Friday Feb 10 | The Leaf-Chronicle
EDITORIAL: Clarksville gains power in House
By a show of hands, let's see how many of your readers would like to see their political leaders... Just in time for Valentine's Day, the musical "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" kicks off 8... Anyone who feared dramatic and unpopular shifts in how Clarksville is represented in the Tennessee Legislature under redistricting got a shot of ... (more)
School Board: Harpeth students ask board to keep AP courses
The Cheatham County School Board honored the winners of the county's spelling bee for grades 5-8. Winners were Trevor Gaines-Perry, Cheatham Middle School, first place; Will Miniat, Harpeth Middle School, second place; Colt Ohde, Cheatham Middle School, second place; Alexis Ford, Cheatham Middle School, third place; Joey Carfi, Cheatham Middle ... (more)
Residents lobby for liquor in county
Just as it would be inaccurate to label Rick Springfield a one-hit wonder, you'd be just as wrong... Cheatham County residents could decide in November whether liquor can be sold at restaurants in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Road superintendent admits mistake
Just as it would be inaccurate to label Rick Springfield a one-hit wonder, you'd be just as wrong... Longtime Cheatham County road superintendent Jerry Carney admits he made a "mistake" when he stopped by a Nashville liquor store in his county-issued truck in November.
Almer 'AJ' Binkley, a resident at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Ashland City, recently visited the World War II monument in Washington, D.C., as part of a Lucky Stars trip.
Stopping bullying in nation's schools
From Montana to Michigan, Texas to Pennsylvania, and in Cheatham County in Tennessee, cases of bullying are getting lots of attention.
Cheatham County remembers officer killed 30 yrs. ago
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #81 in Cheatham County planned to meet at noon at Pegram City Hall on Highway 70, where a flag was to be lowered to half-staff. Jordan was fatally shot during a drug store burglary in Pegram on Feb.
Turner, Stuart pick up peitions for School Board
Former Cheatham County School Board member Larry Turner Sr. picked up a petition on Thursday to run for the board in district six, which includes the Kingston Springs area.
Head-on collision closes McMurray Drive, injures 1
A newspaper salesman was struck by a van and killed as he tried to crossed the street near Rivergate Mall.
Pictured are 2011 Fairest of the Fair Rachael Donaldson, president Cory Felts, treasurer Dolores Moulton, secretary D'andrea Felts and James Sugden; vice president Jimmy Oliver, Ross Raymer, Billy Biggs, Larry Harrington, David Dismang and Dennis Green.
Local briefs: County's jobless rate falls
The unemployment rate in Cheatham County fell in December, according to data released last week by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
The Rolling Hills Farm, located in Cheatham County, has been designated as a Tennessee Century Farm.
The Robertson County Commission has approved a $1 million bond for the county's Industrial Development Board to speed its efforts in creating a joint business park with Cheatham County on Maxey Road off Interstate 24.
State Editorial Roundup: State leaders wise to oppose effort to weaken sunshine law
The effort to gut Tennessee's Open Meetings Act has been called off for this legislative session, a welcome development that shows many in Nashville understand the importance of transparency in local government.
More homes, fewer kills for Montgomery County animals
Shelly Goodman plays with Lily her newly adopted dog. Lily was adopted through expanded hours at Montgomery County, Animal Control and Adoption Services.
Convicted male prostitute and brother accused of murder through robbery scheme
A convicted prostitute, known to dress as a woman, and his brother are charged with criminal homicide of a man found shot to death in his vehicle in Nashville earlier this week in an alleged robbery scheme.
Middle Tennessee leads statewide drop in unemployment
Middle Tennessee communities dominated a statewide drop in the December unemployment numbers, with five area counties ranking among the top ten localities with the lowest rates, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Unemployment in Davidson County dropped to 6.9 percent from 7.3 percent in November, ... (more)
Courthouse escapee surrenders in Cheatham Co.
A man who fled from courthouse officials in Cheatham County last month after a judge revoked his bond has turned himself in.
Restaurant near Nashville Zoo catches fire
The kitchen of Norman Cousher's Country Cooking, located across the street from the Nashville Zoo, was damaged by fire.
Penick, Kilgore attend 4-H Congress
Pictured are Kaylee Penick and Kerra Kilgore during the international dinner during the National 4-H Congress.
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