Marks to be named Mike Baker Friend and Supporter of the Fair

The annual award recognizes business professionals in Wilson County who have gone above and beyond in their support of the annual fair and service to the community. The award is given in memory of Mike Baker, longtime chairman of the fair’s Great Giveaway Committee.

Wilson County Fair kicks off

The Wilson County Fair started in style Friday evening to celebrate the year of milk at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon. 

Area author releases mystery-crime thriller

The almost-taboo and untold subject is a chilling and haunting recollection of desperate college student, Jason Sear’s around-the-clock work driving a death cab as “The Pickup Guy” for Burns Brothers Funeral Home picking up dead-on-arrivals, suicides, dismembered corpses and any body the funeral home sends him to get. Sears finds himself involved in unscrupulous and shady dealings with Chad Burns, the son of the funeral home owner. Sears faces two choices, quit the funeral business as the pickup guy or continue down the dark path of destruction, losing Savannah and facing serious prison time.

Visual Arts Collective comes to Wilson County

“Not too long ago, when Mt. Juliet was a small rural village, you had to travel to Nashville for fine dining, entertainment, specialty shopping and access to the arts. While several new local businesses strive to meet these needs, there is also a movement to bring a renewed emphasis on the arts, music, visual arts and theater,” said group member Linda Craft.

Cumberland marching band rises from ashes

For six years, Cumberland University was without a marching band, but thanks to the leadership of Cumberland alumnus and band director Wayne Ray and the work of the student musicians, the marching band will rise from the ashes of the past to burn into future.

World-renowned artist arrives at Cumberland

Students will arrive at Cumberland University for the new school year next week, but ahead of them world-renowned artist Igor Babailov will spend some time on campus to capture the sights on canvas.

Cooking with JoJo: Find time for family time again with roasted pork

I remember the good old days of inviting the family over after church and sitting down to a hardy dinner. These days, with Sunday as busy as any other day of the week, it’s hard to find the time to prepare those big meals that used to take hours to prepare and cook.

Going ‘Back to Basics’ with Chef JoJo’s meal plan

For the first week, I prepared sweet potato salmon patties, a cucumber and tomato salad, fruit cups, salad ingredients and chicken wings with a homemade dry rub. I put it all together on Sunday evening so I could start the week off without the stress of what in the world can I eat. Food prep is one major key to success, especially without the option of grabbing a grease-burger in the drive thru.

Final preparations begin for the Wilson County Fair

Clemons said some people will attend for the fried Twinkies and the thrill rides, while others will be drawn in by the nostalgia of Fiddlers Grove, the live music or the rare chance to pet a camel.

Cooking with JoJo: Next level salmon cakes

Bike repair stations installed in Mt. Juliet parks

Mt. Juliet officials recently installed new bicycle repair stations in Charlie Daniels Park, Eagle Park and Jones Park, to allow bike riders to get the most of the city’s parks and bike lanes.

Heimermann Children’s Choir plans to hold fall auditions

The Heimermann Children’s Choir, founded in 2014 by publishing executive Don Wise and music director and composer Charles Heimermann, will hold its fall auditions for its children’s choir for students 8-16 years old.

Batmobile to be on display at Wilson County Fair

The 1966 Batmobile has left its stately home at Wayne Manor and will visit the Wilson County Fair on Aug. 19 during the antique car show at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon.

Two men walk from coast to coast for charity

Tyler Bidwell and Pete Miljevic are walking across the United States to raise awareness for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and those with spinal injuries.

Mt. Juliet Christian Academy drama receives Spotlight Awards

Out of the top Tennessee high schools participating in the program, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy was awarded one of the highest honors of the night when theater director Kimberly Overstreet was awarded best direction for her work as the director, choreographer and music director for the school’s recent production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” Overstreet developed a high-profile program at Mt. Juliet Christian Academy with award-winning theatrical productions, show choir and choral ensembles.