A pedestrian is in Skyline Medical Center in Nashville after being hit by car yesterday afternoon. The 47-year-old was crossing Memorial Blvd near 5th Avenue when he was struck by a passing motorist. He is in serious but stable condition
Tennessee is taking steps to fight human trafficking. Governor Bill Lee said yesterday over five-million dollars from the state’s budget will go towards several nonprofits to help victims. Governor Lee said human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the country. He also said cases have been reported in all 95 Tennessee counties.
Vanderbilt University says Dr. Anthony Fauci will speak today at the virtual Graduates Day. Dr. Fauci has been on the frontlines of infectious disease research for decades and has been leading the way regarding information about the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Fauci will also receive the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal from the university for what officials call his courageous effort to lead the nation’s COVID-19 response despite bitter politicizing of the disease.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 in Greenbrier will be hosting their annual drive-through Poppy distribution on National Poppy day, Friday, May 28th, from 8 am- 1 pm at the Greenbrier American Legion Post. Learn the history of how the poppy became the symbol of remembrance for veterans. This will be an interactive non-contact drive-through or if the weather is nice, feel free to park and walkthrough.
Authorities across the state are ramping up enforcement of the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend. Law enforcement statewide is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to ensure drivers and their passengers are wearing their seat belts. More than 400 people who weren’t wearing their seat belts were killed in accidents in Tennessee last year. That’s 33 percent of the state’s total traffic deaths in 2020.
The Robertson County Fair will be held from Tuesday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 11 at the fairgrounds on US-41 in Springfield. Gates will open every evening at 5:00 and close at 10 p.m. However, the rides will be open as long as there are people there to ride them.
