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New Mt. Juliet fire proposal in works

With the angst-ridden fire service issue in Mt. Juliet making some traction, but still  nowhere near solved, a top level city official has a plan he will take to the county Thursday. Vice Mayor James Maness is the designated "liaison" between the City of Mt. Juliet and the coun...

Wilson County GOP primary battle erupts; Lynn challenges Elam to regain seat

By LAURIE EVERETT Managing Editor The much watched political primary battle between two staunch Mt. Juliet Republicans is starting to sizzle with nearly two weeks left before the polls open on Aug. 2 and healthy early voting already in place. Unflattering mailers and barbs ar...

Vickie Adkins seeks re-election to county school board

It has been my great honor to serve as your representative on the Wilson County Board of Education for the past four years. As I reflect upon my service, I recognize the privilege you have bestowed upon me to witness many wonderful accomplishments including:  • Our county receiv...

Story behind the Music; 'Gentle on My Mind'

In 1965, John Hartford, along with his new bride Betty and their one-year-old son Jamie, moved to Nashville from John's home state of Missouri. John got a job as a DJ at night while writing songs during the day for a music publishing company run by the Glaser Brothers. The Hartfords moved into a ...

Blast in Mt. Juliet damages cars

Debris from a blast at a local construction site pummeled some cars and a building Thursday. According to Mt. Juliet Deputy Chief James Hambrick, on June 28 around 11 a.m. D.J. Drilling and Blasting out of Lavergne set off dynamite at a construction site near 198 East Division Street. &nbs...

Providence West features Snodgrass - King; Pier One on the horizon, plus more

A long time developer who has his fingerprint on much of South Mt. Juliet said things are picking up in the construction world and Mt. Juliet will see many new changes soon. And while Mt. Juliet seemed impervious to the down economy, things these days are hopping even more in the development...

Is it 'PDA' Paul Dziduch Approved? Fitness way of life for local gym owner

MT. JULIET - He seems like a regular guy. In t-shirt and cargo shorts, Paul Dziduch is about 6 feet tall, and looks like a typical, in-shape man. He doesn't go around flexing his muscles and making other people feel intimidated. He's gentle voiced, full of humor, humble and genuine. Howeve...

Hagerty will run for Mt. Juliet mayor; wants four more years

Ed Hagerty will run for mayor and has picked up his petition. He is currently fundraising. Hagerty on April 12, 2011 was sworn in as mayor after being appointed to the position when Linda Elam stepped down to fulfill her duties as then newly elected State Representative. Firefighter Jamie ...

Brush fire devours 20 acres, barn near Mt. Juliet

Right on the heels of two earlier brush fires in the vicinity, flames roared through a grassy area and then devoured a barn and another structure in Mt. Juliet predawn Tuesday. Fire crews managed to contain the grass fires in the Central Pike and South Rutland Road areas, but were still on...

Teen rolls jeep over on Lebanon Road

A teenager escaped serious injury after his Jeep rolled over on Lebanon Road Monday afternoon. According to Mt. Juliet Police Chief Andy Garrett, an 18-year-old male was traveling east on Lebanon Road in a white 1994 Jeep around 2:44 p.m. when he crossed the westbound lane, hit a curb and ...
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