LOCAL NEWS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded a $500,000 parks and recreation grant to the City of White House for the expansion of the W.L. Anderson Sports Complex on Old Highway 31. The money will fund installation of a new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant parking area, pavilion, and pathways to and from them.

A spring manufacturer is relocating its headquarters from California to Robertson County.  The move by Advanex Americas will create over a hundred new jobs and millions of dollars in investment.  Governor Bill Lee says companies relocating to Tennessee is a vote of confidence to the business climate and work force provided by communities.

The Robertson County Fair Association’s annual BBQ Throwdown is this Friday and Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Springfield. There will be 25 teams for this KCBS sanctioned event officially judged by KCBS judges. Friday night will be a wing contest. Funds will go to the local non-profit “My Father’s House” which offers shelter to those in need during the winter months.

Robertson County anglers will head out across the state this Saturday.  That’s when the state holds its annual Free Fishing Day — when anyone can fish for free without a license in any of Tennessee’ public waters.  Communities plan special events to support Free Fishing Day.  .

Carrie Underwood and John Legend are taking home the top honor at the 2021 CMT Music Awards.  The duo won Video of the Year for “Hallelujah.”  Kane Brown won Male Video of the Year for “Worship You,” Gabby Barrett won Female Video of the year for “The Good Ones,” and Little Big Town took home the award for Duo/Group Video of the Year for “Wine, Beer, Whiskey.”  Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini hosted last night’s awards show at Bridgestone Arena.