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Three moms on staff at Brentwood United Methodist feel blessed by dual roles of mothering
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By Jodi Rall • Staff Writer
Within the United Methodist Church leaders, teachers, missionaries and organizers, it is women who have shaped the history of Methodism. Women are leading and serving their communities and initiating important social and political reform.
Clergywomen have been part of Methodism since John Wesley licensed Sarah Crosby to preach in 1761. Although women were ordained in the Methodist tradition as early as the late 1800s, it was the May 4, 1956, general conference vote for full clergy rights that forever changed the face of ordained clergy.
At Brentwood United Methodist Church, female clergy have important leadership roles within the church.
See BUMC MOTHERS for the full story.
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Softball: Fairview makes history by battling to first district title since 1985
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PLEASANT VIEW – The Fairview girls were guided by one Ricky, while another Ricky was watching over them and probably cheering just as much as the rest of the community, too.
The Fairview High School softball team overcame a loss in their District 9-AA tournament opener, gained momentum in consolation motivated to play for community coach Ricky Bledsoe who recently passed away and they crashed into the championship against top-seeded Cheatham County. The Yellow Jackets had to win twice Wednesday at Sycamore High School to pick up that elusive league title, and they met the challenge.
See FAIRVIEW for story.
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Commentary: Mother’s Day dates back centuries, has evolved over time
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By Jodi Rall • Staff Writer
Mother’s Day has been celebrated around the world dating back to the ancient Greek and Romans, including the early Christian festivals. It was then called “Mothering Sunday,” pairing church attendance with an appreciation of motherhood.
Anna Jarvis is credited for bringing Mother’s Day into the national spotlight. However, her efforts were to honor her own mother who worked tirelessly to bring attention to the work of mothers and the importance of their role in the family.
See MOTHER’S DAY for column.
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A Franklin Rodeo parade from the 1970s. Johnny Guffee carries the American flag; his mother, Dot Guffee, is in the sunglasses to the left.
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Chapel Hill woman shares memories of her family’s involvement in Franklin Rodeo
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Herald Reports
Some of Dottie Guffee Morton’s earliest Franklin Rodeo memories are of riding in the Franklin Rodeo parade, dressed up in little chaps.
In fact, some of her best memories revolve around the Franklin Rodeo.
The Chapel Hill woman grew up one of five children of Dr. Harry and Dorothy “Dot” Guffee. Doc was a Franklin Noon Rotary Club member and a longtime rodeo committee man and volunteer.
It was in 1948 that Harry and his brother-in-law, Bob Corley, along with the Fowlkes brothers of Texas, brought the idea of a rodeo to Franklin, as a fundraiser for the rotary club.
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Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival returns to Williamson County this weekend
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Herald Reports
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) has announced the 37th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival will return to the Arrington area during weekends in May.
Travel back to 16th century England where the Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance marketplace. Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks and swords; to jewels and unique forms of art.
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Williamson County Performing Arts Center announces June events
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Herald Reports
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center (WCPAC) at Academy Park and the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) have recently announced upcoming events for June.
From Thursday, June 8, through Sunday, June 11, WCPR’s award-winning Star Bright Players will present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “School of Rock— the Musical!” Presented by Image Surgical Arts, “School of Rock” is a two-hour, two-act show (plus intermission), based on the hit movie.
See ARTS for story.
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Softball: Nolensville repeats as 12-4A champs; Indy upends Summit to reach regional for first time
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By Charlie Bateman • Sports Writer
SPRING HILL – The Nolensville High School softball team captured the District 12-4A championship to repeat as league winners Wednesday. The Knights dispatched upstart Independence 13-3 in five innings after the Eagles knocked out host Summit in an elimination game prior to advance to the district title game for the first time.
“Independence put up a good fight,” said Nolensville junior Sydney Dickinson, who homered twice in the championship. “This was a big accomplishment for me and the team personally."
“It means a lot to be repeat district champions,” added Knights coach Luke Patton. “It has been really special for us, and I am super excited for our girls and seniors.”
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Brentwood’s Brownfield, Franklin’s Elliot honored as John Maher Builders Scholar-Athletes
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By Charles Pulliam • Sports Editor
FRANKLIN – A pair of multi-sport standouts were named the latest John Maher Builders Scholar-Athletes for the 2022-23 school year.
Brentwood High School senior Logan Brownfield and Franklin High’s AJ Elliot were both recognized for their accomplishments in athletics and the classroom. Both are competing in spring sports currently.
In addition to the recognition, the pair of local student-athletes are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship that will be presented to two females and two males selected as scholar-athletes of the year at the annual JMB awards banquet scheduled for May 22 in Franklin. John Maher Builders has recognized and awarded thousands of dollars to dozens of local student-athletes each year since 2005.
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Southern Exposure MagazineCause & Effect
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Franklin Noon Rotary Rodeo
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By Carole Robinson
Photos by Tom Thomson, John Cross and Derby Jones
As the spring flowers fade giving way to early summer blooms and the days become longer, members of the Franklin Noon Rotary are polishing their cowboy boots, dusting off their hats and adding a crisp crease to their jeans in preparation for the 72nd Franklin Rodeo on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 18, 19, 20. After last year’s three sellout nights, the Rodeo Committee is ready for another three nights of exciting, fun entertainment.
Rodeo fans, “can expect a real exciting show,” said Armando Estrada, Rotary president. “We’re going out of our way [to make this event] even more exciting.”
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