Getting dirty for a good cause

Watching children playing in mud can send moms into fits, but Saturday, May 12, playing in mud is just half the fun. "The main thing is to support the kids, but it is a big day of fun," Organizer Valerie Towns. "This is one day that little kids get to play in the mud&...

Ambulance Director: The Sequel

The Ambulance Service Committee gathered last Thursday to once again decide on qualifications for candidates applying for the Trousdale County EMS Director position. "Several of the commissioners had approached me, and we have collectively come up some talking points that we wanted to meet...

BOE says 'No' to bid

The Trousdale County Board of Education closed its bid process for Phase III last Thursday. With only Mid-State Construction being the sole company placing a bid for the Phase III renovations that included construction at all three schools, the board decided to decline Mid-State's bid....

West faces HIPPA complaint

HIPPA [The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act] protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information and a paramedic has accused an elected official of violating this act. During the Ambulance Service Committee last Thursday former EMS Director Philip Snow i...

Helping seniors one meal at a time

Hunger knows many victims, and Trousdale's youth are not the only ones that battle against this foe. While often overlooked, one organization is making sure the seniors in this community are not forgotten. The Trousdale County Meals on Wheels is currently serving 20 seniors, and have four ...

Lady Jackets squeak by Gordonsville 4-3

The Trousdale County Lady Jackets raised their record to 18-5 last week with two more wins, both in district play. The Lady Jackets had to go to an extra inning to down Gordonsville (23-10) by a score of 4-3 on April 24. Junior Sydney Shoulders was on first base after...

Jackets place third in the league

The Trousdale County Yellow Jackets concluded their regular season district campaign last week with one win and one loss. The results gave the Jackets a 4-4 record and a third place finish in the league. Badly needing a victory at Watertown April 26, Coach Davy Cothro...

Basketball banquet honors Jackets, Lady Jackets

Trousdale County basketball teams held their awards banquet April 23 with 15 players receiving recognition. Senior Shelby Gregory picked up three awards, as well as being recognized as the only senior on the Lady Jackets. She collected one of the Defensive Awards alon...

Harper signs with Cumberland University

Jordan Harper, seated, center, signs with Cumberland University. Harper is joined by Sammy Harper, left, and Teresa Harper at the table. Standing, left to right: Trousdale County High School Assistant Coach Eric Vetetoe, Cumberland Football Assistant Coach Ryan Locke and Trousdale County High Sch...

Trousdale teams end tournament run

Both Trousdale County basketball teams advanced to the Region 4-A tournament, but their stay was short as the Lady Jackets and Yellow Jackets each lost in the quarterfinals last week. The Yellow Jackets had to travel to Clarkrange Saturday for their region quaterfinal game. The Jackets sco...

Upcoming Events

Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show

19 May, 2012 (All day)

Hosted by Wilson County Antique Power Association on Saturday, May 19th at the Ward Agriculture Center and Fairgrounds. Gates open at 8:00 a.m., admission is free, donations accepted. For further information contact: Johnny/Debbie Mitchell 444-6944.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Annual Barbeque Fundraiser

Sat May 19, 2012 08:00AM

The Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church will have their annual Barbeque on Saturday, May 19th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. To place an order or for more information, call 444-7453.

Pet Day In May

Sat May 19, 2012 08:00AM

The Kelton Family is proud to announce their 1st Annual Pet Day in May at its location on 2870 Old Fort Parkway on Saturday, May 19, from 8am to 6pm. This event will feature: FREE Professional Photo with your Pet FREE Hot Dogs & Coke (11am-1pm) FREE Pet Product Samples FREE Dog Wash ...

Relay For Life Wiffle Ball Tournament

Sat May 19, 2012 10:00AM

Wilson Bank and Trust and Relay for Life are putting on a Wiffle Ball Tournament to raise funds for this year's event. It will be a ten team double elimination tournament with an entry fee of $50 per team. Teams are made of 8 to 10 players with the first games starting at 10:00AM. For more tournamen...

Obituaries for May 3, 2012

Lois Wilson Conaster Services for Mrs. Wilson were 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Anthony Funeral Home. Interment is in the Hartsville Cemetery. Mrs. Conaster, 92 of Nashville, died Monday, April 23, 2012, at Trevecca Health Care Cen...

Obituaries for April 19, 2012

Eleanor Jean Davis Memorial services for Mrs. Davis were 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Anthony Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Patton officiating.  Mrs. Davis, 66, of Hartsville, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at her residence. ...

Obituaries for April 12, 2012

Betty Quimby Simmons Services for Mrs. Simmons were 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Hyde Park Reformed Dutch Church, Hyde Park, N.Y. Interment is in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, N.Y. Mrs. Simmons, 89, of Hyde Park, formerly of Hart...

Obituaries for April 5, 2012

Madge Lue Shrum  Servics for Mrs. Shrum were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Anthony Funeral Home. Interment is in the Hartsville Cemetery. Mrs. Shrum, 86, of Hartsville, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Hartsville Convalescent Ce...

Obituaries for March 29, 2012

Lewis Wesley Carnahan Services for Mr. Carnahan were 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Anthony Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Hudgins, Bro. Adam Faughn and Tim Hammond officiating. Interment is in the Hartsville Cemetery. Mr. Carnahan, 85, ...
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