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Middle Tennessee Scheduled Lane Closures July 28 - August 3, 2022 Friday, July 29, 2022 |  10:38am CHEATHAM COUNTY, I-24 The removing & replacing of snowplowable pavement marker lenses on various State Routes • Nightly, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., There will be alternating lane closures WB & EB for replacing pavement marker lenses. One lane will be remain open at all times. DAVIDSON COUNTY I-24 The removing & replacing of snowplowable pavement marker lenses on various State Routes • Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures WB & EB for replacing pavement marker lenses. One lane will be remain open at all times. The grading, drainage, construction of a retaining wall, signals and paving on I-24 at the EB exit ramp to SR 254 (Bell Rd., Exit 59)(LM 23.25 - LM 24.30) • Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be lane closures on I-24 EB for construction activities. There will also be temporary lane closures on Bell Road to set strain poles....

Hazardous Weather Outlook Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Nashville TN 237 AM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022 TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-010745- Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston- Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson- Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury- Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-Coffee- Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles- 237 AM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with localized heavy rainfall. This could lead to isolated flash flooding in flood prone areas and/or for those that have received a lot of rain over the past few days. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. We will update as ne...

Everyone is trying to save money right now and a great way to do that is coupons! A new study has determined the coupon Tennesseans search for the most and you just might be surprised by the results. The research, conducted by financial site Forbes Advisor , analyzed five years of Google Trends data to establish the most Googled coupons in each U.S. state and the states that searched for coupons the most. The study reports that Tennessee takes the top spot for states searching for coupons. The states which searched for coupons the most are (in order of number of searches): Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland, Alabama and Texas. The coupon most searched by Tennesseans is Marco's Pizza , according to the study. Highlights of the study include: Tennessee searched the most for food delivery coupons, various companies lead in the results. Five states searched for specific restaurants— Marco’s Pizza was searched the most in Virginia, Tennessee and Utah; Corner Bake...

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – AFIB Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to managing atrial fibrillation (AFib), ultimately helping to reduce patients’ stroke risk. AFib affects millions of Americans, often leading to heart-related complications as well as increasing the risk for stroke fivefold. However, proper care and treatment can reduce these risks. The Get With The Guidelines – AFIB quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. “Ascension Saint T...

FOR KING + COUNTRY announces its “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience.” Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will be bringing their annual Christmas spectacle to audiences in arenas nationwide over 14 dates including a stop at Nashville’s Opry House on December 18, performing hits from their Top 10 A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS album, as well as selections from their recently released Billboard Top 200 record WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? Fans will have the chance to see the duo perform their No. 1 charting, world renowned version of the holiday classic “Little Drummer Boy” as seen on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas HERE, as well as their #1 hit single “For God Is With Us,” and many more. “Yes, we might very well be in the heat of summer – but the holidays will be here before we know it, and with them we’ll be bringing you ‘A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 Tour Experience!,’” says Joel and Luke Smallbone. “Our most elaborate, meaningful, joy-filled – and of course – rhythmic tour...

The roar of engines in downtown during the Aug. 5-7 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix will be amplified with even more musical performances, including the addition of Los Angeles’ superstar trio Cheat Codes and Nashville’s own DJ HISH. The electrifying line-up on the Nissan Stadium campus will satisfy the diverse appetite of music fans with even more off-track entertainment. Admission to each evening’s marquee concert is included in the same-day race ticket in any price range, maximizing the fast-paced weekend of events. Cheat Codes remains an inescapable musical force hopscotching through genres of electronic, dance, pop and now country leaving an impact of innovation and collaboration throughout popular culture. Their total stream tally eclipses a staggering six billion plays with a diverse discography, including the platinum Pop Radio top-five smash “No Promises” [feat. Demi Lovato], the gold-certified “Feels Great” [feat. Fetty Wap & CVBZ] and gold-selling breakout “SEX...

Mr. Stephen Eric Smith of Dickson, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, he was 42 years old. Eric was born October 28, 1979 in Nashville, TN. He worked as a certified HVAC technician. Eric was a good man and a good father; he loved his children and family. Eric was very inquisitive and resourceful in figuring things out. He was an avid outdoorsman, adventurous and loved being on the water. Eric is survived by his children, Tes, Landon, and Zachary and their mother, Amy Smith; his mother, Angela Smith of Benton, KY; his father, Steve Smith of Nunnelly, TN; his brother, Ethan Smith; his sisters, Melissa Smith, Mandy Newborn; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the Taylor Funeral Home. Place of rest will be in the Hicks Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. http://taylorsince1909.com   For more obituaries visit https://dicksonc...

Brigitte Ann Barker Hamorski, age 62, of Dickson, Tennessee passed away after an extended illness, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Preceded in death by her twin sons John Paul Hamorski and James Edward Hamorski; parents Edith Blakly Barker and James Barker. Survived by her loving husband Paul Hamorski; adoring daughter Elizabeth Ann Hamorski; brother Mike Barker (Nancy). No services are to be announced at this time. Mrs. Hamorski will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery at a later date. Dickson Funeral Home, 209 E College Street, Dickson, TN, 37055, 615-446-2313, dicksonfuneralhome.com   For more obituaries visit https://dicksoncountysource.com/obituaries/ https://dicksoncountysource.com/obituary-brigitte-ann-barker-hamorski/?feed_id=5163&_unique_id=62e55f05c3e19

MTSU seniors and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, residents Dallas Glover and Jonas Farmer received the Journey and Leadership awards, respectively, during the summer 2022 Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony, held Wednesday, July 27, in the Miller Education Center second-floor atrium. Murfreesboro residents Jonas Farmer, left, recipient of the Leadership Award, and Dallas Glover, who was recognized with the Journey Award presented by the Journey Home Project, were among 20 participants attending the summer Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony in the second-floor atrium of the Miller Education Center. Forty-four student veterans will graduate at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in Murphy Center. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli) They were among 20 student veterans recognized and presented red stoles at their upcoming  graduation  at  9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 , in Murphy Center. Forty-four student veterans are scheduled to graduate that day. Stole ceremonies have become a three-times-a-year tradition f...

Reelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (07/21/22 to 07/27/22). Here are some highlights for this week. This week leading the charge is Netflix’s $200 million spy thriller, The Gray Man. Netflix once again has a whopping five titles on Reelgood Top 10 this week. Apple TV+ prison drama Black Bird debuts at #5, and the fourth season of the romance series Virgin River dethroned the Hawkins, taking the last place in the ranking. Here are the top ten streaming titles: The Gray Man – Netflix Better Call Saul – AMC+ The Old Man – Hulu Persuasion – Netflix Black Bird – Apple TV+ The Sea Beast – Netflix The Bear – Hulu Incantation – Netflix Only Murders in the Building – Hulu Virgin River – Netflix https://dicksoncountysource.com/looking-for-something-to-stream-here-are-some-of-the-most-watched-titles-this-week-july-25-2022/?feed_id=5155&_unique_id=62e54730d7174

John C. Tune Airport (JWN®) opened 36 years ago in 1986. JWN® is named for the late John Childress Tune Jr., the founding chairman of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), pilot, attorney, and civic leader. Construction of what is now John C. Tune Airport began in 1983. Following Mr. Tune’s passing the same year, MNAA’s Board of Commissioners named the airport in his honor—a lasting tribute to his significant contribution to aviation in Middle Tennessee. Located west of downtown Nashville, JWN® is owned and operated by the Airport Authority. As the reliever airport for BNA, JWN® serves the needs of corporate and private aircraft. John C. Tune Airport is located at 110 Tune Airport Drive in Nashville. https://dicksoncountysource.com/john-c-tune-airport-celebrates-36-years/?feed_id=5151&_unique_id=62e53b27557d3

Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers. Here are some ways scammers try to cheat you and what to do about it. Fake payments and bogus refund requests A scammer posing as a buyer says they want to buy the thing you have for sale. When it comes time to pay, they insist on paying through a  mobile payment app . They send you a fake payment notification and hope you send the item before you realize it’s a scam. Or they say there was an issue with the payment they sent. For example, they might say they accidentally paid you twice and ask you to refund one of the payments. Fake check overpayment The scammer offers to give you a check for more than the selling price. They tell you to deposit the check and send the difference back to them. The  check is fake , but if you deposit it, it’ll appear in your account balance. That’s because banks must make your money a...

Here are our top stories from across Middle Tennessee, from July 25 to July 29. Cheatham County Source 7 Non School Items to Buy During Tax Free Weekend 2022 The annual tax-free holiday on clothing and other back-to-school items will begin this weekend. From Friday, July 29th at 12:01 am until Sunday, July 31st at 12:00 pm consumers will not pay state or local sales tax on clothing, school, and art supplies that cost $100 or less per item and computers that cost $1,500 or less. Read more. Town of Ashland City Accepting Applications for Parks Maintenance Position The job summary stats that this employee is under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. This employee performs required maintenance, mowing and cleaning of all city parks, athletic fields, park building and structures and other city properties. Read more. Mega Millions Climbs to 1 Billion Dollars for Next Drawing For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions...

Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers has begun. The tax holiday began at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022. During this time, clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade. Examples of tax-exempt school supplies include: School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item (such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes. However, school and art supplies individually priced at more than $100 are not exempt and items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum Examples of tax-exempt clothing items include: General apparel that costs $100 or less per ...

Mega Millions® is the talk of country, as consumers across America – both regular Mega Millions players and those new to the game – are sending the estimated jackpot for Friday night’s drawing to a whopping $1.28 billion, with a cash value of $747.2 million. At that level, it would be the second largest Mega Millions prize in the game’s 20-year history. The current record jackpot for Mega Millions is $1.537 billion, won on October 23, 2018. That winning ticket was sold in South Carolina, and it remains the world’s largest lottery prize ever won on a single ticket. “We are thrilled with the opportunity Mega Millions provides to retailers, players and good causes throughout the country,” says Ohio Lottery Director Pat McDonald, current Lead Director of the Mega Millions Consortium. “The Mega Millions group, and indeed much of the country, look with anticipation for tonight’s drawing.” Four Mega Millions jackpots have been won to date in 2022, in California, New York, Minnesota...

A report was recently released by WalletHub stating that Tennessee is currently the least safe state to be living in during the pandemic. The study compared all fifty states and the District of Columbia using five weighted metrics including vaccination rate, death rate, positive testing rate, hospitalization rate, and level of community transmissions. Tennessee’s total score was 15.69. The next lowest, Mississippi, had a score of 19.73. The safest state was Maine with a score of 82.54. Tennessee ranked 48th for death rate, 47th for vaccination rate and 42nd for positive testing rate in the study. The state ranked 26th for hospitalization rate and 17th for community spread. Community spread relates to the number of cases of virus transmission that have happened without a traced source, meaning that the source is not controlled. Related: COVID-19 Community Levels Across Middle Tennessee Minimal spread means there are less than 10 cases per 100,000 or less than three cases i...

Al. Neyer is partnering with National Indoor RV Centers as developer and design-builder on their newest RV Lifestyle Center in Lebanon, TN. The 189,350-square-foot facility will provide NIRVC with a state-of-the-art space to meet their goal of offering everything today’s RVers need. Touting a complete package of concierge-level services which simplify RV ownership, including Sales, Service, Indoor Storage, Paint and Body work, and Washing and Detailing, Al. Neyer is thrilled to help NIRVC meet their customers’ needs! Construction is underway at the 33-acre site with an estimated December 2022 completion. Last week, Al. Neyer and NIRVC gathered at the Lebanon, TN site for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the two companies’ partnership and highlight what this new facility means for NIRVC’s growth as they add 90 employees to the local economy. The event brought together key partners from local government, city planning, and economic development as well as Texas-based NIRVC’s ow...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleased to announce that SmartWay traffic information and the new TDOTFIX are now available on MyTN, the mobile app that makes it easier for Tennesseans to access state government services. “Having these amenities in one place is good customer service,” said TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “We are pleased to partner with our Strategic Technology Services group to make traffic information even more accessible with this one-stop shop.” The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration’s Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) developed MyTN in partnership with state agencies. STS provides planning, resources, execution, and coordination in managing the information systems needs of the state. MyTN includes over 60 services from 23 departments and agencies across state government with 56,000 users. You can visit MyTN.gov to download the app to your device by clicking the Apple or Android store icons. TDOT SmartWay offers real-...

Middle Tennessee head baseball coach Jim Toman announced July 26 the addition of Kevin Nichols to the coaching staff as the Blue Raider hitting coach and recruiting coordinator. "Kevin Nichols is one of the very best hitting coaches in America and we are extremely lucky to have someone with his experience join our baseball staff," Toman said. "Kevin's wealth of experience includes over 500 wins as a head coach, playing at Alabama and professionally as well. We have hit a home run with this hire! I'd like to welcome Kevin, his wife Kristy and children Libby, Brock and Jax! We thank Jordan Getzelman for his contributions this past year and are very excited for him and his wife Casey as they begin their journey at Nevada." Nichols comes to Murfreesboro after five seasons at College of Charleston, where he served as the team's associate head coach, recruiting coordinator and oversaw hitting and base running. In his tenure at College of Charleston,...

Hazardous Weather Outlook Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Nashville TN 231 AM CDT Fri Jul 29 2022 TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-300745- Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston- Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson- Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury- Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-Coffee- Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles- 231 AM CDT Fri Jul 29 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible throughout the day. A few storms may become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts. Localized heavy downpours will be possible, which may lead to flash flooding in flood-prone areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Scattered thunderstorms with localized flash flooding will be pos...

Blended Festival , the premier two-day music, wine, and culinary event which made its Nashville debut last summer, returns to Music City on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Parkway). Presented by My Wine Society, the social engagement app platform for the global wine community, multiple stages will welcome an eclectic lineup of Grammy winners, household names, viral stars, and hometown notables. Confirmed talent to date includes  The Chainsmokers , Lil Jon , Loud Luxury , Sickick ,   Fetty Wap ,  Breland , and Blake Horstmann . The Wldlfe , Mokita , Honey Country , Dee Jay Silver , and Daisha McBride are among the locally-based acts set to perform. Blended Festival is a full-scale social experience produced in an intimate festival setting. The outdoor event features multiple stages, a 100-foot wine tent, culinary stage, VIP village, wellness lounge, and a host of "Instagrammable moments" through...

As July turns into August and the excitement of a new school year begins to make summer a memory, there are still several great warm weather events taking place at Montgomery Bell State Park to enjoy before heading back to the books. The park is a great get away even for those who are not looking for special end-of- summer activities. There are wonderful nature trails, a swimming pool, as well as a “beach” on the lake, mountain bike trails, and boats for rent, including paddle boats. For those who are looking for a quick local getaway before Fall craziness, there is a lodge, cabins and a campground. As one reviewer said, “I have a lot of memories of Montgomery Bell National Park, and in particular one swimming area that my family went to a lot when I was a kid. I was surprised to pull in and realize that the park is insanely bigger than I originally thought. At over 3,700 acres, I must've only really seen maybe 100 acres, and the same 100 acres over and over as a kid. I was...