 others, according to the U.S. Central Command, including McKelvy. "It hit about 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday, and I was sleeping in," said McKelvy, 27, who is ...
From Disney to Simpsons, new Alabama exhibit packed with animation art, artifacts
A new Huntsville of Museum Art exhibit pulls back the curtain on how classic animated movies and TV series – and millions of memories -- were made. “A Journey into Imagimation” features 140 pieces of animation production artwork and artifacts. They were culled from the 59,000-piece collection of Hal and Nancy Miles, founders of Animation Hall of Fame, located in Celebration, Florida.
Huntsville council: Greenbrier zoning change will make homes more affordable
The Huntsville City Council’s approval of a zoning change for the southern portion of Greenbrier Preserve will allow the city more control over the development’s density, according to Councilwoman Jennie Robinson. Developers want to build 401 homes on the 94-acre site south of Swancott Road and west of...
Huntsville Hospital’s $150 million expansion: 5 new floors, expanded ICU, 100 rooms and 350 jobs
Huntsville Hospital’s expansion of the Madison Street Tower will be a boost to the local economy, CEO Jeff Samz said in a Facebook post about the project. Samz said the construction will cost $150 million. He also said the expansion will create 350 new jobs. If you purchase a...
The week in politics: Key voucher ally calls Gov. Lee's school choice plan 'terrible'
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a headline about a group endorsing U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia. A key voucher supporter in the Tennessee House called Gov. Bill Lee's education scholarship proposal "terrible" at a Maury County candidate forum, telling an audience that Lee's "wide open" proposal could have plunged...
Visitors to Tennessee spend whopping $30B in 2023
Tourism to the state of Tennessee continues to reach unprecedented levels, from Graceland to Dollywood and Music City in between. In 2023, direct visitor spending totaled a record-breaking $30.6 billion, according to newly-released data from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Last year's spending was up 6.2% from the year prior. An estimated...
CHORD Meets 6-8PM This Monday at Greenhouse
Murfreesboro, TN - CHORD meets at 6:00 o'clock this coming Monday night at Greenhouse Ministries, 307 S. Academy Street. If you are not familiar with CHORD, it's a group that encourages partnerships with artists, bands, venues, and event organizers. The theme of this month's meeting is "Music, Mood, and Mental Health" and the featured artists are Everette Brown and Doug Mathis.
Eighth & Main reopens at former Big Shake's with new menu, burgers, old favorites and more
When Big Shake's Hot Nashville Chicken announced it would be closing its franchise earlier this year, it came as a great disappointment for many Nashville Hot Chicken fanatics. At Columbia's downtown location at 822 S. Main St., which first opened in late 2021, co-owners Belinda Corken and Amy McGee were faced with two...
Officers Successfully Identify Suspect in 4-Car Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
7/29/24 1:00 p.m. Update: 21-year-old convicted felon Donte Bell, Jr. of Nashville was apprehended and booked into the Wilson County Jail moments ago. Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Following a four-car hit-and-run injury crash on Friday afternoon, officers successfully identified the driver responsible and obtained warrants for his arrest. At...
Smyrna Airport Director John Black announces retirement: 'I am truly grateful'
Long-time Smyrna Airport Executive Director John Black announced he'll be retiring by the end of 2024, according to a press release. “I am truly grateful to have had the incredible opportunity to be part of the growth and development of one of Rutherford County's greatest assets,” Black said in the press release from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority. “We have accomplished so much with an amazing team, and the airport is set for a bright future ahead.” ...
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours, Localized Flooding Expected Sunday
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather as heavy downpours and potential flooding are expected on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts very heavy rain throughout the day, posing a significant flood risk for low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
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