News stories for Southern Middle Tennessee
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Franklin County Fire Departments are asking citizens to please stop burning. Fire departments have responded to multiple brush fires recently that have burned several acres of land throughout Franklin County. Currently, extreme drought conditions are forcing a burn ban in Franklin County. Please do not burn, and be mindful …
On Monday, Nov. 6, Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation declaring November to be Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in Bedford County. Fran Gray of Alzheimer’s Tennessee was present for the signing. More than 120,000 Tennesseans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, which offers in-person and virtual services to families struggling …
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On October 12, 2023, Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 teamed up with volunteers from The Home Depot in Manchester to build a ramp for a local Korean War veteran. The Home Depot Foundation provided a grant that covered materials. Five Home Depot employees joined five American Legion members to build not only the …
Motlow State’s latest enrollment results suggest economic gains for middle Tennessee. For three years, colleges across the nation have experienced pandemic-related enrollment declines. This troubling pattern raised concerns for both wage-earners as well as employers. Motlow’s enrollment pattern broke from that trend this fall. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Motlow had approximately 6,500 …
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Tullahoma High School recently had 11 singers recognized for their vocal skills, as they received state honors late last month. “This year, we had several choir students audition for the midstate and freshman honor choruses,” said THS Choral Director Melissa Hinds. “The audition process is rigorous for students, and I am very proud of all …
11 Tullahoma High School Singers Named to Midstate and Freshman Choruses Read More »
Story by UTsports.com No. 17 Tennessee rolled up 650 yards of total offense. It scored a school-record three defensive touchdowns en route to a 59-3 Homecoming game victory over UConn on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (7-2, 3-2 SEC) won their 14th-consecutive home contest and played in front of their 11th-straight sellout on Rocky …
A Marvancy Johnson 4th quarter touchdown run powered the Tullahoma Wildcats past Nolensville in the first round of the 5A playoffs Friday night at Wilkins Stadium. Nolensville opened the game with a 15 play 72 yard drive that chewed 7:30 minutes off the clock but ended up with no points as Joshua Kuhlmann missed a …
Motlow State’s Aviation Simulation Lab in Shelbyville, TN, is under new leadership. Aviation Director James “Jake” Washburn has decades of experience and is excited to share his love of flying with those interested in obtaining pilot credentials. Washburn worked in healthcare for 20 years and started flying in 1995 as a private pilot. He is …
Multiple fire departments responded to a 16-acre fire in the Sherwood area of Franklin County Wednesday. The Crow Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Sewanee Fire Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and Tennessee Division of Forestry were able to contain the 16 acres and 22 hay bales around 9:30 Wednesday night. No structures were affected, and there …
The end of daylight-saving time takes place this weekend. We’ll fall back this year at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Most devices these days will adjust automatically to the time change, but don’t forget to set any traditional clocks and automobile radio clocks back by one hour. As you fall back, it’s also a good idea to change …
