Nov 11, 2007 | The Daily News Journal
Lead the fight to shine light on meetings
Rutherford County legislators and local elected officials should lead efforts to turn back a proposal that would pull the curtain on Tennessee's Sunshine Law. via The Daily News Journal
Schools, cities plan Veterans Day activities
Several schools and civic groups will be holding Veterans Day observances over the next few days. via DNJ.com
The 30th annual Tennessee Division I State Marching Band Championship will be held Saturday at Riverdale High School. via The Daily News Journal
Scharsch steps down as Eagleville football coach
“This has been a really special place to me”
After six seasons as Eagleville's head football coach, Jason Scharsch resigned from the post today. via DNJ.com
“Building codes and fire codes made it impossible for us to continue the shelter.”
Debbie Jones moved to Murfreesboro two years ago from Eagleville, where she lived from 1998 to 2004. via DNJ.com
Power lines from new projects would cross county
“This will take away their habitat (and) also alter the sound from the freeway to homes. We'll get direct noise from the freeway.”
FRANKLIN - The Tennessee Valley Authority is planning to construct two new transmission lines in Williamson County to keep up with projected demands for electricity. via The Tennessean
“Most every store is participating.”
As trick-or-treaters hit the streets today, parents and residents are reminded of safety tips to follow, and of other options besides allowing their ghosts and goblins to go door-to-door. There are a few ... via DNJ.com
“This changes people's life style all of a sudden, and that's just sad”
By TURNER HUTCHENS trhutchens@dnj.com - Turner Hutchens, 615-278-5161 Lawrence Bailey said he's not too worried about a plan to build a new electricity transmission substation less than a mile from his home. via The Daily News Journal
Midstate Datebook: Take little ghouls trick or treating at Belle Meade Plantation
What: Little ghouls and goblins can safely wander and gather treats at seven historic outbuildings. via The Tennessean
Midstate Datebook: Tavis Smiley speaks
Who: Tavis Smiley is host of Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show. What: The Talented Tenth HBCU tour. via The Tennessean
TVA to hear public on substation, south Williamson power line
EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. -- TVA will hold an informational meeting on Oct. 30 to seek public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed 500-kilovolt substation in Rutherford County and associated ... via The Tennessean
State funding accounts for $418M
“BEP, that is the biggest hunk of money”
Rutherford County will receive about $418.2 million in state funding in the 2007-08 fiscal year, up $73 million over the 2006-07 allotment. via DNJ.com
Midstate Datebook: Historian discusses four cities
What: 'A Tale of Four Cities: New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville and Houston in the 20th Century' Who: free lecture by urban historian Kenneth Jackson of Columbia University When: 5 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. ... via The Tennessean
Midstate Datebook: Artists show off beeswax creations at Gallery One exhibition
“A Divided Church In A Divided World - The Challenges of Peacemaking Today”
What: Art exhibition Who: Internationally known visual artists Howard Hersh and David Douglas. via The Tennessean
Midstate Datebook: Blair School offers classical guitarist Johns in concert
“A Divided Church In A Divided World - The Challenges of Peacemaking Today”
What: Classical guitarist John Johns in concert. Who: hosted by the Blair School of Music as part of its 'Blair Signature' series. via The Tennessean
Eagleville TVA 500-KV substation meeting Tuesday
Remember all of the negative conversations about whether TVA should locate a giant TVA power plant in Williamson County, near Nashville or in Eagleville? Well, much time has passed and now it appears that TVA ... via WGNS-AM Murfreesboro
Officials try to maintain tax rate while dealing with growth
“The city is spending on roads, police, fire, schools and parks and recreation, and I don't see any of that changing”
By TURNER HUTCHENS trhutchens@dnj.com - Turner Hutchens, 615-278-5161 James Tucker, who's owned a home in Smyrna for three years, said though he's never thrilled to get a tax bill, it wasn't too bad when he ... via The Daily News Journal
Good ideas: Support music for children
Season tickets are now available for the Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra. The mission of MYO is to promote the optimum musical development and education of young musicians through the study and performance of a ... via DNJ.com
New TVA substation, electric lines proposed for Rutherford County |
New TVA substation, electric lines proposed for Rutherford County The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental review of a proposed 500-kilovolt substation in Rutherford County, and the ... via The Daily News Journal