Buchanan News

Rutherford County leaders want residents to know they're working on a 20-year comprehensive plan that will go beyond the zoning ordinance permitting three homes, churches or farm structures per acre.

Summer Hill hated Carroll Academy at first but grew to love it. The now 24-year-old McKenzie woman was sent to the school for at-risk youth by court order because of her truancy.

It's been 12 years since Murfreesboro signed a contract with the state Department of Transportation for construction of the so-called 'Bridge over troubled Broad.' Since 1996, many things have changed, so much ... via DNJ.com

“If you just look at it, it seems like (the last 50 years) have gone by in a big hurry”

More than 250 friends and well-wishers gathered at BMI this week to celebrate Charlie Daniels' 50th year in the music industry. via The Tennessean

“Oh, absolutely. We're seeing a huge increase in flu and all the related illnesses that go with it, it's been particularly tough on the very old and very young.”

Flu season is getting worse before it gets better. The latest flu count from the Knox County Health Department shows the biggest jump yet in the number of flu cases. via WVLT-TV Knoxville

A former Tennessee doctor that was convicted in the overdose death of his girlfriend is facing a probation violation charge in Kentucky. via WKRN-TV Nashville

“He's waiting to turn himself in the morning because apparently it's Presidents Day and everything's closed up there”

A former plastic surgeon convicted of contributing to his girlfriend's overdose death faces new charges in Kentucky. via WTVF Nashville

Man gets big hearts for Chipping of the Greens Here are this week's hearts and darts. via The Jackson Sun

The Rutherford County Commission should provide the money for building two middle schools now, even if it means a modest tax increase. via The Daily News Journal

A Buchanan woman died Saturday afternoon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from injuries received in a one-vehicle crash Friday in Paris. via Jacksonsun.com

“This is just where we are right now.”

By TURNER HUTCHENS trhutchens@dnj.com - Turner Hutchens, 615-278-5161 Cash isn't rolling into the Rutherford County coffers at the rate as anticipated this year, which may mean cutting back on some plans - ... via The Daily News Journal

“This year's conference features more sessions than ever before where agritourism entrepreneurs are sharing their personal knowledge and experience”

The third Agritourism Cultivating Farm Revenue Conference will be held Jan. 17-18 at Paris Landing State Park near Buchanan in nearby Henry County. via The Leaf Chronicle

Confederate veterans honored by Michael Enochs Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans gathered recently at the Rutherford City Cemetery to honor 10 confirmed Civil War veterans buried there. via Weakley County Press

“They want three years in a row.”

When a Rutherford County school's students earn all A's, the campus recognizes them on the "Principal's List." The system missed the same status by one letter grade for the B it picked up Friday on its 2007 ... via The Daily News Journal

“The only connection is they go to the same school, and they're all in kindergarten or the first grade”

In a 4 pm press conference, Knox County Health Department officials discussed the increased number of Shigellosis cases seen in East Tennessee and the methods that will be used to fight it. via WBIR-TV Knoxville

“I think he's where he needs to be right now.”

An off-duty Tennessee state trooper had no idea the man he disarmed Monday night was a fired sheriff's deputy and National Guardsman who would be charged the next day with attempting to murder Rutherford County ... via DNJ.com