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Wrestling: Summit, Fairview ready to vie for state dual titles today
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By Charles Pulliam • Multimedia Reporter
Anxious. Excited. Ready.
Those are some of the words being used by two local high school wrestling coaches as they prepare for the TSSAA state dual championships that will be hosted by area schools on Saturday.
That last word — ready — stands out for Summit High School’s Pete Miller and Fairview High’s James Derrick after a season of success among the unprecedented struggles of wrestling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
See STATE WRESTLING for full story. Watch for full coverage this weekend!
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Refuge Center kicks off fundraising campaign
Donors call on community to reach $2.2 million goal
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By Tori Keafer • Staff Writer
Two sizable pledges kicked off phase two of fundraising for the Refuge Center for Counseling’s new facility, but both donors are calling on the community to complete their gifts.
Amy Alexander, executive director and cofounder of the Refuge Center, announced on Jan. 28 the beginning of the nonprofit’s building phase after completely paying off its 7-acre parcel of land on Long Lane in September. The goal is to raise $2.2 million by 2022.
See REFUGE CENTER for the full story.
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Hoops Highlights: Franklin beats Centennial in inaugural Natchez High tribute event
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By Charles Pulliam • Multimedia Reporter
FRANKLIN – After years in the making, the Franklin and Centennial High Schools paid tribute to their historic roots by honoring the former all-Black Natchez High School on Friday night during Black History Month.
The Admirals and Cougars basketball teams played against one another in replica blue and gold jerseys based on the Natchez Panthers final season in 1967. Natchez was integrated into Franklin High later that year and the storied past is shared by both crosstown schools.
“To have this new tradition, this thing we are going to do every year to remember Franklin’s history and honor Natchez High School and their history because that’s part of Franklin history,” said Admirals coach Jason Tigert, whose No. 4-ranked team topped the Cougars 68-56 Friday.
See BATTLE OF FRANKLIN NATCHEZ EDITION for the full story, video and photo gallery.
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Hoops: Brentwood sweeps Ravenwood with identical scores in second 'Battle of the Woods'
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By Joe Williams • Sports Writer
BRENTWOOD – The Brentwood High School boys basketball team used a total team effort to climb back into second place in the District 11-AAA race by stopping Ravenwood 62-51 in the second installment of the Battle of the Woods on the Bruins’ home floor Friday night. The Lady Bruins also stopped Ravenwood with the same 62-51 score in the early game.
“That was a huge win,” said a happy Greg Shirley, the Brentwood boys head coach. “Ravenwood was second, now we are tied, but there are several teams right behind us."
See BATTLE OF THE WOODS for the full story and photo gallery.
See ROUNDUP for the hoops recpas from around WillCo.
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Longtime Franklin Police communications employee retires
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Herald Reports
The Franklin Police Department bid farewell to longtime employee Mary Casteel on Friday.
Casteel began her career with the FPD as an emergency dispatcher in 2006 before transitioning into her current role as a communications support specialist.
“I’ve loved being a part of the FPD family and the opportunities I’ve been given,” she said.
See CASTEEL RETIRES for the full story.
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Tractor Supply executive shares tips for healthy business culture
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By Tori Keafer • Staff Writer
Strategy is certainly important when it comes to running a business, but for one local business leader, culture is everything.
Colin Yankee, the chief supply chain officer for Tractor Supply Company, which is headquartered in Brentwood, was the first guest speaker in 2021 for Williamson, Inc.’s monthly First Friday lecture and networking event. He shared that culture was a major factor in his decision to work for Tractor Supply and is an element of business that can greatly influence employees’ sense of belonging.
See FIRST FRIDAY for the full story.
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Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin selected as COVID-19 vaccine site
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Herald Reports
Mercy Community Healthcare, a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations in Franklin and Lewisburg, Tennessee, has been selected by the state of Tennessee as a COVID-19 vaccine site.
Mercy is now accepting appointments for individuals meeting the current eligibility guidelines as determined by state and local officials.
See VACCINE SITE for the full story.
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Enjoy a taste of KC or Tampa during this year’s Super Bowl
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By Jodi Rall • For the Herald
It’s Super Bowl weekend, and that means a lot of people will watch the big game and plan to eat their favorite football-watching foods.
Although this year will not be the year to hold big parties, you can still have fun as a family cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Kansas City Chiefs.
See BIG GAME EATS for the full story.
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Condado Tacos announces McEwen Northside location
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Herald Reports
Condado Tacos, which late last year announced the development of its first Tennessee location at Capitol View in the North Gulch, will open a second Tennessee location in the third quarter of 2021 at McEwen Northside, the 45-acre mixed-use environment developed by Boyle Investment Company and Northwood Ravin.
Since the opening of its first location in Columbus, Ohio, in 2014, Condado Tacos has expanded to 20 venues across five states, most recently in Tennessee.
“We knew when we made the decision to open in Tennessee we wanted to eventually be in the Cool Springs area, and our entire team is looking forward to welcoming guests to our McEwen Northside location,” said Jason Siegler, vice president of Real Estate and Development at Condado Tacos.
See CONDADO TACOS for the full story.
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Black Tie Affair will spotlight pioneer family’s riveting history
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By Carole Robinson • Staff Writer
One of the biggest parts of the African American Heritage Society’s annual Black Tie Affair, besides recognition of sponsors and volunteers and a community coming together, is the presentation of the pioneer family.
Each year AAHS members Paulette Johnson, Tina Jones, Thelma Battle, Rick Warwick and others choose a local family whose roots in Williamson County can be traced to 1850.
See BLACK TIE AFFAIR for the full story.
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Ruby Taylor, 85, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 31, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.
See TAYLOR for the full obituary.
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