Smokey’s Group 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 obtained Stage 4, the best stage, of the Management Certificates Program by the Tennessee Affiliation of Chiefs of Police (TACP). The popularity got here in the course of the Tennessee Affiliation of Police (TACP) assembly held on December 3, 2021, in Franklin, Tennessee.
To attain Stage 4 of the TACP Management Certificates Program, officers should meet a number of necessities to be thought-about for the award. The necessities embrace a minimal of seven years of regulation enforcement expertise, two steady years as Chief or Assistant Chief, and a graduate of an authorized 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 neighborhood turned out final Saturday for one of many greatest parades so far.
Our State Championship Baseball group served as Grand Marshals.
The Parade, the Pancake breakfast and the Christmas Market raised round $3000 for native organizations to speculate again into our neighborhood.
We stay up for seeing everybody subsequent 12 months!
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 12 months 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 consistently on the lookout for methods to enhance studying and communication and has innovated plenty of new approaches to studying. When COVID 19 affected faculty schedules and classroom attendance final 12 months, Couts initiated many tutorial expertise strategies for academics and college students alike, which can be nonetheless extensively used.
James Marshall, RCS Supervisor of Know-how, mentioned he believed nobody was extra worthy of the award than Couts.
“She is so properly 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 Highway Golf ⛳️ Carts broadcasts a Going Out of Enterprise Sale. Rick Williams, Normal Supervisor mentioned, “It was a foul time to start out a brand new enterprise. The availability chain issues at this present time are simply not conducive to working a brand new enterprise. All fashions are on sale at value to the final day of the 12 months “.
(Greenbrier, TN)
District Lawyer Normal 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 neighborhood and meet the leaders and hearken to their issues.”
John Carney retired on August thirty first after an extended profession as District Lawyer. Robert Nash was appointed by Governor Invoice Lee on November 08, 2021. Nash must search re-election within the Might Republican Major and the August Normal Election for an 8-year time period.
Greenbrier Christmas Parade 2021. Click on Picture to look at video of the total 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 accordance with 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 demise of our dad, Pap, and husband. He lived a lifetime of serving to and serving others. He liked God, his household, and the Greenbrier neighborhood. As our household grieves, we’re comforted by the tales and good reminiscences of those that have 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 Sept. 11 am with service at 11. Each might be at Jackson Park Church of Christ. 4103 Gallatin Pike, Nashville. Afterward, there might 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 manage the blaze. Under is our protection of the hearth and interviews with Chief Wilson.
UPDATE: OBITUARY Added under.
On July third, 1957, Billy Wilson, often known as Punkin, Chief, Mayor, and most significantly Honey, Dad, and Pap, was born in Nashville, TN. This was the start of what was to turn into a lifetime of service to others.
On the age of 18, he grew to become a firefighter which in the end led to changing into a First Responder and Hearth Chief of Greenbrier, in addition to the mayor. He cherished these titles, and having huge satisfaction for his metropolis, he labored tirelessly to meet these duties to the betterment of the neighborhood. He started attending Jackson Park Church of Christ as a child.
He liked his household there and made each effort to attend, regardless of how dangerous 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 neighborhood by means of the church and has served in lots of different capacities all through the years. Past his neighborhood and church, Billy offered a house to over 100 foster youngsters, acted as Santa by means of Toys for Tots for 1000’s of others, all whereas operating his personal development firm and offering for his household.
Billy liked his household, church, and neighborhood past measure doing all the pieces he may for all of them up till his demise. After a number of years of well being troubles and a prognosis of lung most cancers, he was referred to as house to lastly relaxation pain-free on December sixth, 2021. Billy was preceded in demise by his mother and father, Billy G. and Helen J. Wilson, and grandsons Hartley Wilson and Bentley Garcia.
He’s survived by spouse, Lisa Hartley Wilson , youngsters 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 Sept. 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 might 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 might be officiating. Fond reminiscences 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 hold the entire 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 have been raised by Springfield law enforcement officials, and donations have been accepted by a couple of native companies.
The police division labored with the Robertson County Faculty System’s Household Useful resource Middle to determine youngsters to take part in Store with a Cop.
The Springfield Police Division tremendously appreciates the super help to assist present constructive vacation experiences for the kids in our neighborhood! A particular thanks to all of these organizations that made this occur: Patriot Industrial Upkeep, Robertson County Faculties, Household Useful resource Middle, 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 come in useful all 12 months.
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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 Faculty Vitamin Program – The Lunch Workforce at Woodall Elementary Faculty is on Santa’s Good Listing!
It’s enjoyable to ship shirts, lunch luggage, flashing necklaces, and Excellent Attendance awards. Have a terrific day!
RCS Faculty Vitamin Program – Santa discovered two extra Lunch Groups on the Good Listing —
White Home Heritage Elementary and White Home Heritage Excessive. A number of goodies being delivered to our workers.
(Springfield, TN) Service Technician, Craig Levitt Honored
Springfield’s Payne Chevrolet – Just lately one among our Service Technicians, Craig Levitt, obtained the consideration of changing into a World Class Technician and was acknowledged with this award from Normal Motors.
Together with being a World Class Technician, he’s additionally a completely 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 referred to as “UT Farming Fundamentals”
TAEP: Contributors 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 might be a hyperlink to a quiz that should be accomplished. You could full the 5 Required Modules, and full 3 of the Non-compulsory Modules for a complete 12 hours of programming. With a view to obtain certification, a participant should watch the movies and full the quizzes (8 complete modules). Modules might be accessible beginning on Jan 1, 2022.
Web site: UT Farming Fundamentals
Registration: You register on-line that may allow them to entry the entire 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 Faculty English trainer and 2021 TEA Distinguished Educator Award winner!
Springfield Excessive Faculty – 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, received 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 laborious work with their college students. Mr. Vaden does all the pieces in his energy to make an inclusive classroom the place college students are liked and love studying. We’re honored to work with him and all that he does for SHS!
Watch full video –> Right here
Springfield Excessive Faculty – Congratulations exit to senior baseball participant, Austin Moses, for signing with Greenville College!
We stay up for 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 have been requested to make canine as life measurement as potential, title and introduce their canine and supply info 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 business certifications final 12 months. Mr. Preston Barnett has led his college students in his Agriculture program to many various certifications in Plant Science and Small Engines. Mr. Barnett obtained 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 12 months
It’s the Higher Enterprise Bureau’s (BBB) newly launched 12 scams of Christmas. The checklist actually doesn’t cowl each rip-off but it surely’s learn for these of you which can be safety aware.
Have you ever seen a rip-off not listed under, be happy to inform us about it in feedback beneath this submit on our Fb web page–> HERE
Whereas 2021 is rapidly winding down, scams concentrating 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 info. Higher Enterprise Bureau (BBB) has a Naughty Listing with the highest 12 scams of Christmas which can be more than likely to catch customers and donors off guard throughout this season.
Lots of the scams on this checklist are facilitated by means of emails and social media platforms, nonetheless the latter is the place most individuals are weak. Train warning when coming throughout social media advertisements 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 cost or donation by wire or e-transfer, by means of third events, by pay as you go debit or present playing cards, deal with this as a pink flag.
Be conscious of those scams that might reduce into your vacation cheer and our tricks to keep away from them:
1. Deceptive Social Media Advertisements: As you scroll by means of your social media feed, you typically see objects on the market from a small enterprise. Typically the enterprise even claims to help a charity to attempt to get you to order, or they provide a free trial. BBB Rip-off Tracker receives stories 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 completely different from the one marketed. The 2020 BBB Rip-off Tracker Danger Report discovered that on-line buy scams have been the commonest cons reported to Rip-off Tracker and the class with probably the most victims. Do your homework and analysis the corporate earlier than ordering. Take a look at the enterprise profile on BBB.org and browse the evaluations.
2. Social Media Present Exchanges: Every vacation season this scheme pops again up, and this 12 months isn’t any completely 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 contributors get to select a reputation and ship cash to strangers to “pay it ahead.” There may be even a twist about “Secret Santa Canine” the place you purchase a $10 present in your “secret canine.”
In all of those variations, contributors unwittingly share their private info, together with these of their relations and associates, 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 checklist dozens of holiday-themed apps the place youngsters can video chat dwell with Santa, gentle the menorah, watch Santa feed dwell reindeer, observe his sleigh on Christmas Eve, or relay their vacation want lists. This vacation season, like final 12 months when COVID-19 induced youngsters to skip the standard in-person go to with Santa, apps could play a extra necessary position than ever. Assessment privateness insurance policies to see what info might be collected. Be cautious of free apps, as they’ll generally include extra promoting than apps that require a nominal charge. Free apps can even include malware.
4. Alerts About Compromised Accounts: BBB has been receiving stories 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 one among their accounts, and it additional urges them to take quick motion to stop the account from being compromised. Be additional cautious about unsolicited calls, emails, and texts.
5. Free Present Playing cards: Nothing brings good cheer just like the phrase ‘FREE’. Scammers have been recognized to benefit from this weak point by sending bulk phishing emails requesting private info to obtain free present playing cards. In a few of these emails, scammers impersonate official firms like Starbucks and promise present playing cards to loyal clients which were supporting their enterprise all through the pandemic. They could additionally use pop-up advertisements or ship textual content messages with hyperlinks saying you have been randomly chosen because the winner for a prize.
You probably have obtained an unsolicited e mail with present card provides, don’t open it. As a substitute, mark it as Spam or Junk. Nevertheless, for those who opened the e-mail, don’t click on on any hyperlinks.
6. Short-term Vacation Jobs: Retailers usually rent seasonal employees to assist meet the calls for of vacation buyers. Shippers and supply companies are prime vacation employers this 12 months due to the rise in on-line orders and the necessity to get most of those packages delivered earlier than Christmas. These jobs are an effective way to make more money, generally with the potential of turning right into a long-term employment alternative. Nevertheless, jobseekers should be cautious of employment scams aimed toward stealing cash and private info 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 personal info. In case you are unsure in regards to the e mail, don’t click on any of the hyperlinks. As a substitute, hover over them to see the place they reroute.
8. Pretend Charities: Sometimes, 40% of all charitable donations are obtained throughout the previous couple of weeks of the 12 months. Nevertheless, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations needed to cancel their normal fundraising occasions and consciousness campaigns and are actually inviting donors to help 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 by means of their web site and use a bank card.
9. Pretend Delivery Notifications: Extra customers are making purchases on-line, there’s 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 that will enable undesirable entry to your personal info or obtain malware onto your system. They could additionally attempt to trick folks into paying new delivery charges.
10. Pop Up Vacation Digital Occasions: This 12 months, many native in-person occasions comparable to pop-up vacation markets or craft festivals, have moved on-line. Scammers are creating faux occasion pages, social media posts, and emails, charging admission for what was once a free occasion. The objective is to steal bank card info. Verify with the organizer of the occasion if there’s an admission charge. 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 say in any other case.
11. High Vacation Wishlist Objects: Low or ridiculously priced luxurious items, jewellery, designer clothes, and electronics are nearly all the time low cost counterfeits and knockoffs. This 12 months, the Galactic Snackin’ Grogu Animatronic (aka Child Yoda) and sport consoles are a number of the objects in excessive demand. Be very cautious when contemplating to buy these high-value objects from people by means of social websites.
12. Pet Scams: Many households, particularly these with youngsters, could also be contemplating so as to add a furry pal to their family this 12 months. Nevertheless, you may fall sufferer to a pet rip-off, that are on the rise this 12 months. Request to see the pet in particular person 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 one among our favourite days of the 12 months. 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 due to Detective Sergeant Dan Hunter, who’s the unique organizer of this occasion, and who spends numerous hours working behind the scenes to ensure 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 meet necessities for Boy Scout Venturing Summit Award for William Palmieri.
White Home Group Volunteer Hearth Dept.
With nice disappointment, we announce the passing of our Assistant Chief’s Rodney Hoover’s father.
We might 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 Middle. 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 demise 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 associates serving as pallbearers. There was no visitation deliberate.
Preparations entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Residence 533 Freeway 76 White Home, TN 37188
Expensive Editor;
In accordance with the e book 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 stupendous place, filled with pleasure. There was no sin and due to this fact no struggling, no violence, and no demise. God created Adam and Eve in an ideal paradise.
What occurred to the “excellent” world?
Genesis chapter 3 says that whereas Adam and Eve have 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 proper world God made.
When folks expertise struggling of the demise of a liked one, they nearly all the time misplace the blame, and imagine that God created the world this manner.
The Bible makes it clear that demise, illness, struggling and the mess we see on the planet 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 downside: a sinful nature. All of us have the capability to lie, steal, commit sexual sin, homicide, and many others.
However even on this sin cursed fallen world, there’s hope, for the place sin elevated, grace elevated all of the extra. By means of God’s love and mercy, and with out ceasing to be God, He grew to become a person by means of Jesus Christ, died on the cross for mankind’s sin. Then He rose from the lifeless, conquering demise, so that every one who really imagine and belief in Him will dwell 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 Major Road
(Coopertown, TN)
Coopertown Coat Drive
COOPERTOWN TENNESSEE –Give the present of heat! The Coopertown Group Improvement Committee is accumulating winter coats, hats, and gloves from December 1-Seventeenth. Each youngsters and grownup, new or gently used, coats might be donated to the Robertson County Household Useful resource Middle to be distributed to youngsters and households in want this winter.
Coats, hats, and gloves might be dropped off at Coopertown Metropolis Corridor. For added info 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 Road 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 want to all the time 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 may 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 pal…you left us to quickly and you may be missed by so many however I’ll hold these you held expensive 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 Road Division Supervisor for Coopertown, TN for over two years. He was a beloved member of the neighborhood and labored laborious 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 achieved with a smile on his face. Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dependable pal 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 might 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 Residence; P.O. Field 100; Dover, TN 37058
Preparations are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Residence, Dover, TN, and on-line condolences could also be made at anglinfuneralhome.com
(Portland, TN)
Highland Volunteer Hearth Division – TN – Enormous congratulations to one among our former members Corey Mount for graduating from the ten week Alabama Hearth Faculty!!
We miss you and your loved ones! Maintain making us proud!!
Portland TN Hearth Division – Christmas got here early for us at PFD.
We obtained our new MSA air packs that may outfit our total division. This was largely funded by the FEMA Federal Emergency Administration Company Help to Firefighters Grant that saved the town taxpayers over $230,000. We’ll now have SCBA air packs which can be suitable with our neighboring departments. #firefighter #AFGgrant #portlandtnfire
Portland TN Hearth Division – Make your transportable heater completely happy this vacation season by giving it the present of area.
Heating is the second main reason for house fires. Maintain all issues that may burn, comparable to paper, bedding or furnishings, at the least 3 ft away from heating tools. #portlandtnfire #WinterSafety #holidayseason
(Springfield, TN)
Cheatham Park Elementary Faculty – Thanks Springfield Parks and Recreation for sending Rudolph to go to CPES.
College students and Workers loved assembly him!
(Neighboring Adairville, KY)
Adairville Kentucky Volunteer Hearth Division – Merry Christmas from the Adairville Hearth Division to your properties from our Home.
Might it’s a blessed and secure time.
Native Christmas Mild 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 Children on Solar., Dec. 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm ET/6:30 CT (examine native listings). The published might be commercial-free.
…Then pile the children within the automobile and see the native Charlie Brown Christmas Animated gentle Present and different space gentle reveals throughout Robertson County!
• (Springfield, TN) “A Charlie Brown Christmas Mild 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
Take pleasure in 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 Highway
Charge: Free admission!
“Come out and rejoice our twentieth anniversary of Winter Wonderland. J. Travis Worth Park is remodeled right into a Magical Christmas expertise for all ages. Benefit from the lights and enchanting scenes offered by Metropolis of Springfield Departments. You’ll want to tune in to 106.1 FM to get pleasure from your favourite Christmas songs whereas driving by means of the park,” says Parks and Recreation Director Terry Martin.
Winter Wonderland, offered by the Springfield Parks & Recreation Division, is bound to create lasting reminiscences as lots 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, accessible 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 Complete 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 might be operating til December 31 from 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Deal with: 2760 Logan Highway 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 once you arrive to listen to the present.
• (Greenbrier, TN) A “Christmas Village” (MAP)
Mild Show: Intersection of Sweet & Outdated 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 once you arrive. Flip off of Hwy 41 in Greenbrier to Lights Chapel by the Calvary Baptist church.
• (White Home, TN) Christmas Mild Present
3626 Nice Grove Rd, White Home, TN 37188
Pictures courtesy of Kevin and Lisa Ragland
• (Adams, TN) Christmas Mild Present (MAP)
The Whitlow property at 220 S. Commerce St, Adams is embellished and prepared for viewing. We now 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 Mild Present To Music – Brownstone neighborhood (MAP)
“We’re again at it with the Christmas gentle present in Cross Plains and John Fleming has achieved it once more, however even larger and higher ! 225 channels of lights dancing to the music out of your automobile( 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 tackle is 8208 brownstone ext Cross Plains 37049 MAP
Synchronized Christmas Mild 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)
Functions can be found at Greenbrier Money specific and the Greenback Normal. 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 Group Band (Springfield, TN)
The Robertson County Group Band will current a Christmas Live performance on Tuesday, December 14th on the Springfield Senior Middle, situated at 601 S. Locust Road in Springfield. The live performance will start at 7:00 pm and is free.
Refreshments might be served throughout intermission.
The Group Band will carry out many well-known favorites together with “Sleigh Journey”, “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 Group Band, in its sixteenth season, is all the time 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 may also be contacted at [email protected]
We invite everybody to come back 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 12 months once more!! Let’s convey some Christmas cheer to native aged in assisted dwelling.
🛍 We might be filling 65 massive present luggage (19 males & 46 girls) filled with vacation cheer to move out!
We might be visiting and passing out presents on Thursday to MorningSide and Friday to Springfield Heights. You probably have youngsters that want to take part on spreading cheer please let me know. The senior like to have youngsters go to them! Masks might be required inside each buildings and I ask please don’t come for those who or anybody round you’ve got any sickness signs. We wish to hold our aged wholesome!!
If you want to donate objects or funds to assist buy this stuff, please contact BraxtonStrong Basis on how to take action. PayPal, Venmo, money or examine accepted. Objects could also be dropped off (new and unused) with Nicole Turnbow. Additionally keen to fulfill. Thanks all for serving to to indicate 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/every day devotions
Brushes
Combs
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Sugar free sweet
Hand cleaning soap
Snacks
Taking part in playing cards (massive print)
Lip balm
Stationary
Pens/pencils
Grownup coloring books
Coloring pencils
Air fresheners
Residence decor
Gloves/scarves
The BraxtonStrong Basis is a nonprofit group to assist elevate 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 Middle in Springfield
(third Thursday of every month) Lunch December sixteenth 11:30am
12:00pm–12:15pm… at 601 Locust Road in Springfield, TN
THROWBACK THURSDAY – Reminisce about our metropolis & county’s
previous with native resident & historical past buff, Mr. Invoice Jones!
Please convey a dish & pal to share!
ROBERTSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
601 LOCUST STREET, SPRINGFIELD TN 37172
615-384-6367
December sixteenth: The Byrum Porter Senior Middle in Orlinda – Santa Hoe Down might 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 Middle 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 Fantastic 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 Children on Solar., Dec. 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm ET/6:30 CT (examine native listings). The published might 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 Middle
Fri., December twenty fourth (FREE) 8:30am – Are available your favourite Christmas jammies! (In order for you!)
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 Group Middle
Location: 1181 Louisville Hwy Millersville, TN 37072
Breakfast with Frosty the Snowman, Storytime, crafts, music with particular visitors, pizza get together
Name Lisa at 615-420-6417 for those who plan to attend
December thirty first: The Byrum Porter Senior Middle in Orlinda – New Years’ Eve Dance (December thirty first at 8 p.m.) might be simply $15 per particular person.
We all the time have a good time and finger meals are offered and dance the night time away to the Good Time Charlie Band.
The Byrum Porter Senior Middle at 9123 Hwy 49 East in Orlinda, Tennessee. (615) 654-3161. Electronic mail: [email protected]
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