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

 

Smokey’s Individuals & Neighborhood Information Throughout The County August 11, 2019

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Welcome to Smokey’s information in overview. This week now we have over 30 tales and occasions for you. It’s a glance again at Individuals & Neighborhood information together with this week’s prime tales, some you haven’t heard about and should 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 sector

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

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

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

UPDATE: September 11, 2019.

A bunch referred to as the Freedom From Faith Basis (FFRF) despatched a letter to the college district with issues concerning the occasion being held on college property.

The varsity district launched the next letter relating to the (FFRF)’s issues.

“Robertson County Faculties has reviewed the incident outlined by FFRA and has decided that neither the college nor college 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 apply session had ended, and after college hours. All participation was voluntary with no requirement for attendance both said or implied.”

The district added that they haven’t acquired a single criticism from residents concerning 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 Middle 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 world nonprofit housing group working in native communities throughout all 50 states within the U.S. and in roughly 70 international locations. Habitat’s imaginative and prescient is of a world the place everybody has a good place to reside.

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 first rate and inexpensive housing. Habitat owners assist construct their very own houses alongside volunteers and pay an inexpensive mortgage.

Town of Springfield, in addition to many native corporations and people, contributed to the constructed. To checklist just a few, Contractor Barnett Builders, Cobb Building, Springfield Carpet One and Electrolux. For the complete checklist of contributors, e 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 will probably be held on the Middle positioned at 401 Predominant St in Springfield from 6 am to six pm. Tickets will probably be accessible at 4 am. Admittance will probably be…Learn extra

 

 

Springfield’s Payne Chevrolet Declares One other Comfortable Buyer!

On behalf of Payne Chevrolet and Mr. Stewart, we want to congratulate Mary Barbee on the acquisition of her Honda CR-V! Thanks for your corporation and we stay up for offering nice service in a while down the street.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 13…

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

Be part of us for a Fall Fiesta Dinner Occasion on October thirteenth from 5-9 pm PM on the Depot Bar & Grill positioned at 1007 S Predominant 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 Neighborhood Middle! 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.

Take pleasure in 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 Neighborhood Middle a actuality!

Tickets will probably be $75 per particular person and embody all meals stations, tender drinks and one margarita per ticket. A money bar may even be accessible.

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

Selfmade tamales
Carnitas
Taco station
Pork & black bean stew or posole
Yucatan pickled pink onions
Quesadillas
Mango salsa carnitas
Selfmade guacamole

 

In Robertson County Information

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

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

TCI is answerable for inspecting and certifying native correctional services. TCI holds an annual convention in Gatlinburg, TN for Correctional Professionals all through the State of Tennessee. Annually, 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 presently the Coaching Coordinator for the Robertson County Detention Facility. Because the Coaching Coordinator, Sgt. Traughber is answerable for all new Corrections Officers coaching, and conserving present Corrections Officers in compliance with Tennessee Corrections Institutes requirements yearly.

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

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

 

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

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

For all the small print, schedule of occasions, ticket information and extra…CLICK HERE

 

ALSO, SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 21…

Religion Night time on the Robertson County Truthful 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! 

Take a look at The LOST & FOUND Robertson County TN web page. Many individuals have been reunited with their misplaced pets and valuables. Be 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 Neighborhood 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 Neighborhood Advanced, 7721 Outdated 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 via the experience and dedication of competent management and a well-trained and responsive workforce. For extra info, go to www.cemc.org

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 23…

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

The Particular Schooling Division of Robertson County Faculties will probably 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 will probably 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 via twenty-two who’ve instructional disabilities. This may additionally embody these people who may have assessments to find out their incapacity standing. Residence college dad and mom and personal college directors are invited to find out how the Robertson County Faculty System might be able to assist the wants of scholars in a non-public setting.

If you need extra info 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 Prepare 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 Fireplace 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 Fireplace (WHOF) Returns Oct 5, 2019. – Profit Live performance for White Home, TN Volunteer Fireplace Division, and Salute to Army and Emergency Service Responders In every single place!

White Home, TN (July 31, 2019) …On the heels of an thrilling and profitable 2018 occasion, White Home On Fireplace (WHOF) returns Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, with an excellent larger stage, larger venue, larger lineup, and total larger occasion. WHOF 2019 will probably be held on the W.L. ANDERSON SOCCER COMPLEX, positioned at 2760 Outdated 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 yr’s fundraiser occasion culminates with the identical nice Rocktober Celebration live performance as final yr with a 70’s-rock tribute present by the Traditional Rock Allstars, and the last word 80’s hairband tribute present by Hollywood Blvd.

Nation Music has been added this yr as daytime leisure with quite a lot of performers on the schedule. With the widespread theme intact from final yr, visitor performers and surprises will probably be included in varied performances all through the occasion. Confirmed in attendance to this point are members from Winger, Tesla, Vixen, Ted Nugent, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton and The Voice TV present, with extra particular visitors to be introduced.

“We’re thrilled with the overwhelming response, once more this yr,” says Founder and Co-Producer, Brion Gamboa. “Our music buddies have come collectively in an incredible method, to assist us increase 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 examine final yr. And with an excellent larger occasion, we’re trying ahead to handing over an excellent larger examine this yr. With a lot crime, corruption and hostility within the information lately, we’re proud to have the ability to produce a optimistic occasion the place the neighborhood can band collectively and assist those who assist them. It’s an all-day, all-star music competition because the impetus, and we stay up for 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!”

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

Friends ought to deliver their garden chairs and blankets for the occasion’s out of doors garden seating. Concessions will probably 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 photograph 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, (house owners of Transmission Change in Springfield) benefit from the outdoor and arrange a path cam on their property, positioned on Maxey Highway 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 a little bit totally different, a black bear.

Officer Stratton with the Tennessee Wildlife Useful resource Company (TWRA) has authenticated the photograph and he will probably 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 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 photograph above.  A Springfield lady hit a bear together with her automotive. The bear survived the encounter and wandered off. Officer Stratton, investigated the incident and informed Smokey Barn Information that (based mostly on the proof) the bear was in all probability 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 car within the early morning hours of Monday, July 29, 2019, Officer Stratton stated. “If the date and time on the digital camera is appropriate, it was taken about 2 days earlier than the bear was struck by the car on Turnersville Highway.

“We wish anybody with photos of the bear to ship them to us when 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 just 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 just 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 occasionally set off a pure response to chase.

Are black bears harmful?
Black bears are usually very elusive and shy animals… and until they’ve turn out to be accustomed to human meals sources, they have an inclination to keep away from folks. 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 might 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 motive – 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.

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Bear Hit By Automotive 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 now we have a second sighting by a Springfield lady that really hit a bear together with her car.

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 yr for a neighborhood boy, Braxton, who was recognized with a kind of mind tumor, Medulloblastoma & after a yr & a half of preventing his battle he’s the one who finally gained. As an 8-year-old his ardour was taking part in baseball anyplace & anytime he might. If he wasn’t bodily taking part in he was taking part in it on a sport or speaking about it.

A part of the proceeds from this occasion which might be acquired will go to assist increase 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 concerning the occasion with the dates, occasions, admission, actions & such at a later date so be looking out for all of the enjoyable issues that will probably be taking place in Mid September through the month of October right here on the farm. Donations to #BraxtonStrong might be made at this  hyperlink

 

In Ridgetop Information

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 13…

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

The Commodity Meals Program gives non-perishable meals gadgets to eligible households via a partnership with the USDA and the Tennessee Emergency Meals Help Program. For extra info 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 yr by competing in opposition to one another in video games like tug of warfare, limbo, egg toss and extra. Every college’s cheerleaders, dance groups and marching bands from every college energized the group.

 

In Millersville Information

Millersville Fireplace Division – A Look Again…

The Millersville Fireplace Division has shared some nice photographs (see photographs beneath) of their division within the days earlier than social media and Fb. The truth is, they’re constructing an album. You probably have any previous photos of the Millersville Fireplace Division, their employees, and even equipment, you possibly can ship them right here.

How many individuals are you able to identify within the photographs beneath?

 

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 17…

Millersville Public Library Kids’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 will probably be displaying Detective Pikachu (PG) You put on your PJs, and we’ll deliver the popcorn! Take a look at the film trailer beneath.

 

In Orlinda Information

In Nice View Information

Nice View Volunteer Fireplace Division Prepare to Hold You Secure

Nice View Volunteer Fireplace Division’s night time crew performed coaching drills for members which might be working to turn out to be 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 want 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 Fireplace 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 raised serve our residents and neighborhood,” the company stated.

 

 

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

“Handshakes & Hello-Fives at Clyde Riggs Elementary Faculty! Because of our Chamber members, Portland Fireplace 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 via 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 will probably be internet hosting their third Annual Farm to Desk Dinner below the lights on Predominant Avenue catered by Carolyn Berry. Stay music & appetizers will begin at 7:00 pm with dinner starting at 7:30 pm. The acoustic duo of Dean & Jerry will probably be offering leisure on the occasion.

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

For extra info relating to 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 Homeowners, Spectators, and distributors assist to lift $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 competition is about for September seventh at Goodlettsville Metropolis Corridor with meals, crafts, artwork, automotive present, kiddie practice, reside music and a canine costume contest. A full day of enjoyable for everybody!

 

Town of Goodlettsville Fireplace 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! Youngsters actions too!

 

 

 

In Neighboring Clarksville Information

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

Nationwide Night time Out is supposed to boost the connection between neighbors and legislation enforcement whereas bringing again a real sense of neighborhood. It afforded a chance to deliver the neighborhood collectively below optimistic circumstances. Kids and adults alike had been capable of have interaction 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 capable of attend earlier than the inclement climate appeared to totally get pleasure from themselves. “Because of the neighborhood for popping out and contributing within the effort to maintain their neighborhood secure.”

Images by Jim Knoll-CPD

 

 

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