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SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PIG DIG
Sycamore High School students taking criminal justice are participating in the annual “Pig Dig” this week. The “Pig Dig” was started several years ago to incorporate a hands on realistic crime scene investigation experience, incorporating what students have learned in the classroom. Several months prior to the mock investigation a dead pig is buried onsite […]
School Board Members To Decide Curtis’ Contract
Director of Schools Dr. Stan Curtis’ contract with Cheatham County School District will expire in March of 2017 but board members could make a decision whether or not to renew his contract as early as October 2016. School board member John Louallen proposed to fellow board members to consider voting on the director’s contract to […]
FEBRUARY PERMITS ISSUED IN CHEATHAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE
February Permits issued throughout Cheatham County, collected from Ashland City and Pleasant View, are provided below: ASHLAND CITY – February Permits Issued with Valuation NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME PERMITS PERMIT TYPE: New Residential Home PERMIT #: […]
Counselor Helps Student With Loaded Gun
Cheatham County School District is fortunate to have Molly Hudgens, Counselor at Sycamore Middle School. Yesterday, she confidently counseled a troubled student, who awoken with possible intent to harm teachers and students, with a loaded gun brought to school. Her ability to convince a troubled student not to use the loaded gun he’d brought with […]
ROBERT RYAN LEE OBITUARY
Robert Ryan Lee, born January 9, 1923 in Rutherford County, Tennessee passed on March 31, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. Robert Ryan Lee was preceded in death by his wife: Grace Walker Lee, parents: Douglas and Sally Lee, sister: Estelle Woods, brothers: Thurman Lee, Roy Lee, W.T. Lee, Raymond Lee, Ricks […]
2016-2017 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
The Cheatham County School District has named three exceptional educators as the 2016-2017 District Wide Teachers of the Year. Nominations are accepted from all schools and then one teacher is selected from each academic level. “Cheatham County is fortunate to have so many talented and committed teachers in our schools, serving our students every day […]
CHEATHAM NEWS WEEKLY OBITUARIES
Cheatham News Obituaries for Friday, December 16, 2016, shared by Cheatham County Funeral Home. Denney Valentin, 56, passed away on December 14, 2016. A memorial visitation honoring Denney’s memory was held on Friday, December 16, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hope Worship Center, Cheatham County Funeral Home. To view Valentin’s entire […]
APRIL FOOLS DAY REALLY ON APRIL 1?
April Fools Day is known for the many pranks, tricks and jokes bringing laughter and fun, most the time, on family and friends. It’s a day the pranksters in our life pull tricks from their sleeves to see who they can prank but where and how did April Fools come to exist? As with all […]
7-0 VOTE APPROVES ZONING FOR “THE WILLOWS” DEVELOPMENT
The Willows, the planned residential unit development proposed by developer Bill Hall, was granted rezoning approval after a 7-0 vote, Tuesday, December 27, at the Pleasant View Planning Commission meeting. The approved vote allows commissioners to recommend the development to the Pleasant View Board of Mayor and Alderman, who will ultimately decide whether to approve […]
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Tell us your cheatham news story! We are looking for interesting stories from around the county. Examples of things we would love to know: Breaking Local News Local Businesses You Love and Why Community Events Child Births and Obituaries Town History Government News Public Notices and Interest Stories We are interested in what is happening […]
Jackson Webb seeking Eagle Scout Badge
Local Boy Scout, Jackson Webb is seeking his Eagle Scout Merit Badge. He volunteered to donate his time and build twelve birdhouses for Pleasant View Community Park. On Monday, September 26, Webb addressed Pleasant View Parks and Recreation Board during their monthly board meeting at city hall, requesting permission to place the birdhouses in the […]
SONYA RENE’ ELLIOTT OBITUARY
SONYA RENE’ ELLIOTT, born October 12, 1966, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 50 years. She is a graduate of McGavock High School, Class of 1985. She has been employed by A.O. Smith, McDonald’s and Hardee’s. A memorial service will be Sunday, February […]
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Cheatham News is pleased to announce that we are now available to you on your Apple News IOS phone application! Click here to find us on the Apple News app or search for Cheatham News on your Apple News app and add Cheatham News to your favorites to have our stories pushed directly to your iPhone. […]
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS DR. STAN CURTIS ASKED TO RESIGN
Cheatham County Director of School’s Dr. Stan Curtis has been asked to resign after a unanimous vote, by school board members, to seek his immediate resignation. All six board members voted in favor of asking Curtis for an immediate resignation Monday, October 3, board member Jennifer Hamlin made a motion during Cheatham County School […]
A Small Town with lots of History
Living in a small town between to larger municipalities means your little town often gets glossed over. When someone asks where you live, it’s often followed by “Where’s Pleasant View?” I get a little nostalgic when describing my home town. Often I’ll explain to those who ask Pleasant View is a small town located in […]
BRINKLEY AND BATSON CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Cheatham County School District Interim Director Stacy Brinkley and Dr. Beth Batson, Supervisor of Human Resources, Student Services and Policy have been selected as two of the six semifinal candidates to be considered for Cheatham County Director of Schools.The district received a total of 14 applications from candidates interested in the position. Batson and Brinkley […]
WEEKLY REMINDER FOR CHEATHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
busy week for cheatham county school District! Weekly reminders for March 6-12, 2017 – Mark your calendars! Cheatham County School Board Meeting TONIGHT at 7:00 at Ashland City Elementary School in the Annex Board Room. (http://www.cheathamcountyschools.net) NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK MARCH 6-10 AT CHEATHAM COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS! Monday, March 6: Moms Tuesday, March […]
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – MARCH 3, 2017
World Day of Prayer is an annual celebration, on the first Friday of March, where women around the world affirm their faith in Jesus. The initiative is to encourage women of all race, ethnicities, cultures and traditions worldwide to pray for one another and strive for wisdom and guidance in their daily lives through prayer. […]
7 EASTER FUN QUESTIONS
7 Easter fun questions have been provided to challenge you and your friends and family. How many can you answer and how many can your friends and family answer? Do you know how many jelly beans are made each year in America? Find out below…you’re guaranteed to be surprised! I was! Following the questions you […]
TODAY IS NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY
National Siblings Day, known also as Siblings Day, is a nationally recognized day to honor brothers and sisters observed on the 10th day of April each year. In honor of the day call your brother(s) and/or sister(s), have lunch or dinner together (if you live near one another), send a special text, email or recognize […]
HENRY “SONNY” LEE PRESSON OBITUARY
HENRY “SONNY” LEE PRESSON, born August 15, 1933, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Ashland City, Tennessee at the age of 83 years. Mr. Presson, a retired factory worker, was married to his late wife, Bonnie Jo Sanders Presson, for over 60 years; they had two sons, Dempsey Thomas Presson […]
TAD CUMMINGS, ABDUCTOR OF ELIZABETH THOMAS, ADDED TO TBI ‘TOP 10 MOST WANTED’
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added Tad Cummins, of Columbia, to ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list for kidnapping 15-Year Old Elizabeth Thomas on Monday, March 13, 2017. Tad Cummins is wanted by the Maury County Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Aggravated Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of a Minor. He is believed to […]
JEANNE KAY BREWER OBITUARY
Jeanne Kay Brewer, born September 25, 1953, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 13, 2017, in Ashland City, Tennessee at the age of 63 years. Jeanne Kay and her husband of 40 years, Kenneth Brewer, were former residents of Florence, Alabama, before making their home in Ashland City, Tennessee. Jeanne Kay was […]
ASPEN GROVE PROPOSED SUBDIVISON DEVELOPMENT
Aspen Grove, subdivision development with 168 homes off Pleasant View Road and Boat Factory Road has been proposed by Developer Bill Hall. If approved construction is expected to begin on the properties off Pleasant View Road nearest to utility connections at Pleasant View Community Park, with subdivision completion connecting to Boat Factory Road. […]
WRESTLERS HEADED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Twelve of the qualifying Cheatham County School’s district wrestlers competed in the Region 3-A/AA Tournament, held this past Saturday, February 11, 2017 and advanced to the upcoming State Championship scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, February 16-18, at the Williamson County Agricultural Expo Center in Franklin, Tennessee. The top four wrestlers, per […]
PLEASANT VIEW ACCEPTING BID FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Town of Pleasant View will be accepting sealed bid proposals for electrical work for lighting at Pleasant View Community Park. Specifications for bidding are outlined below: SCOPE OF SERVICES Work to consist of electrical work for the installation of twelve (12) light poles with lights and brackets at Pleasant View Community Park. […]
Former Treasurer Henrietta Volunteer Fire Department Arrested
Jon Michael Pace of Ashland City, Tennessee, former Treasurer of the Henrietta Volunteer Fire Department, was arrested today, Friday, January 13, 2017 on charges of theft. Ten days prior to today’s arrest, on January 3, the Cheatham County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Pace with one count of theft over $1,000.00. The investigation leading […]
SHEDDING LIGHT ON AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Acceptance of (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder has become more commonplace but there is still a large gap in understanding potential factors for developing autism, possible genetic links and whether or not vaccinations can cause or contribute to developing autism. The complexities of autism and varying symptoms and responses exhibited has resulted in societal confusion, misunderstanding and […]
TOP 3 FINALISTS SELECTED FOR DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Cheatham County School Board held interviews for the Cheatham County Director of Schools position on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Six potential candidates were interviewed, including two internal applicants, Interim Director of Schools Stacy Brinkley and Dr. Beth Batson. Six potential applicants were interviewed by members of Cheatham County School Board and […]
Are you listening?
There is so much noise raging in society today, distractions at every turn, less time to focus and even less time to listen to what’s most important. Although this statement stands to be a statement of truth, it’s also a statement of choice. Take a moment to think about the three questions below: Are […]
SECOND ANNUAL RIVER & ROOTS FESTIVAL RESCHEDULED
The Second Annual River & Roots Festival Postponed from tomorrow, Saturday, April 22, 2017 and rescheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2017! The festival has been postponed due to the weather predications of a day of rain! Mark calendars and plan to attend in May! River & Roots is an annual event hosted by The Town […]
OLYMPICS RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS SPORT
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the International Olympic Committee officially had the Olympics recognize Cheerleading as a sport! The olympic committee recognized the competitiveness, training, athleticism and popularity the sport has gained in the eyes of the youth. According to Kit McDonnell, Sports Director of IOC, the cheerleading federation is comprised of approximately 4.5 million registered competitors […]
CAITLYN GILMORE 2017 TSSAA STATE CHAMPION
Cheatham County’s Sycamore High School Senior War Eagle female wrestler, Caitlyn Gilmore, earned a State Championship Title at the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships held February 16-19, 2017 at the Williamson County Agricultural Expo Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Gilmore was one of 17 wrestlers representing Cheatham County School District, including twelve male wrestlers, three from Cheatham […]
Cheatham News Is HIRING!
Cheatham News is hiring and seeking five motivated reporters to join the Cheatham News family! Reporters will be provided an innovative compensation structure and terrific flexibility. Person(s) hired will have a visible impact within their own community while building stronger community connections, through Cheathamnews.com, by bringing local news to residents and neighbors of Cheatham County. Contact […]
SKELETAL REMAINS NEAR PLEASANT VIEW – INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
CHEATHAM NEWS, 01/24/2017, 1:35:10 PM, continues to follow an ongoing investigation by TBI and Robertson County Sheriff’s Department of skeletal remains found in or around a wooded area off Interstate 24, Exit 19 on Maxey Road near Pleasant View on Monday, January 23, 2017. TODAY, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, Cheatham News has obtained the following statement through […]
SUBMIT OBITUARIES TO CHEATHAM NEWS
Submit obituaries to Cheatham News and let us help you provide public notification of your loved ones obituary. Cheatham News obtains obituaries from local funeral homes such as Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View and Cheatham County Funeral Home. If you have an obituary you’d like shared online follow the directions […]
AUTISM AND VACCINES – IS THERE A CONNECTION?
Autism Spectrum Disorder, increased number of administered vaccines, federal law and controversy on the autism, vaccine connection continues to be divided by perception and opinion of society, government and medical field nationally. Vaccination laws, protection and compensation for injury of vaccines became a prioritized topic in 1986. Since then the controversy over whether or not […]
SEAT BELT BILL PULLED FOR A YEAR – PVES STUDENTS ADDRESS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
Chattanooga Democratic Representative JoAnne Favors seat belt bill has been pulled but could be brought back before lawmakers next year to reconsider. Tennessee is one of 29 states, according to NCSL – National Conference of State Legislature, that has introduced bills addressing seat belts on school buses in 2017. Texas, Arkansas, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana and […]
GROUNDHOG DAY CHATTANOOGA CHUCK PREDICTS EARLY SPRING
CHATTANOOGA CHUCK, Tennessee’s official groundhog didn’t see his shadow predicting spring is on the way! Chattanooga Chuck resides at the Tennessee Aquarium and is famous for performing with the infamous Ranger Rick. Tennessee’s Groundhog is quite popular at the aquarium and loves to put on a show. Chattanooga Chuck earned the Number 5 spot on […]
Cheatham News Wishes You A Happy Thanksgiving
Following a turbulent and divisive election year, this Thanksgiving, lets remember as we sit around our tables with family and friends, the words of Sarah Josepha Hall, the “Mother of American Thanksgiving”. THIS LOVING FEAST By Sarah Josepha Hall, the “Mother of American Thanksgiving” “Let this day, from this time forth, as long as our […]
AT&T SERVICE OUTAGES WIDE SPREAD
A wide spread AT&T service outage was reported early Wednesday, April 5, 2017. AT&T hasn’t released an explanation for the outages and is unable to give a definitive answer to when all services will be fully restored. According to the AT&T outage map the majority of wide spread service outages have been reported in large […]
SENIOR ADVICE FOR THE CLASS OF 2017
What would you tell a senior who will be graduating in just a few short months? Seniors, soon to be graduates of the Class of 2017, will close a chapter of their life, new chapters are waiting but for today they’re still high school seniors. If you’re a high school graduate, or shared in the […]
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WEEK OF APRIL 17-21, 2017
The Cheatham County School District will sponsor Kindergarten Registration Week April 17-21 and the Kindergarten Round-Up on April 22, 2017. Children must be 5-years-old on or before August 15 in order to be eligible to start kindergarten in the fall. Parents are encouraged to register their child at the elementary school in their zoned area […]
Mary Littleton Re-elected
Republican politician Mary Littleton representing District 78 of the Tennessee State House of Representative was re-elected on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Littleton was first elected on January 8, 2013. She will continue to represent Cheatham County and the eastern-half of Dickson County, Tennessee. Democrat Travis Staten, candidate challenging Littleton for the 78th District seat would […]
CHEATHAM COUNTY OBITUARIES JANUARY 12-16, 2017
Cheatham News offers condolences to families, friends and loved ones John B. Cushman, Alfred “Lewis” Boyd, Edith Muriel Moore and Helen Ruth Reeder. Obituaries below are provided courtesy of: Austin and Bell Funeral Home, 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, TN 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com Cheatham County Funeral Home, 117 Elizabeth St., Ashland City, TN 371015 […]
ASHLAND CITY HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION ONGOING
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE 1/23/2017, 1:09:15 AM – Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continue to investigate a homicide happening Saturday, January 21, along the 1000 block of Golf Course Lane in Ashland City, Tennessee. Cheatham County Sheriff Mike Breedlove assured citizens on the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department Website residents weren’t in any danger and […]
Counselor Molly Hudgens Heroically Diffuses School Shooting
Cheatham County Sheriff Mike Breedlove confirmed Thursday, September 29, during a joint press conference held with Cheatham County School District Public Relations Officer Tim Adkins, a Sycamore Middle School student brought a semi-automatic handgun with additional ammunition onto school property Wednesday, September 28, 2016, with the intent to shoot specific teachers. According to Breedlove […]
INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS SEEK SECOND CHANCE
We Stay Free, Inc., is a registered 5013c Charity, transition housing facility assisting incarcerated men and women after their release from prison, offering support and guidance while transitioning back into society. We Stay Free, Inc., anticipates opening it’s first transitional housing property located in Pleasant View, Tennessee, approximately thirty minutes outside Nashville, Tennessee off Interstate […]
THREE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS HIRED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Deputies Jeff Key, Allie Chapman and Steven Wright have accepted positions as SROs, School Resource Officers, for Cheatham County School District’s three middle schools, Cheatham Middle School, Harpeth Middle School and Sycamore Middle School. SRO Chris Gilmore recognized the officers during the Cheatham County School Board meeting held, Monday, March 6, 2017. In October of […]
Proposed Pleasant View Development Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE A town hall-style meeting will be held at the Town of Pleasant View City Hall on Thursday, January 19th, at 6:30 p.m. Proposed development on Pleasant View Road to be discussed. This meeting has been requested by a private citizen and is not a municipal meeting. No votes will be taken at this meeting. […]
Guidance Counselor Molly Hudgens Recognized As Community Hero
Sycamore Middle School Guidance Counselor Molly Hudgens was recognized by Cheatham County School District Monday, December 5, 2016, during the Cheatham County School Board Meeting. Her bravery and efforts in convincing a 14-year old student to give her the loaded weapon he’d brought to school in September, diffusing what could have been another statistical school […]
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY REPLACES COLUMBUS DAY
Indigenous People’s Day has grown in popularity as a replacement for Columbus Day but according to historians Columbus Day has been celebrated since the early 18th century. Indigenous People’s Day, known also as Native American Day, commemorates the Native American people, history and culture. Looking Back…The Adoption of Columbus Day Americans throughout history […]
OBITUARY FOR GENA BETH BIGGS
Obituary for Gena Beth Biggs Gena Beth Biggs, age 52, born in Laredo, Texas on April 17, 1964, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. She was a 1982 Cheatham County Central High School Graduate, a loving wife to Roy Biggs for 35 years and outstanding mother of two children, Tarron Biggs (Jessie Poole) and Tashia […]
1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY INJURED IN MOTORCYLE CRASH IN CHEATHAM COUNTY
Carmon Pete Wilson, age 58, from Ashland City was killed in a motorcycle crash along State Route Highway 49 in Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee on Friday, April 14, 2017. Passenger Diana Renee (McClain) Thompson, age 43, from Pleasant View, Tennessee was critically injured in the motorcycle crash. According to a preliminary report, provided by […]
Corporal Punishment Remains In School Policy
Corporal punishment remains legal in Tennessee but Cheatham County School principals have essentially eliminated it as a means of discipline rendering cause for board members to discuss whether to keep the policy. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of school age children attending Cheatham County Schools are given a registration form at the beginning of each new […]
Sycamore Middle School Leaning Structural Wall Needs Repaired
Sycamore Middle School has structural foundation problem causing the ceiling grid to separate from the exterior wall, which is cracking and leaning in an four to six classrooms along the sixth grade hallway. Cheatham County School Board Members addressed the matter Monday, December 5, during their monthly board meeting. “We need to address it […]
SEVERE STORM THREAT, POSSIBLE TORNADOS WEDNESDAY
SEVERE STORM THREAT TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON. Many southerns ponder whether March will come in like a lion or lamb…I’d say, according to weather forecasts, March will be coming in like a lion! According to The Weather Channel tonight’s weather will be mostly cloudy, becoming windy […]
Madison Nichols Wins Shakespeare Monologue Competition
Congratulations Cheatham County High School Student Madison Nichols, Winner of the Shakespeare Monologue Competition! The competition was held in the theater at Cheatham County Central High School on January 13, 2017. In the spring Nichols will perform at the state level where she will compete for the opportunity to go to the national level […]
The Media Got Donald Trump Elected President Of The United States
It may be possible that the Media got Donald Trump elected as President of the United States or were at least on par with many other significant factors. Over the past week since the 2016 presidential election, it has became more and more clear how out of touch most news companies are with Americans living in […]
SWEZEY’S PUB OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN PLEASANT VIEW
Swezey’s Pub, located at 254 Village Square, Suite 100 is now open for business with a menu consisting of culinary specialties by owner and chef, Mike Swezey, former nine year Executive Chef at Morton’s Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. The menu offers a variety of appetizers, subs, sandwiches, salads, burgers, tots and features hand-cut fries, craft […]
Expired! ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT – LILLYANNA AND RYDER BENEKE
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Endangered Child Alert, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 with Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department for Lillyanna and Ryder Beneke. Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed LILLYANNA BENEKE and RYDER BENEKE HAVE BEEN FOUND SAFE AND UNHARMED! Noncustodial parents Cody and Danielle Beneke were found, along with the children, early Wednesday morning, February 15, […]
BODY OF JAMES MICHAEL THOMAS FOUND IN CHEATHAM COUNTY
James Michael Thomas’ body was found Friday, March 10, 2017 in Cheatham County, Tennessee while detectives were investigating a Homicide-Cold Case. AUTHORITIES SEEKING TIPS. AUTHORITIES ARE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN CAPTURING THOMAS’ MURDERER. Anyone who has information about the murder of James Thomas is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 NASHVILLE.GOV PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING […]
“THE WILLOWS” REVISED PROPOSAL
Developer Bill Hall held a meeting at Pleasant View City Hall to present a revised proposal of The Willows Development on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. He called for the meeting to give the community time to review the proposed site plan and ask questions about the newly proposed Willows development with 45 patio […]
Who Will Replace Director of Schools Dr. Stan Curtis?
Cheatham County Director of Schools, Dr. Stan Curtis’s contract, interim director and director of schools search will be discussed during a Special Called Meeting, Thursday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the Annex Building at Ashland City Elementary school. On Monday, October 3, board member Jennifer Hamlin made a motion to seek Curtis’ immediate resignation […]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND MARCHING FOR UNITY NOT HATE
International Women’s Day and The Women’s March are ongoing movements by peaceful organizations committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and the ideals human rights are just that, human rights with no exclusions. International Women’s Day was organized in the early 1900’s and The Women’s March movement was formed following Donald Trump being elected President of The […]
Cheatham News Announces Big Change For 2017
Cheatham News is excited to announce, since launching in October, traffic following has continued to steadily increase! Cheatham News will be offering more to its communities and followers in the year ahead! I have reported for the I-24 Exchange Newspaper since February of 2013 but my journey there has ended. Although no longer reporting for […]
HARDEE’S COMING SOON
Construction is underway for Hardee’s at the corner of Highway 49 and Highway 41 near the main intersection in Pleasant View, Tennessee. The restaurant is estimated to open mid to late summer depending on the weather. A poker game, hardee’s and .15 Cent Burgers! Today Hardee’s is a popular franchise fast food chain with thousands […]
SOLEMN PRAYER ASSEMBLY
Community churches are reaching out, inviting residents, friends and visitors to attend a Solemn Prayer Assembly on Sunday, October 30, at 3:00 p.m. scheduled to be held on the Cheatham County Courthouse lawn in Ashland City. The Solemn Prayer Assembly will be a time to pray for the nation and the quickly approaching November 8, […]
CANDLELIGHT PRAYER VIGIL FOR MAYOR DAVID MCCULLOUGH
A Candlelight prayer vigil for Mayor David McCullough has been scheduled for Monday, February 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. on the Cheatham County Courthouse lawn. It has been requested to bring candles for the vigil. Once more a small town is planning to come together, gathering on the Cheatham County Courthouse lawn, to pray for […]
School Resource Officers In All Schools Considered
Cheatham County Sheriff Mike Breedlove and Cheatham County School Resource Officer Chris Gilmore addressed county commissioners to address and provide improvements with the School Resource Officer Program in the 2016-2017 budget. Cheatham County has been placed on the national and international stage. School administrators from all over the world, including Russia, have reached out to […]
CHONDA PIERCE PERFORMING AT CCCHS IN APRIL
Chonda Pierce, a 1978 Cheatham County Central High School Graduate and one of the country’s top-selling female comedians, is scheduled to perform once more at CCCHS Second Annual Steak Dinner and Auction. The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pierce performed last year at CCCHS for the first […]
BOARD MEMBER ACCUSED OF ULTERIOR MOTIVE AGAINST SHS WRESTLING
Jennifer Hamblin, Cheatham County School Board Member, has been accused of having ulterior motives against the Sycamore High School Wrestling Team. On Thursday, February 3, Hamblin attended a wrestling meet at Hillwood High School to support her husband, Goodpasture Wrestling Coach Steve Hamblin, previously a Sycamore wrestling coach. Hamblin stated she was unaware Sycamore would […]
Sara “Peg” Jackson Morris Obituary
Sara “Peg” Jackson Morris also known as Sara Leota “Peg or Peggy” Jackson Morris, of Ashland City, Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2017, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 101. Sara “Peggy” Jackson Morris was born January 2, 1916, in Dickson County, Tennessee where she lived most of her early […]
HEROIN LINKED TO CRIME AND SPIKES IN OVERDOSES
“Heroin is taking up 80 to 90 percent of our time. Everything we are dealing with now is related to heroin,” Cheatham County Detective Ken Miller told WKRN News 2 on Monday, March 13, 2017. http://wkrn.com/2017/03/13/cheatham-county-detectives-says-most-burglaries-crimes-and-deaths-related-to-heroin Heroin costs hundreds of dollars a week and most addicts are unable to maintain employment. In desperation they resort […]
Sheriff Mike Breedlove Accused Of Violating Privacy Laws
Cheatham County Sheriff Mike Breedlove accused of breaking HIPAA Privacy Laws after a recent post published on the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office official Facebook Page on Friday, December 2, 2016. View the post by Sheriff Breedlove https://www.facebook.com/mike.breedlove.146lst=100000640026217%3A100006994774055%3A1481306547. Thursday, December 8, almost a week after the report was posted by Breedlove, Channel 5 News interviewed Linda […]
CHEATHAM COUNTY EVENTS 2017- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Cheatham County events are listed below, provided by a representative of the event, for your convenience to plan for the upcoming months! Events are listed below with more information provided by month on the next pages… MARCH EVENTS Thursday, March 16, 2017 – Cheatham Strong Community Health Fair Friday, March 17, 2017 – “Be Seen […]
HONORING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH WITH A SONG
Today may be the last day of Autism Awareness Month 2017 but awareness goes beyond one month a year! In honor Autism Awareness Month 2017, Cheatham County Kids, all children and adults diagnosed with Autism or spectrum of Autism, parents, caregivers, and medical providers, the song “Hope Saves the Day for Autism” by Paul Cimins […]
Donald Trump Elected President of the United States of America
Donald Trump elected President of the United States of America defeats 30-year politician Hillary Clinton. President Trump promises to make America great again. “America will not settle for anything less than the best.” – President Donald Trump. President Trump takes the stage promising to rebuild America and the American dream by “unifying our great country”. […]
DRUG ABUSE CONNECTED TO LOCAL CRIME
News Channel 2 Andy Cordan, met with members of various surrounding special ops units to view the front lines of the war on opioid drug abuse. Lieutenant Shannon Helflin, 22 year veteran leads Cheatham County’s Drug Unit. Lt. Heflin spoke with Cordan about the increased criminal activity related to opioid abuse and addiction in Cheatham […]
EARLY VOTING – Every Vote Counts
EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY for the State & Federal and General Election Early voting period: Wednesday, October 19 through November 3, 2016 Locations, dates and times will vary. Check early voting schedules at early voting locations. Any questions regarding locations, dates and times call your local Election Office. Cheatham County Election Office: (615) 792- […]
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LOOKING FOR JUVENILE
Cheatham County Sheriff’s office needs help locating 17 year old RYAN ANTHONY LEGON According to Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office Website http://cheathamcountysheriff.net/wordpress/ RYAN ANTHONY LEGON, age 17 ran away from a Maplewood address to avoid being taken to court. He is known to be physically aggressive. if you know his whereabouts […]
SECOND ANNUAL RIVER & ROOTS FESTIVAL APRIL 22, 2107
The Town of Ashland City will hold its Second Annual River & Roots Festival on April 22, 2017 at Riverbluff Park from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Second Annual River & Roots Festival is a great way to kick on the spring season and celebrating Earth Day by getting outdoors, connecting with locals and […]
SEPTEMBER CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Approximately 15,780 children ages 0-19 will receive a cancer diagnosis before September Childhood Cancer Awareness month next year according to American Cancer Society. Cancer, a word no one wants to associate with anyone, much less a child, unfortunately children aren’t shielded from the disease. According to the National Cancer Institute 1 out of every 530 […]
Sergeant Michael Foust Named 2016 Deputy Of The Year
Cheatham County Sergeant Michael Foust was recognized as 2016 Deputy of the Year on Friday, December 16, during the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office second annual Christmas gathering. On Monday, December 19, Cheatham County Sheriff Mike Breedlove expressed his appreciation for Foust and deputies during the Cheatham County Commission meeting. He shared reasons for Foust […]
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PICK UP REPORT CARDS FRIDAY, MAY 26TH
Report Cards can be picked up on Friday, May 26, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. If unable to pick up report cards, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to your child’s teacher and their report card will be mailed. The 2017-2018 School Year begins on August 12, 2017! Have a safe summer! Cheatham News […]
HAROLD WAYNE PRITCHETT OBITUARY
Harold Wayne Pritchett, retired veteran of the United States Navy, born September 11, 1936, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the age of 80 years at his home in Pleasant View, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of […]
JANICE FAYE BALTHROP DOUGLAS OBITUARY
Janice Faye Balthrop Douglas of Pleasant View, born April 14, 1949 died March 31, 2017 at Signature Health Care in Clarksville, Tennessee at the age of 67 years. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2 o’clock pm in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View, Cheatham County, Tennessee […]
2016 HOTTEST YEAR RECORDED
World Meteorological Organization confirms 2016 was the hottest year on record and scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) agree, according to modern temperature records, which dates back to 1880, 2016 broke the record for the hottest year to date. Weather phenomenon is debated, speculated and theorized globally whether the weather and/or natural […]
REPORT CARD DAY
Report Card Day! Remember the anxiety of hoping your grades were good, if they weren’t, worrying what coaches, parents or even grandparents would say? Oh the dreaded…YOU’RE GROUNDED until you pull your grades up, was the worst! Personally this typically meant ‘no social life’ and especially NO PHONE! Granted my grades were pretty good to […]
TBI CONFIRMS HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION ONGOING
UPDATE 01/23/2017, 1:33:08 PM – Cheatham News reached out to Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department for an update on the homicide from Saturday, January 21, 2017 on Golf Course Lane. The local sheriff’s department directed Cheatham News to contact Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for an update. Cheatham News contacted Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for an update and […]
JENNIFER CLAIRE DAVIS OBITUARY
Jennifer Claire Davis, born August 17, 1974 died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Alive Hospice Skyline Madison Campus at the age of 42 years. A celebration of life will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at The Livery Stables in Pleasant View Tennessee. Tommy Ellis will be officiating. A meal will follow […]
PRE-K REGISTRATION BEGINS WEEK OF APRIL 17, 2017
The Cheatham County School District will start registering students in its Pre-K program for the 2017-2018 school year the week of April 17. Children who turn 4-years-old on or before Aug. 15 are eligible to apply for Pre-K. Parents can pick up a registration packet at any of the elementary schools or the Cheatham County […]
DETECTIVES CHARGE 90 WITH DRUGS AND PROSTITUTION IN NASHVILLE
Precinct based undercover detectives in Metro-Davidson County charge 90 this past week with primarily drugs and prostitution in Nashville communities. Staying informed about Cheatham County’s neighboring communities promotes awareness. Cheatham News received the following release: http://www.nashville.gov/News-Media/News-Article/ID/6002/PrecinctBased-Undercover-Detectives-Charged-90-Persons-This-Week.aspx IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Undercover detectives charge several individuals with drugs and prostitution in Nashville, Tennessee investigations. Investigations in various neighborhoods […]
See You At The Pole Prayer Event
‘See You At The Pole’ was recognized on Wednesday, September 28, and students around the globe gathered at their flagpoles, prior to the start of the school day, to pray for their school, friends, community, families and churches. The annual See you at the Pole event began in Texas by a single youth group in 1990. […]
SHS 2016 Homecoming Court Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery of 2016 Sycamore High School Homecoming Senior Brianna Neal was crowned 2016 Sycamore High School Homecoming Queen during half-time of the SHS Homecoming Game against Hunters Lane High School. She was elected by fellow classmates to represent their senior class. Brianna has been accepted to […]
SCHOOLS DISMISS EARLY WEDNESDAY
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We Stay Free, Inc. Special Appeal Hearing Set
We Stay Free, Inc., has a Special Exception Appeal Hearing set for September 22, 2016, in Robertson County, www.robertsoncountytn.org, regarding the housing of previously incarcerated individuals being assimilated back into society. We Stay Free, Inc., known as a cooperative housing facility, is anticipated to be operational in Pleasant View as early as October, depending on […]
PLEASANT VIEW VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATION Slideshow
Pleasant View Veterans Memorial Dedication was held on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Pleasant View Community Park. This was a great day for our Veterans and Pleasant View and our sincere thanks for all the wonderful people that put this amazing memorial and event together. Please view the slideshow below. -Tonya Steele Facebook Comments
JOHN HIX, JR. OBITUARY
John Hix, Jr., born March 22, 1937, of Pleasant View, died at his home one Monday, March 13th, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Memorial services will be held at 2 o’clock p.m. Saturday, March 18th, 2017 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Randy Riggs officiating. […]
SCHOOL DIRECTOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND INTEGRITY OF BOARD QUESTIONED
Board members of Cheatham County Schools are optimistic the newly elected director of schools Dr. Catherine Beck can bring unity to a school district and board that has had their integrity, motives and ability to hire a director of schools with quality leadership skills questioned, internally and externally throughout the district. Board members electing Beck […]
FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN ASHLAND CITY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported a motorcycle accident along State Route 49 in Ashland City, Tennessee earlier tonight. The accident took the life of one and another was reported to be in critical condition when leaving the scene of the accident by ambulance. Cheatham News contacted Ashland City Police Department at 9:55 p.m. for […]
INTERIM DIRECTOR STACY BRINKLEY COULD APPLY FOR DIRECTOR
Cheatham County School Board approved a motion that would allow Interim Director of Schools Stacy Brinkley to apply for the director of schools position. Prior to the board meeting school board members met individually with Wayne Qualls, ED.S, Principal and Education Consultant with TEAM Inc., out of Centerville, Tennessee. The agency has been hired by […]
FLU, STREP & VIRUSES RAGING IN SCHOOLS
The Cheatham County School District issued a statement last week stating there has been an increase in illnesses amongst students, faculty and staff. Most are experiencing symptoms leading to diagnoses of Flu, Strep Throat and stomach viruses. Cheatham County School District is asking parents and students to help maintain a healthy school environment by staying […]
Russia Threatens War If Clinton Wins Election
Warnings are surfacing claiming Americans must vote for Donald Trump in November’s upcoming election or face war by Vladimir Zhirinovsky, an ultra-nationalist ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He alleged voting for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would set off “Hiroshimas and Nagasakis everywhere”. –www.nydailynews.com,www.cnn.com Moscow deployed advanced military missile systems to Northwest Syria near […]
School District Employees Recognized
Employees from each school are recognized each month for their outstanding performance. September employees recognized during Cheatham County Board of Education Board Meeting on Monday, October 3, included: ACES Toni Spain Pennington, Teacher; ECES Janeen Harris, Receptionist/Attendance Clerk; KSES Dr. Sherry Gibbs, Academic Specialist; PES Myleah Gallagher, Teacher; PVES Kristy Proctor, Teacher; CMS Kimberly […]
JOHN NEUENSCHWANDER MURDERED ON GOLF COURSE LANE
CHEATHAM COUNTY MURDER – Saturday, January 21, 2017 around 12:00 p.m. Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office received a call requesting a welfare check of John Neunenswander because he had not been heard from in several days. According to Sheriff Mike Breedlove’s weekly Sheriff’s Report, Deputies Mallard and Arguello were met at the residence, 1000 Block of […]
Honoring Cheatham County Veterans
Come on out to honor Veterans who serve to protect our country and freedoms! Veterans Day Parade tomorrow, Sunday, November 6, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m. in Ashland City, Tennessee. Floats will line up at River Bluff Park and will proceed down Highway 49 to Highway 12, Ashland City, travel down Main Street to TN […]
UPDATE ON AT&T SERVICE OUTAGES
UPDATE-A wide spread AT&T service outages was reported early Wednesday, April 5, 2017. AT&T Global Media Relations, Tennessee and Kentucky Senior Public Relations Manager Cathy Lewandowski has provided the following statement regarding the cause of the recent AT&T service outages. AT&T Statement: Service has been restored for customers in the Clarksville area whose […]
RARE DISEASE DAY 2017
RARE DISEASE DAY 2017 brings awareness to approximately 30 million Americans living with one, or more of the estimated 7000 rare diseases, statistically equivalent to 10%, or 1 in 10 people, of The United States population. www.globalgenes.org/raredaily/rare–disease-facts-and-figures Provided below are 15 facts about […]
John Bible New School Resource Officer
South cluster schools in Cheatham County has new school resource officer, John Bible and he has started working with Harpeth High School, Harpeth Middle School, Kingston Springs Elementary School and Pegram Elementary School. He has been on staff with the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office and welcomes this new opportunity to work with our students and staff […]
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
“For Your Great Name’s Sake” is the theme for 2017 National Day of Prayer, an annual event inspired by Reverend Billy Graham and signed into law by President Harry Truman in April 1952. The theme is based off Daniel 9:19. “O Lord, Listen! O Lord, Forgive! O Lord, Hear and Act! For Your sake, O my God…” […]
The Willows Development Request Withdrawn From Agenda
The Willows development, a potential 105 housing unit, proposed by local developer Bill Hall, was withdrawn from Pleasant View Planning Commission’s Agenda on Tuesday, November 22, after many local residents spoke out in opposition of the development. Hall was requesting a lot size variance of 60 feet between the housing units. The standard regulation in […]
BID PROPOSALS FOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AT PARK ACCEPTED NOW
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Town of Pleasant View will be accepting sealed bid proposals for lighting equipment for Pleasant View Community Park. Specifications for bidding are outlined below: Equipment to consist of twelve (12) light poles with lights and brackets for Pleasant View Community Park. Complete specifications are available at Pleasant View City Hall. Sealed bids […]
COUPLE CHARGED IN 2016 CHEATHAM COUNTY MURDER
A murder investigation by Special Agents with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Cheatham County Deputies has led to the arrest of a Fairview Couple for the murder of Gregory Jonathan Sanders. On December 2, 2016, at the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Special Agents joined deputies with the Cheatham County Sheriff’s […]
Fort Campbell Solider Struck By Vehicle Dies In Pleasant View
Fort Campbell Soldier E-4 Specialist Austin McGeough, 21-year old, stationed for the last 17-months at Clarksville’s Fort Campbell Army Base was struck by a vehicle, Saturday, October 15, around 4:00 a.m. After being struck he was ran over two more times. Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Jeff Landis stated McGeough was visiting with friends at a […]
Explosion of Alabama Pipelines Could Impact Tennessee
Tennessee residents and motorists could be impacted again by the Colonial Pipeline explosion that happened on Monday, October 31, in Alabama. Increased costs at the pumps is expected in the coming weeks and days until services with the pipeline company resumes to a normal operational status. Minimal delivery disruption of contracted fueling services is expected […]
RUBY NICKENS OBITUARY
RUBY NICKENS, (Ruby Jewel Nickens) born July 17, 1950 passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at her home at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Nickens worked at Lakeview Market as a cook before retiring and becoming a caregiver to her grandchildren. One of her favorite past times was playing cards at the Ashland City […]
JENNIFER HAMBLIN ELECTED CHAIR OF REPUBLICAN PARTY OF CHEATHAM COUNTY
Jennifer Hamblin was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Cheatham County and John LouAllen Vice-Chairman on Saturday, March 18, 2017 during the biennial reorganization meeting. Hamblin replaces Gary Binkley who served two terms, four years total, as Chairman of the party. Vice-Chairman John Louallen was elected to fill the party’s vacant seat, Robin Ray […]
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
The Cheatham County School District will sponsor Kindergarten Round-Up on April 22, 2017 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at each elementary school. Kindergarten registration in Cheatham County is an exciting event for new students and their families, according to Interim Director of School Stacy Brinkley. “OUR GOAL IS TO WELCOME EACH CHILD AS THEY ENTER OUR DISTRICT, […]
GRADUATION – A MOMENT IN TIME
Graduation – a moment in time bridging today with tomorrow, connecting yesterday to the future. Tomorrow is high school graduation and today I’m asking myself, “Wasn’t it only yesterday my sweet little girl started kindergarten?” Looking at the pictures on the shelves and upon the walls of our home I hear the echoes of parents […]
THE HISTORY OF THE OLD LINK SCHOOL SITE, THOMASVILLE, TENNESSEE
The Cheatham County Diggers will give a presentation on The Old Link School Site during the Cheatham County Historical and Genealogical Association’s Annual Spring Social Meeting. Plan to attend on April 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Cheatham County Public Library in Cheatham County, Ashland City, Tennessee. Digging History, The Old Link School Site– Everything […]
November Employees Of The Month
November Employees of the Month were recognized by Cheatham County School Board during their monthly board meeting on Monday, December 5, 2016. November Employees of the Month were recognized for their outstanding dedication, performance and commitment to their job with Cheatham County Schools. One employee from each school in the county is recognized each month. […]
PVES ANNUAL BEDTIME STORY NIGHT
PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL held their annual Bedtime Story Night Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Dressed in their pajamas, community leaders read books to the students. Pleasant View Elementary School Principal Keith Miller kicked off the night by reading “Interrupting Chicken” to the students in the gymnasium. Afterwards, the students and their families enjoyed cookies in […]
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE COUNTY’S OLD LINK SCHOOL?
The Cheatham County Diggers will give a presentation on The Old Link School Site during the Cheatham County Historical and Genealogical Association’s Annual Spring Social Meeting. Plan to attend on April 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Cheatham County Public Library in Cheatham County, Ashland City, Tennessee. Digging History, The Old Link School Site Everything […]
BAG OF NAILS PARABLE
There once was a boy with a very bad temper. The boy’s father wanted to teach him a lesson, so he game him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper he must hammer a nail into their wood fence. On the first day of this lesson, the little boy had driven 40 […]
Carrigan Scores 19-Point Buck
Matt Carringan, Special Education/Life-Skills Teacher and Assistant Baseball and Football Coach at Sycamore High School, scored a 19-Point Buck using a Mission Ballistic Bow on Sunday, September 18, 2016, in Fort Campbell Facebook Comments
School Employees Insurance Significantly Increases
Five Points Insurance Company based out of Franklin, Tennessee met with board members to discuss employee insurance policies. The State of Tennessee has decided not to continue the GAP program the district began participating in four years ago and to significantly increase insurance premiums. The company representative proposed going with Cigna, a private insurance company […]
PUBLIC NOTICES WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13-19, 2017
Pleasant View Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the following Ordinance on second and final reading during their regular scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017: A. ORDINANCE 17-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 97-5 (AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF PLEASANT VIEW, TENNESSEE: TO REGULATE […]
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MEETS FOREIGN LANGUAGE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Tennessee passes sign language bill that would allow public school students to take ASL, American Sign Language, as a secondary language option, earning the required credits for foreign language requirements for high school graduation. Lawmakers approved and passed a similar bill in the 1990s, allowing district schools the option to encourage, offer and accept an ASL […]
CELEBRATING ACT SCORES AT HARPETH HIGH SCHOOL
The ACT is one of the most important tests in a high school student’s career. At Harpeth High School, students who make a 30 or above on the national college readiness assessment test are being recognized in a special way. The school recently created the “30+ Wall of Fame” and framed pictures of nine […]
SYCAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING – LUKE LONDON MEDALS
Luke London, Sycamore Middle School Wrestling team member earns his first gold medal at his first AAU Wrestling Tournament Saturday, December 10, 2016, coached by Wayne Camper. London is the son of Chris and Tammy London of Pleasant View, Tennessee and the little brother Sycamore High School students Alexis and Morgan London. Sycamore wrestler, Micah […]
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK MARCH 6-10, 2017
Cheatham County Elementary Schools will be participating in National School Breakfast Week, NEXT WEEK, Monday – Friday, March 6-10. This year’s theme “Take the School Breakfast Challenge” is encouraging parents, students and school officials to start their day with a healthy meal. “We all know you can’t teach a hungry child,” said School Nutrition Supervisor […]
TBI TOP 10 FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN KNOXVILLE
Jereme Dannuel Little, 41 year-old fugitive listed on Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ was arrested Monday morning, January 23, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Little was added to the TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list in August of 2016 for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping. He was wanted by Chattanooga Police Department and Tennessee […]
PLEASANT VIEW WRECK – NO ONE INJURED
PLEASANT VIEW WRECK ON Friday, January 27, shortly after 3:00 p.m. motorist hits a pole on Pleasant View Main Street. Photos capture the bizarre occurrence. Instead of the car just hitting the pole, it drove up the pole and stopped before flipping. Pleasant View Police confirmed driver and passenger(s) of the vehicle were […]
Lonely with an Invisible Illness
On February 8, 2010, my life was forever changed when I was diagnosed by an invisible illness. In the beginning I was happy to have a diagnosis then the loneliness set in deeply. Have you ever experienced feeling alone even when surrounded by friends and family? I didn’t feel alone at first. After a while […]
JERRY CANNON OBITUARY
Jerry Cannon, (Jerry Eugene Cannon) born August 20, 1935 peacefully passed away at home on February 9, 2017 at 81 years of age. Mr. Cannon was a member of Ashland City Church of Christ, served in the United States Navy during the Korean War Conflict, achieving the rank of 3rd Class Gunner’s Mate. After serving […]
History of Columbus Day
Columbus Day, celebrated by Americans on the second Monday of each October, is a federally recognized holiday honoring the infamous Christopher Columbus, his voyages across ‘the ocean blue‘ that led him to the discovery of the New World in 1942. Who was Christopher Columbus? Christopher Columbus was an Italian-born explorer whose expeditions were supported by […]
Developer Bill Hall’s Lot Size Variance Request Denied
Developer Bill Hall’s lot size variance request was denied Monday, December 6, at Pleasant View Board of Zoning and Appeals meeting for the proposed planned residential unit development, The Willows. Hall needed approval by the board of zoning and appeals to construct the units with a 60 foot lost size variance between units instead of […]
Director of Schools Dr. Stan Curtis Terminated
Cheatham County Director of Schools Dr. Stan Curtis was terminated from his position on Wednesday, October 26, at a ‘Special Called Meeting’ that was held by the Cheatham County School Board. Chair Kimberly Messer, Vice Chair John Louallen, David Bibee, Jennifer Hamblin, James Gupton and David Risner each voted to immediately terminate Curtis’ contract. District […]
MARCH BLEW IN LIKE A LION
MARCH roared in with early morning storms, definitely blowing the month in like a lion! Hopefully March will leave quietly like the lamb but if you know the old wives tale… “If it rains on the first of the month, it’ll rain at least half the month” we are surely in for more rain and […]
TORNADO WATCH AND WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
A Winter Weather Advisory and Tornado Watch is in effect for Middle Tennessee, Saturday, December 16 through Sunday morning December 17, 2016. The National Weather Service issued a weather update at 2:28 p.m. central time to include a Tornado Watch with the forecasted Winter Weather Advisory for the following counties: Benton, Carroll, CHEATHAM, Chester, Clay, […]
Simple Acts of Kindness
“You’re day will go in the direction of your smile”. How intuitive! Smiling is a simple act of kindness, costing nothing, yet possibly changing someone’s day. It’s a choice, each morning whether to respond to the world around you in a positive or negative manner. This doesn’t mean we always make the right choice or […]
School board approves $350,000.00 to retain bus drivers
Dr. Stan Curtis, Director of Schools, ask the board to reconsider using $350,000.00 from the Fund Balance to help in retaining bus drivers. Monday, October 6, at their monthly board meeting. The school board reconsidered Dr. Curtis’ request and voted in approval of taking $350 thousand from tund balance. Neighboring counties offer a more competitive […]
CHEATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL JUNIOR BETA CLUB
CHEATHAM COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL students were recently inducted into the middle school’s Junior Beta Club. The school’s club motto is – “Let Us Lead by Serving Others” Members of the club are honored for their LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER and SERVICE. An induction ceremony was recently held for members of the Cheatham Middle School Junior Club. […]
Perry Keenan Elected Mayor
Mayor Perry Keenan re-elected to serve Pleasant View. Electoral votes as follows: Early Vote Totals: Perry Keenan 860 Danny Rediker 523 Election Day Vote Totals: Perry keenan 270 Danny Rediker 260 Total Votes Including Absentees: Perry Keenan 1130 Danny Rediker 783 Mayor Keenan […]
LEANING WALL CRITICAL ISSUE AT SYCAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sycamore Middle School has a critical foundation problem causing an exterior wall along the sixth grade hallway to lean outward. Settling of the foundation has caused the wall to pull away from the ceiling grid, lean and crack along the interior and exterior extremities. Cheatham County School Board held a Special Called Meeting Thursday, January […]
DONNIE JORDAN SWORN IN AS ACTING CHEATHAM COUNTY MAYOR
Cheatham County Commission Chair Donnie Jordan was sworn in as acting Cheatham County Mayor on Friday, April 7, 2017 during an emergency special called meeting held at the Cheatham County Courthouse. The special called meeting was scheduled after receiving a letter submitted by Mayor David McCullough stating indefinite sick leave was necessary as he continued […]
OBITUARY – JOHN HARVEY, JANICE MEADOWS AND GENEVA WALKER
Obituary for John Albert Harvey, Janice Gale Meadows and Geneva Walker. Obituary for John Albert Harvey John Albert Harvey born February 9, 1947, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at home at the age of 70 years. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Ashland City and Bordeaux, Tennessee and worked in […]
TRAPPED DOGS RESCUED BY PLEASANT VIEW FIREFIGHTERS
PLEASANT VIEW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Monday, January 23, 2017 heroically saved two dogs trapped inside the garage of a burning home and with the assistance of Cheatham County Emergency Services, Pleasant View Chief of Police Tad Wheeler and Pleasant View Animal Hospital they are alive and doing well today. The location of the home that […]
Obituary for Frances Long
Frances Juanita Long, age 89, of Pleasant View, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the home of her great-granddaughter, Kayla. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock pm, on Saturday, January 21st, 2017 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Bro. Calvin Brawner and Bro. […]
SHS HOLDS GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE CLUB MEETING
Wednesday morning, prior to the start of school, approximately five Sycamore High School students attended the first GSA – Gay Straight Alliance Club meeting. Sycamore is the second school in Cheatham County to facilitate an organized club for youth identifying with the LGBT – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Harpeth High School established […]
SECOND PRAYER VIGIL WEDNESDAY FOR MAYOR DAVID MCCULLOUGH
MAYOR DAVID MCCULLOUGH IS BATTLING SECOND ROUND OF CANCER, CHEATHAM COUNTY IS PULLNG TOGETHER, LIFTING HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN PRAYER BY ORGANIZING CANDLELIGHT PRAYER VIGILS. A second candlelight prayer vigil will be held on Wednesday, February 22, in Pegram at 6:00 p.m. at the Pegram Park. On Monday, February 20, 2017 a […]
David McCullough – Beloved Husband, Father, Pastor and Mayor Passes on April 18, 2017
David McCullough, Cheatham County Mayor and Pastor of Cedar Hill Church in Pegram, Tennessee, was born in the City of Cavite, Philippines on October 28, 1962 and passed on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Mayor McCullough was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2015 but was considered cancer free following surgery. A year after the […]
Cheatham County Cruise-In 2017
Get ready for the 3rd year for the Cheatham County Cruise-In 2017. It’s is becoming the People’s Choice of cruise In’s . There will be cruisers coming from all around. Everyone has a great time walking around and enjoying everyone’s love for cars. Located in a great location that is safe for the entire family with […]
JUDY CAROL WILLIAMS OBITUARY
JUDY CAROL WILLIAMS, born February 25, 1957, passed Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at her home in Ashland City, Tennessee at the age of 59 years She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Judy is survived by her children, Brian (Peggy) Childers, Joseph Victor McCleve, and Amber Haize McCleve; daughter-by-choice, Anna Echandi; two brothers, Dennis […]
WORLD WAR ONE 100TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE POPPY SEED PACKETS
Local Veteran Commander Harold Hodges with Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6181, announces a Special 100th Anniversary World War One Commemoration- “The Buddy Poppy has been the VFW’s most familiar public recognition symbol for over 90 years, and our Post 6181 has participated in the Poppy drive every year since inception. We are often asked, […]
Republican Diane Black Re-elected
Republican politician Diane Black re-elected to represent the Tennessee Congressional District 6, United States Representative. She has represented District 6 of Tennessee since 2011. Black led the election with 202,038 votes, 71% of the votes. She was challenged by candidate politicians Democrat David Kent and Libertarian David Ross. To learn more about United States […]
Cheatham County Obituary or Obituaries for December 16-30, 2016
Obituaries from Austin-Bell Funeral Home and Cheatham County Funeral Home shared for December 16-30, 2016. CURRENT AND/OR PENDING OBITUARIES DECEMBER 30, 2016: JAMES “JR” ROGERS Arrangements are pending with Austin-Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View. They will post arrangements when available. To check for updates please click the following link: http://www.austinandbell.com/obituaries/James-Jr-Rogers/. To share a memory of “JR” Rogers […]
Mayor Perry Keenan Seeks Second Term As Mayor
Pleasant View Mayor Perry Keenan signed the petition to run for a second term as Mayor on Tuesday, May 24 at the Cheatham County Election Commission Office in Ashland City. When asked about the last four years as Mayor of Pleasant View, Keenan stated he’d been proud to witness and be a part of […]
INAUGURATION BIBLES OF 41 U.S. PRESIDENTS
Inauguration Bibles have been used during 41 of the 45 Presidential Inaugurations when vowing to take oath as President of the United States of America. Following tradition Inauguration Bibles were used by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence Friday, January 20, 2017, to take oath for the 45th term of presidency. Inauguration […]
Are These Hot Items On Your Child’s Christmas List?
What’s on your child’s Christmas list? The ‘Hot’ items of the season or are you left to guess at what’s on the list of the children within your family circle? Either way I have compiled a lists of the year’s top hot items and some traditional ones, for children three years and older, that seem […]
ROBERT HAMLIN OBITUARY
ROBERT HAMLIN, born June 11, 1924, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Vantage Point Village in Ashland City, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 92 years. Mr. Hamlin is a Veteran of the United States Army, retired a production worker/oiler for Fort Motor Corporation and was a loving husband to […]
SYCAMORE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
MOLLY HUDGENS, Sycamore Middle School Counselor in Cheatham County, Tennessee, was awarded the 2017 Citizen Honor Award by The Congressional Medal of Honor Society on Saturday, March 25, 2017 on National Medal of Honor Day. The presentation was held at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Molly Hudgens was one of only five […]
County Celebrates life of ACES Teacher Lora Stone
Ashland City Elementary School Teacher Lora Stone was celebrated and remembered by her family, friends and community with a Celebration of Life Memorial at ACES on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Lora, known by her friends, family and co-workers as Lori, lost her battle to cancer Tuesday, August 30, 2016. “Everyone keeps asking,’I thought your name […]
TORNADOS POSSIBLE WITH SEVERE STORMS TODAY
Strong to severe thunderstorms with the potential for tornados are expected to move through Tennessee this afternoon into the evening. These storms have the potential to produce hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall according to The Weather Channel. Additional storm and potential tornado threats are possible throughout the remainder of the week into the weekend. […]
62+ YARD SALES THIS WEEKEND
Yard Sales this weekend, Saturday, April 8 from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for the Pleasant View Annual City Wide Yard Sale event! The city is expecting approximately 62 yard sales according to the number of participants registered prior to the end of March deadline – Some are multi-family Yard Sales. Although 62 yard sales […]
Cheatham County Schools CLOSED
Cheatham County Schools CLOSED today, Monday, January 9, 2017. Daycare and central office will be operating on snow schedule. Cheatham County Schools decided to close schools because many backroads throughout the county are still slick from Friday’s snowfall. For more information on Cheatham County Schools visit http://www.cheathamcountyschools.org. Enjoy another Snow Day! -Tonya Steele Facebook Comments
CRIME INVESTIGATORS SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Public’s Assistance Sought in Identifying Hit & Run Driver Involved in Fatal Crash December 18, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crash Investigators need the public’s assistance locating the driver of a hit and run incident. According to witnesses a woman was walking on Nolensville Pike, near Welshwood Drive in Nashville when she was struck by a […]
LENT – A 40 DAY EASTER TRADITION
LENT is a Easter tradition practiced amongst several church denominations worldwide lasting six weeks or 40 days prior to Easter Sunday. The six weeks of holiness is the beginning of a forty-day personal journey many Christians participate in reflecting upon the sacrifices Jesus Christ made for mankind. The Easter tradition is referenced by […]
COUGAR CONFIRMED IN TENNESSEE
Cougar, the largest predatory carnivores feline animal in North America, has been confirmed to be roaming the lands of Tennessee by the TWRA, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. The feline was native to the area in the early 1900’s but haven’t been known to exist in Tennessee until recently. Approximately 9 confirmed sightings has caused […]
CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGE DRINKING TOWN HALL MEETING
Underage drinking consequences will be discussed tonight, March 9, 2017 at Cheatham County Central High School in the theater. Tonight’s event is hosted by Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition. Underage alcohol consumption doesn’t only affect a vast majority of children within Cheatham County communities but communities nationwide. At some point children, students, will face peer […]
Homemade Italian Meatball
There are so many ways to make a good homemade Italian Meatball, and this is a recipe to make a LOT of them and cook them two different ways. Optional Ingredients: Eggplant to peppers (hot or mild) or nearly anything that adds a flavor you enjoy to foods. Preferably something fresh from your own garden […]
Top 4 Options on National Espresso Day
National Espresso Day this year is on November 23, 2016! CIAO Amici! So many of us in America have a small appreciation for a properly prepared espresso. I can say from personal experience that to truly appreciate certain foods and definitely espresso it helps if you have spent some time in Italy. However, we do have […]
RODNEY WAYNE BELLAMY SR. OBITUARY
Rodney Wayne Bellamy Sr., born February 2, 1949, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 68 years of age. Rodney was born in San Diego, California to Lee Emerson Bellamy and Roberta Lee Rollins. He was a retired business owner/entrepreneur of Ashland City Floor Covering and married for 47 years to his loving wife, […]
TRISTAR ASHLAND CITY EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED
TriStar Ashland City was recently recognized for the highest employee participation in the HCA Hope Fund small facility category. HCA Hope Fund was set up for employees to help each other out by providing financial aid and resources to rebuild after extended illness, injury disaster or other special situations. Our TriStar Ashland City team is committed […]
F. STEPHEN (STEVE) HARPER
F. Stephen (Steve) Harper, born March 30, 1927, passed peacefully on February 6, 2017 at the age of 89 years. He is a veteran of the United States Army and he was an integral part of the undefeated football team for Fort Benning, which brought home the intra-service trophy and he made the roster as […]
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES IN CHEATHAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Ashland City, Chapmansboro, Kingston Springs, Pleasant View and Pegram in Cheatham County, Tennessee Are you or your family looking for a church to call home? Cheatham County has several to choose between and they are listed below. Here at Cheatham News we pray you’ll find that special church to call home here in Cheatham […]
August Fogs Predicts Winter Snowfalls
Did ya’ know…the number of morning fogs in August each year is said to predict the number of snows to expect during the upcoming winter. A family tradition we’ve talked about each year, for as long as I can remember, one of many “Old Wives Tales” passed down from my parents and grandparents. It’s […]
Two Men Arrested and Charged With Nolensville Homicide
The TBI arrested and charged two men with a New Year’s Eve Nolensville Homicide today. Robert Ward was shot and killed in his home at 9849 Sam Donald Road on January 1, 2017, and there was a ten year old child present during the crime that was not physically harmed. More information can be found […]
TENNESSEE AMBER ALERT FOR TRINITY FAITH QUINN – CANCELED
UPDATE TENNESSEE AMBER ALERT FOR TRINITY FAITH QUINN CANCELED – SUSPECT IN CUSTODY. QUINN has been found and Daniel Aaron Clark, 28, has been arrested. Both are in the custody of Nashville Metro Police Department. CLARK was wanted for murdering a 58-year old Exxon Station clerk on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6955 Charlotte […]
Cold Weather Moving Into Middle Tennessee
Cold weather moving into to Tennessee tonight but isn’t expected to stay long! While it’s here you’re going to want to pull out the coat, gloves and hats because it’s going to be bone chillin’ cold! Don’t worry though, as most Tennesseans are aware, the weather will change in a couple of days! By Monday […]
Body Found in Pleasant View
Pleasant View Police Department was called Wednesday morning, August 17, with reports of a man’s body found in a cave within the city limits of Pleasant View off Highway 41-A near Marquiss Estates. The body was identified as 23 year-old Robert Manley, known to friends and family as R.J. Manley’s father discovered his body submerged […]
IT’S THAT TIME…BASKETBALL SEASON IN CHEATHAM COUNTY
High School Basketball Game Schedule for Sycamore High, Cheatham Central High and Harpeth High Schools. In honor of the late Cheatham County Basketball Legend Pat Head Summitt, Cheatham News would like to inspire all school district students and athletes with the following quote: “You can’t Always be the strongest or the most talented or the most gifted […]
Board Overturns Central Office Zoning Decision
Cheatham County School Board met Monday, September 12, for their monthly board meeting where they were met with a difficult dilemma involving two students, one of which is a senior this year, and a district policy zoning violation. A northern cluster family with two children attending Sycamore Middle School and Sycamore High School were notified […]
HISTORY OF NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AND NEW BEGINNINGS
New Year celebrations to reign in a New Year with various religious customs, traditions and superstitions have followed many generations of tribes, civilizations, religious organizations and governments around the world; each hoping or praying for renewed hope, prosperity even luck in the year ahead. According to, http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/new-years, New Year Celebrations and traditions have taken place […]
Turn The Clock Back An Hour
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NANNIE ELLEN WALKER OBITUARY
Nannie Ellen Walker of Pleasant View, Tennessee, born April 23, 1913 in Robertson County, Tennessee, died at her home on March 22, 2017 at the age of 103 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Joelton. Brother Tom Malone, Brother Barry Simpson and Brother […]
PLEASANT VIEW CELEBRATING 20 YEARS WITH BIRTHDAY BASH
Ladies and gentlemen, y’all never believe, Pleasant View will celebrate 20 years in October with a Birthday Bash along Main Street. It’ll begin Saturday morning, October 22, at 8:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come on out, have a cup of coffee, enjoy some pancakes or hotcakes, whatever ya call them, visiting with local residents […]
Teen Driver Safety Week
The Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office partners with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to raise awareness that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-19 years old. State agencies are encouraging parents and caregivers to get involved. SRO Chris Gilmore reported all three county high schools, Cheatham Central High School, Harpeth High […]
ARE YOU SHARING THE FLU?
FLU SEASON has hit Middle Tennessee in full swing! Everywhere you turn someone is sick or you’re hearing reports of large numbers of people within the community, schools or work environments coming down with the flu. Whether you get the ‘oh, so dreaded flu’, cold or any number of viruses thriving to be shared this […]
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE MEETING OF THE BEER BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF PLEASANT VIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING The Beer Board of the Town of Pleasant View will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM at Pleasant View City Hall, 1008 Civic Court, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 for the following: 1) […]
Friday Night Lights Football
Cheatham County Football! Time for Friday Night Lights! All teams have had good seasons, fought hard and represented their schools well. fdThe bands have wowed their fans, working hard to bring great entertainment for half-time! Cheerleaders have cheered on their teams, smiling for the crowd and pepping up the fans in the stands. The football […]
AMBER LOCKE SEEKS TO COMPLETE TERM LIMIT OF MAYOR
Amber Locke, Director of Administration for the office of Cheatham County Mayor, has decided to submit an application to the Legislative body to complete Mayor David McCullough’s term as mayor. The Cheatham County Commission has approximately 120 days to fill the seat of mayor from the time of vacancy. Commissioners will review applications, interview and […]
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, February 17, 2017 for Cheatham County Schools, including daycares, due to illnesses of teachers and students. Cheatham County Schools will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday to sanitize school buildings thoroughly. Any events scheduled for February 17-19 will need to be postponed and/or rescheduled. Monday, President’s Day, NO SCHOOL but daycares will […]
Rhinegeist Brewery – Cincinnati, Ohio
If you happen to be in Cincinatti, Ohio, one of the hipster places worth seeing is the Rhinegeist Brewery. It is nestled in the Over the Rhine Historic district, and is the kind of place you would miss completely if someone didn’t tell you about it. This is a completely restored brewery, where you can […]
TENNESSEE ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ABOUT FENTANYL
The fentanyl drug used legally to treat extreme pain has been found mixed with other drugs in the illegal drug market and its killing people. Tennessee Department of Health has joined with Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Tennessee Department of Homeland Security and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in issuing a serious public […]
PERMITS ISSUED IN PLEASANT VIEW – JANUARY 2017
JANUARY 2017 PLEASANT VIEW PERMITS The following permits were issued during the month of January from Pleasant View City Hall in Pleasant View, Tennessee. […]
OBITUARY MARY LUCY DYCE
Mary Lucy Dyce, age 87, of Smyrna, died Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at the StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tennessee. Mrs. Dyce was born October 27, 1929 in Cheatham County, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Dyce, Jr. and is survived by her son, Mickey (Marsha) Dyce of Chapmansboro, Tennessee; […]
SEAT BELT BILL PULLED FOR A YEAR – PVES STUDENTS ADDRESS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
Chattanooga Democratic Representative JoAnne Favors seat belt bill has been pulled but could be brought back before lawmakers next year to reconsider. Tennessee is one of 29 states, according to NCSL – National Conference of State Legislature, that has introduced bills addressing seat belts on school buses in 2017. Texas, Arkansas, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana and […]
