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.
Masks Required At Williamson County Elementary Schools Again, Amid Parent Protest And Rising COVID Cases
In the midst of parent protest and a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Williamson County school board has decided to mandate masks at its elementary schools starting this Thursday.
Now That The Forrest Bust Has Been Removed, What Confederate Symbols Might Be Next?
The focus is shifting to other Confederate symbols, and four other campaigns may use the bust’s removal as a roadmap.
Williamson County Passes Property Tax Increase
Williamson County Commissioners have finalized a $650 million budget and raised the property tax rate by 13 cents. The change is intended to give government agencies more spending power after years of conservative budgeting.
Historic Franklin Home To Be Renovated As Hub For Black Culture
The famous Merrill-Williams House near downtown Franklin is getting a makeover as residents work to preserve Black culture in the city’s Natchez Street Historic District. The area was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week
The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.
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