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Titan's T-Rac teaches 'Play 60'

It was a crazy "racoonie" time at Mt. Juliet Elementary School Friday afternoon when students uproared while watching Tennessee Titans mascot T-Rac's antics during a learning visit.  Along with all the laughter that afternoon were some pertinent "life lessons" and tips ...

11 vie to open liquor stores

The city's attorney said the newly formed Mt. Juliet Alcoholic Beverage Board has their work cut out for them with a "foot high" pile of applications from those who wish to open a package liquor store in Mt. Juliet. The kicker is, the board can only approve three applications because the r...

NASA reps visit MJHS

Mt. Juliet High School math and science students were able to interact with a former astronaut and NASA representatives Friday afternoon and then showed off a few of their very own unique science projects. MJHS was one of 13 schools visited by officials from NASA's Marshall Space Flig...

'Day of Liberty' draws 2nd Amendment activists

Nearly 100 people gathered at Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet Saturday to oppose Barack Obama's proposed gun control regulations and to show their support for the 2nd Amendment. Teri Curtloo and Jason Welker organized the "Day of Liberty" event that drew a crowd with many who held ...

Black History Month: Stafford defies odds, makes difference in community

When it's all said and done, she hopes people realize that if a "little, ole skinny girl like me from Lebanon's Inman Court housing projects can make a difference, then they can too." It would be an understatement to say Annette Stafford has had a few obstacles in her life. She's been knoc...

Paint store provides healing power of color

From as early as he can remember, Jason Strand wanted to be in the United States Army.  He pursued that dream and has served in the National Guard for seven years, which includes a tour in Afghanistan. He's recently returned to the states where he lives in Mt. Juliet. He is now safe at home ...

Idol finalist pursues passion

Millions of people voted for him on American Idol. He was known for his trademark smile in 2010 and beat out hundreds of other hopefuls and landed a respectable No. 7 slot that season. His judges were Kara, Ellen and Simon, and of course Randy.  Tim Urban had just turned 20 and was a ...

City sees uptick in gun safety course applications

Mt. Juliet police officials said there is an increase in the number of applications to attend their handgun safety course. City commissioners recently approved a resolution that gives credits for teacher to take the course. They waived all fees for teachers within the city limits, county t...

Program helps to renew and restore

April Gammon realizes she will never be the same. She's faced her biggest fear and she is surviving. She takes each day at a time. It's been nearly five years since her son Dustan succumbed to leukemia. He fought it through high school. He rarely complained, was brave and persevered until ...

Ladder in road causes three-car pileup

A ladder in the road caused a three-car pileup on Interstate 40 near Mt. Juliet on Monday morning.  Mt. Juliet police spokesperson Tyler Chandler said a motorist traveling west near mile marker 224 swerved to avoid a ladder that blocked his lane at around 8:30 a.m. "He bounced ...
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