Smokey’s Neighborhood Column, Tales Throughout Robertson County (12/12 2021)
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(Springfield, TN)
Springfield Police Chief Receives State’s Highest Management Certification
The Metropolis of Springfield is happy to announce that Metropolis of Springfield Police Chief Jason Head acquired Degree 4, the best degree, of the Management Certificates Program by the Tennessee Affiliation of Chiefs of Police (TACP). The popularity got here throughout the Tennessee Affiliation of Police (TACP) assembly held on December 3, 2021, in Franklin, Tennessee.
To attain Degree 4 of the TACP Management Certificates Program, officers should meet a number of necessities to be thought of for the award. The necessities embody a minimal of seven years of regulation enforcement expertise, two steady years as Chief or Assistant Chief, and a graduate of an permitted executive-level management program for regulation enforcement.
Chief Head has been an lively member of the Tennessee Affiliation of Chiefs of Police for over three years. He has been employed with the Metropolis of Springfield Police Division for 15 years and has served as Chief of Police for 3 years.
(Cross Plains, TN)
Metropolis of Cross Plains TN – CHRISTMAS PARADE RECAP
The Cross Plains group turned out final Saturday for one of many greatest parades thus far.
Our State Championship Baseball workforce served as Grand Marshals.
The Parade, the Pancake breakfast and the Christmas Market raised round $3000 for native organizations to take a position again into our group.
We look ahead to seeing everybody subsequent yr!
Pictures: Metropolis of Cross Plains, Tn, Lorrie Forewright Swann
(Robertson County, TN)
District Know-how Coordinator Honored At Statewide Convention
Robertson County Faculties Tutorial Know-how Coordinator, Robin Couts, was awarded the first-ever Joan Grey Tutorial Management award on Thursday, Dec. 2, on the Tennessee Instructional Know-how Convention in Murfreesboro, TN.
The award, in honor of longtime educator and Bedford County director of expertise, Joan Grey, was awarded by Grey, herself, who retired from TETA final yr after greater than 20 years of affiliation with the group in any respect ranges together with government director.
Couts was chosen from a gaggle of nominees because the one who most typified tutorial expertise management above and past anticipated efficiency ranges. She is continually on the lookout for methods to enhance studying and communication and has innovated various new approaches to studying. When COVID 19 affected faculty schedules and classroom attendance final yr, Couts initiated many tutorial expertise strategies for academics and college students alike, which might be nonetheless broadly used.
James Marshall, RCS Supervisor of Know-how, mentioned he believed nobody was extra worthy of the award than Couts.
“She is so effectively deserving of this award as a result of she actually has the identical ardour for schooling that Joan had.” he mentioned.
Robertson County Faculties is lucky to have a expertise coordinator with the drive and creativity of Couts. Her choice for this prestigious award is testimony to her worth to the RCS expertise division and the district as a complete.
-Robertson County Faculties
(Springfield, TN) Going Out of Enterprise
Tobacco Street Golf ⛳️ Carts declares a Going Out of Enterprise Sale. Rick Williams, Basic Supervisor mentioned, “It was a nasty time to begin a brand new enterprise. The provision chain issues at this present time are simply not conducive to working a brand new enterprise. All fashions are on sale at price to the final day of the yr “.
(Greenbrier, TN)
District Lawyer Basic Robert Nash met with the Greenbrier Elected Metropolis Officers together with Mayor Lanny Adcock and Police Chief Randy Pack on Monday Night time.
Nash mentioned, ” It will be significant that I as the brand new District Lawyer for Robertson and Montgomery Counties get out into the group and meet the leaders and take heed to their issues.”
John Carney retired on August thirty first after a protracted profession as District Lawyer. Robert Nash was appointed by Governor Invoice Lee on November 08, 2021. Nash should search re-election within the Might Republican Main and the August Basic Election for an 8-year time period.
Greenbrier Christmas Parade 2021. Click on Picture to look at video of the complete parade
Former Greenbrier Mayor & Hearth Chief Billy Wilson Dies, He Was 64
Former Greenbrier Mayor and Greenbrier Hearth Chief for a few years, Billy Wilson has died, he was 64, his household confirmed Monday.
In response to a household rep, Billy handed this morning round 5 am. Billy had a number of well being battles in recent times culminating with a prognosis of Small-Cell Lung Most cancers simply weeks in the past.
“We’re deeply saddened on the dying of our dad, Pap, and husband. He lived a lifetime of serving to and serving others. He cherished God, his household, and the Greenbrier group. As our household grieves, we’re comforted by the tales and good recollections of those that had been blessed to know him. Please be respectful of our household and pray for us within the coming days.” Wilson household…
Wilson joined the Whites Creek Hearth Dept when he turned 18 then later moved to Greenbrier round 1994 and joined the Greenbrier Hearth Division shortly after. Wilson was made Hearth Chief in 2002 and have become Greenbrier Mayor in 2003. He held each titles till 2013.
Visitation is Sunday, December 12 from 2-7 then Monday 9/11 am with service at 11. Each shall be at Jackson Park Church of Christ. 4103 Gallatin Pike, Nashville. Afterward, there shall be a procession to Forest Garden Cemetery for the burial.
Again in 2012, the Weapons and Leather-based retailer in Greenbrier ignited right into a fireball. The Greenbrier Hearth Division, beneath Mr. Wilson, led the battle to regulate the blaze. Beneath is our protection of the hearth and interviews with Chief Wilson.
UPDATE: OBITUARY Added under.
On July third, 1957, Billy Wilson, also called Punkin, Chief, Mayor, and most significantly Honey, Dad, and Pap, was born in Nashville, TN. This was the start of what was to grow to be a lifetime of service to others.
On the age of 18, he grew to become a firefighter which finally led to changing into a First Responder and Hearth Chief of Greenbrier, in addition to the mayor. He cherished these titles, and having huge delight for his metropolis, he labored tirelessly to satisfy these duties to the betterment of the group. He started attending Jackson Park Church of Christ as a child.
He cherished his household there and made each effort to attend, regardless of how unhealthy he felt. It was there that he married the love of his life, Lisa, and raised their household. He spent a few years serving the homeless group via the church and has served in lots of different capacities all through the years. Past his group and church, Billy supplied a house to over 100 foster kids, acted as Santa via Toys for Tots for 1000’s of others, all whereas working his personal development firm and offering for his household.
Billy cherished his household, church, and group past measure doing all the pieces he might for all of them up till his dying. After a number of years of well being troubles and a prognosis of lung most cancers, he was known as dwelling to lastly relaxation pain-free on December sixth, 2021. Billy was preceded in dying by his dad and mom, Billy G. and Helen J. Wilson, and grandsons Hartley Wilson and Bentley Garcia.
He’s survived by spouse, Lisa Hartley Wilson , kids April (Evan) Wilson, James Wilson, Steven (Rachel) Wilson, Beth (Joe) Rhodes, Aaron (Morgan) Wilson, Breyannah Wilson and grandchildren, Katie, Wesley and Alie Wilson, Kyran Williams, Bennett Huntington, Bradley and Carrie Ann Wilson, Hunter Merrill, Layla and Lucy Wilson, Collin, Preston, Harrison and Scarlett Rhodes, KenzieLou Oden and Weston Wilson. He’s additionally survived by his brother Jerry (Angela) Wilson and plenty of beloved aunts and cousins.
Visitation will happen at Jackson Park Church of Christ, 4103 Gallatin Rd on Sunday, December 12 from 2-7 PM and Monday, December 13 from 9/11 AM with the service at 11 AM. Burial will begin after procession to Forest Garden at 1150 S. Dickerson RD. Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Pallbearers shall be James Wilson, Steven Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Wesley Wilson, Kyran Williams, Bradley Wilson, Hunter Merrill, Evan Huntington, and Joseph Rhodes. Honorary pallbearers are Doug Downey, Chuck Hawkins, Zane Williams, Miguel Malgioglio, Jeremy Medley, elders of Jackson Park Church of Christ, and Greenbrier Hearth Dept. Jim Olive, Heath Pickard, Scott Trew, and Robbie MacKenzie shall be officiating. Fond recollections and expressions of sympathy could also be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Wilson household.
(Springfield, TN) Metropolis of Springfield Sends Electrical Crews to help our Neighbors devastated by the storms
Metropolis of Springfield, TN – Authorities – Our hearts are hurting for our neighbors affected by the devastating storms Friday night time.
To do our half to assist, the Metropolis of Springfield is sending electrical crews to Bowling Inexperienced, Kentucky right this moment to assist with the restoration of energy within the space.
We ask that you just maintain all the households and communities affected in your ideas and prayers.
Metropolis of Springfield, TN – Authorities – Store with a Cop
Officers from the Springfield Police Division had the chance to buy with 25 children on the Springfield Wal-Mart on Friday, December 10!
All through the month of November, funds had been raised by Springfield law enforcement officials, and donations had been accepted by a couple of native companies.
The police division labored with the Robertson County College System’s Household Useful resource Heart to determine kids to take part in Store with a Cop.
The Springfield Police Division significantly appreciates the super assist to assist present optimistic vacation experiences for the youngsters in our group! A particular thanks to all of these organizations that made this occur: Patriot Industrial Upkeep, Robertson County Faculties, Household Useful resource Heart, and Walmart Springfield – Tom Austin Hwy.
(Springfield & White Home, TN)
Ace {Hardware} – Items for the household and also you!
Your native Ace has offers on Milwaukee, DeWalt and Craftsman instruments that turn out to be useful all yr.
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(Springfield, TN)
Did you miss the Springfield Christmas Parade? No worries, we recorded it for you. Simply click on the banner to look at…
(White Home, TN)
RCS College Vitamin Program – The Lunch Staff at Woodall Elementary College is on Santa’s Good Checklist!
It’s enjoyable to ship shirts, lunch baggage, flashing necklaces, and Good Attendance awards. Have an amazing day!
RCS College Vitamin Program – Santa discovered two extra Lunch Groups on the Good Checklist —
White Home Heritage Elementary and White Home Heritage Excessive. Plenty of goodies being delivered to our workers.
(Springfield, TN) Service Technician, Craig Levitt Honored
Springfield’s Payne Chevrolet – Just lately certainly one of our Service Technicians, Craig Levitt, acquired the glory of changing into a World Class Technician and was acknowledged with this award from Basic Motors.
Together with being a World Class Technician, he’s additionally a totally licensed ASE Technician. It is a big accomplishment, as there are solely 16 in the entire state of Tennessee. Congratulations Craig!
(Robertson County, TN)
UT Extension-Robertson County – NEW Program specializing in starting farmers, and it’s known as “UT Farming Fundamentals”
TAEP: Individuals that full this system will obtain a certificates, and in the event that they signed up, they may qualify for TAEP Starting Farmer funding.
Modules: Every module is 1.5 hours of content material movies. After every video there shall be a hyperlink to a quiz that should be accomplished. You need to full the 5 Required Modules, and full 3 of the Non-compulsory Modules for a complete 12 hours of programming. As a way to obtain certification, a participant should watch the movies and full the quizzes (8 whole modules). Modules shall be obtainable beginning on Jan 1, 2022.
Web site: UT Farming Fundamentals
Registration: You register on-line that can allow them to entry all the program’s movies and sources. The price of taking part in this system is $100. LINK
(Ridgetop, TN)
Ridgetop Parks Information and Occasions is at Ridgetop Station Strolling Park. – Thanks to all who got here out and took part within the Ridgetop Parade! We hope you loved it!
And a particular thanks to All of our float entries, The Pure Fuel division, Ridgetop First Baptist Church, the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Highland Chapel Union Church, the Sheriff’s Division, and naturally, Santa and Mrs. Clause! 🎄🎅🏼🧑🏼🎄🎄
Ridgetop Christmas Parade on the GreenRidge Chamber of Commerce float.
Tammy Johnson Perko and Vivian Murphy Weaver
(Springfield, TN)
Congratulations to Josh Vaden, Springfield Excessive College English trainer and 2021 TEA Distinguished Educator Award winner!
Springfield Excessive College – It was simply introduced that Mr. Vaden has been nominated for the TEA 2023 Awards for Instructing Excellence award!
Again in September, Mr. Josh Vaden (SHS Class of 2007) together with Mrs. Jones, gained the awards for state distinguished educator.
He together with different representatives from throughout the nation will meet in Washington DC to be honored for his or her exhausting work with their college students. Mr. Vaden does all the pieces in his energy to make an inclusive classroom the place college students are cherished and love studying. We’re honored to work with him and all that he does for SHS!
Watch full video –> Right here
Springfield Excessive College – Congratulations exit to senior baseball participant, Austin Moses, for signing with Greenville College!
We look ahead to his success as a senior yellow jacket, and pitching as a panther sooner or later. #yjp #gojackets #spt
(Cedar Hill, TN)
Jo Byrns Crimson Devils – Mrs. Prepare dinner’s Small Animal Science class placed on a Mock AKC Greatest in Present Canine Present.
College students had been requested to make canine as life dimension as potential, title and introduce their canine and supply details about their breed. Greatest in Present went to Blake Jackson and Fred the Bloodhound. #Ag#WeBeJB
Robertson County CTE/JoByrns FFA Jo Byrns Crimson Devils – Mr. Barnett Honored by Profession & Technical Schooling
One of many counties personal was acknowledged in a shock go to from Dr. Causey, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Elliott alongside along with his assistant principals and Mrs. Amanda Sharp from iCEV for his college students’ success in trade certifications final yr. Mr. Preston Barnett has led his college students in his Agriculture program to many various certifications in Plant Science and Small Engines. Mr. Barnett acquired a plaque from iCEV to hold on his wall. Nice job to Mr. Barnett and his college students! #WeAreRCSTN
Pictures: Robertson County CTE
BBB Releases The 12 Scams of Christmas This Yr
It’s the Higher Enterprise Bureau’s (BBB) newly launched 12 scams of Christmas. The listing actually doesn’t cowl each rip-off however it’s a very good learn for these of you which might be safety acutely aware.
Have you ever seen a rip-off not listed under, be at liberty to inform us about it in feedback beneath this submit on our Fb web page–> HERE
Whereas 2021 is shortly winding down, scams focusing on the general public proceed to trigger hassle. Customers ought to be careful for any fraudulent schemes aimed toward swiping their money and stealing private data. Higher Enterprise Bureau (BBB) has a Naughty Checklist with the highest 12 scams of Christmas which might be more than likely to catch customers and donors off guard throughout this season.
Lots of the scams on this listing are facilitated via emails and social media platforms, nevertheless the latter is the place most individuals are susceptible. Train warning when coming throughout social media adverts about discounted objects, occasion promotions, job alternatives and donation requests, in addition to direct messages from strangers. In case you are requested to make a fee or donation by wire or e-transfer, via third events, by pay as you go debit or present playing cards, deal with this as a pink flag.
Be aware of those scams that might reduce into your vacation cheer and our tricks to keep away from them:
1. Deceptive Social Media Adverts: As you scroll via your social media feed, you usually see objects on the market from a small enterprise. Generally the enterprise even claims to assist a charity to attempt to get you to order, or they provide a free trial. BBB Rip-off Tracker receives studies of individuals paying for objects that they by no means obtain, getting charged month-to-month for a free trial they by no means signed up for, or receiving an merchandise that’s counterfeit or a lot totally different from the one marketed. The 2020 BBB Rip-off Tracker Danger Report discovered that on-line buy scams had been the most typical cons reported to Rip-off Tracker and the class with essentially the most victims. Do your homework and analysis the corporate earlier than ordering. Take a look at the enterprise profile on BBB.org and skim the evaluations.
2. Social Media Present Exchanges: Every vacation season this scheme pops again up, and this yr is not any totally different. A more recent model of this rip-off revolves round exchanging bottles of wine; one other suggests buying $10 presents on-line. One other twist asks you to submit your e-mail into an inventory the place individuals get to select a reputation and ship cash to strangers to “pay it ahead.” There’s even a twist about “Secret Santa Canine” the place you purchase a $10 present in your “secret canine.”
In all of those variations, individuals unwittingly share their private data, together with these of their members of the family and buddies, and are additional tricked into shopping for and delivery presents or cash to unknown people. And– it’s an unlawful pyramid scheme.
3. Vacation Apps: Apple’s App Retailer and Google Play listing dozens of holiday-themed apps the place kids can video chat stay with Santa, gentle the menorah, watch Santa feed stay reindeer, monitor his sleigh on Christmas Eve, or relay their vacation want lists. This vacation season, like final yr when COVID-19 triggered kids to skip the standard in-person go to with Santa, apps could play a extra necessary function than ever. Overview privateness insurance policies to see what data shall be collected. Be cautious of free apps, as they’ll generally include extra promoting than apps that require a nominal price. Free apps also can include malware.
4. Alerts About Compromised Accounts: BBB has been receiving studies on Rip-off Tracker a couple of con claiming your Amazon, Paypal, Netflix or checking account has been compromised. Victims obtain an e-mail, name, or textual content message which explains that there was suspicious exercise on certainly one of their accounts, and it additional urges them to take fast motion to stop the account from being compromised. Be further cautious about unsolicited calls, emails, and texts.
5. Free Present Playing cards: Nothing brings good cheer just like the phrase ‘FREE’. Scammers have been identified to benefit from this weak spot by sending bulk phishing emails requesting private data to obtain free present playing cards. In a few of these emails, scammers impersonate professional firms like Starbucks and promise present playing cards to loyal prospects which have been supporting their enterprise all through the pandemic. They could additionally use pop-up adverts or ship textual content messages with hyperlinks saying you had been randomly chosen because the winner for a prize.
If in case you have acquired an unsolicited e-mail with present card gives, don’t open it. As an alternative, mark it as Spam or Junk. Nevertheless, in case you opened the e-mail, don’t click on on any hyperlinks.
6. Non permanent Vacation Jobs: Retailers sometimes rent seasonal staff to assist meet the calls for of vacation customers. Shippers and supply providers are high vacation employers this yr due to the rise in on-line orders and the necessity to get most of those packages delivered earlier than Christmas. These jobs are a good way to make extra cash, generally with the potential for turning right into a long-term employment alternative. Nevertheless, jobseekers must be cautious of employment scams aimed toward stealing cash and private data from job candidates. Maintain a watch out for alternatives that appear too good to be true.
7. Look-Alike Web sites: The vacation season brings limitless emails providing offers, gross sales and bargains. Be cautious of emails with hyperlinks enclosed. Some could result in look-alike web sites created by scammers to trick folks into downloading malware, making dead-end purchases and sharing non-public data. In case you are unsure in regards to the e-mail, don’t click on any of the hyperlinks. As an alternative, hover over them to see the place they reroute.
8. Pretend Charities: Sometimes, 40% of all charitable donations are acquired throughout the previous couple of weeks of the yr. Nevertheless, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations needed to cancel their typical fundraising occasions and consciousness campaigns and at the moment are inviting donors to assist on-line. Donors are suggested to lookout for fraudulent charities and scammers pretending to be people in want. Keep away from impromptu donation selections to unfamiliar organizations. Accountable organizations will welcome a present tomorrow as a lot as they do right this moment. Confirm a charity at BBB’s give.org or on the Canada Income Company web site. The place potential, donate to the charity via their web site and use a bank card.
9. Pretend Transport Notifications: Extra customers are making purchases on-line, there may be additionally a rise within the variety of notifications about delivery particulars from retailers and carriers. Scammers are utilizing this new surge to ship phishing emails with hyperlinks enclosed which will permit undesirable entry to your non-public data or obtain malware onto your machine. They could additionally attempt to trick folks into paying new delivery charges.
10. Pop Up Vacation Digital Occasions: This yr, many native in-person occasions akin to pop-up vacation markets or craft gala’s, have moved on-line. Scammers are creating pretend occasion pages, social media posts, and emails, charging admission for what was a free occasion. The aim is to steal bank card data. Affirm with the organizer of the occasion if there may be an admission price. Within the circumstances the place there’s a cost, use a bank card. If the occasion is free, look ahead to scammers making an attempt to assert in any other case.
11. Prime Vacation Wishlist Gadgets: Low or ridiculously priced luxurious items, jewellery, designer clothes, and electronics are nearly at all times low cost counterfeits and knockoffs. This yr, the Galactic Snackin’ Grogu Animatronic (aka Child Yoda) and recreation consoles are a number of the objects in excessive demand. Be very cautious when contemplating to buy these high-value objects from people via social websites.
12. Pet Scams: Many households, particularly these with kids, could also be contemplating so as to add a furry buddy to their family this yr. Nevertheless, you possibly can fall sufferer to a pet rip-off, that are on the rise this yr. Request to see the pet in individual earlier than making a purchase order.
Supply: Higher Enterprise Bureau
(White Home, TN)
Metropolis of White Home, TN- Police Division – Saturday, Dec. eleventh Store With A Cop/Fighter occasion
“Right this moment is certainly one of our favourite days of the yr. The Police and Hearth Departments held their annual Store With A Cop/Fighter occasion, sponsored by the White Home Rotary membership, at WalMart.
Thanks a lot to everybody who has donated all year long to make this occasion occur. A really particular because of Detective Sergeant Dan Hunter, who’s the unique organizer of this occasion, and who spends numerous hours working behind the scenes to verify it’s a hit!”
#shopwithacop #Shopwithafirefighter #MyWhiteHouseTN #DiscoverWhiteHouse
Metropolis of White Home Hearth Dept. – Cub Scouts Pack 459 has positioned a field inside Station 2 (120 Enterprise Park) to gather worn or broken American Flags.
The field was constructed to satisfy necessities for Boy Scout Venturing Summit Award for William Palmieri.
White Home Neighborhood Volunteer Hearth Dept.
With nice unhappiness, we announce the passing of our Assistant Chief’s Rodney Hoover’s father.
We’d ask for prayers for the Hoover household.
Obituary for Thomas Wayne Hoover
Age 70 of White Home handed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Centennial Medical Heart. He was born June 21, 1951 in Madison, TN to Roy Franklin & Janell Carmack Hoover, Jr. He labored because the proprietor/operator of the White Home Feed Mill earlier than his retirement.
He’s preceded in dying by his father. He’s survived by his mom, Janell Hoover, White Home, TN; son, Rodney W. (Kelley) Hoover, White Home, TN; daughter, Lori Watlington, Crimson Boiling Springs, TN; sister, Teresa Harrison, Cottontown, TN; 5 grandchildren, Peyton (Lekse), Logan, Cody, Courtney and Cameron.
A Graveside Service and interment was held Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11am in Hillcrest Cemetery with Chief Joe Palmer officiating and with household and buddies serving as pallbearers. There was no visitation deliberate.
Preparations entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral House 533 Freeway 76 White Home, TN 37188
Expensive Editor;
In response to the ebook of Genesis within the Bible, God introduced on the finish of His “six days of creation” that all the pieces He made was “excellent.”
The unique creation was a good looking place, stuffed with pleasure. There was no sin and due to this fact no struggling, no violence, and no dying. God created Adam and Eve in an ideal paradise.
What occurred to the “excellent” world?
Genesis chapter 3 says that whereas Adam and Eve had been within the Backyard of Eden, they fell to the seductive lies of Devil who appeared as a serpent. “Ye shall be as gods” was Devil’s promise. Adam, in loyalty to Eve, joined in her disobedience and ate of the forbidden fruit. That is the place sin had its terrible starting. Sin corrupted the right world God made.
When folks expertise struggling of the dying of a cherished one, they nearly at all times misplace the blame, and imagine that God created the world this fashion.
The Bible makes it clear that dying, illness, struggling and the mess we see on the earth right this moment is the fault of man’s sin, not God. We have to understand that each human is a descendant of Adam and Eve, born with the identical drawback: a sinful nature. All of us have the capability to lie, steal, commit sexual sin, homicide, and so on.
However even on this sin cursed fallen world, there’s hope, for the place sin elevated, grace elevated all of the extra. By God’s love and mercy, and with out ceasing to be God, He grew to become a person via Jesus Christ, died on the cross for mankind’s sin. Then He rose from the lifeless, conquering dying, so that every one who actually imagine and belief in Him will stay for eternity in heaven with their Creator.
The Bible says in John 10:10 that the satan’s function is to steal and kill and destroy, however Jesus’ function is to provide a satisfying life. The aim of Jesus coming to earth was to destroy works of the satan, to remove sin, and to disclose God the Father.
As one other Christmas comes upon us, lets keep in mind the deeper which means of Jesus Christ’s life-changing message of God’s love and His promise of salvation for all folks.
– Ken Blinco
White Home 2021 Christmas Parade & Christmas on Predominant Avenue
(Coopertown, TN)
Coopertown Coat Drive
COOPERTOWN TENNESSEE –Give the present of heat! The Coopertown Neighborhood Improvement Committee is accumulating winter coats, hats, and gloves from December 1-Seventeenth. Each kids and grownup, new or gently used, coats shall be donated to the Robertson County Household Useful resource Heart to be distributed to kids and households in want this winter.
Coats, hats, and gloves might be dropped off at Coopertown Metropolis Corridor. For added data or questions, please e-mail: [email protected] TN.org
“Thanks in your donation and serving to to provide the present of heat this winter.” Coopertown Mayor Becca Warner
Share The Heat COOPERTOWN TENNESSEE
Coopertown Avenue Division Supervisor Johnny Diven Dies, He was Age 51.
“We’re all saddened by this tragic loss. Once I was first elected, the very first thing that struck me about Johnny was simply his deep need to at all times do what was proper. Subsequent got here his unbelievable work ethic.
It didn’t matter what day it was…what time it was…or actually what it was…if Johnny might assist…he was there.
My coronary heart goes out to his son Hunter and the remainder of his household throughout this very troublesome time.
Johnny my buddy…you left us to quickly and you’ll be missed by so many however I’ll maintain these you held pricey in my ideas and prayers in hopes that you just relaxation in peace.” Coopertown Mayor Becca Werner
Obituary – Johnny Diven, age 51 of Indian Mound, TN handed away December 5, 2021.
He was born June 11, 1970 the beloved son of the late Bobby Diven and Mary Cruse. Johnny served because the Avenue Division Supervisor for Coopertown, TN for over two years. He was a beloved member of the group and labored exhausting for the residents. Whether or not it was working to clear the roads throughout rain or snow storms, serving to arrange for festivals, fixing potholes or choosing up trash, he did what wanted to be accomplished with a smile on his face. Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dependable buddy to many.
He left behind to cherish his reminiscence, son; Hunter Diven (Caitlyn), the mom of their son; Kimberly Pipkins; step daughter; Alyssa Pipkins, grandchildren; Kynleigh Jo 3 years previous, Lakelynn Cait 4 months previous; brothers; Billy Woodward, Shawn Woodward, sisters; Anna Bush, Daybreak Mathis and Lisa Woodward.
Visitation shall be Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm and proceed till the hour of the funeral service at 7:00 pm with Bro. Tony Chester officiating the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials could also be made to Hunter Diven, c/o Anglin Funeral House; P.O. Field 100; Dover, TN 37058
Preparations are entrusted to Anglin Funeral House, Dover, TN, and on-line condolences could also be made at anglinfuneralhome.com
(Portland, TN)
Highland Volunteer Hearth Division – TN – Big congratulations to certainly one of our former members Corey Mount for graduating from the ten week Alabama Hearth College!!
We miss you and your loved ones! Maintain making us proud!!
Portland TN Hearth Division – Christmas got here early for us at PFD.
We acquired our new MSA air packs that can outfit our total division. This was largely funded by the FEMA Federal Emergency Administration Company Help to Firefighters Grant that saved town taxpayers over $230,000. We’ll now have SCBA air packs which might be suitable with our neighboring departments. #firefighter #AFGgrant #portlandtnfire
Portland TN Hearth Division – Make your moveable heater completely happy this vacation season by giving it the present of house.
Heating is the second main reason for dwelling fires. Maintain all issues that may burn, akin to paper, bedding or furnishings, at the least 3 ft away from heating tools. #portlandtnfire #WinterSafety #holidayseason
(Springfield, TN)
Cheatham Park Elementary College – Thanks Springfield Parks and Recreation for sending Rudolph to go to CPES.
College students and Employees loved assembly him!
(Neighboring Adairville, KY)
Adairville Kentucky Volunteer Hearth Division – Merry Christmas from the Adairville Hearth Division to your houses from our Home.
Might or not it’s a blessed and secure time.
Native Christmas Gentle Reveals Brighten Robertson Co. for the 2021 Vacation Season
December nineteenth: A Charlie Brown Christmas Airs on TV!
A Charlie Brown Christmas will air on PBS and PBS Youngsters on Solar., Dec. 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm ET/6:30 CT (verify native listings). The printed shall be commercial-free.
…Then pile the children within the automobile and see the native Charlie Brown Christmas Animated gentle Present and different space gentle exhibits throughout Robertson County!
• (Springfield, TN) “A Charlie Brown Christmas Gentle Present” Full with story! Tune your radio to 90.1 for the present. (MAP)
A themed synchronized gentle present on 4700 block of Palestine Rd in Springfield. Tune your radio to 90.1 for the present.
• (Springfield, TN) “Winter Wonderland” by Springfield Parks & Recreation December 10 via 23 (MAP)
Winter Wonderland Lighted Path!
Drive-Via at J. Travis Worth Park In Springfield
FREE ADMISSION
Get pleasure from 1000’s of Christmas lights and greater than a dozen vacation scenes this vacation season.
Dates: Friday, December 10- Thursday, December 23, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: J. Travis Worth Park, 4155 Wilks Street
Payment: Free admission!
“Come out and rejoice our twentieth anniversary of Winter Wonderland. J. Travis Worth Park is reworked right into a Magical Christmas expertise for all ages. Benefit from the lights and enchanting scenes introduced by Metropolis of Springfield Departments. Make sure you tune in to 106.1 FM to take pleasure in your favourite Christmas songs whereas driving via the park,” says Parks and Recreation Director Terry Martin.
Winter Wonderland, introduced by the Springfield Parks & Recreation Division, is bound to create lasting recollections as tons of expertise the fascinating show of 1000’s of lights and greater than a dozen vacation scenes.
Don’t overlook to wave at Santa and Mrs. Claus, obtainable on Friday and Saturday nights solely. Admission is free.
In preparation for Winter Wonderland, J. Travis Worth Park is closed to the general public.
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Springfield’s Winter Wonderland is likely one of the largest present of lights, fantasy scenes and festive decorations north of Nashville. So pile the children within the automobile and are available see the present!
Location: Travis Worth Park: 4155 Wilks Rd, Springfield, TN
Gates open at 5:30pm and shut at 9:00 pm.
• (Springfield, TN) “Christmas Lights Spectacular” The Entire Home and yard decked with lights and festive scenes: On the nook of 4th & Willow In Springfield MAP Behind Springfield Baptist Church.
• (Greenbrier, TN) 2019 Lights On Logan gentle Present (MAP)
Over 35,343 lights synchronized to 388 channels of computer-controlled animation. The present shall be working til December 31 from 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Deal with: 2760 Logan Street Greenbrier, TN. The sunshine present runs each 25 minutes from 5:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. (11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) Tune your automobile stereo to 103.9 FM whenever you arrive to listen to the present.
• (Greenbrier, TN) A “Christmas Village” (MAP)
Gentle Show: Intersection of Sweet & Previous Greenbrier Pike behind Greenbrier Church of Christ on Hwy 41
Greenbrier – Christmas on Lights Chapel.
2953 Lights Chapel Rd. The present runs 5:30PM to 11PM. Simply tune your radio to the designated station through the signal whenever you arrive. Flip off of Hwy 41 in Greenbrier to Lights Chapel by the Calvary Baptist church.
• (White Home, TN) Christmas Gentle Present
3626 Nice Grove Rd, White Home, TN 37188
Pictures courtesy of Kevin and Lisa Ragland
• (Adams, TN) Christmas Gentle Present (MAP)
The Whitlow property at 220 S. Commerce St, Adams is embellished and prepared for viewing. Now we have approximatey 20,000 lights and over 300 yard decorations. The home is embellished in back and front, the entrance is on Commerce St and the again is on Church St.
(Cross Plains, TN) Dancing Gentle Present To Music – Brownstone neighborhood (MAP)
“We’re again at it with the Christmas gentle present in Cross Plains and John Fleming has accomplished it once more, however even larger and higher ! 225 channels of lights dancing to the music out of your car( simply pull up and tune in) The present will run from Nov. twenty sixth to Dec. twenty seventh from 5:10pm to 9pm Monday-Thursday, 5:10pm to 10pm Friday-Sunday.
John Fleming
The deal with is 8208 brownstone ext Cross Plains 37049 MAP
Synchronized Christmas Gentle present, tune to 98.1
1016 Interstate Park Circle, Cedar Hill
On nightly for 4 hours after darkish.
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The Greenridge Civitan Operation Elf (Toys for Tots)
Purposes can be found at Greenbrier Money specific and the Greenback Basic. Toy donations might be dropped off at Farmers Financial institution in Ridgetop or Brandon Frank’s enterprise at 2550 Freeway 41 S, Greenbrier, TN 37073
Greenridge Civitan Membership
Dec. 14th A Free Christmas Live performance, Offered By The RC Neighborhood Band (Springfield, TN)
The Robertson County Neighborhood Band will current a Christmas Live performance on Tuesday, December 14th on the Springfield Senior Heart, positioned at 601 S. Locust Avenue in Springfield. The live performance will start at 7:00 pm and is free.
Refreshments shall be served throughout intermission.
The Neighborhood Band will carry out many well-known favorites together with “Sleigh Experience”, “All I Need for Christmas Is You”, “Pleasure to the World”, “Have Your self A Merry Little Christmas” and plenty of extra sounds of the season!
The Robertson County Neighborhood Band, in its sixteenth season, is at all times on the lookout for new members. For extra details about the live performance, becoming a member of the band, or sponsorship, please name Janet Ozimek at (615) 384-2015. Ozimek can be contacted at [email protected]
We invite everybody to return and luxuriate in this Christmas Live performance with us!
DEC 16 AT 3:30 PM – DEC 17 AT 4:30 PM – Braxton’s 2021 Christmas Blessings
It’s that point of yr once more!! Let’s carry some Christmas cheer to native aged in assisted residing.
🛍 We shall be filling 65 giant present baggage (19 males & 46 girls) stuffed with vacation cheer to move out!
We shall be visiting and passing out presents on Thursday to MorningSide and Friday to Springfield Heights. If in case you have kids that wish to take part on spreading cheer please let me know. The senior like to have kids go to them! Masks shall be required inside each buildings and I ask please don’t come in case you or anybody round you’ve got any sickness signs. We need to maintain our aged wholesome!!
If you need to donate objects or funds to assist buy these things, please contact BraxtonStrong Basis on how to take action. PayPal, Venmo, money or verify accepted. Gadgets could also be dropped off (new and unused) with Nicole Turnbow. Additionally prepared to satisfy. Thanks all for serving to to point out some like to our native seniors!!
LIST: Donations/Christmas Blessings For Seniors
Blankets
Non-slip/grip or fuzzy socks
Home slippers
Lotion
Giant print phrase searches/crossword puzzles
Bibles/day by day devotions
Brushes
Combs
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Sugar free sweet
Hand cleaning soap
Snacks
Taking part in playing cards (giant print)
Lip balm
Stationary
Pens/pencils
Grownup coloring books
Coloring pencils
Air fresheners
House decor
Gloves/scarves
The BraxtonStrong Basis is a nonprofit group to assist increase consciousness for childhood most cancers, to provide again, and to unfold love in honor & reminiscence of Braxton.
Cellphone: (615) 351-1341
Electronic mail: [email protected]
December sixteenth – PÓTLOCK on the Robertson County Senior Heart in Springfield
(third Thursday of every month) Lunch December sixteenth 11:30am
12:00pm–12:15pm… at 601 Locust Avenue in Springfield, TN
THROWBACK THURSDAY – Reminisce about our metropolis & county’s
previous with native resident & historical past buff, Mr. Invoice Jones!
Please carry a dish & buddy to share!
ROBERTSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
601 LOCUST STREET, SPRINGFIELD TN 37172
615-384-6367
December sixteenth: The Byrum Porter Senior Heart in Orlinda – Santa Hoe Down shall be on Thursday, December sixteenth at 7 p.m.
Music by Good Time Charlie Band and the quilt for that is $6. The Byrum Porter Senior Heart at 9123 Hwy 49 East in Orlinda, Tennessee. (615) 654-3161. Electronic mail: [email protected]
December Seventeenth: Film Night time at West Finish Free Will Baptist Church in Springfield
West Finish Free Will Baptist Church at 1599 fifth Ave West, Springfield has a film night time (A Great Christmas) deliberate for December 17 at 6:00 pm
December nineteenth: A Charlie Brown Christmas Airs on TV!
A Charlie Brown Christmas will air on PBS and PBS Youngsters on Solar., Dec. 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm ET/6:30 CT (verify native listings). The printed shall be commercial-free.
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Sunday, December nineteenth: Springfield, TN – Oakland Baptist Church
Sunday, December 19 11 a.m. Oakland Baptist Church Choir presents “Come Let Us Adore”
and….
At 6 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service 6 p.m. Public Invited!
December twenty second: (Wednesday) Christmas Live performance at Oakland Baptist Church in Springfield
Dec. twenty second – Oakland Baptist Chruch At 6 p.m. – that includes the Thorntons and Anthony and Traci West
Refreshments to Comply with.
No Admission
December 24: You’re invited to FREE a Eve Christmas tres PAJAMA BREAKFAST on the Robertson County Senior Heart
Fri., December twenty fourth (FREE) 8:30am – Are available your favourite Christmas jammies! (If you would like!)
Signal Up DEADLINE: Tues., Dec. twenty first
ROBERTSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
601 LOCUST STREET, SPRINGFIELD TN 37172
615-384-6367
December 29: Millersville Winter Break Palooza!! from 10:00am-1:00pm on the Millersville Neighborhood Heart
Location: 1181 Louisville Hwy Millersville, TN 37072
Breakfast with Frosty the Snowman, Storytime, crafts, music with particular visitors, pizza celebration
Name Lisa at 615-420-6417 in case you plan to attend
December thirty first: The Byrum Porter Senior Heart in Orlinda – New Years’ Eve Dance (December thirty first at 8 p.m.) shall be simply $15 per individual.
We at all times have a good time and finger meals are supplied and dance the night time away to the Good Time Charlie Band.
The Byrum Porter Senior Heart at 9123 Hwy 49 East in Orlinda, Tennessee. (615) 654-3161. Electronic mail: [email protected]
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