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The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is offering Robertson County Sportsmen and women free virtual online classes. Hunting and Fishing Academy classes are carried year-round, revolving around seasonal topics. They provide instructions and basics for beginners and are a good refresher course for veterans.  There are two classes this month, Trot line and jug fishing on the 14^th and  Introduction to muzzleloading on the 19^th.  More info at tnwf.org/virtual

(Source Robertson County Connection)

Robertson County Hunters can help fill a great need by donating venison to their Hunters for the Hungry Program.  There are over 50 processors across the state accepting donations of whole deer as well as part of a deer which will be prepared  to go to soup kitchens and food banks.  The State Wildlife Federation says one deer can provide around 165 meals.  Complete information about the Hunters for the Hungry Program is available at TNWF-dot-org.

 (Source press release)

A study by Middle Tennessee State University shows the consumer outlook in Tennessee has fallen to an all-time low because of anxiety over the nation and the economy.  Specifically, those residents surveyed expressed concerns for the future because of higher inflation, higher taxes and business closings because of COVID-19.  The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index plummeted last month to negative-106, down from plus-20 in June.

(Source MTSU)

More jobs are coming jst a short drive away. Officials with Firestone Building Products have announced they’re expanding their headquarters and adding jobs in Nashville.  The 13-million-dollar expansion of the headquarters facility in the Donelson area will add 28 jobs.  Holcim Participations Incorporated recently acquired Firestone and decided to keep the headquarters and its 200 employees in Nashville.  Firestone manufactures roofing, wall and lining products.

(source Press Release)