College Grove News

It's hot outside, and shrimp will be piping in the pot for a Franklin Tomorrow fundraiser.

Opening thought - Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY - Ole Bob grew up on the Battle Farm near Nolensville where the heat of summer was called Tennessee's blackberry season.

It was her grandmother's determination to live out her days in her own home that inspired local homebuilder Lisa Cole to start a new business helping others do the same thing.

Opening thought: Let them not depart from thine eyes: keep them in the midst of thine heart.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY - We're living in the age of environmental concern. Frankly, we try to use things up and recycle containers as we can.

House and Senate leaders said Wednesday they struck an agreement on the state's $29.6 billion spending plan for 2009-2010 that slashes recurring state expenditures but uses bonds to meet higher education construction commitments such as the new UTC library.

A bird flying into MTEMC substation equipment caused about 4,000 members to lose power in parts of Rutherford and Williamson County for about 30 minutes this morning.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY - During the 1930s and '40s, one of Middle Tennessee's oldest elementary schools was a small, crumbling edifice that had been standing in the rural Antioch area for a lifetime.

Opening thought: Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy. For, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

It was an epic and detailed journey to dinner for chef and entrA©e at the pig-picking I attended to this weekend.

Preservation is never just about a building. It's about memories and stories. An idea to save the Nolensville Recreation Center, also known as the old, old school, from the wrecking ball has been batted around for at least a year.

Casada earns his Army commission Richard Glen Casada III of College Grove was recently commissioned into the Army as second lieutenant at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Opening thought: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. - Luke 5:32 It's ice cream supper season, and Harpeth Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church opens it Saturday.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY - Several upcoming events and projects are of interest to folks in our area.

After the Harlin family sold Harlinsdale Farm on Franklin Road to the City of Franklin in 2004 to be used as a passive park, they began the massive job of moving personal items, farm equipment and animals to their new location in College Grove.

COLLEGE GROVE - Two county residents have been charged with delivery of cocaine in College Grove.

Opening thought: And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY - $1.4 million is available for Tennessee farmland preservation, which sets a new record, according to State Conservationist Kevin Brown.

For those without the patience to cultivate a garden of urban delights, one of the most encouraging trends in farming is the rise of community-supported agriculture, which promotes direct interaction between producers and consumers while keeping food, travel and money close to home.