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Tina Tobin The interim city manager of Millersville who was voted into the job this past January, has resigned. In an email to city commissioners, Tobin wrote about an upcoming eye surgery with a longer recovery than expected. Eye appointments will take up much of her time, so her last day will be Friday, April 26, contributed to the city of Millersville’s leadership woes after firing the city attorney, police chief, and fire chief during her first few days on the job. City Commissioner, Cristina Templet told News 2 she isn’t upset Tobin is stepping down, but her resignation has made the future of Millersville even more unclear.
The Community Foundation’s Whip Crackin’ Rodeo returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center for a two-night stand on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. Proceeds from the rodeo provide financial support to local charities from revenues collected through sponsorships, concessions, and ticket sales.
The Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law” on Monday. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. Jillian Ludwig was a freshman at Belmont University who was shot and killed in November 2023. The bullet was fired by a man who was deemed incompetent to stand trial for a prior crime. “Jillian’s Law,”, would require people committed to remain institutionalized until “competency” is restored or until a court approves an outpatient treatment plan. It would also keep them from owning a firearm. The Senate passed the bill unanimously. The House vote was almost unanimous as four representatives did not vote.