Springfield Parks and Recreation’s Winter Wonderland is back. This year’s event at J. Travis Price Park runs nightly from 5:30 to 9 p.m until Thursday, Dec. 23. Traditionally, visitors view the lights on foot and walk through the park trails, but for the second year in a row, the event will be drive-through only. The city made the change last year due to the Covid pandemic and will continue it […]
Billy Wilson, a former Greenbrier mayor and fire chief for several years is dead. Wilson’s career as a firefighter began at the age of 18 when he joined the Whites Creek Fire Department. He eventually moved to Greenbrier and joined the Greenbrier Fire Department in 1994. Eight years later, Wilson was promoted to fire chief in 2002. His family says Wilson had been battling with several health issues in recent […]
The touchdown of several tornadoes in Middle Tennessee is being confirmed. The National Weather Service says seven tornadoes touched down early Saturday morning as storms tore through several states. At least three EF-2 tornadoes were among those reported. Those tornadoes touched down in Cheatham, Dickson, and Stewart counties. Tennessee Task Force One is being deployed to Kentucky following deadly tornadoes. The multi-agency team of firefighters, paramedics, doctors, engineers, and K-9 […]
The MidState is bracing for potentially severe weather. The National Weather Service says powerful storms are expected today through early tomorrow morning from Memphis through Middle Tennessee. Forecasters say the biggest threat is from the potential for damaging winds and large hail, with isolated tornadoes possible. Robertson County residents are invited to tour the governor's mansion this Christmas season. The free, self-guided tours will be held starting today through Sunday, […]
There are over 22-hundred new coronavirus cases in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health reported the new cases yesterday, bringing the total since the outbreak began to over one-million-331-thousand. An additional 26 COVID-19-related deaths were also reported, with the total number standing at 17-thousand-670. There are nearly 950 COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee. A man accused of kidnapping a Middle Tennessee boy is pleading not guilty to multiple charges in Southern […]
The Springfield Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a contract with MedBen to administer the city’s health insurance program. The new deal with MedBen is part of what’s known as a preferred provider organization, a medical care arrangement between medical professionals and health insurance companies to offer services to the insurer's plan policyholders at reduced rates. Governor Bill Lee is sending 50 members of the Tennessee National Guard to the […]
There are over 900 new coronavirus cases in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health reported the new cases yesterday, bringing the total since the outbreak began to over one-million-327-thousand. Nearly 50 additional COVID-19-related deaths were also reported, with the total number standing at nearly 17-thousand-500. There are 870 COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee. Tennessee cities rank highly on a national list they may not want to be associated with. The personal […]