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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.  .

A survey by Vanderbilt University shows a majority of residents oppose a proposal to do away with permit requirements to carry a handgun. For years, Tennessee Republicans have tried to pass a bill to allow citizens to carry handguns without permits.  The Vanderbilt survey shows 59 percent of Tennesseans oppose the idea. In other findings, more than half of those polled — 55 percent — believed slavery had a fair amount to a great deal of effect on the position of Black people in American society

Ashland City’s planning commission has approved plans for a subdivision to be built on top of an historic site that local residents are trying to preserve.  Under the proposal, more than 200 homes will be built on what’s known as the Braxton Lee Homestead.  It’s the oldest standing structure in Ashland City and was a meeting spot for pioneers in the 19th century.  A representative for the developer says they plan to protect the house and will work with the county to turn it into a museum.