The Springfield Board of Mayor & Alderman discussed and approved a new ordinance removing a lot size restriction for event housed in the historic district of Springfield. Right now only two lots in the historic district meet a 20,000 square foot requirement, and there is only one event house currently in the historic district, The Carousel House. Three members of a Robertson County family are recovering after being attacked in […]
A safer Halloween in Robertson County: The Tennessee Department of Correction is enforcing special rules for sex offenders ahead of Halloween. Registered sex offenders aren't allowed to put up Halloween decorations, are not allowed to attend Halloween or fall events, can't give out candy and must keep their porch light off on Halloween night. The enforcement also ensures sex offenders are complying with the conditions of their supervision. The annual […]
Robertson County along with the rest of Middle Tennessee is preparing for its autumn severe weather season. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Nashville say with the arrival of November comes the potential for severe storms. They say the storms can be brought on by the cool air from the north clashing with warm air coming up from the south. They say the conditions can lead to an uptick […]
The Monday Recap of Friday Night Lights: East Roberton beat Forrest 21-7 Tullahoma over Greenvrier 34-0 Springfield 35 Portland 14 White House beat Westmoreland 35-28 White House Heritage 42, Stewart County 35 Batten down your hatches: Middle Tennessee is facing potentially severe weather. The National Weather Service in Nashville says showers and storms are moving into the area. Forecasters say some of the storms could become strong or severe. They […]
The Portland Fall Festival is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food and craft vendors, some local area farms will also be set up selling products, an thee will be free live music during the event on Market Street. Parking will be available in the city lot off E. McGlothlin Street, First Baptist Church parking lot and other downtown Portland parking areas. For more information regarding […]
It is the 10th anniversary of Vol State classes at the Springfield campus. The new president of Volunteer State Community College, Orinthia Montague met with school officials and others during an open house last week. It was also an opportunity to introduce the community to the new Vol State at Springfield site director, Destinee Duff. They both began their positions this fall. There are over 19-hundred new coronavirus cases in […]
The Portland Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food and craft vendors, some local area farms will also be set up selling products, an thee will be free live music during the event on Market Street. Parking will be available in the city lot off E. McGlothlin Street, First Baptist Church parking lot and other downtown Portland parking […]