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Daycare facility likely coming to Gallatin after years of planning
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Gallatin is inching closer to a new million-dollar daycare facility. The city’s council committee will meet Tuesday evening to discuss the project, which has been in the works for nearly three years. According to the Interim Director of Gallatin’s Economic Development Agency, Rosemary Bates, the city was awarded an ARPA federal grant in August of 2022 for $500,000, aimed at building a new daycare center.
Ten Wilson County Inmates Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas
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.
Storms Causes Power Outages for Hundreds of Middle Tennesseans
Nearly 1,000 people are without power on the morning of Memorial Day following a storm that swept through middle Tennessee. Nashville Electric Service stated more than 5,000 customers were without electricity after Sunday night’s storm. That number has dropped to 1,000 Monday morning, with the biggest outage area being near the Nashboro neighborhood.
Budweiser Clydesdales are Coming to Nashville
To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders with scholarships toward educational opportunities, Budweiser and the iconic Clydesdales are embarking on a cross-country tour — and one of their first tour stops is in Nashville.
Hendersonville Celebrates Memorial Day with The Isaacs, Brothers of the Heart & The French Family
Hendersonville Hometown Jam Presents a Memorial Day Concert, featuring Brothers of the Heart, The French Family Band and The Isaacs on May 27th at Veterans Park. Gates will open at 3:00 PM with the concert starting at 4:00 PM. Tickets are free and must be presented for entrance. Parking will be available around the event as well as food trucks.
12 Tennessee Communities Receive Grants for Urban and Community Forest Ecosystems
Twelve Tennessee communities will have the opportunity to invest in their green spaces, thanks to grant funding provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program. “Trees play a key...
Health Inspections: Wilson County May 27, 2024
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.
‘We need each other’: As Darren Jernigan leaves the state for the city, he looks to mend frayed relationships
When lawmakers headed home after the latest Tennessee legislative session, it was more than just a seasonal ending for some. It also marked the end of statehouse careers for those like Darren Jernigan. After more than a decade of representing Old Hickory, the Democrat is leaving the capitol for an...
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