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Tennessee Valley Authority faces a push to get greener and more transparent
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — When he heard about the sale, Kerry McCarver was perplexed. In 2020, the mayor of rural Cheatham County discovered that the Tennessee Valley Authority bought about 280 acres of rolling farmland “in the middle of nowhere” in his county, which lies just west of Nashville and is home to about 42,000 […] The post Tennessee Valley Authority faces a push to get greener and more transparent appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Jerry Haywood announces candidacy for Clarksville City Council, Ward 8
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Jerry Haywood has announced his candidacy for the Ward 8 seat on the Clarksville City Council. Born in Clarksville and raised as a military dependent, Haywood said his deep-rooted connection to the community and extensive experience in public service uniquely qualify him to represent Ward 8 effectively.
Woman thanks drivers who helped daughter, parents, and cousin in Franklin crash
Yesterday, I-65 in Franklin didn't reopen for three hours after a wreck in the northbound lanes. I spoke to Erica Turner whose parents, cousin, and oldest daughter were all involved in the crash.
DUI: Mary Ann Rogers refers to officers as her boyfriend after causing car accident
67-year-old Mary Ann Rogers was arrested for driving under the influence after causing a car accident at the intersection of Edmonson Ferry Road and Ashland City Road on June 20th. When officers arrived at the scene, they found that her pickup truck had rear-ended a sedan at a stoplight. Upon speaking to Rogers, the driver of the truck, officers noticed her bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath. They also observed her slurred speech and inability to answer simple questions. Rogers then admitted to drinking alcohol before driving. When asked to step out of her vehicle, she could not stand on her own and had to be supported by officers. Sobriety tests were not conducted; however, during a search of Rogers’s vehicle, a metal container with alcohol and prescription medication labeled as Hydrocodone was found in her purse. Despite agreeing to give a blood sample, she later refused to leave the car when they arrived at Sango ER. Throughout the arrest process, Rogers referred to officers as her boyfriend, Marcus, and did not recall the accident or giving a blood sample. Consequently, Rogers was charged with driving under the influence, driving with an open container of alcohol, and exercising due care.
Murfreesboro Police identify man killed in hit-and-run near Walmart
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Police Department identified the bicyclist killed in the hit-and-run crash near the Walmart on South Rutherford Boulevard. Police said 30-year-old Thomas Hunter Conley was the person killed in the incident. According to MPD, Conley was riding his bike with one hand on the handlebars...
Beloved country, pop singer dead at 80
Beloved country music and pop singer Sandy Posey has died. She reportedly died at her home on Saturday in Tennessee after a battle with dementia. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Her husband, Wade Cummins, told TMZ that she had “a slow decline over the past seven years.”
First 10 official state books recognized at reception
A reception was held recently in Loudon County to recognize the designation of Tennessee’s first 10 official state books. Speaking at the Public Library at Tellico Village on July 16, State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonore, said he was proud to join his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass a bill naming the books earlier this year. “While there's been official state songs and state poems and state paintings, Tennessee...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Bellevue homeowners fear new development will disrupt ecosystem, large birds’ nest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Whether bald eagle or osprey, homeowners in Bellevue are worried the development of a new apartment complex will disrupt large birds who’ve built a nest on a nearby light pole. The Ariza Bellevue project, developed by Cypressbrook Company, would build a 417-unit apartment complex on...
Titans EDGE Arden Key fires social media shots at Paul Kuharsky
The Tennessee Titans will report to training camp later this week! Local media members are prepping to ramp up their in-person coverage of the team. This seemingly prompted Titans outside linebacker Arden Key to fire shots at team reporter Paul Kuharsky via social media on Sunday evening. A screenshot of Key’s thoughts went viral via “X” (formerly Twitter).
Jewish Federation hosts event to denounce recent displays of anti-semitism in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville held an event to denounce the recent anti-Jewish demonstrations in the Nashville area. The event was held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday and was in response to a rash of neo-Nazi marches and demonstrations, which included an attempted takeover at a Metro Council Meeting, and a fight just off Broadway that resulted in charges.
Mompreneur ditches medical school to be one of the first Black women to build an amusement park
Real estate tycoon DeLisa Guerrier and her husband Elde are collaborating to construct an amusement park. Inspired by Fairyland, one of the first theme parks located in Oakland, California, the pair are creating Storyville Gardens, the first proposed theme park in Nashville since Opryland USA closed down in 1997, StyleBlueprint reported.
Survey: Comcast Still Sucks, Consumers Prefer Indie Or Community-Owned Fiber Broadband
You might just start to detect a theme here. Consumer Reports’ latest survey of the most popular ISPs in America is once again dominated by smaller providers and community-owned and operated broadband networks. Networks often built by locals that were tired of being ripped off by local monopolies like AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, or Charter.
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