Watertown News

Columbia Mayor William Gentner had never heard of Miley Cyrus when Walt Disney executives told him she would be starring in the new movie filming in his town.

Seven people are pursuing seats this year on the Wilson County Board of Education, which governs a school system that is wrangling with the demands of a rapidly growing student body.

The state comptroller's office has completed a review of property assessments in Wilson County and suggested new, lower tax rates there.

The state comptroller's office has completed a review of property assessments in Wilson County and suggested new, lower tax rates there.

Janice Vaughn of Murfreesboro and Rodney Vaughn of Rockvale announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Leann Vaughn, to Joshua Darrol McDowell of Milton, Tenn.

Justin Hayes, of Watertown, was named the best professional truck driver in Tennessee after winning the four-axle competition and receiving the highest overall score in the eight competing categories at the ...

Authorities in Wilson County have three suspects in custody after a morning home invasion.

Authorities in Wilson County are offering a $1,000 reward for tips that could help them solve a string of thefts.

Karen Colleen Stribel loves to talk about the beauty and serenity of her land in Watertown, Tenn., not far from Nashville.

Middle Tennessee parents are being notified their children won't attend state-funded pre-kindergarten this fall, their registrations canceled in the wake of an abrupt freeze on a planned $25 million program ...

A baby died Thursday when a wreck in Wilson County caused the child to be thrown from the vehicle, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported.

“There has to be an agreement. ... They didn't reach that limit here.”

Colleen Stribel spent two hours Wednesday listening to police testimony and secret recordings about plans for her murder. via The Tennessean

When you think about the early years of Billy Graham's life, it should come as no surprise that it is the perfect storyline for a big screen script. via WCNC

“What an incredible legacy to get out into the world.”

The story of Billy Graham is known all around the globe. He's a Charlotte boy who grew in stature to become an icon. via WCNC-TV Charlotte

Melodie and Matty Adams are stalking me. Or is it the other way around? For a few weeks earlier this year, I was delighted to find myself running into this awesome couple everywhere I went, from yard sales to ... via Nashville City Paper

The man known as "the Green Hills rapist" after breaking into eight women's homes and raping them will stay in prison at least six more years, the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole voted this week. via The Tennessean

Aug. 7 ballot includes wide range of jobs By MITCHELL KLINE and CLAY CAREY * Staff Writers * April 4, 2008 Eight men will compete to be Williamson County's next sheriff, one of many government positions up for ... via The Tennessean

Wilson County, TN- An investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has landed a mother and daughter in prison for soliciting a hitman to commit first degree murder in 2006. via DNJ.com

A Michigan woman celebrated her 113th birthday this weekend. Daisey Bailey was born in Watertown, Tenn., on March 30, 1895. via WTVF Nashville

The family of a woman living in Detroit is marking her 113th birthday this weekend. via WSBT