Tennessee’s population could grow by about one million to nearly eight million people over the next 20 years. That’s the analysis from the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. The analysis says most of the growth will happen in 13 counties making up the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area. From 2020 to 2040 the state’s population is also expected to get older with the number of seniors growing by nearly 40 percent.
The state Senate is passing a bill prohibiting state, county, and other public officials from imposing restrictions on churches and other religious organizations during a state of emergency, major disaster, or natural disaster. It would also bar county health officers from issuing orders to close or limit the operations of churches and religious organizations. The Tennessee Senate passed the legislation yesterday, while the house version passed during the last assembly.
The Robertson County Players’ production of 12 Angry Jurors will begin its run at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Thursday, March 31, and Friday and Saturday, April 1st and 2nd at Springfield Middle School’s Historic Auditorium. The story was initially broadcast as a television play in 1954 under the title 12 Angry Men and was later adapted for the stage. For more information about the production, go to robertsoncountyplayers.org.
Pre-k students can now apply for the 2022-2023 school year. Register your child online at rcstn.net and click on the button on the blue ribbon. If you want to register in person you can do so at Bransford Elementary Thursday, April 14th, or Wednesday, April 20th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on both days.
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