Republican Bill Lee joining Tennessee governor’s race

Republican Bill Lee joining Tennessee governor’s race

Franklin businessman Bill Lee says he’s jumping into the Tennessee governor’s race. The 57-year-old Lee is chairman of the Lee Co., which was founded by his grandfather. The company’s services include plumbing, electrical and HVAC for residential, business and government customers. The only other Republican candidate actively campaigning around the state is Randy Boyd, Gov….

Several Middle Tennessee roads are closed after heavy rainfall

Several Middle Tennessee roads are closed after heavy rainfall

Several roads in Middle Tennessee are closed due to heavy rainfall Saturday. In Davidson County, those areas include: Culbertson Road in Antioch Bluff Road in Antioch Old Glenrose Avenue in Antioch Newsom Station Road in Bellevue Metro Public Works is also keeping an eye on Stewart’s Ferry Pike and Old Harding Road. They will monitor these…

Under Construction

City Construction Projects for April 23 through April 29

Bridge over Broad Street TDOT Project Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am: There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd, Old Fort Pkwy and Ridgley Road for construction of the new Overpass. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. One lane will remain open in…

Child Advocacy Center Presents Hometown Heroes Awards! “Awards Presented to Five Hometown Heroes”

Child Advocacy Center Presents Hometown Heroes Awards! “Awards Presented to Five Hometown Heroes”

he final event of Child Abuse Prevention Month was the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday, April 21, 2017. Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer presented awards to our own Hometown Heroes at the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children.  Each of these Hometown Heroes is a passionate advocate for children.  They are servant…

Former Riverdale Star Alexa Middleton to fransfer from Tennessee

Former Riverdale Star Alexa Middleton to fransfer from Tennessee

Playing in all 32 games for the Lady Vols this past season, former Riverdale star Alexa Middleton has decided to transfer. The University of Tennessee released a statement on Friday announcing the transfer. “I appreciate the contributions Alexa made to our program,” coach Holly Warlick said in a school release. “She’s a great young lady…

1 arrested, another sought for robbing Murfreesboro man sitting on his front porch

1 arrested, another sought for robbing Murfreesboro man sitting on his front porch

A man was robbed at gunpoint while sitting on the porch of his Murfreesboro home Wednesday afternoon. Police released images from the Sevier Street home’s surveillance system. Elbert Marable, 64, was on his front porch enjoying the great weather when unbeknownst to him, two crooks were creeping in his backyard. They first checked the back…

Couple wanted for stealing lottery tickets in Rutherford County

Couple wanted for stealing lottery tickets in Rutherford County

Police are searching for a man and woman accused of stealing lottery tickets from convenience stores in Rutherford County. Smyrna police reported the couple took the tickets and other items from the stores in Smyrna and Murfreesboro. They may be traveling in a white Chevy Impala or Malibu. Anyone with information is asked to contact…