Cannon County News

Cannon County School Board Chairman Randy Gannon said being a schools director is a lot like being a person spinning several plates on top of a pole at once.

Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival and The Arts Center of Cannon County announce the official opening event of the 2009 Uncle Dave Macon Days, a oeTraveling Down the Roada , an evening under the stars with Uncle Doc and his New Fruit Jar Drinkers.

Cannon County residents will have an opportunity to meet the three finalists for county schools director on Thursday.

The Arts Center of Cannon County and the Cannon Cultural Museum are proud to announce the 2009/2010 exhibition, "From Necessity to Invention: Tools, Machinery and Culture" exploring how the development of culture is directly affected by tools and machines.

With area plants facing closure, buyouts, layoffs or furloughs since last fall, the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon County took a conservative approach in allocations to member agencies - reducing funds overall by $170,901 or 10.71 percent compared to June 2008 allotments.

After more than 11 years as director and 26 with the system, Murfreesboro City Schools Director Marilyn Mathis announced Thursday she would leave her post for another education job.

Rutherford County is going to be sharing one of its premier festivals with one of its neighboring counties this year.

On Tuesday, WGNS told you about a possible violation in the Tennessee Open Meetings Law regarding a situation that took place in Murfreesboro involving the election commission.

The Arts Center of Cannon County has plenty to offer in the way of entertainment this weekend, including comedy on stage and music in the cafe.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of Middle Tennessee, including Rutherford and Cannon counties, southwestern Indiana and western Kentucky, effective until 9 p.m. Hail to 2 inches in diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph and dangerous lightning are possible in these ...

Monica Mitchell, 16, has been selected as Tennessee's nominee for 21st Century Community Center Centers Student Ambassador.

A former Rutherford County Schools director has been named the interim schools director for Cannon County Schools, while the district searches for a replacement.

Monica Mitchell has been selected as Tennessee's nominee for 21st Century Community Center Centers Student Ambassador.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of middle and eastern Tennessee, including Rutherford and Cannon counties, until 2 p.m. Hail to 2 inches in diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph and dangerous lightning are possible in these areas.

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for extreme east central Bedford County, southern Cannon County, Coffee County, including the city of Manchester, western Grundy County and southwestern Warren County until 10:45 a.m. At 9:56 a.m. National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm ...

A former Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy and Iraq war veteran pleaded guilty this morning to reduced charges in the Sheriff Truman Jones attempted assassination case.

One Cannon County man faces charges for assault following a fire at his Cannon County home.

The Auburntown Historical Society is hosting a specialist in Tennessee log homes, iron furnaces and barns on June 18 to speak to Society members and guests in a free educational multimedia presentation.

Review: Drive-By Truckers hits Main Street like a freight train Supposedly Greg Allman once stated that to use the term "southern rock" would be redundant.

The Arts Center of Cannon County will hold auditions for "Man of Constant Sorrow" by appointment.