Smokey’s People & Community News Across The County August 11, 2019

 

Smokey’s Folks & Group Information Throughout The County August 11, 2019

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Welcome to Smokey’s information in assessment. This week we now have over 30 tales and occasions for you. It’s a glance again at Folks & Group information together with this week’s prime tales, some you haven’t heard about and will solely see on this web page.

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In Springfield Information

Springfield Soccer Gamers Get Baptized

Springfield’s Sudden Service captures the uncommon second on the sphere

The baptism was held on August 7 on the soccer area following observe.  The minister for the baptism was the staff’s Character Coach Chad Diehl. Two gamers had been baptized.

In a social media publish, Sudden Service posted photographs of the baptism.

“Sudden Service has the privilege of organising the meals trailer at Springfield Excessive Faculty’s Friday night time Residence video games. Yesterday we had been in a position to go to the sphere and watch 2 of the gamers be baptized on the sphere.” #suddenservice #suddensummer #fridaynightlights🏈 #trainthemupinthewaytheyshouldgo

UPDATE: September 11, 2019.

A gaggle referred to as the Freedom From Faith Basis (FFRF) despatched a letter to the college district with considerations in regards to the occasion being held on faculty property.

The varsity district launched the next letter concerning the (FFRF)’s considerations.

“Robertson County Colleges has reviewed the incident outlined by FFRA and has decided that neither the college nor faculty personnel have violated any insurance policies or legal guidelines on this matter.

Particularly, the actions that occurred on or about Aug. 7, had been student-initiated, student-led, and occurred after the observe session had ended, and after faculty hours. All participation was voluntary with no requirement for attendance both acknowledged or implied.”

The district added that they haven’t obtained a single criticism from residents in regards to the service.

 

 

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Springfield’s Robert F. Woodall Elementary – We’re excited to be again for the first week of college!

Thanks to Small Wonders Enrichment Heart and Chris White’s Excessive Martial Arts for sponsoring these Again to Faculty prizes. Congratulations to Rivers Waddey and Xavier Swafford!

 

 

 

 

Habitat Home In Springfield Devoted To Native Household

Housing ministry, Habitat for Humanity builds 14th residence in Springfield. (see video above) Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide nonprofit housing group working in native communities throughout all 50 states within the U.S. and in roughly 70 nations. Habitat’s imaginative and prescient is of a world the place everybody has a good place to dwell.

Habitat’s latest residence in Springfield is positioned on Rawls Avenue and was devoted to Anettra and Mitchell Northington and daughter Akeila on Friday afternoon on August ninth, 2019. Smokey Bar Information was there and captured the dedication in a particular video report above.

Habitat works towards their imaginative and prescient by constructing energy, stability and self-reliance in partnership with households in want of respectable and inexpensive housing. Habitat householders assist construct their very own houses alongside volunteers and pay an inexpensive mortgage.

Town of Springfield, in addition to many native firms and people, contributed to the constructed. To checklist just a few, Contractor Barnett Builders, Cobb Building, Springfield Carpet One and Electrolux. For the total checklist of contributors, electronic mail Melody Diorio at [email protected]

 

 

SAVE THE DATE of August 17…

Free Distant Medical/Dental Clinic Coming To Springfield Aug. seventeenth

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – The Robertson County Baptist Affiliation is bringing a Distant Free Medical/dental and Imaginative and prescient clinic to Springfield on August seventeenth.

The clinic might be held on the Heart positioned at 401 Essential St in Springfield from 6 am to six pm. Tickets might be accessible at 4 am. Admittance might be…Learn extra

 

 

Springfield’s Payne Chevrolet Broadcasts One other Pleased Buyer!

On behalf of Payne Chevrolet and Mr. Stewart, we wish to congratulate Mary Barbee on the acquisition of her Honda CR-V! Thanks for what you are promoting and we look ahead to offering nice service afterward down the highway.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 13…

Springfield’s Depot To Host  “Fall Fiesta Dinner Get together” for Bransford!

Be a part of us for a Fall Fiesta Dinner Get together on October thirteenth from 5-9 pm PM on the Depot Bar & Grill positioned at 1007 S Essential St, Springfield, TN! MARK YOUR CALENDARS – this occasion bought out in lower than three hours final time!

Depot is BACK and internet hosting one other unbelievable fundraising dinner for Bransford Group Heart! This time, we’re TRIPLING the quantity of tickets accessible to the general public and having a number of meals stations! For tickets click on right here.

Get pleasure from a scrumptious array of meals, combine and mingle as you please each within the restaurant and on the patio, and have a beautiful time whereas serving to us make Bransford Group Heart a actuality!

Tickets might be $75 per particular person and embrace all meals stations, gentle drinks and one margarita per ticket. A money bar can even be accessible.

Meals stations and menu (Gadgets might change as we get nearer to the date and we’ll preserve you up to date right here!):

Do-it-yourself tamales
Carnitas
Taco station
Pork & black bean stew or posole
Yucatan pickled crimson onions
Quesadillas
Mango salsa carnitas
Do-it-yourself guacamole

 

In Robertson County Information

Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace – Facility Coaching Officer Of The 12 months

Springfield, TN – The Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace wish to announce that Sergeant Patrick Traughber was named Facility Coaching Officer of the 12 months for 2019 on the Tennessee Corrections Institute Annual Convention this week. Up to now 7 years, the State has awarded the Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace FTO of the 12 months 3 occasions, and Jail Administrator of the 12 months.

TCI is liable for inspecting and certifying native correctional services. TCI holds an annual convention in Gatlinburg, TN for Correctional Professionals all through the State of Tennessee. Every year, TCI acknowledges a Facility Coaching Officer based mostly on their excellent work, efficiency, and dedication.

Sergeant Patrick Traughber has served with the Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace for 7 years, and is at present the Coaching Coordinator for the Robertson County Detention Facility. Because the Coaching Coordinator, Sgt. Traughber is liable for all new Corrections Officers coaching, and holding present Corrections Officers in compliance with Tennessee Corrections Institutes requirements yearly.

“I’m very pleased with the popularity that Sgt. Traughber has obtained. His dedication, exhausting work, and keenness for educating our new and present Corrections Officer makes him an ideal asset to our Sheriff’s Workplace staff. Our staff right here continuingly being acknowledged throughout the state is one other instance of how we try to offer one of the best skilled legislation enforcement companies to the residents of Robertson County,” acknowledged Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.

 

 

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Martin’s Chapel United Methodist Church & Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace Give out enjoyable goodie baggage to youngsters

Massive Shout out to Martin’s Chapel United Methodist Church for donating present baggage to the Sheriff’s Workplace full of enjoyable goodies! Deputies had a good time giving them out to the children.

 

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Robertson County Honest 2019 – The whole lot You Want To Know

The Annual Robertson County Honest Kicks off Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The honest will start with its annual parade on Memorial Blvd in Springfield at 5pm.

For all the main points, schedule of occasions, ticket data and extra…CLICK HERE

 

ALSO, SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 21…

Religion Night time on the Robertson County Honest on Wednesday, August twenty first at 7:00 pm.

Everyone seems to be welcome!

 

 

Misplaced & Discovered In Robertson County… Daisy, Pearl & Archer had been all discovered secure and sound! 

Try The LOST & FOUND Robertson County TN web page. Many individuals have been reunited with their misplaced pets and valuables. Be a part of the neighborhood!

 

 

(Robertson County) CEMC ANNOUNCES CUMBERLAND CONNECT

“For years one thing has been lacking from rural Tennessee. It’s time for everybody to have entry to high-speed web. Introducing Cumberland Join, powered by Cumberland Electrical Membership Company.” CEMC

WHO: CEMC Administration and Group Officers

WHAT: Cumberland Electrical Membership Company will host a particular occasion to introduce its new broadband subsidiary Cumberland Join, LLC.

WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 2019, 2 p.m.

WHERE: (Adams, TN) Bell Faculty Group Advanced, 7721 Previous Hwy 41 N, Adams, Tennessee

ABOUT CEMC

Based in 1938, CEMC is an influence distributor in a rising five-county space in Tennessee, serving Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart and Sumner counties. Our mission is to offer reliable, inexpensive electrical service by way of the experience and dedication of competent management and a well-trained and responsive workforce. For extra data, go to www.cemc.org

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 23…

Robertson County Colleges To Host informational assembly for folks and directors of personal and residential colleges inside Robertson County

The Particular Schooling Division of Robertson County Colleges might be internet hosting a neighborhood based mostly informational assembly for folks and directors of personal and residential colleges inside Robertson County on August 23, 2019, at 9:00 am. This assembly might be held on the Robertson County Board of Schooling at 800 MS Couts Blvd. in Springfield. The aim of the assembly is to debate the wants of scholars in personal and residential colleges ages three by way of twenty-two who’ve academic disabilities. This is able to additionally embrace these people who may have assessments to find out their incapacity standing. Residence faculty mother and father and personal faculty directors are invited to learn the way the Robertson County Faculty System might be able to assist the wants of scholars in a non-public setting.

If you want extra data please name Jennifer Darden, Misti Swindle, Angela Adams or Jenea Jackson at 615-384-5588. All events are welcome.

 

In White Home Information

White Home Space Chamber of Commerce/Farmers Market BBQ Cookoff

And the winner of our first Cook dinner-Off on the Market is……Chief Brady with the White Home Police Division! It was all enjoyable and video games on this pleasant competitors. Thanks Chief Bryson and the White Home Hearth Division for being nice sports activities. We hope everybody had as a lot enjoyable as we did and let’s give an enormous thanks to the women and men who assist preserve this Metropolis secure! #DiscoverWhiteHouse

 

 

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White Home On Hearth (WHOF) Returns Oct 5, 2019. – Profit Live performance for White Home, TN Volunteer Hearth Division, and Salute to Army and Emergency Service Responders All over the place!

White Home, TN (July 31, 2019) …On the heels of an thrilling and profitable 2018 occasion, White Home On Hearth (WHOF) returns Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, with a fair greater stage, greater venue, greater lineup, and general greater occasion. WHOF 2019 might be held on the W.L. ANDERSON SOCCER COMPLEX, positioned at 2760 Previous Hwy 31 in White Home, TN.

Gates Open at 11 am. Music begins at 12 midday and concludes at 11 pm with a newly added fireworks show to wrap up the all-day and night time festivities.

This 12 months’s fundraiser occasion culminates with the identical nice Rocktober Celebration live performance as final 12 months with a 70’s-rock tribute present by the Basic Rock Allstars, and the last word 80’s hairband tribute present by Hollywood Blvd.

Nation Music has been added this 12 months as daytime leisure with quite a lot of performers on the schedule. With the frequent theme intact from final 12 months, visitor performers and surprises might be included in numerous performances all through the occasion. Confirmed in attendance thus far are members from Winger, Tesla, Vixen, Ted Nugent, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton and The Voice TV present, with extra particular friends to be introduced.

“We’re thrilled with the overwhelming response, once more this 12 months,” says Founder and Co-Producer, Brion Gamboa. “Our music associates have come collectively in a tremendous means, to assist us elevate funds for our native Volunteer Firefighters. We’re so excited to not solely assist our neighborhood but in addition assist promote consciousness and salutes to our heroes.”

Co-Producer, Brian Bayley provides, “It was a proud second to have the ability to hand over a donation test final 12 months. And with a fair greater occasion, we’re wanting ahead to handing over a fair greater test this 12 months. With a lot crime, corruption and hostility within the information today, we’re proud to have the ability to produce a constructive occasion the place the neighborhood can band collectively and assist those who assist them. It’s an all-day, all-star music pageant because the impetus, and we look ahead to the viewers having an ideal, secure, and enjoyable time!”

“With the cancellation of the October fifth Child Rock Fish Fry, we even added a Child Rock impersonator,” state the producers. “That was an enormous weekend for these followers too, and now they nonetheless have an outlet, for an evening of music they had been already planning!”

Normal Admission ticket’s go on sale now. Sponsorship, vendor, volunteer and normal donation alternatives accessible as nicely. Click on right here for vendor utility

Visitors ought to carry their garden chairs and blankets for the occasion’s out of doors garden seating. Concessions might be accessible on-site. No coolers allowed.

 

In Cedar Hill/Adams Information

Third Bear Sighting In Robertson County (Captured on Path-Cam)

CEDAR HILL TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Bear captured on a trail-cam makes third sighting in a month in Robertson County. The picture was taken lower than a mile from the positioning {that a} black bear was hit by a automotive simply two days earlier.

The Walker household, Lacey and Jay, (homeowners of Transmission Alternate in Springfield) benefit from the outside and arrange a path cam on their property, positioned on Maxey Street in Cedar Hill. MAP This afternoon the Walkers realized they hadn’t checked the digital camera shortly. More often than not the Walker’s digital camera captures deer and raccoons however on July twenty seventh the digital camera captured one thing slightly completely different, a black bear.

Officer Stratton with the Tennessee Wildlife Useful resource Company (TWRA) has authenticated the picture and he might be inspecting the positioning.

That makes two confirmed sightings and one unconfirmed sighting in a month. The primary sighting was again on June twenty ninth. A black bear was noticed by a number of witnesses in Cross Plains close to the town’s Annual Trash & Treasures occasion. FULL STORY

The second sighting was in Cedar Hill on July twenty ninth, simply two days after the Walker’s trail-cam captured the picture above.  A Springfield girl hit a bear together with her automotive. The bear survived the encounter and wandered off. Officer Stratton, investigated the incident and advised Smokey Barn Information that (based mostly on the proof) the bear was most likely not significantly injured after being hit by the automotive.  FULL STORY & PHOTOS

“The path digital camera image seems to indicate a black bear within the space the place one was hit by a automobile within the early morning hours of Monday, July 29, 2019, Officer Stratton stated. “If the date and time on the digital camera is right, it was taken about 2 days earlier than the bear was struck by the automobile on Turnersville Street.

“We wish anybody with photos of the bear to ship them to us if in case you have them. We imagine the bear to be alive and nicely however would like to see some photos taken after Monday, July 29, 2019.”

What ought to I do if I encounter a bear at shut vary?
The primary rule is that you simply wish to make your presence recognized by yelling and shouting on the bear in an try and scare it away. If a bear is reluctant to go away then proceed to throw rocks or different objects on the bear whereas persevering with to yell. Painting your self because the dominant animal and don’t again down. If a bear is shut sufficient that you simply really feel uncomfortable, slowly again away, persevering with to yell whereas watching the bear always. By no means run from a black bear as this may increasingly set off a pure response to chase.

Are black bears harmful?
Black bears are usually very elusive and shy animals… and except they’ve develop into accustomed to human meals sources, they have an inclination to keep away from individuals. Bears are very curious animals, nonetheless, and this shouldn’t be mistaken for aggression. Stop any conflicts by treating bears with respect as they’re wild animals whose behaviors may be unpredictable.

Black bears are considered one of Tennessee’s state treasures and no different animal exemplifies the wilderness expertise like them. They’ve been referred to as a charismatic mega-fauna and for good purpose – everybody from non-hunters, to hunters, to wildlife watchers – all of us love bears in our personal particular methods. For these causes, it’s everybody’s duty to maintain them wild and preserve them alive.

Report a Bear Sighting    MORE ON BLACK BEARS

 

 

Bear Hit By Automobile In Robertson County

CEDAR HILL/ADAMS TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Again in June quite a few witnesses reported seeing a black bear in Robertson County.  The bear was noticed close to the Annual Trash & Treasures occasion in Cross Plains. FULL STORY Now we now have a second sighting by a Springfield girl that truly hit a bear together with her automobile.

The encounter has been confirmed by the Tennessee Wildlife Useful resource Company (TWRA) with hair fibers collected on the scene. The hair fibers had been despatched to the TWRA’s lab and confirmed to be the hair fibers from a black bear. The Tennessee Wildlife Useful resource Company has its personal lab on the College Of Tennessee At Martin. Learn extra…

 

 

 

 

(Cedar Hill, TN) Head’s Farm Builds Corn Maze To Profit The #BraxtonStrong Basis

Heads Farm has teamed up the #BraxtonStrong Basis which was created earlier this 12 months for a neighborhood boy, Braxton, who was identified with a sort of mind tumor, Medulloblastoma & after a 12 months & a half of combating his struggle he’s the one who in the end received. As an 8-year-old his ardour was taking part in baseball wherever & anytime he may. If he wasn’t bodily taking part in he was taking part in it on a recreation or speaking about it.

A part of the proceeds from this occasion which might be obtained will go to assist elevate consciousness for different youngsters in want as Braxton was all the time wanting to assist & give to others.

#BraxtonStrong bracelets, decals, baseball tees & t-shirts are on the market at Heads Farm positioned at 3422 Kinneys Rd Cedar Hill, Tennessee. (615) 573-2401

Extra particulars to observe in regards to the occasion with the dates, occasions, admission, actions & such at a later date so be looking out for all of the enjoyable issues that might be taking place in Mid September through the month of October right here on the farm. Donations to #BraxtonStrong may be made at this  hyperlink

 

In Ridgetop Information

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 13…

First Baptist Church Ridgetop – It’s that point once more. We could have about 40 bins for give away. August thirteenth from 12 PM – 3 PM

The Commodity Meals Program supplies non-perishable meals objects to eligible households by way of a partnership with the USDA and the Tennessee Emergency Meals Help Program. For extra data name 615-859-4601

 

In Greenbrier Information

Greenbrier Center Faculty introduced a lot of enjoyable to this years Again to Faculty Bash!

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Greenbrier Excessive Faculty Wins Chamber’s Pep Rally On the Sq. – #4for4 #4peat

5 space excessive colleges got here collectively on Springfield’s Historic Sq. Thursday to kick off the college 12 months by competing in opposition to one another in video games like tug of warfare, limbo, egg toss and extra. Every faculty’s cheerleaders, dance groups and marching bands from every faculty energized the group.

 

In Millersville Information

Millersville Hearth Division – A Look Again…

The Millersville Hearth Division has shared some nice photographs (see photographs under) of their division within the days earlier than social media and Fb. Actually, they’re constructing an album. If in case you have any previous photos of the Millersville Hearth Division, their workers, and even equipment, you’ll be able to ship them right here.

How many individuals are you able to title within the photographs under?

 

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 17…

Millersville Public Library Youngsters’s Division Current Popcorn and PJ’s film day

Make plans to affix us for our Popcorn and PJ’s film day subsequent Saturday, August seventeenth at 1:00! Congratulations to the winner of our Popcorn and PJs film ballot! We might be displaying Detective Pikachu (PG) You put on your PJs, and we’ll carry the popcorn! Try the film trailer under.

 

In Orlinda Information

In Nice View Information

Nice View Volunteer Hearth Division Prepare to Maintain You Protected

Nice View Volunteer Hearth Division’s night time crew carried out coaching drills for members which might be working to develop into drivers and drills for newer members. Subjects coated: hose line deployment/development, pump operations and nozzle response. PVVFD is all the time #here4you.

 

In Coopertown Information

Coopertown Police Division Welcomes Officer Anthony Venable

“Coopertown Police Division wish to welcome Officer Anthony Venable to our household. Officer Venable has been in legislation enforcement since 2008. We’re excited to have him as a part of our company.”

 

 

 

 

In Portland Information

Portland TN Hearth Division – Extrication Coaching

On Monday, August fifth the C-Shift spent a while doing Extrication Coaching. “We’re all the time coaching and striving to higher serve our residents and neighborhood,” the company stated.

 

 

Portland Chamber of Commerce members, Portland Hearth Division, Portland Police Division and Sumner County Sheriff’s workplace welcome college students again to highschool with Handshakes & Hello-Fives

“Handshakes & Hello-Fives at Clyde Riggs Elementary Faculty! Due to our Chamber members, Portland Hearth Division, Portland Police Division and Sumner County Sheriff’s workplace for taking part in giving excessive fives to college students (and lecturers) for making it by way of their first week of college!” the Portland Chamber of Commerce stated.

 

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST twenty fourth…

Portland’s  third Annual Farm to Desk Dinner

On Saturday, August twenty fourth the Portland Chamber of Commerce might be internet hosting their third Annual Farm to Desk Dinner underneath the lights on Essential Avenue catered by Carolyn Berry. Reside music & appetizers will begin at 7:00 pm with dinner starting at 7:30 pm. The acoustic duo of Dean & Jerry might be offering leisure on the occasion.

Tickets are $75 every and may be bought HERE or by calling 615-325-9032. RSVP’s are required for this occasion by August sixteenth. The primary course might be panko & parmesan crusted rooster with lemon arugula, roasted crimson pores and skin potatoes with peppers & onions, inexperienced beans, and southern corn. Appetizers, salads, bread, and desserts can even be served together with assorted wines from Sumner Crest Vineyard. You’ll be able to CLICK HERE for the total menu. If in case you have dietary restrictions, please name the Chamber workplace to inquire about different menu choices.

For extra data concerning the Farm to Desk Dinner or the Portland Chamber of Commerce: [email protected] or (615) 325-9032.

 

In Neighboring Goodlettsville Information

The Genuine Espresso Firm’s Annual Jeep Meet Raised Cash for The Fortunate Farms Animal Rescue

The Genuine Espresso Firm in Goodlettsville held it’s sixth Annual Jeep Meet Occasion Saturday, August third. Jeep House owners, Spectators, and distributors assist to boost $400 for The Fortunate Farm Animal Rescue.

Fortunate Farms Animal Rescue is a 501c3 dedicated to rescuing, rehabbing and discovering endlessly houses for animals, specializing in big breed canines.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE SEPT. 7…

Goodlettsville’s annual Salty Canine pageant is about for September seventh at Goodlettsville Metropolis Corridor with meals, crafts, artwork, automotive present, kiddie practice, dwell music and a canine costume contest. A full day of enjoyable for everybody!

 

Town of Goodlettsville Hearth division – “Come out and meet Sparky”!

 

Additionally, SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER nineteenth…

Goodlettsville- Music At The Farmers Market, Mark your calendars!!! You don’t wish to miss this one! Children actions too!

 

 

 

In Neighboring Clarksville Information

The Nationwide Night time Out held on the Wilma Rudolph Occasion Heart had one thing for everybody.

Nationwide Night time Out is supposed to reinforce the connection between neighbors and legislation enforcement whereas bringing again a real sense of neighborhood. It afforded a chance to carry the neighborhood collectively underneath constructive circumstances. Youngsters and adults alike had been in a position to interact with the emergency responders and different native businesses and see the gear and instruments that are utilized in our neighborhood.

The climate didn’t totally cooperate, however those who had been in a position to attend earlier than the inclement climate appeared to completely get pleasure from themselves. “Due to the neighborhood for popping out and contributing within the effort to maintain their neighborhood secure.”

Photographs by Jim Knoll-CPD

 

 

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