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Seeds of Hope: Tour of Gardens, a new fundraising event created by the local nonprofit foundation Martha’s Song, will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. showcasing many of the unique gardens across Robertson County. Tickets for Seeds of Hope are $25, with free admission for kids 12 and under. All proceeds benefit Martha’s Song Foundation. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite.
One Generation Away is bringing its Mobile Pantry back to Ashland City for anyone who would like to receive a free load of groceries. They’ll set up in the parking lot of Cheatham Middle School for the drive-thru event this Saturday sharing bags of food with no questions asked, no paperwork needed. The organization will begin giving out food at 8:30 a.m., but folks are encouraged to arrive early, as the food is first come, first served.
Tennessee does not spend a lot on its students according to a new Census report. The U.S. Census Bureau released data last month which ranks Tennessee 44th among all states for spending per student and 42nd overall for teacher salaries. The Volunteer State reportedly spends over 30-percent less per student than the national average.
Tennessee has been ranked low among U.S. states in child well-being. That’s according to the 2023 Kids County Data Book report. The report put Tennessee in 36th place. The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth says there has been an increase in child and teen death rates in recent years, as well as a lack of childcare options and a rise in young people not connected to school or work.
Rights to shooter Audrey Hale’s writings are now in the hands of the Covenant School families. Hale’s parents have formally signed over control of the journals and plans collected by detectives following the March mass shooting. Legal paperwork has been filed that would place the documents under the new Covenant Children’s Trust. The Metro police department is still in possession of the written content collected from Hale’s car and home. The next court session connected to the possible public release of the documents is scheduled for July 12th.