Robertson Co. News

Early this morning Millersville firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in the White Hill area, about 3 miles north of Millersville. Initial reports indicated that everyone made it out of the home safely, however, there was concern about the disposition of some pets. Millersville Fire along with the aid of the White House Community Volunteer Fire Department, Rehab 83, White House Police Department, and Robertson County EMS all responded to the scene.

Robertson County Schools is offering parents of pre-k students assistance in the application process for the 2021-22 school year. To get help go to Bransford Elementary Wednesday, April 7 or Tuesday, April 20th from 4:00 – 6:00; Friday, April 23rd from 8:30 – 11:30 or Wednesday, May 5th from 4:00 – 6:00.  Only a parent or legal guardian may register a child.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says the number of deaths from flooding is up to seven.  Most of the deaths happened in Middle Tennessee following several inches of rain over the weekend with five deaths in Davidson County and one in Cheatham County.  Another death was reported in Hawkins County in East Tennessee.  Over 130 people had to be rescued from floodwaters in the Nashville area.

The constitutional carry bill is on Governor Bill Lee’s desk.  It passed the Tennessee House yesterday by a vote of 64-to-29.  It would allow those 20 and older to carry handguns openly or concealed without a permit.  Gun owners in Tennessee currently have to take a training course before carrying a handgun.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is releasing water from its nine major dams along the Tennessee River.  The release is due to heavy rains over the weekend.  Several inches of rain led to flooding around the state.  The TVA says the Fort Loudon Dam is spilling water at a rate of 37-thousand-cubic-feet-per second, which it called potentially very dangerous.

A comic book featuring Sevier County-native Dolly Parton will be released tomorrow.  The book produced by TidalWave Comics tells Dolly’s story in a series focused on women.  It’s part of a series called Female Force, which has also featured Mother Teresa, Kamala Harris, Betty White and Michelle Obama.  The 22 page comic book will be available digitally and in print.