Eight new members were inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame at a luncheon in the Student Union Ballroom on the Middle Tennessee State University campus in Murfreesboro on Monday, April 8, 2024. Bernard Childress, an administrator from Murfreesboro; Phil Clark, a coach from Bartlett; Glenn Falls, a coach from Nashville; Joe Gaddis, a coach …
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The solar eclipse will take place Monday afternoon. In our area, you won’t be able to see a total eclipse; instead, you will see a partial eclipse. We will have around 91% partial coverage that will begin around 12:45 PM CT and end at approximately 3:20 PM. It is also important to buy solar eclipse …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is once again expanding its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of all ages have multiple ways to …
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In partnership with the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, Tennessee State Parks will hold the annual My TN State Park fundraiser in April. During this fundraiser, supporters will “vote” for their favorite parks through contributions. The fundraiser runs through April 30, 2024. Each park retains the funds donated to it, and the contributions will go toward …
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will conduct another Child Safety Seat Check Event on April 13, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Tractor Supply parking lot. This is a no-cost event where you can bring your child’s car seat in to check for proper installation and use. At the last event, their …
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On April 8, 2024, the moon will temporarily block all sunlight in parts of the United States. While our area won’t be in the “path of totality,” it will be in the 85-90% sector. You can witness the eclipse around 2:00 p.m. CT, but it will not be as dark as in 2017. According to …
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham attended the Monday, March 18, quarterly Bedford County Historical Society meeting to present a proclamation recognizing and congratulating the organization on its 50th anniversary. Graham explained the declaration to the Historical Society President Al Simmons. The society publishes the Bedford County Historical Quarterly and various special publications about county history. …
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Tennessee State Parks will host Spring Hikes on Saturday, March 23, the second of the parks’ Signature Hikes series throughout this year. The Spring Hikes are free and guided by park staff, who can highlight the parks’ natural, cultural, and historical features. A full schedule of the Spring Hikes at specific parks is available at …
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East Side Elementary School’s Invention Club had six students compete at the 31st Annual Invention Convention at Middle Tennessee State University on February 22nd. More than 700 4th and 5th graders from all over Middle Tennessee competed with an original invention where they showcased their working prototype, made a display board, and gave a presentation …
Student Inventors at East Side Elementary in Bedford County Advance to Nationals Read More »
On March 23, 2023, Humble Baron debuted at Nearest Green Distillery, home of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, winning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Longest Bar in The World. Conceived by Keith Weaver, former Sony Entertainment Executive and Co-Founder of Uncle Nearest, Humble Baron brings the vibrant spirit of Music City to Tennessee whiskey …
