Main Street Media of Tennessee (2024)

Lynnville Mayoral Candidate Aims for Improvements, Transparency

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By Cary Malone | on June 21, 2024

Lynnville resident Gordon Gregory has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Lynnville. Prior to moving to Lynnville two years ago, Gregory retired from United Airlines after 36 years as a manager of finance and administration. “We met more neighbors in the first few months than any other location we’ve lived,” Gregory said. “Lynnville has a unique family-centered, Christian character that […]

Training Scenarios Forge Relationships Between Emergency Agencies

By Cary Malone | on June 20, 2024

By Chandler Harmon, Staff Writer

Last week, local emergency service agencies participated in courses on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) with classes and live exercises at TCAT-Pulaski. “It’s geared towards law enforcement and EMS in a tactical environment like an active shooter or maybe a mass casualty event,” Giles EMS Chief Willow Chavez said. Last year, emergency services requested to have the courses through the […]

While judge considers contempt proceedings, Tennessee Star publishes more information from leaked police records about Covenant School shooting

By Ivan Aronin | on June 19, 2024

TENNESSEE COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT

At a court hearing on Monday, Chancellor I’Ashea Myles shut down Daniel Horwitz, the attorney for Michael Patrick Leahy, editor of the Tennessee Star, as he tried to ascertain what part of the judge’s orders she was suggesting his client violated when he published stories using material leaked to him from police files. But Myles didn’t shut down Leahy. On […]

Pulaski Approves Budget on First Reading

Public Hearing Set for June 25

By Cary Malone | on June 19, 2024

By Adrienne Forte, Staff Writer

The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved, on first reading, it’s 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase last week. City Administrator Terry Harrison presented the highlights of the 2024-25 budget to the council members at their June 11 meeting. Harrison thanked his staff, particularly Ms. Davis, for helping him put the budget together. “There’s a lot that goes […]

One Weekend Only!

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By Cary Malone | on June 18, 2024

STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall will showcase more than 30 local performers in its production of “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes ahead of curtain time. Director Sandy Slayton Mavrotheris, Choreographer Mary Ann Trimble and Vocal Director Holly Aldridge, by special arrangements with Musical Theatre International, […]

Community Celebrates Juneteenth

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By Cary Malone | on June 18, 2024

Pulaski celebrates Juneteenth with music, dance and much more at Saturday’s commemoration held at W.D. Savage Park. Those in attendance heard from a variety of speakers and musical guests, while enjoying games and fellowship throughout the afternoon. Wade Neely / Pulaski Citizen

AAA: Tennessee gas prices rise one penny

Tennessee is seventh least-expensive state in nation for gas prices

By Ivan Aronin | on June 17, 2024

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Tennessee gas prices fluctuated over last week, but ultimately landed a penny more expensive compared to last Monday. TheTennessee Gas Price averageis now $3.03which is 14cents lessexpensivethan one month ago and 13 cents lessthan one year ago. “We saw our Tennessee gas price average briefly fall below $3 per gallon last week and then fluctuate higher before declining over the […]

Tennessee’s fourth grade test scores improve

By Ivan Aronin | on June 14, 2024

JON STYF
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Tennessee fourth graders saw improvement in statewide testing on English language arts while third-grade results remained steady in scores from the Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program assessment released on Thursday. The state saw an increase of 35% meeting standards and 11% exceeding them compared to 33% meeting and 11% exceeding in 2023 and 31% meeting them and […]

TCAT-Pulaski Breaks Ground on Expansion

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By Cary Malone | on June 13, 2024

TCAT-Pulaski representatives are joined by developers and state, county and city leaders to officially break ground on the school’s $30 million expansion. The project will see TCAT-Pulaski enlarge its facilities and add several programs, such as automotive repair and cosmetology. TCAT-Pulaski welcomes those interested in enrolling to take a campus tour to see its many in-demand skill programs with seats […]

Power Board Approves Rate Adjustment

By Cary Malone | on June 13, 2024

By Scott Stewart, Publisher

The Pulaski Electric System Board of Directors has approved a scheduled rate increase for the 2024-25 fiscal year that will go into effect in October. The 1.5 percent rate adjustment for October 2024 is the second of three planned over a three-year period. The first was passed last fall. PES CEO Scott Newton reminded board members the rate adjustment will […]

SunDrop Fest Draws 12K-Plus to Pulaski Square

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By Cary Malone | on June 12, 2024

More than 12,000 flock to the Historic Pulaski Square June 8 for the annual SunDrop Festival. Visitors were treated to perennial favorites such as the Milk Drop and Slam Drop competitions as well as various musical performances, kids activities, dozens of vendors and food truck options and much more. Giles Chamber CEO Jessie Parker said it was great to see […]

Renovations Underway at Bridgeforth Middle School

By Cary Malone | on June 11, 2024

Giles County commissioners, school board members and Bridgeforth Middle School faculty and staff gather with Brindley Construction team members for a “window-breaking” ceremony to kick-off the extensive renovation of the school. Chandler Harmon / Pulaski Citizen