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Wilson County Source7 hours ago
11/7/26: Clear Skies With Evening Temps Dropping to 43, High Today Reached 57, on Wilson County SourceWeather Today in Wilson County: Overcast, high 57°F, low 42°F. Winds 7 mph. 7-day outlook inside.
Sumner County Source13 hours ago
11/7/26: Clear Skies with Afternoon High of 56, Light Winds; Tonight Overcast with Low of 43 and Calm Winds, on Sumner County SourceAt 1:51 PM in Sumner County, the temperature is 55.4°F with a wind speed of 8.5 mph. There is currently no precipitation, and the sky is clear. This afternoon’s high is expected to reach 55.6°F, while the low tonight will be around 42.8°F. Winds will decrease slightly to a maximum of 5.3 mph tonight, and
Wilson County Source14 hours ago
11/7/26: Clear Skies with a High of 56 and Low of 42 Expected Throughout the Day, on Wilson County SourceWilson County is experiencing clear skies at 12:46 PM with a current temperature of 54.7°F. The wind is blowing at 6.7 mph, and there has been no recorded precipitation. Today, the high will reach 55.6°F, while the low is predicted to be 40.8°F. Wind speeds may increase to a maximum of 8.6 mph throughout the
Sumner County Source21 hours ago
11/7/26: Partly Cloudy with Highs Around 54, Lows near 42, Light Winds, No Precipitation Expected Today, on Sumner County SourceCurrent conditions in Sumner County at 5:50 AM indicate a temperature of 41.2°F, with a light wind from the southeast at 2.5 mph. There is no precipitation recorded, and the skies are partly cloudy. Today, you can expect a high of 54.1°F and a low of 40.3°F. Winds may pick up throughout the day, reaching
Wilson County Source22 hours ago
11/7/26: Mainly Clear With Highs Around 55, Lows Near 40, No Precipitation Expe…, on Wilson County SourceWeather Today in Wilson County: Overcast, high 55°F, low 40°F. Winds 8 mph. 7-day outlook inside.
Main Street Media of TennesseeYesterday
Piggy Brogdon’s three touchdowns power Friendship Christian past Franklin Christian, on Main Street Media of TennesseeGreen Hill transfer Nate u201cPiggyu201d Brogdon stole the show for Friendship Christian in the opening round of the Division II-A playoffs, rushing for 173 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-0 win over Franklin Christian.
Main Street Media of TennesseeYesterday
Will Butler carries Green Hill to 6A playoff victory over Blackman, on Main Street Media of TennesseeWill Butler did not make the Mr. Football semifinalist list but the Green Hill senior may have made some award voters reconsider their selection after he scored two touchdowns to help the Hawks beat Blackman 21-14 on Friday in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.Green Hill (9-2) will play Cleveland (10-1) at home on Friday at 7 p.m.
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Main Street Media of TennesseeYesterday
Smyrna eliminates Gallatin 27-17, on Main Street Media of TennesseeSMYRNA u2013 The Smyrna football team is headed to Kingsport after defeating Gallatin 27-17 in the first round of the TSSAA state playoffs Friday night. The Bulldogs (8-3) will play Dobyns-Bennett (8-3), a 21-20 winner over Oak Ridge, in the second round. “I thought our defense in the first half played great holding them to zero points, but in the second half no,u201d Smyrna coach Mark Williams said. u201cWe have to play 48 minutes.” Smyrna started fast, scoring on its first two possessions and running 17 plays and gaining 154 yards. The Bulldogsu2019 first score was a 6-yard pass from […]
Main Street Media of TennesseeYesterday
Oakland football records historic first-round win in road victory over Lebanon, on Main Street Media of TennesseeThe bus ride up Interstate 840 to Clifton Tribble Field was truly unprecedented for Oakland football.
Lebanon DemocratNov. 6
Blue Devils go down swinging to two-time state champs, on Lebanon DemocratFriday night started with a bang for Lebanon but ended with tears in a 36-14 first-round playoff loss to two-time 6A state champion Oakland at Clifton Tribble Field/Danny Watkins Stadium.
The Daily News JournalNov. 6
How a defensive standard has led Smyrna to second round of TSSAA football playoffs, on The Daily News JournalSmyrna advanced in the TSSAA football Class 6A state playoffs with a 27-17 win over Gallatin on Nov. 6.
Main Street Media of TennesseeNov. 6
Friday night playoff scoreboard, on Main Street Media of TennesseeRiverdale 41, Cookeville 7Smyrna 27, Gallatin 17Oakland 36, Lebanon 14Green Hill 21, Blackman 14Eagleville 45, Perry Co. 22ThursdayPCA 35, DCA 14 Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember Me Forgot Password The post Friday night playoff scoreboard first appeared on Main Street Media of Tennessee.
The Daily HeraldNov. 6
Our best photos from Lebanon vs Oakland TSSAA football playoffs first-round game, on The Daily HeraldLebanon faced off against Oakland in the first round of the TSSAA football playoffs in Class 6A. Here are our best photos from the Nov. 6 game.
Sumner County SourceNov. 6
11/6/26: Overcast Evening With Temp of 51, High Reached 57, Low at 45, Winds Calm, No Precipitation Expected, on Sumner County SourceAt 7:00 PM in Sumner County, the current temperature is 51.3°F with winds blowing at 9.5 mph. Skies are overcast, and there has been no precipitation recorded. Earlier today, the high reached 57.4°F, while the low dipped to 45°F. Winds during the day were recorded at up to 10.6 mph, and there was no chance
Wilson County SourceNov. 6
11/6/26: Overcast Evening with Temps 52; High 57, Low 45, Winds Up to 11 mph, on Wilson County SourceWeather Today in Wilson County: Overcast, high 57°F, low 45°F. Winds 18 mph. 7-day outlook inside.
WKRN News 2Nov. 6
I-65 widening project includes new diverging diamond interchange in Sumner County, TN, on WKRN News 2According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a widening project for I-65 in Sumner County will include a new, diverging diamond interchange, which officials say will improve traffic flow and safety for drivers.
Main Street Media of TennesseeNov. 6
TSSAA sets 2027-28 region, district alignments, on Main Street Media of TennesseeThe TSSAA staff has set districts and regions in all sports for the 2027-2029 classification cycle.Schools wishing to appeal their placement must do so at the TSSAA Board of Control meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19. The Board of Control Meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mt. Juliet.All appeal requests must be submitted no later than Monday,
The TennesseanNov. 6
Tennessee high school football roundup, scores for TSSAA football playoffs first round, on The TennesseanThe TSSAA football playoffs begin with first round games on Friday in Tennessee. Follow our live updates, scores and highlights from games across the state.
Wilson County SourceNov. 6
Mt. Juliet PD Names Employee of the Month for November 2026, on Wilson County SourceA Mt. Juliet police sergeant has been recognized as the city’s November 2026 Employee of the Month for his work developing officer training and preparing the department for daily challenges. More Crime News Sgt. Kyle Holtmeyer is one of 12 city employees across all departments selected for the monthly recognition each year. The Mt. Juliet
WKRN News 2Nov. 6
CWD detected in Montgomery County, TWRA says, on WKRN News 2The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency issued an alert Friday after a hunter-harvested deer in Montgomery County tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the county’s first case.
Sumner County SourceNov. 6
11/6/26: Overcast Conditions with a High of 57.4 and a Low Tonight of 43.2; Wind up to 8.7 mph; No Precipitation Expect…, on Sumner County SourceAt 1:51 PM, the weather in Sumner County is currently 57.2°F with an 8.5 mph wind. Conditions are overcast, and there is no recorded precipitation. Today’s high is expected to reach 57.4°F, while the low will drop to 41.9°F. Winds may increase slightly, reaching up to 8.7 mph, with a minimal chance of precipitation at
Main Street Media of TennesseeNov. 6
TSSAA reclassification changes landscape for Wilson County football teams, on Main Street Media of TennesseeThe Tennessee Secondary Athletic Association released its new district and region alignments for the 2027-29 school cycle on Friday, which has changed the landscape for the football teams in Wilson County.
Paris Post-IntelligencerNov. 6
Lions Club to honor memory of Parisian Buie, on Paris Post-IntelligencerA Paris Lions Club member remembered for his volunteer work and community involvement will be honored for his service later this week by Tennessee Lions Charities. The late Kevin Buie will be …
Main Street Media of TennesseeNov. 6
Montgomery County football region alignments for 2027-29 cycle, on Main Street Media of TennesseeThe TSSAA has released its region alignments for the 2027-29 cycle and multiple Montgomery County teams saw movement in their leagues. Clarksville High remains in Region 5-6A and will now compete with Antioch, Cane Ridge, Gallatin, Overton and West Creek. Gallatin replaced Rossview who dropped to Class 5A for at least the next two seasons. The Wildcats and Antioch have won the last two championships in their region. Gallatin competed in a region with Clarksville in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Region 7-5A stays largely the same. Kirkwood, Henry County, Northeast, Northwest and Kenwood all stayed
Lebanon DemocratNov. 6
Newcomers coming to Region 4-6A next year, on Lebanon DemocratFootball Region 4-6A will look different starting next year while Wilson County’s four large schools will have a district unto themselves in basketball, baseball and softball for the next two
WKRN News 2Nov. 6
70+ dogs rescued from Louisiana, taken to Gallatin facility, on WKRN News 2Animal Rescue Corps recently brought more than 70 dogs to its Middle Tennessee facility during “Operation Little Pumpkins,” a relief effort involving separate cruelty cases and overcrowding situations in Louisiana.
Wilson County SourceNov. 6
Dolly Parton’s Sister Freida Named Grand Marshal for Mt Juliet Christmas Parade, on Wilson County SourceThe City of Mt. Juliet is celebrating Dolly Parton this holiday season with an “A Holly Dolly Christmas” theme for its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, at 11 a.m. More Hometown Holidays Adding to the celebration, Dolly’s sister, Freida Parton, announced on social media that she will serve as the parade’s grand marshal. The
Wilson County SourceNov. 6
Retail Food Health Scores for Wilson County November 6, 2026, on Wilson County SourceThese are the food safety retail health scores for Wilson County, with their most recent inspection score as of November 6, 2026, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s latest available health score information. This includes grocery stores, gas stations, markets, and more.
Wilson County SourceNov. 6
Mt. Juliet Community Center Opens New Teen Room, on Wilson County SourceTeens in Mt. Juliet now have a new place to hang out and play games with the opening of a new Teen Room at the Mt. Juliet Community Center. Click for More News Mt. Juliet Parks & Recreation announced the space is officially open and available Monday through Friday for teens ages 13 to 18.
Sumner County SourceNov. 6
Sumner Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend, on Sumner County SourceLooking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Sumner County! Gallatin Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 7 11am The Gallatin Veterans Day Parade takes place on Saturday, celebrating and recognizing the brave men and women who have served our country. Bring the family, show your support, and line the
Sumner County SourceNov. 6
Strikeout Entertainment to Hold Soft Opening This Weekend in Gallatin, on Sumner County SourceStrikeout Entertainment will welcome its first guests this weekend as the new family entertainment center prepares to open in Gallatin with a special half-off bowling offer. More Local Living News The business will hold a soft opening Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. both days at 683 S. Water
The TennesseanNov. 6
Trevecca stays in-house as Nashville university names new president, on The TennesseanDan Boone to retire effective on July 1.
WCLU RadioNov. 6
Deborah Lynn Newsome, Gallatin, Tenn., on WCLU RadioDeborah (Debbie) Lynn Newsome, 75, of Gallatin, TN, died in her own home on October 31, 2026. Debbie was born in Franklin, KY, in 1951 to Joel and Dor…
Main Street Media of TennesseeNov. 6
Gallatin News, on Main Street Media of TennesseeI admit that I never saw the larger-than-life Nativity scene that Fred Harvey Sr. commissioned and had set up each year in front of the Parthenon in Centennial Park during the Christmas season in the ...
Sumner County SourceNov. 6
11/6/26: Clear Morning at 49.6, High of 58.3 Expected with Light Winds; Tonight Overcast with Low of 44.1, on Sumner County SourceCurrent conditions in Sumner County at 5:50 AM show a temperature of 49.6°F with a light wind from the south at 4.8 mph. The sky is clear and there has been no precipitation recorded. Looking ahead to today, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 58.3°F with a low of 43°F. Winds may increase
Sumner County SourceNov. 6
Gallatin to Host First Depot Christmas Market, on Sumner County SourceGallatin’s newest event center in Historic Downtown (254 W Eastland Ave, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066) is hosting its First Annual Depot Christmas Market! In conjunction with Gallatin’s Tinsel and Treasure Event, this event partners with lots of local vendors to provide a Festive Holiday experience! Friday, November 13 4pm – 8:30pm Saturday, November 14 10am –
Wilson County SourceNov. 6
Shop Unique & Support Green Hill HS Band at craft:Ed’s 10th Anniversary, on Wilson County SourceSupport Green Hill HS Band at craft:Ed’s 10th Anniversary. Enjoy unique art and handmade goods on November 7th.
The TennesseanNov. 6
Dolly Parton Christmas parades in Middle Tennessee: Where and when, on The TennesseanMany communities across Middle Tennessee are dedicating their annual Christmas parade to Dolly Parton. Mt. Juliet's will include her sister Frieda.
Main Street Media of TennesseeNov. 5
La Vergne beats Warren County in Nurseryman’s Bowl, on Main Street Media of TennesseeLa Vergne’s football team went to Nunley Stadium Thursday night and won the Nurseryman's Bowl, 21-14, over host Warren County to end a 32-game losing streak.The program's last win was Oct. 13, 2023, at Green Hill, 27-24, in overtime."If we could win, it could give us momentum going into the offseason," La Vergne coach Chris Johnson told Jeff Simmons of
WKRN News 2Nov. 5
Stormtracker Shoutout, on WKRN News 2Danielle Breezy taught a Physical Science class today on weather & climate at Cumberland University in Lebanon
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Lebanon’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Green HillGreen Hill beat Blackman 21-14 Friday in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, and senior Will Butler scored two touchdowns.
Green Hill beat Blackman 21-14 Friday in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, and senior Will Butler scored two touchdowns. The Hawks (9-2) host Cleveland (10-1) in the second round at 7 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 13. It's their sixth straight playoff appearance.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Main Street Media of Tennessee, The Tennessean
Friendship ChristianSenior Nate "Piggy" Brogdon, a Green Hill transfer, rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns in Friendship Christian's 42-0 win over Franklin Christian.
Senior Nate "Piggy" Brogdon, a Green Hill transfer, rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns in Friendship Christian's 42-0 win over Franklin Christian. The Commanders advance to face Concord Christian in the Division II-A state quarterfinals.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Main Street Media of Tennessee
Christmas ParadeMt. Juliet's Christmas Parade is Sat., Dec.
Mt. Juliet's Christmas Parade is Sat., Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., with an "A Holly Dolly Christmas" theme. Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton, will serve as grand marshal. The parade runs about 1.4 miles along North Mt. Juliet Road, from West Wilson Middle School to East Division Street.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Wilson County Source, The Tennessean
TreveccaWilson County resident Tom Middendorf will become Trevecca Nazarene University's 12th president on July 1.
Wilson County resident Tom Middendorf will become Trevecca Nazarene University's 12th president on July 1. He is now the Nashville school's provost, senior vice president and chief of staff, and he succeeds the retiring Dan Boone.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Tennessean
TurnoutThe Wilson County Election Commission says 57,775 votes were cast in the Nov.
The Wilson County Election Commission says 57,775 votes were cast in the Nov. 3 state and federal general election, a 50.10% turnout among 115,323 registered voters. Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet and Maple Hill Church in Lebanon were the busiest of the county's 18 polling locations, Administrator of Elections Tammy Smith said.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Lebanon Democrat
CalendarsThe Lebanon Special School District board voted unanimously to approve its 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 calendars, with major breaks lining up with the Wilson County Schools calendar approved Oct.
The Lebanon Special School District board voted unanimously to approve its 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 calendars, with major breaks lining up with the Wilson County Schools calendar approved Oct. 15. School will start Aug. 2, and Fall Break will run Oct. 4-12.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Main Street Media of Tennessee
FootballFour local teams remain in the hunt for a TSSAA state title as the four-week playoff trek begins, ending at Chattanooga's Finley Stadium.
Four local teams remain in the hunt for a TSSAA state title as the four-week playoff trek begins, ending at Chattanooga's Finley Stadium. The column's first-round picks come with a 49-13 record on the season.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Main Street Media of Tennessee