NASHVILLE – Effective immediately, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is suspending public access to the eastern half of Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties. This step follows serious threats against the safety of visitors to and professionals working within the forest. This week, criminals claimed to have spiked areas of the forest where loggers are conducting a harvest operation. If areas have been spiked, this poses a very serious threat to the safety of forest visitors, state forest management staff, and logging crews, as well as locals employed at sawmills. Spiking is a form of…
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Clarksville, TN, Oct. 17, 2024 — The Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms for local families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in Clarksville on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Red Cross is uniting with local fire departments and city and county leaders for this annual event. Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and Clarksville City Mayor Joe Pitts will be in attendance as Clarksville once again serves as the signature city in Tennessee for Sound the Alarm. The Red Cross plans on reaching out to over 500 homes. Those interested in volunteering…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit has a list available of bus routes that serve early voting locations in Davidson County. This may be found at: https://www.wegotransit.com/community/early-voting/. The Transit App will have route direction available for polling sites on Election Day, November 5. And a reminder that there will be free rides on Election Day for WeGo bus service within Davidson County. No special measures are needed for riders to take advantage of this opportunity: they can simply board the bus and go. This is a practice that has been implemented in previous general elections.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ready Test Know®️ held its Inaugural Leaders in Literacy Author’s Showcase at host hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville 708 Demonbreun Street Nashville, Tn 37203 on October 12th at 10AM. This fundraiser event was a collaborative effort to support literacy in Middle Tennessee and raise awareness about Ready Test Know’s childhood literacy efforts. The event was a morning of triumph, enlightenment, and joy. Guests were delighted to witness the debut of child author Andrew Williams (age 7) talk about his participation in Ready Test Know’s literacy workshop “The Anatomy of a Story.” Andrew proudly took the…
Below is a statement from Harris-Walz 2024 Rapid Response Director Ammar Moussa on Donald Trump’s appearance at the Al Smith Dinner tonight: “Donald Trump struggled to read scripted notes written by his handlers, repeatedly complaining that he couldn’t use a teleprompter. He stumbled over his words and lashed out when the crowd wouldn’t laugh with him. The rare moments he was off script, he went on long incomprehensible rambles, reminding Americans how unstable he’s become. And of course he made it all about himself. He may refuse to release his medical records, but every day he makes it clear to the American…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit will provide bus service for the U.S. Women’s National Team friendly soccer match versus Iceland at GEODIS Park on October 27. The match starts at 4:30 p.m. Passengers can ride for free all day on routes 52 Nolensville Pike and 77 Thompson/Wedgewood. Additionally, Nashville SC Express route 84 Murfreesboro will be available from Murfreesboro and Antioch park and rides for $2 each way. Riders must use QuickTicket or exact cash. Route 84 Murfreesboro will operate the schedule listed below: · Depart from Old Fort Park 2:40 p.m. · Depart from Hickory Hollow 3:15 p.m. · Arrive at Geodis Park …
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The North Nashville Arts Coalition is excited to present the Second Annual North Nashville Culture Crawl from October 18th to 20th. This expanded event will celebrate the vibrant BIPOC artistic community in North Nashville, showcasing a diverse array of local talent and cultural expressions. Join us for an unforgettable three-day celebration of art and culture—mark your calendars, spread the word, and be part of this DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE! Building on last year’s success, the Culture Crawl will span three days and feature over 20 locations throughout North Nashville, Buchanan Arts District, Historic Jefferson Street and Germantown. Attendees can…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 14, 2024) – For the fourth time in the past decade, Metro Nashville Public Schools has been awarded a highly competitive federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This five-year grant, totaling nearly $15 million, will fund the creation of innovative whole-school magnet programs in four schools across the district. This follows the successful MSAP award received by MNPS in 2023, further expanding the district’s commitment to offering high-quality, specialized educational opportunities. MNPS will begin the immediate implementation of the grant, continuing its mission of fostering equitable access to high-quality instruction and…
NASHVILLE – Beginning October 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by Hurricane Helene. “Due to the vast amount of woody debris from Hurricane Helene and other recent storms across the state, we expect more outdoor burning than usual this year,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “Since escaped debris burns are the leading cause of wildfires, it is important that Tennesseans take fire safety seriously. Burn permits are required by law and the tool by which we help citizens understand when…