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On Wednesday, ten inmates at the Wilson County Jail proudly received their High School Equivalency (HSE) Diplomas, marking a significant milestone in their educational and personal journeys. Enrollment in the Wilson County School’s Adult Learning Center begins with an entrance exam during orientation, which assesses basic skills in Math and Reading. This initial evaluation helps […] The post Ten Wilson County Inmates Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas appeared first on Wilson County Source.

It’s been almost 20 years since three Tennessee soldiers lost their lives during an attack in Iraq.

What's been especially powerful to see in middle Tennessee is all the ways people have chosen to honor Memorial Day. A big name in Nashville songwriting has a tradition on this day.

These are the health scores for May 15-27, 2024, in Wilson County with their most recent inspection scores. Some locations will be in multiple counties. Read more local health inspections here! Here are the scores, according to the health department’s latest available information. Department of Health environmental specialists inspect every establishment where food and beverages are prepared […] The post Health Inspections: Wilson County May 27, 2024 appeared first on Wilson County Source.

While it may feel like most parts of Middle Tennessee are exploding with new residents, one city is growing faster than the rest.

During Gordonsville High School’s graduation on Friday, May 17, 2024, the Southside Lions Club presented the Taylor-Wills Memorial Citizenship Award to Mr. Arron Apple. Each year, the Southside Lions Club presents this award to commemorate the memory of Joe Taylor and Shannon Wills, two Gordonsville High School graduates who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers recently announced a $109,932 loan for the Town of Woodbury to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by...

A crash on I-40 Eastbound in Wilson County near the Davidson County line caused major delays during Wednesday evening's commute.

These are the latest business licenses in Wilson County for May 17-24, 2024, from the Tennessee County Clerk. You can find our archive of business license news right here! If you are interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest developments of new businesses establishing themselves in your local area, or if you are simply curious […] The post Wilson County New Business Licenses for May 24, 2024 appeared first on Wilson County Source.

Wilson County, TN middle school reopening after 2020 tornado.

A preliminary analysis of data from the early May high-water event in middle Tennessee, conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, has revealed that USACE projects reduced flood damage by an estimated $180 million. During a period of peak inflow to Corps of Engineers dams and reservoirs...

Brentwood’s Lee Gould is scheduled to help headline this year’s BrickUniverse Middle Tennessee LEGO Fan Expo, which is expected to draw thousands to Wilson County's Farm Bureau Exposition Center. Gould will display his interactive model Bear Falls Castle at the 4th annual expo, planned for May 25-26. Last year's expo in Wilson County was...

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these five events happening in and around the Wilson County! Brick Universe Lego Fan Expo   Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 10 am – 4 pm Farm Bureau Exp Center 945 E Baddour Parkway, Lebanon Lego fans can experience exhibits, art, meet professionals lego builders and more. […] The post Wilson Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend appeared first on Wilson County Source.

Recently, a group of our Smith County 4-H’ers may have begun to pay closer attention to the natural world around them. As a result of participating in 4-H Wildlife Judging, students may have found themselves identifying bird song in the trees, paying special attention when cottontail rabbits or eastern gray squirrels cross their paths, or even keeping an eye out for invasive plants in the landscape.

STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Rebecca Paschall Allmon Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2787 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of May, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Rebecca Paschall Allmon, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of April, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 10th day of May, 2024. Signed Beth Malone Kemp, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 5-16-2t.

Starting on May 28, 2024 Free Summer meals will be available for pick-up at Gordonsville High School, Smith County Middle School and Smith County High School from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. All children in Smith County 18 and younger are eligible to receive these free meals. For more...

Wilson County Help Center providing aid to neighbors in need.

The Smith County Board of Education would like to congratulate both SCHS Baseball and GHS Baseball teams for making it to the state tournament. The board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, will be rescheduled to Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:00, so board members and school administration can go and support the teams. The budget work session will still be held before the board meeting on May 28, 2024, at 4:00.

Now that the school year is over Wilson County is looking forward to the next school year by hiring new bus drivers and bus attendants.