College Grove News

Happy New Year! The other day I heard a commercial say 'We have been in business since 1970.' I thought; so? Then I realized that was almost 40 years ago.

'Tis the season to be jolly, but 'tis also the beginning of serious bowl games. In other words, 'tis the season to keep score.

QUESTION: Metro had to cancel its fall leaf pickup because of budget cuts. Will it be able to offer recycling for Christmas trees and greenery? ANSWER: Yes, there will again be drop-off sites.

Opening thought: For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Two people were flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center Monday morning after a serious crash in Williamson County.

COLLEGE GROVE- It's hard to miss Mike Looney. Coming out of the cafeteria at College Grove Elementary School, the new director of Williamson County Schools has a broad smile and outstretched hand for whomever crosses his path, whether it's a teacher, student or custodial worker.

BRENTWOOD - Harpeth Hills Church, at 1949 Old Hickory Blvd., is hosting a complimentary Christmas breakfast for the entire community from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sunday in the church gym.

Opening thought: And she brought forth her firstborn son. And wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Home for the holidays! Sing Along. "Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays/ 'Cause no matter how far away you roam/ When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly face/ For the holidays, you can't beat Home, sweet home./ I met a man who lives in Tennessee, and he was headin' for Pennsylvania and some home made pumpkin pie/ From Pennsylvania ...

Holley Trolley Holiday Lights Tour: The Franklin Transit Authority takes riders to see Christmas lights with trolleys departing at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec.

It is December! Are you ready? If my calendar is right, there are only about three weeks left before Christmas.

A new chapter in the history of Harlinsdale Farm has begun, and the setting for this chapter is the highlight of the upcoming College Grove home tour.

Opening thought: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; , Adam Lazenby, Susan Eades, Valerie Head and to Margaret Ann Miller of Brentwood, Tuesday to Minnie Katherine Graham, Martha Floyd, Pearl Espinoza and Jon Martin, and Tuesday to Tennie Johnson, Pamela ...

Last Thanksgiving Cindy and Hank Delvin of Delvin Farms in College Grove were enjoying time with their son, Eric in Seattle, hiking in the woods and giving thanks for their many blessings.

The shoppers are officially off and running today as Black Friday sales will begin to define the economics of this holiday season.

And as of Wednesday, he's home sitting at his family table surrounded by people he loves after spending the past four months recovering from a nearly fatal July 25 auto accident.

Opening thought: And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the first-fruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's end.

A Murfreesboro man was charged with reckless endangerment over the weekend in connection with a bullet hole and spent shell casing found in a Journey Drive apartment Nov.

3-6 at Barnes & Noble in Cool Springs. It's always a great way to accomplish some holiday shopping while benefiting BGA's library.

Opening thought: "He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life." - I John 5:12 A huge welcome to Madden Charles Warner, who was born Nov.