When were Middle Tennessee’s memorable counties established? Plus the local news for October 23, 2024.
As other Tennessee Republicans refuse to debate, Williamson County hears from all its candidates
While many established Republican incumbents have refused to debate their Democratic opponents, Williamson County voters got to hear from all three candidates for the District 61 Tennessee House seat.
What to know before you vote in Middle Tennessee
From early voting to Election Day, this guide to voting in Middle Tennessee has you covered.
Tennessee flights, businesses, government offices affected by international tech outage
Several airlines are unable to take off from Nashville International Airport after a ground stop order from the Federal Aviation Administration.
3 dead after small plane crashes in Williamson County
Williamson County Chief Deputy Mark Elrod told reporters that the plane had left Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was headed to Louisville, Kentucky, but crashed in Tennessee near Leiper’s Fork around noon on Wednesday.
Where Tennessee’s medieval enthusiasts find community
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival is an annual tradition. Each weekend in May, knights, fair maidens, vikings, faeries, mermaids, pirates, wenches and plainclothes time travelers gather on the streets of Covington Glen, in Williamson County’s Castle Park.
Ex-sheriff’s deputy who attacked police during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison
A man who was employed as a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy when he assaulted police officers protecting the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Donald Trump supporters was sentenced on Thursday to nearly six years in prison.
‘To teach the next generation’: A former schoolhouse for Black children finds a new home in Franklin
A historic schoolhouse for Black children was relocated from its original site in the tiny rural community of Duplex, Tenn. It now sits in the middle of downtown Franklin. It’s part of an effort by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County to restore the school.
This Middle Tennessee talent show proves that age is just a number
On a Tuesday night last October, the Franklin Theater was sold out for a talent show that is quickly becoming an annual tradition. For the past five years, the Morning Pointe Foundation has hosted the Seniors Got Talent event in Williamson County — a live talent show for contestants ages 60 or older.
‘We should get back to civil discourse’: Williamson County PAC looks to ease tensions between polarized parties
A new political action campaign started in Williamson County this month, Coalition for Common Sense TN. Its goal is to increase voter turnout and education, and promote leaders who support the community.
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