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THERGEST CIRCCHRONICLEULATION ~ LA ~ WILSON COUNTY of Mt. Juliet WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021 | VOLUME 41, NUMBER 4 | www.TCOMJ.com LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL SCHOOLS MJ growth keeps going TIME TO REBUILD By Kenny Howell Managing Editor Mt. Juliet City Manag- er Kenny Martin spoke to the Mt. Juliet Chamber Wednesday and said that despite the pandemic, busi- ness is booming in Mt. Ju- liet. “I’ve never seen activi- ty likes this,” said Martin. Not since the introduction of Providence has Mt. Juliet seen such a jump in activ- ity. The sales tax numbers from December over the previous year were up 30%, over $300,000 up, and $2.5 Archived Photo million for the year. Chamber President Mark The Wilson County School Board voted Thursday to start the bidding process to rebuild West Wilson Hinesley said he thinks a Middle School and Stoner Creek Elementary. The school system has been in dispute with the insurance lot of that has to do with company over how much money should be allocated to rebuild the schools. more people not traveling to Nashville for work. Instead of going out to lunch or Board votes to start bid process on WWMS, SCE maybe running an errand By Kenny Howell months ago. during work hours in Nash- Managing Editor “We are excited to “We are ready to bid ville, people are spending get these schools these schools, and we need that money in Mt. Juliet. He The Wilson County to get started,” said Wil- thinks that will show other School Board voted unan- built and back open” son County Attorney Mike imously Thusday to start offi ces of what can happen - Jennings. Jennings took in the city if that money is the bidding process to re- Jon White, Zone 3 over the issue mid-Decem- build West Wilson Middle ber and says he has been months. However, there By Kenny Howell See GROWTH, PAGE 7 School and Stoner Creek in meetings nearly every has been a dispute with Managing Editor Elementary. day to come to some sort of the insurance company on The schools were sig- resolution. The monetary Molly Chlum is Lakeview MORE INSIDE how much they will get and nifi cantly damaged during issue is not settled, and Elementary’s Teacher of the the schools have been sit- U-Haul names the March 2020 tornado, there is a chance that there Year. ting there with no work be- Tennessee top and the school system has will be litigation. Chlum, a fourth grade growth state, Page 7 been trying to rebuild for ing done other than clean- up since the tornado 10 See SCHOOLS, PAGE 2 See TOTY, PAGE 2
MT. JULIET PLANNING COMMISSION Windtree Pines approved By Kenny Howell mixed use development, a Pines, the 193-acre, 423 Managing Editor Fire Hall, a park, and an- lot residential development other retail development in on what used to be the In a marathon meeting the middle of town that will Windtree Golf Course. The Thursday, the Mt. Juliet have a Dunkin Donuts. residential development Planning Commission ap- The over four hour was proposed to have 373 proved a new neighborhood meeting wrapped up with single family homes and on the old Windtree Golf the approval of Windtree Course property, a huge See PLANNING, PAGE 6
GO TO COMMUNITY CALENDAR ...... pg 3 tcomj.com/polls FAITH & MESSAGE ...... pg 4 TO VOTE! OBITUARIES ...... pg 8 www.tcomj.com Voting runs from 1/1 until 1/31 CLASSIFIEDS ...... pg 10 Page 2, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 27, 2021 SCHOOLS, from PAGE 1 TOTY, from PAGE 1 “I still think the poten- teacher, is in her fourth year tial is there,” said Jen- at LES, and ninth overall. She nings. “It is not as ominous has taught special education as I sounded that night and third grade as well. [previous board meeting]. “We are always here for We are not as far apart as each other,” said Chlum of maybe I said before.” her peers at LES. “We push After a two hour exec- each other to be the best we utive session, the board can be.” voted unanimously to bid Chlum also said that the the schools to the existing parent involvement is key, footprints. Board Member because they are very helpful Jamie Farough made the in the success of their stu- motion and Linda Armi- dents. stead seconded it. Farough Chlum’s approach to said she would love to see teaching is simple: students the demolition of West first. She said she always Wilson Middle School be strives to develop good rela- done as soon as possible. tionships with her students Jennings said that it is because she believes if they possible that the school know that she cares about system would have to them, the learning will come make a FEMA claim. As along with it. a part of the motion, the “I was incredibly hon- board voted to authorize ored,” said Chlum of winning Wilson County Safety Di- Teacher of the Year. “Every- Archived Photo rector Stephen Spencer to one in the school works so seek a FEMA reimburse- hard, so that they picked me The Wilson County School Board voted unanimously Thursday to start the bidding process for re- ment. The application, was amazing.” building Stoner Creek Elementary (above), as well as West Wilson Middle School. which Jennings said was Chlum will now have a chance to win Wilson County detailed and lengthy, can- Director of Schools Don- and tedious year in get- er the funds will support, Teacher of the Year. The win- not be submitted until all na Wright said the timeline ting to where we are to- we are ready to rebuild ner will be named at a ban- the bids are made. on building an elementary day, which was to gain both Stoner Creek and quet tentatively scheduled “We are very excited to school is 14 months, and board approval to place West Wilson and look for- (due to possible COVID-19 get these schools built and middle school would be both projects out for bid,” ward to starting as soon guidelines) for Friday, April get them back open,” said 18-20 months. Wright said in a statement as we can.” 23. Board Member Jon White. “This has been a long Friday. “However, whatev-
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Carrick Glen Senior Living Community 100 Carrick Court | Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 | 615-758-0953 | carrickglenseniorliving.com The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 27, 2021 Page 3 LOCAL SPORTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Mt. Juliet middle softball player Jan. 30 MEETING The Mt. Juliet Board receving national attention WILSON COUNTY of Commissioners will CONSERVATIVE hold their meeting Mon- Staff Reports is, Brittany Lewis of Locust day, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Grove, Ga. REPUBLICANS A Local Mt. Juliet Middle The Wilson County the City Hall Commission School softball player is get- Stockwell currently plays Chambers, 2425 N. Mt. MJMS softball for Coach Conservative Republicans ting some national recogni- will meet Saturday, Jan. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, tion. Courtney Petty. TN 37122. You can watch Stockwell recently partici- 30, at 9 am at Music City Seventh grader Avary Baptist, 7104 Lebanon the meeting at the city’s Stockwell has been recog- pated last weekend in USSSA website http://www.mtju- Select 30 in Viera, Fla. which Rd., Mt. Juliet. Our speak- nized and ranked 12th in the er this month is Congress- liet-tn.gov. nation by Extra Inning Soft- is nationwide coach selection for the highest rated players in man John Rose. ball (www.extrainningsoftball. com) for her 2026 graduation the country from each gradu- Feb. 18 year. ating class. Stockwell partic- Feb. 2 Photo submitted Stockwell started playing ipated in the 4-day event of MT. JULIET at 4 years old at the Mt Ju- evaluations by pro athletes BICYCLE AND PLANNING Mt. Juliet Middle School soft- liet Little League park and and coaches through game PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION ball player Avary Stockwell was has moved on to play “A” level play. The top 30 athletes were COMMITTEE The Mt. Juliet Planning recently ranked the 12th best travel softball with travel or- chosen to play in the Champi- The Bicycle and Pedes- Commission will hold its softball player in the nation in ganization, Mojo - Lewis, play- onship game on the last day, trian Advisory Committee monthly meeting Thurs- her graduation year by Extra ing all over the U.S. with her and Stockwell was one of the meeting is Monday, Feb. day, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Inning Softball. team. Her travel ball coach ones selected. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the City at the City Hall Commis- Hall Commission Cham- sion Chambers, 2425 N. bers, 2425 N. Mt. Ju- Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, West Elementary Brown, Seton Ramsey, Capri Spivey, Dallas Flannery, Jag- liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN TN 37122. You can watch Principal’s List, Honor Merbitz. ger Hopes, Jaylynn Mendo- 37122. the meeting at the city’s Roll, 2nd 9 Weeks 5th Grade: Zoey Black- za, Jackson Bucher, Nowah website http://www.mtju- well, Samir Hashmi, Jack- Garcia, Zoey Lukacs, Carlee Feb. 4 liet-tn.gov. son Krage, Elijah Vaughan, Page, Madelyn Pirtle, Beth- Principal’s List Kaylee Williams,Sabeen Ab- any Rose, Adeline Sterner, JOINT ECONOMIC dalla, Aimi Bishop, Aynslee Hudson Vancleve. Feb. 22 3rd Grade: Bradley Bish- & COMMUNITY Bright, Jackson Campbell, 4th Grade: Carly Al- op, Arden Bolinger, Alexa DEVELOPMENT BOARD Carter Foust, Maddie Hill, len, Jace Crisp, Max Dixon, MT. JULIET BOARD OF Bullard, Christopher Hill, The Joint Economic & Ellie Jackson, Landon Jen- Gabe Hartman, Emma Jack- COMMISSIONERS Lila Jackson, Jayleeann Tra- Community Development kins, Sam Kerney, John son, Easton Pittman, Luis MEETING vis, Sedona Trevino, Miri- Board Executive Commit- Miller, Calvin Opelt, Tommy Vanegas, Malakai Warrick, The Mt. Juliet Board of am Vaughan, Levi Wheeler, tee will meet at 7:45 a.m. Travers, Linley Wolfe, Levi Braylen Wolf, Olivia Baco, Commissioners will hold Jaxon White, Ryder Zielke, Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Wood, Elijah Booker, Jaxon Madelynn Biscardi, Audrie their meeting Monday, Colbie Burgess Rippy, Em- JECDB office located at Bragg, Andrei Bratosin, Con- Coon, Kaison Fisher, Chris- Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at erson Creel, Paxton Grah, 200 Aviation Way, Suite ner Ford, Brielle Hill, Scarley tian Frick, Elijah Jackson, the City Hall Commission Ansley Hawkins, Zane Lang- 207, Lebanon. Joyner, Annika Langford, Ellie Jenkins, Kenley Lewis, Chambers, 2425 N. Mt. ford, Ryan Matter, Dominik Olivia Peck, Keaton Powell, Barak McKay, Anthony Mu- Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, Murguia, Alex Owens, Jenna Hailey Schauer, Lilli Kerney, noz, Hudson Owen, Janea Feb. 8 TN 37122. You can watch Savley, Lillie Kate Shands, McKenna Kistemaker, Aiden Pettit, Rhys Chambers, Phil- the meeting at the city’s Linden Bruner, Riley Hop- Launsby, Abby Matter, Au- lip Chavez, Asher Creel, Ka- MT. JULIET BOARD OF website http://www.mtju- kins, Denny Wardle, Noah drey Owens, Eriny Sobhy, lihan Horton, Bryce Isbell, COMMISSIONERS liet-tn.gov. Ashe, Hudson Beard, Liam Dawsyn Bain, Jackson Whitney Jenkins, Jagger Chan, Addison Driver, Jaco- Waller Miracle Shehata, Ash- Baltz, Ashton Daniels, Erin bi Easterly, Chase Launsby, er Hinckley. Dusosky, Grayson Harris, Karas Makar, Hadley O’Rick, ELITE AUDIOLOGY IS HERE FOR YOU! 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Are you hungry? Oh, I Elizabeth, it seems that things and sent away the fi cient and have no need. don’t mean for a Big Mac® for the fi rst time since her rich emptyhanded.” Mary The rich described in this or fi sh tacos. I mean, do visit from Gabriel, she re- must have been think- verse have nothing neces- you have a hunger that ally embraced the idea of ing of the Psalmist when sarily to do with money or only God can fi ll? National being the bearer of the Son he wrote (107:9) “For He wealth. They are wealthy events may have displaced of God. Of course, Eliza- satisfi es the longing soul, with those things that will things or people in which beth declaring “Blessed And fi lls the hungry soul disguise themselves as you had placed confi dence are you among women, with goodness.” fulfi llment and satisfac- and you fi nd yourself hun- and blessed is the fruit of It is only the hungry tion. Until we really get to gering for satisfaction that your womb!” probably had that are fi lled with good the place we are seeking can only be found in God a lot to do with her reali- things. The rich are sent God and God alone, we Himself. I think you are zation. Mary began to sing away empty. will continue to be “emp- far from the minority in what we call The Magnifi - Well, they are sort of ty.” those feelings and desires. cat, and included in that empty, because the prob- The rich young rul- Larry Grainger When Mary the mother of song is this line. “He has lem is they have embraced Abundant Life Church Jesus visited her cousin, fi lled the hungry with good the idea they are self-suf- See F&M, PAGE 5
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Then I quickly turn it off! need them. in handy at some point. the brim. It’s my guilty pleasure. And like any good moth- It’s enough to drive a Thankfully, when he isn’t I can watch for hours, and er, I’ve got every handcraft- good man crazy. looking, I’ll go through his go room to room, with these ed, art project that my chil- And, every year, it just bag and save his stuff. folks as they clutter one dren have ever made. I’ve about does! And then one day, when space and then the next got macaroni glued necklac- Right about the time he is sitting in that audit, with books, papers, boxes es, ornaments made from when he can’t take it any- dressed in that purple tie and tubs filled with nick popsicle sticks and more more, my clutter-free hus- that was always just a little knacks from years gone by. Thanksgiving Turkeys, band will arrive home with too short and had a mus- I’m certain, but for the made out of handprints, large, black garbage bags. tard stain on it, (the one I fact my husband can’t stand than anybody could possi- The garbage bags are large saved) and I bring out that “stuff”, I’d be a hoarder. bly need. But also...just in enough to fit a full-sized faded receipt for the toaster, You see, I totally respect case, I’ve kept them all! wife in, so I immediately he will thank me! a hoarders reasoning be- Our attic is filled with catch his drift. He then de- Angel Kane hind holding onto mounds computer monitors from mands that “the drawers be Wilson Living Magazine of “important papers” be- the 90‘s, printers that no cleaned out, that the tubs cause who knows when one longer work, boxes that the be gone through and that I love to watch the tele- might get audited! And if I old televisions came in and everyone go through their vision show “Hoarders”. I’ll ever do, I plan to use that every book I’ve ever read closets because we are do- usually watch it in the early faded, parking receipt as a because how can one pos- nating to Goodwill!!” morning hours, on a Satur- business tax deduction be- sibly throw away books??!! Only to be driven more day, when all my family is cause every dollar counts. Not to mention, a Christ- insane when we each return fast asleep. Not to mention, somewhere mas tree we no longer use a limp, barely filled bag with I’ll grab a warm cup of in one of those boxes, I’ve because the stand is broken a few scraps of paper and coffee, get under a cozy got instructions, manuals and someone’s bassinet - one pair of shoes that the blanket and watch as many and warranties from toast- that to this day - we can’t dog chewed on. hours as I can before one of ers to alarm clocks to lawn- figure out who it belongs to. He, on the other hand, my crew wakes up to start mowers....just in case I ever Both of which, might come has filled his garbage bag to their day.
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GROWTH, from PAGE 1 “I think he is going to tin. ing done in 18 months, but all the way down Golden be an absolutely fabulous Martin also spoke of the hopefully sooner. Bear Gateway and eventu- being spent in Mt. Juliet. Mayor,” said Martin of Bell. bridge widening over I-40. Martin said that devel- ally end up at the Mt. Ju- “Look at what happens “We need Lebanon and It won’t just be wider, it opment along Golden Bear liet Little League Fields. when you have a daytime they need us.” will be built with brick Gateway is also moving Martin said all the population,” said Hinesley. Martin said if they can and stone accents, street ahead. There is lots of re- growth is not because of All that positive growth work out the project, it lights, and he thinks it tail interested in the corri- the people at the city, it has companies looking for would be great for the will be “a gateway into our dor, and a trailhead with is all the citizens that are a spot in Mt. Juliet. An or- county. city”. He said Public Works a restroom is going to be investing into the city by ganic grocery store, which “It’s a blessing to all of Director Andy Barlow came put in near the Amazon shopping and living and has been on the wish list us,” said Martin. up with the idea to extend facility. Eventually the the community, as well as of Mt. Juliet residents for Martin said there has the bridge on the west side greenway system will con- the business owners that several years, is looking for been a lot of white collar of- which saved the city mon- nect a large portion of the continue to do so. a spot. Pieology and Jay’s fice interested in the area, ey because if the original northside of the city. It will “We’re just servants,” Barbecue are also trying but the buildings were not idea was used to go on the run from that trailhead all said Martin of the staff at to find a place. Oscar’s in place yet for companies east side, the City would the way to South Greenhill the City. “Everything that Taco Shop and Bubba- to pull the trigger. But the have had to purchase the Road. In the other direc- happens is because of the koos already have and will development of places like old Mattress Firm building. tion, you will be able to go people in the City.” be opening in the coming Providence Central and The widening will add a months. Legacy Pointe will help lane so there will be an ex- “There are a lot of good bring those companies. tra one going to the north projects kicking around,” “We’re going to get to the side of the city. Martin THE CHRONICLE said Martin. “I could talk next step now,” said Mar- said he anticipated it be- for two hours and not cover OF MT. JULIET all the interest in our city.” Kenny Howell Craig Childress Managing Editor Production Manager On the development [email protected] [email protected] side, discussions about Deanna Fry Bel Air at Beckwith have Accounts Manager come back. Over a decade [email protected] ago, the project was billed Bill Robinson Phyllis Robinson Darian S Horne, Sr., Agent Publisher Vice President as possibly a bigger devel- 754-6111 [email protected] opment than2614 Providence, N Mount JulietDrive Road Home the Savings with State Farm but ran intoMount complications Juliet, TN 37122 Established 1980 because theBus: 55-acre 615-754-4604 prop- Fax: 615-754-8362 erty was in the City of Mt. Published on Wednesdays in West Wilson County www.darianhorne.com by Mt. Juliet Communications, Inc. Juliet, City of Lebanon and A home-owned and operated community newspaper. Wilson County. It caused POSTMASTER: Send change of address to: The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet a lot of problemsState Farm, on Bloomington, who IL P.O. Box 647, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121 would provide1211999 what to the development, like sewer, and it was tabled. How- Darian S Horne, Sr., Agent Reproduction of all matter contained herein is prohibited without ever, Martin said he has 1400 N Mount Juliet Road, Ste 103 the express consent of The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet started having discussions Mt Juliet, TN 37122 with Lebanon Mayor Rick Mailing Address: Telephone: 615-754-6111 Bus: 615-754-4604 Fax: 615-754-8362 P.O. Box 647, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121 Bell about how to work out Fax: 615-754-8203 www.darianhorne.com Office Location: Office Hours: 9am to 5pm M-F 1400 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Suite 201, the problems and benefit Classified Deadline: 1pm every Monday Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 the county as a whole. State Farm, Bloomington, IL Display Deadline: 5pm Monday 1211999 Page 8, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 27, 2021 OBITUARIES BAILEY, Billy Dean was Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Thelma was also preced- search Hospital. 501 St. years, June Eastman Em- Sellars Funeral Home at ed in death by her hus- Jude Place, Memphis, TN bury and his daughter-in- Billy Dean Bailey, 79, Mt. Juliet. band, George Graves; sis- 38105 or Center Chapel law, Linda Embury. Mt. Juliet, passed away Arrangements by Sel- ter, Nannie Mai Hunt and Church of Christ Building He is survived by: Jan. 21. lars Funeral Home at Mt. brother, Willard Rader. Fund, 9500 Central Pike, sons, Joseph (Joanne) Bailey was preceded Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Ju- She is survived by: Mt. Juliet, TN. Embry, Jr., Duane (Mary in death by: his parents, liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN husband of 23 years, Arrangements by Bond Lou) Embury and Steven Frank and Mattie Gray 37122, (615)758-5459, Pete Crawford; children, Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Embury; 10 grandchil- Bailey; and brother, Carl obituary line (615)758- Kathy (Bob) Bailey, Jacky Juliet Road and Weston dren; 21 great-grandchil- Bailey. 8818, www.sellarsfuner- (Charlotte) Graves, Donna Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) dren and one great-great He is survived by: his alservices.com. (Dewayne Crook) Graves, 773-2663. www.bondme- grandchild children, Steve (Karla) Gary (Sheliah) Crawford, morial.com. Funeral services will be Bailey and Stan (Ange- Greg Crawford and Kar- private. la) Bailey; brother, Frank en Shelton; sisters, Ma- In lieu of flowers, me- (Shirley) Bailey; sister, rie White and Margaret morials may be made to Joyce; sister-in-law, Jan- Whitely; grandchildren, LSSD Family Resource ice Denton; grandchil- Carrie Haapala, Andrew Center, ATTN: Beth Petty, dren, Daniel (Megan) In- “A.J.” (Cassie) Coleman, 397 Castle Heights Ave., gle, Ryan (Kyrstenn) Ingle, Jesse Coleman, Garon Lebanon, TN 37087. Derek (Chelsea) Bailey, Crawford, Cody Crawford, Arrangements by Bond Logan Bailey; great-grand- Tyler Crawford, Steven Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. children, Gavin Ingle, Ai- Shelton and Corey Shel- Juliet Road and Weston zen Fernandez, Brooklyn ton; great-grandchildren, Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) Ingle, Jase Ingle, KynLee Reece and Jordan Haapa- 773-2663. www.bondme- Ingle, BlaikLee Ingle and la, Porter and Nolan Cole- morial.com. Beckham Bailey; and nu- man, Zoe, Laylah and merous nieces and neph- CRAWFORD, Thelma Maddox Crawford, and HENDRICKS, Lawrence ews. Graves Lucas and Callie Shelton; EMBURY, Sr., Joseph E. “Larry” Paul Graveside Service will several nieces and neph- be held Wednesday, Jan. Thelma Graves Craw- ews and many friends Joseph E. Embury, Sr. Lawrence Paul Hen- 27 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Ju- ford, 89, Mt. Juliet, died Graveside services will 96, Mt. Juliet, died Jan. dricks, 79, Mt. Juliet, liet Memorial Gardens Jan. 19. be Saturday, Jan. 30, at 23. passed away Jan. 19. with Steve Bailey, Stan Thelma was born in Mt. Juliet Memorial Gar- Embury was born Feb. Larry was preceded in Bailey, Derek Bailey, Lo- Nashville, and graduated dens with Darrell Duncan 25, 1924 in Camillus, NY death by parents, Arthur gan Bailey, Daniel Ingle, from Dupont High School. officiating. to the late Raymond and Wilson and Fran Bauer Ryan Ingle, and Gavin In- She was the daughter of In lieu of flowers, me- Rhoda Hatten Embury. Hendricks; son, Anthony gle serving as pallbearers. the late, Roy D. Rader morials may be made to He was preceded in death Visitation with the family and Sara Wright Rader. St. Jude Children’s Re- by his beloved wife of 75 See OBITS, PAGE 9
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Col Freder- Danny Sellars, was Tues- (Larry) VanArendont; life er at Donelson Christian ick Sullivan, born Oct. day, Jan. 26, at Cedar partner, Elizabeth “Libby” Academy and Mt Juliet 5, 1944 in Biloxi, Miss. Grove Cemetery. Grand- K. Hill; and several nieces Christian School. She vol- passed away Jan. 20 in sons served as Pallbear- and nephews. unteered weekly at the Hermitage. ers. The family had a pri- There is no service at Mt Juliet Help Center. In Sullivan graduated with vate visitation prior to the this time. addition to her parents, a Bachelor’s Degree from service. In lieu of flowers, Arrangements by Sel- she was also preceded in University of Tennessee please make Memorial lars Funeral Home at Mt. death by her husband of at Chattanooga and later Donations in her name to Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Ju- 44 years, Arthur Schulert; spent many years working The Barn Church, 11395 liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN son, Timothy Schulert; happily as a Funerals Co- Central Pike, Mt. Juliet 37122, (615)758-5459, brothers, Victor, Robert, ordinator for the National TN 37122, (615)754-2114. obituary line (615)758- Thomas and Donald Dar- STANFILL, Jack Houser Guard. Mary Elizabeth Wil- 8818, www.sellarsfuner- ling; son-in-law, Timothy He was preceded in liams was born to Lassie alservices.com. Huckabay and daughter- Jack Houser Stanfill, death by parents, Fred Enoch and Thomas Boul- in-law, Cynthia Schul- 87, Mt. Juliet, died Jan. Lee and Dorothy “Dot” ton in Nashville. She ert.d not 19. Jean Sullivan. married Billy Williams She is survived by: chil- Jack was born in Maury He is survived by: 56 years ago and made a dren, Barbara Huckabay, County. He was the son of daughter, Ashley Sullivan home for him and their Mark Schulert, Jean (Ed) the late, William A. Stan- (Jayce) Crook; brother, children. Coley, Philip Schulert, fill and Callie Olivia Smith Tom Sullivan; grandsons, Williams is survived Andrew (Joy) Schulert and Stanfill. Jack is also pre- Jayden Crook and Dylan by: her husband Billy Peter (Susan) Schulert; ceded in death by 7 sib- Moore; granddaughter, Williams; children Debra daughter-in-law, Laurie lings. Cheyenne Moore and (Tim) Gillespie, William Schulert; 17 grandchil- He is survived by: wife step-grandson, Chad (Nancy) Fish, Billy (Kim) dren and one great-grand- of 65 years, Bettie B. Stan- Moore. Williams, Donnie (Cin- child; many nieces and fill; children, Todd (Lisa) Funeral Service will be dy) Williams, and Ronnie nephews Stanfill and Allison (Bar- held Feb. 9, at noon at Williams; eight grandchil- Visitation with the fam- ry) DeVault; grandchil- Sellars Funeral Home at dren, 13 great-grandchil- ily was Sunday, Jan. 24 dren, Addison DeVault, Mt. Juliet. Interment will dren; and numerous niec- SCHULERT, Ruth Barbara at Bond Memorial Chap- Anslee Stanfill and Mason follow the service at Mid- es and nephews. el. Graveside services will DeVault; many nieces and dle TN Veterans Cemetery. She is preceded in Ruth Barbara Schulert, be private. A Celebration nephews. Visitation with the family death by: parents Lassie 93, Mt. Juliet, died Jan. of Life service will be an- Funeral services will be will be Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. and Thomas Boulton; sis- 21. nounced at a later date. private. until time of service. ter Inez Curtis; and broth- Schulert was a native In lieu of flowers, me- In lieu of flowers, me- Arrangements by Sel- ers Edgar Russell and of Perry, Mich. and the morials may be made to morials may be made to lars Funeral Home at Mt. Thomas Carl Boulton Jr. daughter of the late, Wal- Ruth Schulert Scholar- the Churches of Christ Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Ju- Sellars Funeral Home, ter Darling and Jenny Hill ship Fund. https://in- Disaster Relief Fund, 410 liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN Lebanon TN, (615)444- Darling. She graduated nministries.reachapp.co/ Allied Drive, Nashville, TN 37122, (615)758-5459, 9393. from Perry High School in campaigns/ruth-schul- 37211. obituary line (615)758- 1944 and Bob Jones Uni- ert-scholarship-fund Arrangements by Bond 8818, www.sellarsfuner- versity in 1948. Schulert Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. alservices.com. PET OF THE WEEK
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In ad- Sherry’s Run. nity, we have been blessed change will bring aware- zation,” says Jasper, who dition to financial support, While the Sherry’s Run with the opportunity to be- ness to the year-round also serves as Race Director the non-profit also hosts 5K Run/Walk Event is held come so much more than a ministry made possible by for the 5K event. Although monthly support group on the second Saturday of run,” says Executive Board the support from the gener- participants and organizers meetings. If you would like each September, the team Member, Scott Jasper. “It ous donors and run partic- alike missed the communi- more information about our works throughout the year is our prayer that Sherry’s ipants. ty solidarity and fellowship programs or if you or some- to provide hope to those Hope will embody the hope The event our communi- for the 2020 run, which one you know is undergo- battling cancer in our com- that comes from shared ty has come to cherish will was held virtually due to ing cancer treatment and in munity by offering financial burdens.” continue on as the Sherry’s the COVID-19 crisis, they need of assistance, please assistance with everyday Though the organiza- Run 5K Run/Walk Event to look ahead to this year’s call (615)925-9932. For needs. In order to better tion is undergoing a name benefit Sherry’s Hope. “The run which is scheduled to general information regard- reflect this important work change, this will not affect run will continue every sec- be held Saturday, Sept. 11. ing Sherry’s Hope, please carried out on a year-round the assistance offered to ond Saturday in Septem- The organization wants call (615)925-2592. basis, the organization has The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 27, 2021 Page 11 Peggy Williamson Receives GVSA Award
Staff Reports volunteering tirelessly for the NAIA. She has served Peggy Williamson was on the Board of Directors recognized as a recipient as both Secretary and of the 2020, Wilson Coun- Treasurer, Chair of the ty, Governor’s Volunteer Membership Committee, Stars Award. GVSA is an and Chair of the Merchan- initiative from Volunteer dise and Food Committee Tennessee that seeks to for the annual NAIA Indi- recognize outstanding an Education Pow Wow of volunteers from each of TN. Tennessee’s 95 Counties. “Peggy is tireless in her With the program now service, trust-worthy and in its 13th year, partici- loyal and always has a pating counties conduct a smile and a can-do atti- call for nominations and tude that makes this or- recognize one outstanding ganization (NAIA) effective youth and one outstand- and vital to the improve- ing adult volunteer. Peggy ment of the lives of Native received a commemorative Americans throughout plaque to mark the occa- Tennessee” said Emanuel. sion, sponsored by Wilson Peggy has also spent Bank & Trust. SVPCon- the last nine years volun- sumer and Small Busi- teering for Wilson Coun- ness Lending, Wes Tay- ty SCAN (Senior Citizens lor joined County Mayor, Awareness Network). Randall Hutto in present- Her background in nurs- ing Williamson with her ing has made her a great award and thanked her match for serving the for her volunteer service. needs of Wilson County’s Photo submitted Peggy was nominated seniors and she is called by Ray Emanuel for the upon regularly to mentor Peggy Williamson was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2020 Wilson County Governor’s work she does with the new volunteers. Volunteer Stars Award for her work with the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee and Native American Indian Peggy is described as Wilson County SCAN. Association of Tennessee dependable, enthusiastic county recognition, Wil- nessee virtual banquet, winners across the state and Wilson County SCAN. and an asset to SCAN. liamson has been invited this February, where will be recognized for their Peggy has spent 40 years In addition to local to attend the State of Ten- adult and youth award volunteer efforts.
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Juliet, JANUARY 27, 2021 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY LOCAL CHARITIES Cumberland freezes tuition costs Wilson Rides receives donation Staff Reports every qualified student.” ing the Tennessee Promise from Caleres/Famous Footwear Cumberland University’s program, which allows high Cumberland University Rides as a way to provide tuition for the 2020-2021 school graduates from Ten- Staff Reports announced recently plans a much needed service year was 38% less than the nessee to earn an associate Wilson Rides, Inc. is to freeze tuition costs for for older adults who don’t national average for private degree, tuition free. Today, the grateful recipient of a the 2021-2022 academic have regular transporta- colleges, according to U.S. Cumberland accepts more donation of $5,000 from year. Tuition for a full-time tion. They will be able to News and over 93% of Cum- Tennessee Promise stu- the Caleres/Famous Foot- freshman student for the schedule rides to retail berland University students dents than any other four- wear distribution center academic year beginning in stores, appointments, vis- receive a grant or scholar- year university in the state. located in Lebanon. The Fall 2021 will be $24,336, its with loved ones and to ship resulting in a substan- In addition to tradition- donation will make a dif- a zero percent increase other local destinations. tially lower tuition to a large al grants and scholarships, ference to thousands of from Fall 2020. In addition, The program is in develop- majority of students. Cumberland has also dis- people, helping to improve Cumberland University in- ment and targets second “While Cumberland is tributed nearly $1 million their experience as older tends to welcome students quarter of 2021 to begin a highly-regarded, private in CARES Act funding to adults in Wilson County. back to campus fully on ride service. university, we are commit- eligible students for the Wilson Rides has a mis- ground for the Fall 2021 se- Jon Holler, Director of ted to providing our stu- 2020-2021 academic year sion to help preserve the mester. Retail Transportation & dents with the finest educa- and expects to deliver the quality of life and foster “We know that many of Operations for Caleres said tional opportunities at the same CARES Act funding a connected community our students and families “We’re excited to partner lowest available cost,” said for 2021-2022. The uni- for older adults in Wilson have suffered economic with you and your team Executive Director for En- versity continues to priori- County by providing safe hardships due to the pan- on this.” Famous Footwear rollment Services Dr. Eddie tize affordability and works transportation to local demic and by freezing tu- employees love to give Lovin. “Enrollment at CU with each student and fam- destinations. This aligns ition for the fall semester back, often nominating has increased for the last six ily individually to find the well with Caleres’ mission both new and returning organizations in the local consecutive years, reaching most beneficial financial aid to “Inspire people to feel students and families can area for company support. a record of 2,704 students package for their needs. great…feet first”. better plan their budgets,” Wilson Rides serves the in Fall 2020, which I attri- For more information Maggie Lea, President said Cumberland Univer- senior population and Fa- bute to our students recog- on tuition and fees, finan- of the non-profit Wilson sity President Dr. Paul C. mous Footwear is looking nizing the value of a Cum- cial aid and scholarships Rides, Inc. and owner of Stumb. “We believe that forward to supporting our berland education.” at Cumberland University, Middle Tennessee offices of every student, regardless senior residents. Cumberland University visit https://www.cum- Home Instead, has worked of their financial situation, For more information, offers over 100 grants and berland.edu/financialaid/. with county Mayor Ran- deserves access to higher please contact Susan scholarships available to For more information on dall Hutto, the Lebanon education and we will con- Shaw in the Wilson Coun- qualified students, includ- Cumberland’s response to Wilson County Chamber of tinue to work to ensure that ty Mayor’s Office at shaw- ing the Tennessee Prom- COVID-19, visit http:// Commerce, and Board of a Cumberland University [email protected] or ise scholarship. In 2015, www.cumberland.edu/ Directors to create Wilson education is affordable for (615) 444-1383. Cumberland began accept- coronavirus/.
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