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.
Why do most Metro Nashville pools close in July instead of Labor Day?
Memorial to Labor Day typically bookend summer — and with it, outdoor swimming.
Tennessee’s anti-trans bathroom law is going back to court with new challengers
The Human Rights Campaign is taking a second shot at challenging Tennessee’s anti-trans bathroom law, more than a month after dismissing their first lawsuit.
Williamson County is one step closer to removing the Confederate flag from their county seal
The Tennessee Historical Commission decided the Williamson County seal is not a monument after all, so the county doesn’t need the state’s permission to change it. It’s good news for the county, which has been trying to remove a Confederate flag from their seal for nearly two years.
Nash In The Know: Who Is Buying All These Expensive New Homes — And What Does That Mean For Renters?
The average homebuyer in the Nashville area is around 40 years old and the median household income is $92,691. But rising incomes is just one of the factors making housing more expensive for buyers and renters.
Williamson County Voted To Remove Confederate Flag From Seal A Year Ago. They’re Still Awaiting A Decision From The State.
Advocates for altering the seal worry the delay could be a sign of even more obstacles ahead.
Vote To Remove Rebel Flag From Williamson County Seal Delayed For Sons Of Confederate Veterans
Williamson County will have to wait until February 2022 at the earliest to get approval to remove the Confederate flag from its seal.
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