Smokey’s Folks & Group Information Throughout The County June 23, 2019
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Welcome to Smokey’s information in evaluate. It’s a glance again at Folks & Group information together with this week’s prime tales, some you haven’t heard about and should solely see on Smokey. We even have some thrilling native occasions arising together with Cross Plains Annual Trash To Treasures!
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In Springfield Information
Metropolis of Springfield, TN officers had been invited to tour the Electrolux plant in Springfield which included parts of the enlargement undertaking. The Metropolis of Springfield may be very grateful for his or her funding and dedication to Springfield. A particular due to Oscar Zertuche, Plant Supervisor, and John McAlister, Director of Authorities Relations for Electrolux for the invitation and hospitality. We loved talking with you and your employees about thrilling issues taking place at Electrolux Springfield!
Images: Ryan Martin, J.D. Assistant Metropolis Supervisor
RAW FOOTAGE: The outdated Woolen Mill in Springfield coming down.
The Woolen Mill was constructed and started operation in late 1903. It was not within the metropolis limits on the time however annexed in 1913. It began in a constructing that was 50 X 150 in dimension and expanded in plant dimension and staff shortly. At one time it grew to become the most important woolen mill within the U.S. making blankets for the Military and Navy throughout each World Wars. When different mills had been going out of enterprise in the course of the depressions of 1920 and 1929 the Woolen Mill stayed in operation. Within the Nineteen Twenties they had been making blankets for resorts, steamships, hospitals and Pullman automobiles. They shipped abroad additionally and to Canada, Honolulu, and Mexico. By the late 20s, they had been making 8 totally different sorts of blankets. The blankets had been well-known all around the nation and had been known as “The Springfield Blanket”. We had been additionally delivery tobacco tasks all around the US and world and was often known as the Darkish Fired Tobacco area of the US, being the most important provider of that product. By the mid-30s the proprietor had threaten to shut the mill because of the Despair and it was offered to native individuals. WW2 got here alongside and the mill thrived once more operating 24/7. The Mill had 13 totally different departments. They then made blankets in addition to males’s shirts, child blankets, bathrobes, girls’s put on, 12 totally different genuine Scottish Clan’s plaids together with herringbone, solids, and twills. By the early Nineteen Forties, the workers had been making $19 per week. The Mill was bought by the Chatham Co. in 1957, which was the most important firm within the US of woolen mills. At the moment the Mill in Springfield was using about 500 individuals. It went out of enterprise in 1964. Nasco got here alongside and moved into the constructing making provides for fundraisers that faculties may promote. In 2006 the constructing was offered for $410,000.
In the course of the time of the operation of the Woolen Mill, there was on North Most important a restaurant, a filling station, a church (which later grew to become the North Springfield Baptist Church) and a Dairy Queen. The corporate supplied BBQs, events on the native lake (Wartrace Lake), free films on the native film theatre, sq. dances at native tobacco warehouses, free chest X-rays, free nurse and medical consideration on the Mill, free journeys to the Clinic Bowl video games in Nashville, a neighborhood soccer bowl named after it known as The Blanket Bowl, an inside newspaper, “Espresso Half Events” at native eating places, sponsors of floats within the Truthful Parade, grownup schooling night time courses, magnificence contests, U.G.F. fund drives, and Crimson Cross blood drives on the plant. One of many excellent issues I seen in regards to the Mill “household” was the sensation of “household” among the many staff. Throughout occasions similar to weddings, funerals, retirements, and so on. the Mill staff hung in there for one another. The Mill didn’t have individuals laying out of labor. Folks needed to be at work reasonably than at dwelling as a result of they felt the Mill was their dwelling and they’d reasonably spend their sick days at work and never at dwelling. The “bosses” and the employees would even have snowball fights out entrance within the winter all in good enjoyable. There have been some staff who lived out of city and would lease rooms close to the mill to work there after which go dwelling on the weekends. Our city had some excellent individuals come from the Mill and prospered our neighborhood. The important thing was the Mill started with very sensible and arranged males who knew what they had been doing and continued that means for a few years. I don’t know what this city would have appeared like if we didn’t ever have the Mill.
Initially the property was purchased from John Clinard for $100 per acre which might be about $3000 per acre in right now’s cash. The inventory, when supplied on the primary day (April thirtieth 1903) was offered out by native businessmen who knew it was a very good deal. They’d invested in whiskey making earlier and that had been shut down or was within the of being outlawed in 1909. The businessman was on the lookout for the subsequent good funding after the whiskey enterprise ran dry and the Anti-Saloon League was gaining energy. The day that the shares had been offered, 6 native saloons closed. The primary inventory was $35 per share and by 1906 was at $105 per share. That will have been some huge cash right now.
-Robertson County Historian Invoice Jones
Springfield Fireworks: (Free) Greater Present, Park Open, Coolers Welcome
SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – The Metropolis of Springfield has introduced that this 12 months’s Fireworks present will probably be larger and higher than ever earlier than.
The present will probably be Thursday, July 4th at J. Travis Worth Park with gates opening at 6 pm, fireworks present begins at 9 pm. There isn’t any occasion happening inside the park this 12 months so autos will probably be allowed contained in the park.
The fireworks present will probably be larger this 12 months, in response to Parks Director Terry Martin. The explanation would possibly shock you. (see video) Martin additionally mentioned that coolers are welcome however no alcohol of any form will probably be permitted. There may even be scrumptious meals equipped by Maria’s Snack Shack however you’ll be able to deliver your individual if you want however the phrase on the road is, Maria can whip up some tasty snacks.
For all the good particulars, watch Smokey’s interview with the Parks Director Terry Martin.
Springfield Commuters Replace: Hwy 431 Enlargement Timeline
SPRINGFIELD/ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Few would argue that the Tom Austin Hwy enlargement undertaking in Springfield wasn’t wanted. It was, nonetheless, a little bit of a headache for Springfield companies alongside the route and their clients to endure.
So what did Springfield get out of the deal? Commuters can zip down Tom Austin with out having to attend for autos turning into companies and it’s far simpler to exit companies on the route and lighting is best. Moreover, actual property alongside the route appears to be like extra enticing for potential builders, so Springfield ought to see some cool stuff popping up alongside the route, the truth is, they already are.
Leg two… …..However there’s nonetheless work to be accomplished.
The primary leg of the journey went from Hwy 41 all the way down to Walling Rd. The second leg of the journey will go from Walling Rd all the way down to Previous Hwy 431. MAP Although it is probably not fairly to observe, it needs to be far much less painful for commuters, if not for the straightforward motive that there are fewer entry driveways and corporations on that part of 431.
Will issues be higher when it’s accomplished? We’ll have to attend and see however doubtless sure, though for rush-hour Nashville commuters the bottleneck will simply be moved just a little additional again.
We did verify with TDOT that Tom Austin will probably be 5 lanes all the best way to Previous Hwy 431, not 4 as indicated on their web site. TDOT assures us it is going to be 5 lanes.
As well as, “There will probably be 5 12-foot lanes throughout with 10-foot shoulders. There won’t be any curb and gutter just like the part that was lately accomplished from Walling Highway to US 41. No lighting modifications, no sidewalk,” in response to TDOT Group Relations Officer Kathryn Schulte.
When will all of it be accomplished? In keeping with the undertaking supervisor (Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC.) August 31, 2020. The price, $28,320,400.99, in response to Schulte.
When it’s all mentioned and accomplished the enhancements ought to make it simpler for commuters to navigate and as traders come into city it ought to current effectively. Like having an up to date Airport terminal, appears to be like matter to traders. Ten years down the highway (no pun supposed) Springfield needs to be effectively on the best way to reaping the rewards.
Musical/Play – RC Gamers current No Enterprise Like Present Enterprise
June 27-30 – Get Your Tickets On-line
(All Exhibits On the Springfield Center Faculty Auditorium)
A Tribute to American Musical Theatre. Conceived and Directed by Stan Stanley with musical route by Lewis Walling, this musical revue will take you on a journey via a few of Broadway’s hottest theatrical hits. That includes alternatives from CATS, Les Miserables, Annie, Waitress, and extra, No Enterprise Like Present Enterprise is certain to make you need to sing alongside! Present dates are June 27-30 at 7:00pm, and Sunday, June 30 at 2:00pm within the stunning Springfield Center Faculty Theater. See you on the present!
Robertson County
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Robertson County/TN State Senator Kerry Roberts chosen as 2019 Toll Fellow
State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) is one among 48 of the nation’s prime authorities officers from throughout the nation chosen for the distinguished Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by The Council of State Governments, August 23-27, 2019, in Lexington, KY.
The intensive five-day “management boot camp”, named in honor of Henry Toll – a Colorado senator who based CSG in 1933, seeks to develop the subsequent era of leaders from all three branches of state authorities. This system’s periods are designed to stimulate private evaluation and development, whereas offering priceless networking and relationship-building alternatives. The expertise offers these leaders views they might not ordinarily acquire in the course of the course of their common governmental service.
Roberts was nominated by Senate Majority Chief Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), with endorsements from Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge and Senate Schooling Committee Chairman Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville). He was chosen from many excellent candidates by a committee of state elected and appointed officers as one of the promising leaders of state authorities. Previous Toll Fellowship graduates embrace governors, US Senators and members of Congress, in addition to leaders in state authorities.
Senator Roberts serves as Chairman of the Senate Authorities Operations Committee and is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has served as a State Senator within the 109th, a hundred and tenth and 111th Basic Assemblies.
The Council of State Governments (CSG) is the nation’s solely group serving all three branches of state authorities. CSG is a region-based discussion board that fosters the trade of insights and concepts to assist state officers form public coverage. This provides unparalleled regional, nationwide and worldwide alternatives to community, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships.
For extra details about the Henry Toll Fellowship Program, please contact Kelley Arnold at (800) 800-1910.
Robertson County UT Extension – Culinary Camp!
It was grilling day at Culinary Camp! Campers tasted quite a lot of meat marinades on steak and hen, grilled greens and grilled pineapple! Yum!
UT Extension-Robertson County – Thomas gained Jr. Western Excessive level and Becca gained Reserve Jr. Western Excessive level. Nice Job Robertson County 4-Hers!!!
Lilly Poss Reserve Champion in Jr excessive showmanship @ State Present in Shelbyville.
Jilliann Plunkett obtained third place in Senior -Pony Barrels driving To Infinity and Past (Buzz) @ State 4-H Horse Present in Shelbyville.
Callie Spurlock and Pawnee, third place Jr.Excessive Halter Class @ State Present in Shelbyville.
In Cross Plains Information
Get Prepared! June 28-29: Annual Cross Plains Trash & Treasures – Group-wide Yard Sale
The thirty third annual Trash & Treasures Group-wide Yard Sale will probably be underway in Cross Plains, Tennessee on June 28 & 29, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Distributors, cubicles so far as the attention can see. Deliver your Strolling sneakers!
For a few years this occasion has served as a discount hunter’s paradise and a homecoming for guests and former residents coming to Robertson County from as far-off as New York, Florida, Michigan and Texas.
In White Home Information
State of the Metropolis of White Home introduced by Mayor Michael Lee Arnold
Mayor Arnold talks about present and future tasks, finances, and different matters coping with the Metropolis of White Home.
The Metropolis of White Home & White Home Chamber Welcomes The Rolling Recipe, LLC.
“They’re one of many latest members of the Chamber they usually have fantastic meals!” They’re open for lunch now via the White Home Farmers Market so cease by for a go to and seize some yummy meals!
SAVE THE DATE: June 27 – Music Underneath The Stars
Nashville vocalist, songwriter, and musician, Katie Grace, will probably be performing some well-known songs together with her band. You’ll have the ability to take pleasure in some scrumptious meals from Roscoe’s BBQ and free inflatables from North Nash Occasion Leases. Deliver your loved ones and pals out, as a result of you don’t want to overlook this free live performance!
Get pleasure from some scrumptious BBQ and free inflatables. Deliver your loved ones and pals out, since you don’t need to miss this free summer season occasion!
June 26: White Home Farmers Market Celebrating Dairy Month – free home made ice cream!
WHITE HOUSE, TN- June is Dairy Month and the White Home Farmers Market, together with the White Home Space Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating!
On June twenty sixth, the celebration of Dairy Month will proceed with FREE ice cream! The White Home Space Chamber of Commerce will probably be arrange on the market to move out free home made ice cream from JD Nation Milk to those that go to the market. There’s a restricted quantity of ice cream so be sure to go to the market as quickly as you’ll be able to! There may even be an ice cream themed children exercise deliberate for the day.
We’d love so that you can assist your native farmers and luxuriate in all of the enjoyable actions that may happen at this years market. It’s free to attend so seize your pals and your loved ones and are available go to us this summer season! The White Home Farmers Market takes place each Wednesday from 3:30PM to 7:00 PM at 105 School Avenue. It’s open now till August 14th.
In Greenbrier Information
Greenbrier Excessive Faculty Girls and boys’ basketball groups have been working exhausting making ready for subsequent season!
Greenbrier: June 29 – Males’s BBQ Dinner at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Everyone seems to be invited to a Males’s BBQ Dinner!
Make plans to return out and luxuriate in a BBQ dinner Saturday, June twenty ninth from 6-8 within the Ebenezer Baptist Church Fellowship Corridor.
Particular Visitor Speaker will probably be Invoice Holt and Music will probably be supplied by Gary Suter.
Handle: 6028 Ebenezer Highway, Greenbrier, TN 37073 See Flyer –> Click on right here
Coming Up…
Greenbrier Excessive Faculty Class of 1974 – forty fifth Reunion Set for July 20
The Greenbrier Excessive Faculty Class of 1974 will maintain its forty fifth Reunion on
July twentieth on the Oak Hills Golf Course positioned at 1928 Hygeia Highway in
Greenbrier. For extra info, please name both Charlotte Dorris at
(615) 643-0482 or Janet McClain at (615) 384-2015.
Bransford Delight Summer time Camp day @ Veterans Motorplex At The Rim
“The employees at Veterans Motorplex in Greenbrier (the Rim) have been working with Mrs. Carolyn Woodard from the Masters Desk and Bransford Delight after faculty and Summer time Camp program for about 5 years now and this 12 months was one other hit,” mentioned observe proprietor Jerry Criswell.
“It is a FREE occasion for the youngsters in this system and it’s directed at getting EVERY youngster and their household’s concerned.
“Mainly, we open the observe only for these kids and we normally have 30-50 kids come out with the adults.
“We educate them just a little in regards to the racing flags and the way racing pertains to the STEM program that has been happening within the faculties.
“We begin by forming a line with the drivers and staff on the speedway and because the children get off the bus we allow them to run between us giving every youngster a HIGH FIVE as they run into the world the place the automobiles are sitting and see a banner welcoming them. We at all times have a number of race automobiles sitting round for them to have a look at and get in and get their photographs taken. This 12 months we’re going to let the youngsters autograph a automobile that’s going to race this Saturday.
“We normally have a minimum of one younger race driver that may relate to those kids. This 12 months we now have a 14-year-old that wishes to be a flagman when he grows up. He has all his personal racing flags and so on. and we’re going to introduce Dylan to the youngsters and let him speak to them. We gave away just a few prizes for solutions to questions.
“Then we introduce the drivers to them and after that, we bless the meals and begin serving them from the concession stand.
“In the course of the time they’re on the observe we wish them to have a GREAT time and a constructive expertise. We give every youngster a checkered flag and memento program to allow them to get the drivers autographs after the race.
“We open the concession stand and serve all of them the nachos and cheese, cokes and popcorn they need to eat.
“Then we let the drivers get into their automobiles and placed on a race for them with our younger Flagman Dylan Faulkner doing the official flagging of the occasion.
“After that, all of the drivers sat at tables and autograph the youngsters’s applications, flags, fingers, foreheads, and so on.
“Most of those kids face financial struggles daily, nonetheless, we’re all God’s Kids and each youngster deserves to have some enjoyable rising up and we wish EVERYBODY to really feel welcome at Veterans Motorplex.
Greenbrier Center Faculty PTO – Don’t neglect to take a look at our new attire.
See you on the video games! Buy indoors by concessions…
Greenbrier: Independence Day Celebration At Calvary Baptist Church in Greenbrier (Meals, Enjoyable, & Fireworks) Set For June 30
Sunday, June thirtieth on the pavilion of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Cookout at 6 pm. Music by Poet Voices at 7 pm. Fireworks at nightfall. Dunking sales space, playground, horseshoes, household enjoyable.
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In Coopertown Information
A message from Coopertown’s Mayor Glen C Guyor Jr.
“I utilized for a $900,000 TDOT Multimodal Grant for Burgess Gower Rd/Previous Coopertown Rd/SR-49 for sensible site visitors lights, widening of the intersection to permit a greater flip radius for the Coopertown Elementary Faculty and Coopertown Center Faculty buses together with sidewalks connecting each faculties and a motorbike path to Oak Pointe. This can complement the $5 million enhancements to the Coopertown Elementary Faculty plus a rise in site visitors in 2-3 years for the Electrolux enlargement. 30% of Electrolux ‘s workforce travels from Clarksville, TN.
“I’m altering the appointments in each the Board of Zoning & Appeals and Planning Fee in July 2019. Sam Youngster’s (former Mayor) will probably be transferring from the Planning Fee to the Board of Zoning & Appeals. Ruby Money will fill his place on the Planning Fee. Mike Cooper is resigning from the Board of Zoning & Appeals division and Sam Youngster’s will fill that place. Billy L. Pugh Jr will fill the final vacant place on the Board of Zoning & Appeals.
“Additionally, I wish to congratulate Alderman, Ruby Money, Robert Dale Anderson and Mike Cooper for finishing 11 hours of intense Elected officers training-2 in Memphis this weekend. I attended too and have accomplished elected officers training-2 and elected official training-1 the first 12 months as Mayor”
Two Coopertown Sisters Competing in Miss Tennessee Pageants
Emma Lund a pupil at Coopertown Center Faculty will probably be competing for the title of Miss Tennessee within the Pre-Teen Division of the Nationwide American Miss Pageant in July.
Annaclaire Lund a pupil at Coopertown Center Faculty will probably be competing for the title of Miss Tennessee within the Junior Pre-Teen Division of the Nationwide American Miss Pageant in July.
The pageant will probably be held July 26-28 in Franklin Tennessee.
Coopertown Center PTO Accepting Donations to care for unpaid faculty lunches
When you can assist, or know of a corporation who wish to assist, please tell us! Donations are at present being accepted to repay CMS unpaid faculty lunches which have gathered over the college 12 months 2018-2019.
In Orlinda Information
Senor Fajitas Increase With New Restaurant In Orlinda
ORLINDA TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – The Metropolis of Orlinda is getting a brand new eatery. It will likely be the primary restaurant Orlinda has had for greater than 20 years in downtown, metropolis leaders mentioned Tuesday. The brand new restaurant is known as Senor Fajitas and serves Mexican Delicacies.
Senor Fajitas is positioned at 1209 East Most important Avenue (MAP) which is the previous Orlinda Submit Workplace constructing. The restaurant sits very close to the Freeway 52 and Freeway 49 four-way cease.
The brand new eatery is owned and operated by Daniel Garcia and his household. The Garcia’s personal a number of eating places in Portland, and Hartsville, TN and have a repute for nice meals. The outdated Submit Workplace constructing’s inside was fully torn all the way down to the frames and every part within the restaurant’s inside is now new. The décor is gorgeous and has a Mexican ambiance and look. Senior Fajitas provides a full menu and you may also have a beer together with your dinner if you want, although it’s a decidedly household restaurant.
Senor Fajitas had their official Grand Opening right now Tuesday, June 18, Mayor Ricky Stark and Mr. Garcia had the distinction of chopping the ribbon.
“Hola Amigos, We’re so completely satisfied to be right here in Orlinda with you. Now we have been in Sumner County since 1994 and in Portland since ‘96. We’re proud to be in your neighborhood. It is a second era family-owned enterprise, and we take nice pleasure in our Meals, our Service, and our Group.”
HOURS: Solar – Thurs 11-9, Fri and Sat 11-10
“We ask everybody to point out your assist for Orlinda’s latest restaurant,” mentioned Metropolis Supervisor Kevin Breeding.
For extra info, you’ll be able to comply with Senor Fajitas on FaceBook or name 615-379-1195.
Byrum Porter Senior Heart in Orlinda is Hiring
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In Millersville Information
Millersville Fireplace Division Don’t thoughts us. We’re simply cooling off some kiddos on a sizzling summer season day!
Nice alternative to get out locally and recruit some future firefighters.
Millersville Police Get New Choose Up
Millersville Police bought a model new Ford pickup truck. A necessity in a rural space.
After The Storm, Throughout The County
For perspective….
Maggie Carroll of Springfield advised Smokey Barn Information {that a} tree fell down in her yard after Friday night time’s massive storm. She mentioned it was massive. We didn’t totally perceive till she despatched us a photograph together with her standing subsequent to it. Maggie calls it, “For perspective”
Friday’s storm had practically each company in Robertson County breaking data for emergency calls, nonetheless, no accidents had been reported although over 100 bushes got here down within the storm. For the complete story and lots of photographs click on right here.
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