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Dickson County Fair Ruturns August 29
The Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market. This year, the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.
Bill Monroe’s home and property up for sale
The 244 acre property owned by Bill Monroe for more than 40 years in Goodlettsville, TN is listed for sale, including the home he lived in until his passing in 1996. Unless a private sale can be arranged, the property is currently set to be turned into an exclusive 21-home estate community, The Reserve at Mandolin Hills, already approved by Sumner County.
Spring Hill Police Warns of Home Rental Scams
July 23, 2023 – Officers took a report this week concerning a similar scam to the one below. The victim reported that he found a house for rent through Facebook Marketplace. He received a code from “OpenDoor” after contacting the person on the listing. The victim was...
Murder Mystery Dinner Show Returning To Oak Grove
Suspense, intrigue and dinner are on the menu again, as leadership from Oak Grove Tourism plan to host another Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Planned for August 31 at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, guests will be transported to a world of immersive deception and interactive theatrical experience. Dorothy, ever...
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
Tennessee’s I-40 Corridor: Prepare for Foggy Commutes and Rainy Weather
Memphis, TN – Dense fog has blanketed areas along and north of I-40 this morning, creating challenging conditions for early commuters. The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a fog advisory, urging drivers to exercise caution. According to the National Weather Service, motorists should use low-beam headlights, drive...
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
Surcheros Announces First Franchise Deal in Tennessee
a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
Moms secure more recess time for some Tennessee students
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A group of Clarksville, Tennessee, moms are celebrating a win after negotiating with local school officials to secure half-hour recesses for all elementary school students in the district. Now, the group, “Say YES to RECESS Tennessee,” is working to take their efforts statewide.
Tennessee This New Political Text Scam Is Stealing Your Money
With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, political efforts are at an all-time high. Campaigns are ramping up their efforts, and as a result, people are being bombarded with text messages from political parties and candidates. While many of these messages are legitimate attempts to rally support, a new warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests that some of these texts could be from scammers looking to exploit political passion and trick individuals into handing over their personal information.
CSI Basketball's Johnson heading to Tennessee Tech
TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Guard Jaylon Johnson will be suiting up for Tennessee Tech this coming fall after playing this past season for the CSI Men's Basketball Program. Johnson, who garnered Region 18 Second-Team honors and made the Region 18 All-Tournament Team, led the Golden Eagles in steals per game at 2.2 and was second in assists per game at 4.3. He was CSI's second leading scorer at 14.9 points per game and pulled down an impressive 4.8 rebounds per game.
Military veterans turned farmers receive new produce logo in Tennessee
"This gives them an easy way when they are out shopping wherever that be at a farmers market, and we have some members that are selling in grocery stores," Kacey Troup, TDA's Business Development Consultant, said. "When they see that they instantly know that I am supporting both a Tennessee producer and a farmer veteran."
Tennessee Gov. Lee and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a strategic economic development trip
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the visit aims to bolster relationships with European businesses and attract investment from global companies to Tennessee, fostering continued economic growth and job creation. This trip will be Gov. Lee’s first visit to the UK and his third international recruitment mission...
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