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THERGEST CIRCCHRONICLEULATION ~ LA ~ WILSON COUNTY of Mt. Juliet WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 | VOLUME 41, NUMBER 14 | www.TCOMJ.com MJPD need help identifying suspect Staff Reports ed in large thefts in Louisi- Juliet in a newer-model Ma- Providence Trail Apart- ana, Alabama and Mississip- roon Cadillac CTS with no li- ments, where he struck the Detectives are actively in- pi. During the early morning cense plate. victim with a handgun, tied vestigating a brutal sexual hours of Tuesday, April 6, an “It’s highly likely when he the victim up, and sexually assault, where a suspect fol- adult male suspect arrived is going to commit crimes he assaulted the victim multiple lowed an adult female home at the Deja Vu adult club at is removing the plate,” said times. He stole a large sum from a Nashville club, forced Church Street in Nashville Captain Tyler Chandler in an of cash and fl ed. his way into the victim’s and began behaving suspi- update Thursday. “It is truly sad, terrifying apartment, and brutally sex- ciously. The suspect waited Once in Mt. Juliet, the for the victim,” said Captain ually assaulted the victim. for the victim to leave, and suspect forced his way into Chandler. “It’s heartbreak- The suspect is also want- he followed the victim to Mt. the victim’s apartment at See MJPD, PAGE 2 CITY COMMISSION LOCAL SCHOOLS Windtree LET’S GET STARTED Pines Board accepts insurance’s walkaway number to rebuild schools moves forward By Kenny Howell Managing Editor

The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners approved Windtree Pines on second reading, as well as $300,000 to local sport Archived photos leagues Monday night. Windtree Pines is the Wilson County School Board accepted Traveler’s Insurance fi nal number to rebuild the schools damaged on March 3, 2020. over 400 home development that is to go where the Windtree Golf Course Board also approves portable village at Stoner Creek “I’m looking used to be. The develop- By Kenny Howell March 3 tornado. The School Board went forward to ment has had issues to ad- Managing Editor Wilson County Schools into Executive Session for al- dress over the last couple has been in dispute with the most two hours Monday night watching those of months including build- After over a year of dis- insurance company over the to speak with County Attor- bulldozers roll.” ing a sewer pump station cussion, The Wilson County number needed to rebuild ney Mike Jennings about the because of the stress on School Board has approved West Wilson Middle School “walkaway number” offered the existing pump stations a dollar amount from Trav- and Stoner Creek Elementary by Traveler’s Insurance. That County Att orney eler’s Insurance to rebuild which have been sitting dam- number was revealed after the schools damaged by the Mike Jennings See BOC, PAGE 8 aged since the tornado. See BOARD, PAGE 9 MORE INSIDE MJPD converting to hybrid of the vehicles, Page 2 Teacher Year By Kenny Howell Tanner has been a teach- third but is currently a kin- Sherriff’s Offi ce uncovers Managing Editor er for 25 years, most of that dergarten teacher. drugs, weapons at Old Hickry time spent at Rutland. She “I love the supportive at- residence, Page 3 Stacy Tanner is the was there when the school mosphere,” said Tanner of MJ baseball honors veteran, Teacher of the Year for Rut- opened in 1999. She has RES. “Everyone works to- Page 6 land Elementary. taught grades from PreK to See TOTY, PAGE 6 OBITUARIES COMMUNITY CALENDAR ...... pg Will Ann Bolden Carter FAITH MESSAGE ...... pg 4 www.tcomj.com David Lee Johnson OBITUARIES ...... pg 8 Carroll Crispin Smith Jr. CLASSIFIEDS ...... pg 10 Page 2, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 MJPD, from PAGE 1 MJ Guardian Shield ing.” leads to four arrests The suspect was also involved in grab-and-run Alerts by MJ Guardian thefts from the Kay Jew- Shield led to four arrests last elers in Slidell, La., Ful- week. tondale, Ala., and Hatties- Friday, MJ Guardian burg, Miss. It is possible Shield alerted officers to a that the suspect is com- 1993 Ford Ranger involved mitting crimes across the in a Mt. Juliet hit and run southeast and will contin- Courtesy of Mt. Juliet Police crash Thursday. The truck MJPD converting ue to do so. Department was intercepted on Lebanon “Our detectives are Road near North Greenhill aggressively investigat- The vehicle of the unidentified Road. An adult male, with to hybrid vehicles ing this awful crime. The suspect in a sexual assault last a suspended license and in gallon from 13 to 21. suspect is a dangerous week. The suspect appears to By Kenny Howell possession of methamphet- The Ford Interceptor Util- person, and he must be remove his plate when he is do- amine, was arrested. Managing Editor apprehended soon before ity Hybrids are a fairly new ing a crime. Saturday, MJ Guardian Mt. Juliet Police Depart- there are more victims,” option for the line of police Shield alerted officers to a ment is going green and sav- stated Mt. Juliet Police vehicles. From the Ford web- suspect’s arrest and con- vehicle, associated with a ing a lot of money in the pro- Chief James Hambrick. “If site, it states this is the first viction. wanted person, involved in cess. anyone thinks they know ever pursuit-rated hybrid po- As of Tuesday, Cap- a felony shoplifting theft in MJPD has been replacing who the suspect is, they lice SUV. tain Chandler stated that Mt. Juliet. Officers intercept- their end-of-life, high-mileage are urged to give us a call.” “It provides police agencies detectives are still worked the vehicle in Providence patrol vehicles with Ford In- Once identified, detec- with improved power and ing with various agencies MarketPlace, and the want- terceptor Utility Hybrids. tives will seek charges in performance, with no trade- across the southeast in ed adult female, also wanted “We evaluated the costs, the Mt. Juliet incident for offs when it comes to safety hopes of identifying the out of Murfreesboro for felo- and it was clear that it would four counts of Aggravated or interior passenger/cargo suspect. ny theft, was arrested. be more cost effective due Rape, Aggravated Kidnap- space when compared to the Anyone with any in- Also Saturday, Mt. Juliet to the savings in fuel con- ping, Aggravated Robbery, previous-generation vehicle. formation regarding this Guardian Shield alerted offi- sumption over the life of the Especially Aggravated It’s smart for community crime is encouraged to cers to a stolen 2002 Chev- vehicle,” said Captain Tyler Burglary, and Aggravated budgets, too – with signifi- call the Mt. Juliet Police rolet Avalanche stolen from Chandler. Assault. To ensure justice cant potential fuel savings Department at (615) 754- Sherwood, Ark. on Dec, 4, Chandler said the gas for the victim and get the and reduced CO2 emissions, 2550. Information can 2020. Officers intercepted savings is quite amazing dangerous suspect off the potentially fewer fill-ups,” the also be given anonymously the car on N Mt Juliet Rd compared to the non-hybrid streets, the Mt. Juliet Po- website reads. by calling (615) 754-TIPS near I-40. An adult male models. He said the hybrid lice Department offers a It also states that it is the (8477) or via the Mt. Juliet and female, in possession of models are getting on average $2,000 reward for infor- only vehicle worldwide engi- Police Department website methamphetamine, were ar- 61 percent more miles to the mation that leads to the at http://www.mjpd.org/. neered to meet the 75 MPH rested. gallon, increasing miles per rear-impact crash test.

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April 15 Hall Commission Cham- bers, 2425 N. Mt. Juliet MT. JULIET PLANNNING Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. COMMISSION MEETING You can watch the meeting The Mt. Juliet Planning at the city’s website http:// Commission will hold their www.mtjuliet-tn.gov. meeting Monday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall April 27 Commission Chambers, 2425 N. Mt. Juliet Road, JECDB MEETING Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. You The Board of Directors can watch the meeting at of the Joint Economic and the city’s website http:// Community Development www.mtjuliet-tn.gov. Board of Wilson County will meet on Tuesday, April 27, April 17 at 7:30 a.m. at the brand- Sheriff’s Deputies uncover drugs, new Jones Brummett Ele- THE MT. JULIET COM- mentary School, 1530 Hart- weapons at Old Hickory residence MUNITY YARD SALE mann Drive, in Lebanon. The Mt Juliet Commu- residence or was still in the interviews that were con- Staff Reports nity Yard Sale. Saturday, immediate area. Cpl. Bryce ducted by detectives, this in- April 29 April 17 from 7 a.m. – 2 A call of shots fired at the Beaty immediately applied a cident appears to be drug re- p.m. and Mundy. Memo- WILSON COUNTY BOARD end of March led to the un- tourniquet to the victim’s left lated,” stated Wilson County rial Park, 300 Mundy Me- OF EDUCATION covering of drugs, weapons leg until medics arrived. Sheriff Robert Bryan. “There morial Dr. Spots are $20 MEETING and cash at an Old Hickory Through the course of were large amounts of illegal each which gives you two The Wilson County residence. the investigation by WCSO drugs inside the home that parking spaces. Contact Mt Board of Education will Wilson County Sheriff’s detectives, information was included crystal metham- Juliet Community Center hold a Work Session April Office Deputies were dis- developed that presence of phetamine, crack cocaine, at (615)758-6522 for more 29, at 5 p.m. at the Wilson patched to a residence in Old drugs were inside the home. powder cocaine, various pills info County BOE Administrative Hickory on March 31 around Detectives worked quickly to and marijuana. Numerous & Training Complex, 415 9 p.m. after 911 received a get a search warrant issued weapons were also found in- Harding Drive, Lebanon TN call of shots fired in the area. for the residence and when side the residence as well as April 26 37087. The Work Session Upon arrival near the 600 it was executed, a large items commonly associated is for informational pur- block of General Kershaw amount of narcotics and with drug trade.” MT. JULIET BOARD OF poses only. No actions are Drive, deputies quickly made weapons were located. One Detectives will be consult- COMMISSIONERS taken, or voted on, by the contact with a male subject of the weapons seized was ing with the District Attor- MEETING Board at the Work Session. who had been shot in the originally stolen from a ve- ney’s Office with their find- The Mt. Juliet Board of You can stream the meet- left knee and right leg. The hicle burglary out of Lewis- ings from the investigation Commissioners will hold ing via the Wilson County victim was unable to advise burg. for prosecution of the inci- their meeting Monday, April Schools website. if the suspect(s) had left the “During the course of the dent that occurred. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the City investigation through the

LEBANON POLICE DEPARTMENT Mother, daughter killed in Lebanon shooting Shooter later found husband, Shaun Varsos. Varsos was later found in deceased in vehicle his car in West Nashville Staff Reports near his residence with an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound. A mother and daugh- Shaun Varsos broke ter were shot and killed in into the residence early their home at the Stone- Monday morning armed bridge subdivision in with a shotgun. He is be- Lebanon Monday. lieved to have been shot According to Lebanon before killing Sisco and Police, Deborah Sisco, Varsos. Varsos fled the 60, and Marie Varsos, 31, area in a Nissan Pathfind- were killed inside Sisco’s er in which he was later home by Varsos’ estranged found. Page 4, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 CHURCH DIRECTORY

ANGLICAN LUTHERAN Holy Comforter Anglican Catholic Celebration Lutheran (ACC) ith & Mess METHODIST t Cook’s United Methodist Fai ssage ASSEMBLY OF GOD Lighthouse Church Gladeville United Methodist Grace United Methodist Church BAPTIST Mt. Juliet African Methodist Episcopal Baker’s Grove Baptist Church Beckwith Baptist Pleasant Grove United Methodist Cedar Grove Baptist Providence United Methodist* Corona Baptist Church Scott’s Chapel African Methodist Faith Church Episcopal Church Fellowship Baptist Williamson Chapel CME Church The Measure of Faith The Fellowship at Mt. Juliet First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet* NAZARENE The Glade Church Covenant Fellowship Church of the of this verse says to “have As we said at the begin- Grace Baptist Church Nazarene the God kind of faith.” Ro- ning, we are to live by this Green Hill Church* Pentecostal mans 12:3 reads, “…ac- faith. So often Christians Hickory Hills Baptist Church Alive cording as God hath dealt do not understand that for The LightHouse Fellowship Mays Chapel PRESBYTERIAN to every man the measure a person to live by faith, it Cloyds Cumberland Presbyterian Mt. Juliet Missionary Baptist of faith.” Romans 10:17, is necessary that our faith Hickory Grove Church Mt. Olivet Baptist Suggs Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Ephesians 2:8 and II Cor- be strong and in good work- Music City Baptist Church inthians 4:13 all tell us this ing order. For this to hap- New Life Baptist Church SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST same thing and that is this; pen we must read the Word Rutland Baptist Church Mt. Juliet Seventh-day Adventist the faith we are to live by of God and feed our spirits Shiloh Baptist Church comes to us from God. The every day so that faith can Silver Springs Baptist UNITY Unity of Music City scripture in Ephesians says grow. As we do this, the Truth and Grace Free Will Baptist it is the gift of God. So we measure God has given to Church NON-DENOMINATIONAL could say it this way, “every us will continue to increase Victory Baptist Church Abundant Life* Bryan Cowan believer has a measure of as we walk with Him. CATHOLIC The BARN Church Pastor the God kind of faith.” We Let me encourage you to- St. Stephen Catholic Community Bridge Fellowship Church Faith Is The Victory Church don’t have to hope we could day. Get into the Word of Cedar Ridge Church CHURCH OF CHRIST The Church at Pleasant Grove have it. We don’t have to God and feed your spirit. As The Bible declares that 109 Church of Christ Connect Church work to obtain it. We do not you do this you are feeding Belinda Parkway Church of Christ the just are to live by faith. Faith is the Victory Church even have to pray to God to your faith and your mea- Center Chapel Church of Christ Cross Point Church Every person who profess- give this to us. No, the Bible sure will increase and grow Corinth Church of Christ Friendship Community Church es Christ as Lord and Sav- plainly says we have this as as you mature in the Lord. Gladeville Church of Christ Gateway of Hope ior has a mandate from the we have believed upon the With all we have experi- Green Hill Church of Christ Generation Changers Church Scriptures to live in this Lord Jesus Christ. From enced in this past year, let Leeville Church of Christ Global Vision Bible Church Mt. Juliet Church of Christ manner. Jesus said in Mark there it is up to each person us now more than ever use Grace Bible Fellowship Nonaville Church of Christ 11:22, “… to have faith in as to what they do with this our faith believing God for Grace Fellowship Ministries Vesta Church of Christ Greater True Faith Community God.” Another translation measure. His promises to be realized CHURCH OF GOD Church here and now. Let’s release Holy Temple Church Living Water Fellowship faith in the God of the Bi- The Journey Church Mt. Juliet Church of God ble of which it says in Mark Joy Church International The Pointe Church For information on 9:23; Jesus said unto him, LifeChurch of Mt. Juliet If thou canst believe, all CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Living Hope Church advertising in the things are possible to him The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Mending Fences Cowboy Church that believeth. KJV Day Saints New Heart Christian Church Let us not leave one prom- New Tribe Church FAITH & MESSAGE EPISCOPAL Our Father’s House Community Church of the Epiphany ise of God standing idle but Church section call 615-754-6111 let us take God at His Word JEHOVAH’S WITNESS The Rock of Nashville knowing that He is faithful Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Royal Life International to watch over and perform it as we walk with Him.

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list of slang words to drive is getting older, wiser, and any of these old slang words is that I can claim to be old adults and parents crazy. more and more afraid to be bring back fond memories school. The use of your old Just like we all drove our around me for fear that I for you? slang words is perfectly fine parents and adults crazy might embarrass him with because there will always be when we were young with some of my old slang word Dude: A Guy other people your own age our slang words. We all had usage. I have to say I can- Peeling Out. Burning Rub- around who remember them and used slang words when not blame him, because I ber: Spinning tires for no as well. So, in other words, we were young, and we prob- remember doing the same g o o d r e a s o n keep up keeping on my older ably continue to use some thing with my parents. I re- Blast: A great time much wiser slang word buds. of those same slang words member very vividly being Mullet: Business in the Buds stands for buddies or today. The only problem is somewhat embarrassed by front, party in the back friends for those that do not we continue to use the same some of the stuff my parents Lead Sled: Cool Car know or remember. And now old slang words we used in said when I was younger. Bogart: To hog something. that my son is older, he now the fifties, sixties, seventies, Little does my son realize, Booking: Going fast has his own outdated slang Kenny Martin eighties, nineties and be- but in my day, I was quite Choice: Nice words too. So, it will be fun City Manager yond. the slang word king. Or at Cooties: Never saw them to watch my grandkids roll The older we get the old- least I thought I was. Well, but some people had them their eyes at their dad when You may have noticed er and more outdated our I do not feel that way any- Daddy-O: 50’s term he uses his old slang words. that I misspelled feeling in slang words get. I never re- more. So, I guess the best Flower child: Hippie In closing, please have the title of this article. You ally thought much about my thing to do is run with peo- Fuzz: The police a great day and smile every may also notice that this slang words being old and ple my own age or older. That Gimmie sum skin: To chance you get. And in case is a slang word used to ex- outdated until my son start- way when I use outdated and shake hands. you have forgotten, crow’s press how someone might ed getting older. When he old slang words the people, I feet and wrinkles are noth- feel. Slang words have been was just a small boy, he did am around will still think I Well, as you can tell from ing more than laugh lines around and used for many not notice my use of outdat- am hip and cool. my old use of slang words, and experience. So please years and every new gener- ed and cheesy slang words. Below is a list of words I am getting older. But the take great pride in yourself ation brings on a whole new Unfortunately, for me, he used when I was a kid: See if one thing I have on my son for you have earned it. TELLING TALES - Candid Camera

ing something silly to only my robe and rollers! I will ding, stop taping me!” I’m reaching for the phone, later realize they were on take your phone, your car, No longer can I walk they’ve already captioned it, film, broadcast to the whole ...where’s your father...... around in holey pajamas posted it and locked down world to see! Brody!!!!” and my hair all askew, be- their phone. I used to think it was It’s not just the boy, my cause one of them is no And then we start the soooo funny. But like all girls do it too. I’ll be driving doubt taping me, sending new game much like anoth- things old, the joke is now complaining about this or it out to their friends, cap- er show - Family Feud. on me. that only to turn to see them tioned “Mom - looking her “What have I told you Candid Camera has be- quickly put their phone best”. (Yes, that was a real about putting a code on this come my daily life. And if down. one that I later heard about phone! You better give me you have a teenager living “Were you taping me? from one of my mom friends that code!” with you, I suspect it’s your I swear if you send that to and got the boy grounded “What is it? Your birth- life too. anyone, I’m going to stop which also made it to video.) day? 0714? If you don’t give At any given moment that paying your college tuition. And the more I protest, me this code, I’m going to Angel Kane boy of mine is videoing tap- (They blatantly then pull the better the show, so I’ve .... where is your father.... Wilson Living Magazine ing me and then snap chat- out their phone to catch the learned to swat first and Brody!!” ting it for the world to see. rant hoping I’ll go viral) Put threaten only after I’ve con- And to think our parents Who remembers that It took me a while to catch that phone down. I’m not fiscated the phone. thought they had it bad show? on, but pretty much any- kidding, I will stop this car But of course, confiscat- when we talked back and For those who don’t re- time that phone is pointed right now, I will..., give me ing usually does nothing rolled our eyes. call, it was a hidden camera at me now, I lose my mind. that phone (as I try reach for because these kids have What I’d give for an eye television show capturing “Stop! Don’t you dare it while still keeping in my a trigger finger the rivals roll! unsuspecting people do- send that to anyone. I’m in lane of traffic), I’m not kid- any trained marksman. As Cumberland exceeds money raising goal Staff Reports

Cumberland University announced today that its in- augural Giving Week raised over $34,000 and exceed- Dentistry ed its initial goal of 179 donors in honor of 179 years of for the Cumberland. rector of Annual Giving and become an annual event. The campaign, which ran Alumni Relations. “Gifts of Cumberland is thankful to whole family! from Monday, April 5 through any size greatly impact future every donor who participated Friday, April 9, received gifts generations of CU students, in this exciting fundraising from 213 donors. Gifts will be and our students, faculty, event. allocated to various univer- staff, alumni and friends tru- To learn more about Giv- sity areas as designated by ly came together to make our ing Week or to make a dona- each donor. first annual Giving Week a tion, please visit cumberland. “We are thrilled with the great success.” edu/giving-week. For more incredible success of this This was the university’s information, contact the Of- DR. STEPHEN BOH campaign and grateful to first Giving Week, a uni- fice of Advancement at ad- 6152880700 | BEHIND STARBUCKS IN NORTH MT. JULIET all who contributed,” said versity-wide celebration of [email protected] ONLINE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE | MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Courtney Vick, Senior Di- philanthropy, which will now or (615)547-1269. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED | WWW.TWINLAKESDENTALCARE.COM Page 6, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 WWMS Students of the Month

BASEBALL Wednesday, April 7 Wilson Central 4 Portland 2 Mt. Juliet 13 Green Hill 0 Friday, April 9 Lebanon 16, Green Hill 9 Ravenwood 9 Mt. Juliet 5 Oakland 9 Wilson Central 3 MJCA 12 Cane Ridge 4 Saturday, April 10 Mt. Juliet 10 Owensboro Catholic 0 Mt. Juliet 12 Owensboro Catholic 7 Photo submitted Monday, April 12 Mt.Juliet 6 Wilson The Mt. Juliet High School baseball team honored veteran Edwin Bennett Rector Wednesday be- Central 4 tween the fi rst and second inning of their baseball game with Green Hill. The team will honor a veter- LACROSSE an at every home district game this season. Wednesday, April 7 Cookeville 20 Wilson Central 1 MJHS Baseball honors veteran SOFTBALL Staff Reports 1st Marine Brigade in Rector is a 52-year Mt. Wednesday, April 7 Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He Juliet resident who has Wilson Central 10 The Mt. Juliet High served as a Combat Cargo served as a Sunday school Gallatin 0 School baseball team hon- offi cer for the Largest Am- teacher, Cub Scout lead- Thursday, April 8 ored veteran Edwin Ben- phibious landing since the er, Little League coach, Green Hill 6 Mt. Juliet 5 nett Rector Wednesday. Korean War. Kiwaniian, and Charter Monday, April 12 The team will honor a dif- On land, his Shore Party Member of the Exchange Green Hill 13 Portland 4 ferent veteran at each dis- Batallion Re-supplied heli- Club. He’s a 50-year mem- TENNIS trict home game this sea- copter soldiers with med- ber of the Mt. Juliet Ma- ical supplies, weapons, sonic Lodge. Thursday, April 8 son. ammo, food, water, equip- Rector was honored be- Wilson Central Boys 7 Rector joined the Naval ment and brought back tween the fi rst and sec- Green Hill 0 ROTC program while in those with injuries, and ond inning of Wednesday’s Green Hill Girls 5 Wilson college at the University of casualties. game against Green Hill Central 2 Missouri. After graduation During his military ser- High School. Monday, April 12 in 1959, he was commis- vice, he achieved the rank The schedule for the rest Wilson Central Boys 7 sioned as a second lieu- of Captain as a combat of the veteran recognitions Blackman 0 tenant in the United States engineer offi cer. He served are: Wilson Central Girls 7 Marine Corps. his country for over seven April 15: MJ vs Leba- Blackman 2 Rector was part of the years. non, 7p.m. After settling in Mt. Ju- April 21: MJ vs Hender- ELITE AUDIOLOGY IS HERE FOR YOU! liet with his wife and three sonville, 7p.m. children, he went on to April 27: MJ vs Portland, work for Vanderbilt Univer- 6 p.m. sity Police Department, re- April 29: MJ vs Gallatin, tiring as the Deputy Chief. 6 p.m.

TOTY, from PAGE 1 agnosed with COVID-19, but several exposures to it gether and does what’s best caused her to have to quar- for the kids.” antine twice. That took her Photos coutesy of West Wilson Tanner said it has al- out of the room from her Middle School ways been about creating a students, but it didn’t stop $$ warm, welcoming, produc- her from teaching. She re- Every month, teachers at 500 tive learning environment. moted into her classroom 500 WWMS nominate a student And having fun. and taught from her dining who deserves to be recognized “I’ve always told them we room. OFF!OFF! for some reason: great eﬀ ort, A PAIR OF can have fun, but we are “It was just like I was in good character, outstanding also going to be learning,” there,” said Tanner. “I love RESOUND ONE work, big improvement, all ex- said Tanner. being recognized for that.” HEARING AIDS amples of Wildcat Pride. Here Tanner had never been Tanner will now have are the WWMS Wildcat Pride RESOUND ONE: A NEW named Teacher of the Year a chance to win Wilson Students of the Month for CLASS OF HEARING AID in her 25 years, so she was County Teacher of the March: (Pictured from top) 6th WITH THIS AD ONLY. very excited when it was Year. The winner will OFFER EXPIRES DEC. 31 Grade: Simeon Davis, Quino DR. JENNIFER ROMINE MCGLOTHLIN announced. be named at a banquet Oliveros. 7th Grade: Dulce Ri- “It was a huge surprise,” scheduled for Friday, 541 N. MT. JULIET RD #2204, MT. JULIET, TN vera Mendoza, Noah Bussinger. said Tanner. June 4 at Baird Chapel on 6157587118 • WWW.ELITEAUD.COM 8th Grade: Bimo Sapkota, Ash- Tanner never was di- the campus of Cumber- MONDAYTHURSDAY: 9AM5PM • FRIDAY: 9AM2PM land University. ton Kirkendoll. The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 Page 7 WCHS has two more sign West Elementary Principal’s List

3rd Grade: Bryson Mc- 4th Grade: Grace Bran- Clure, Amaziah Morton, drup, Grayson Harris, Edyn Shaub, Jayleeann Wilson Hays, Jace Irving, Travis, Sedona Trevino, Jackson Oglesby, Levi Jaxon White, Ryder Ziel- Vaughan, Britton Bowman, ke, Alexa Bullard, Cooper Cooper Burgett, Christian Campbell, Arden Bolinger, Frick, Elijah Jackson, Car- Havan Bright, Bradley oline Keopf, Tucker Shorey, Bishop, Aubree Ander- Adam Alkhafaji, Max Dix- son, Josey Brunner, Noah on, Nevaeh Garcia, Tamiah Christoffersen, Sophie Logue, Kaitlynn Perez-Her- Long, Tatum Perry, Cate nandez, Easton Pittman, Beall, Tucker Bean, Bai- Allie Spalding, Haylie Spal- ley Blohm, Hudson Ear- ding, Isaac Patton McGre- ley, Jagger Hopes, Cole gor, Eisley Brown, Batrek Linam, Kenny James, Masoud, Seton Ramsey Rakeb Medurria, Ethan 5th Grade: Zoey Black- Renick, Gabby Aulds, Lin- well, Elijah Vaughan, den Bruner, Hunter Dav- Kaylee Williams, Elijah enport, Ella Bartram, Kel- Booker, Andrei Bratosin, sie Jones, Mylee Knowles, Caleb Bullion, Scarlett Presley Premo, Den- Joyner, Annika Langford, ny Wardle, Noah Ashe, Avante Manson, Olivia Jayden Carruthers, Liam Peck, Keaton Powell, Hai- Chan, Rowan Dockins, ley Schauer, Dylan Winter, Jacobi Easterly, Karas Mia Garland, Lilli Kerney, Makar, Shelby Nelson, McKenna Kistemaker, Aid- Miles Turner, Chandler en Launsby, Abby Matter, Waffird, Eli Morton, Col- Audrey Owens, Landon bie Burgess Rippy, Emer- Prescott, Eriny Sobhy, Aimi son Creel, Paxton Grah, Bishop Aynslee Bright, Ansley Hawkins, Zane Carter Foust, Maddie Hill, Langford, Dominik Mur- Ellie Jackson, Landon Jen- guia, Genevieve Robert- kins, Sam Kerney, John son, Jenna Savley, Lillie Miller, Faith Porter, Tommy Kate Shands, Parker Bar- Travers, Linley Wolfe, Levi nett, Noah Garcia, Ken- Wood, Jackson Campbell, dall Rockensock, Serena Miracle Shehata, Luis Shi- Spivey, Hudson Vancleve, mamoto, Mckinlee Stone, Collin Williams Jackson Waller MORE SCHOOL NEWS Photos courtesy of Wilson Central High School ON PAGE 9 Wilson Central had two more athletes sign with colleges in recent weeks. On March 31, Dylan Hud- son (top) signed to play football with Cumberland University. The running back and linebacker was a three year player for the Wildcats. On Tuesday, April 6, Emma Martinez became the first Lady Wildcat Lacrosse player to sign when she signed with Lee University. Martinez is the goalie for the THE CHRONICLE Lacrosse team. OF MT. JULIET MEET OUR HYGIENISTS: NIKKI, RDH, TERESA, RDH & DENISE, RDH Kenny Howell Craig Childress Managing Editor Production Manager [email protected] [email protected]

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Mailing Address: Telephone: 615-754-6111 615-754-0853 P.O. Box 647, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121 Fax: 615-754-8203 Office Location: Office Hours: 9am to 5pm M-F 1400 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Suite 201, DentonDentalSolutions.com Classified Deadline: 1pm every Monday Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 11211 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Display Deadline: 5pm Monday Page 8, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 BOC, from PAGE 1 the Hotel/Motel budget in OBITUARIES the amount of $300,000 in the area. in the near future. The project was ap- CARTER, Will Ann service will be conducted than being with his fami- Lee recommended proved with Commission- Bolden 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, ly, watching his children they do it now and give er Scott Hefner voting at Victory Baptist Church, and grandchildren grow $100,000 to Mt. Juliet against it. He didn’t think Will Ann Bolden Car- 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Ju- and loving his wife. League, Mt. Juliet Youth the developer was con- ter, 75, Old Hickory, died liet, TN with Rev. Chuck He is survived by his Football and Cheer and tributing enough money April 7. Groover officiating. loving wife and beautiful Wilson United Soccer to the pump station proj- Ann was born in Nash- Flowers accepted on family, which he adored: League. ect, and passing it off to ville, and was the daugh- memorials may be made wife of 36 years, Violet The amendment to the builders because part ter of the late, Allen Bold- to Victory Baptist Church, Johnson; children, Aman- the ordinance to make it of the money would come en and Pauline Weakley 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Ju- da Clay (Kenny), Chelse $300,000 was approved on a per lot fee. Hefner Bolden. She was a member liet, TN 37122 or St. Jude (Tanner) Moore, Eli John- unanimously as well as proposed $300,000 main- of Victory Baptist Church Children’s Research Hos- son and Ethan Johnson; the resolution. tenance funding that was and a former member of pital, 501 St. Jude Place, brother, Allen (Rebecca) The Board of Commis- going to be used for the ex- Madison Heights Baptist Memphis, TN 38105. Johnson; grandchildren, sioners also approved the isting stations in the com- Church. Ann was an an- Visitation will be 11 Avery Violet Clay, James- annexation of a proper- ing years, lifting a require- tique dealer and formerly a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, on Perry Clay, Emery Rae ty on Central Pike that ment on a restroom facility owned The Antique Ex- April 17 at Victory Baptist Moore and Easton Lee will be the future home at a frisbee golf area in the change Mall on 8th Av- Church. Moore; several nieces and of WEMA Station No. 10. development which was to enue in Nashville and Arrangements by Bond nephews and many be- Justice was against the cost $300,000, and donat- Carter’s Antiques and Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. loved friends. annexation. ing of parts from existing The Antique Shop and Juliet Road and Weston A Celebration of Life “The reason for the an- pump stations that would Tea Room in the Frank- Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) service was conduct- nexation is for the sewer, also total $300,000. The lin Historic District. She 773-2663. www.bondme- ed Tuesday, April 13, at don’t convolute it,” said cost of the pump station is was very generous and morial.com. Bond Memorial Chapel. Justice. estimated to be $1.6 mil- nothing gave her great- Flowers are being ac- Justice said he didn’t lion. er pleasure than giving JOHNSON, David Lee cepted on memorials may see any benefit bringing “$900,000 is a good to others. Ann was also be made to St. Jude Chil- the parcel into the city chunk of change,” said preceded in death by her David Lee Johnson, dren’s Research Hospital, limits. He was the lone Hefner. grandmother, Anne Mae age 55, Mt. Juliet, passed 501 St. Jude Place, Mem- vote against it, as it was The rest of the money is Bolden; sister, Mary Eliz- away April 10. phis, TN 38105 or the approved 4-1. to come from a $1500 per abeth Spears and brother, Lee was born in Deca- Veterans Organization of An ordinance to amend lot fee into an independent Michael Donald Bolden. tur, Ala. and was the son your choice. the Commercial General escrow account. There She is survived by: hus- of the late, William Arthur Visitation was prior to zoning to prohibit auto- is also $2000 per lot for band of 47 years, Gene and Brenda Rae Johnson. service time Tuesday at motive related businesses area improvements. That Carter; children, Stephen He was a 1983 graduate Bond Memorial Chapel, that are adjacent to resi- $3500 fee was amend- K. (Jennifer) Green, Les- of Dupont High School N. Mt. Juliet Road and dential lots failed. ed into the ordinance, ley (Allen) Curtis, Lisa and a veteran of the U.S. Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, Justice has been at- and was approved by the (Patrick) Bastain and Joey Army, 82nd Airborne Di- TN. (615) 773-2663. www. tempting to clean up the board with Hefner voting B. (Monique) Johnson; vision. Lee was the owner bondmemorial.com. Lebanon Road corridor be- against it. siblings, Bobby (Janette) of Johnson and Sons En- cause of the large number Before the meeting, the Bolden, Penny (Tommy) terprises, LLC and worked SMITH, Jr., Carroll of automotive businesses. developers agreed to make Johnson, Tommy (Mi- hard his whole life. He Crispin He wanted to attract a va- some changes to lots along chelle) Bolden, Betty Jo was an avid outdoorsman riety of businesses. Cedar Creek to keep flood- (Phil) Garrott and Ronnie and enjoyed hunting, fish- Carroll Crispin Smith, “I believe this eliminates ing from happening in the Bolden; 11 grandchildren; ing, boating and camping Jr., 76, Mt. Juliet passed competition,” said Com- area. nine great-grandchildren; with his family. His favor- away April 7. missioner Jennifer Milele. The ordinance as many nieces and neph- ite activity was watching He was preceded in “I just can’t support it.” amended was approved by ews. his wife catch lots of fish. death by parents, Carroll Other commissioners the same numbers. A Celebration of Life Nothing gave him more joy Sr. and Margaret Smith. like Bill Trivett echoed The board also approved Smith is survived that the area is improving $300,000 to local sports by: wife, Sheila Smith; with new development, it leagues for improvements daughters, Lee Anne (Da- will just take some time. PET OF THE WEEK to their parks. The origi- vid) Laskey; and Deborah In the end, Justice didn’t nal ordinance was to give Quinlan; son, Cris (Isa- support this approach as $100,000 to Mt Juliet belle) Smith; sister, Bobbi well and it failed unani- League to help with their Jo Smith; and grandchil- mously. flooding cleanup. It was dren, J.D. (Anne) Laskey; The Board of Commis- sponsored by Hefner. and Olivia Laskey. sioners also approved a “This couldn’t have hap- There will be no public reduction in the food to al- pened at a worse time,” service at this time. cohol ratio that has been said Hefner. “It’s time for Arrangements by Sel- used since liquor by the the city to give back.” lars Funeral Home at Mt. drink started in Mt. Juliet. Earlier in the meeting, Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Ju- Restaurants had to Vice Mayor Ray Justice liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN earn $5 for food for every ROOSTER applauded the effort of the 37122, (615)758-5459, $1 spent on alcohol. community for coming out obituary line (615)758- The effort was brought Rooster came to our shelter as an owner surrender. This 8818, www.sellarsfuner- to help clean up the fields. handsome guy is looking for his forever home! Rooster up to get more in line with The season has been is a sweet guy but he has a lot of energy so he would do alservices.com. what the State of Tennes- put on pause until every- best in a home with a big yard or with someone who can see does. It was reduced to thing can be cleaned and take him on a lot of walks. Rooster is already neutered so 2.5-to-1 ratio as a place- his adoption fee is $75. repaired. holder, and by second Please call the shelter at 615-773-5533 to schedule an “It reassures me I’m appointment to meet Rooster, or come during reading the number would raising my kids in the best OPEN HOURS Monday – Friday from 11:30 AM – 5 PM. be changed to reflect more place I can raise them,” Mt. Juliet Animal Care & Control of what the State of Ten- said Justice. 115 Industrial Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 nessee does. Before the vote, Parks It passed 4-1 with Director Rocky Lee said Milele voting against it. that there was going to She wanted a less drastic Margaret Dixon, be a surprise donation to REALTOR® change. SPONSORS (615) 754-2019 local sports leagues from www.robinsonpropertieshomes.com The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 Page 9 Foutch, Risher Valedictorian and Salutatorian for MJCA

Linville receives GVSA nomination

Staff Reports Barger’s application for Britt included quotes from sever- Britt Linville was recog- al members of the commu- nized as a nominee for a nity boasting about Linville’s Governor’s Volunteer Stars generosity and kindness. Award. A State of Tennes- “Whether in his volunteer see program, this initiative role in youth sports or de- seeks to recognize and hon- livering resources, Britt has or outstanding volunteers shown great care for peo- in participating counties for ple. He has been a majori- ty of one when it comes to From Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Facebook their volunteer service. Lin- ville received a commemora- his passion for our schools and community” - Pas- Mt. Juliet Christian Academy announced Mallie Foutch and Abby Risher as the Valedictorian and tive plaque to mark the oc- tor Chuck Groover, Victo- Salutatorian of the 2021 class. Here they are pictured with Secondary Principal Jon Willis and School casion, sponsored by Wilson ry Baptist Church. “I think Counselor Elle Mummert. Bank & Trust. Linville was nominated by of Britt as the trunk of the tree. He helps the commu- and could house up to 800 year and summer 2022 to Anne Barger who recognized BOARD, from PAGE 1 nity through his branches students. Stoner Creek El- get Stoner Creek Elementa- Britt’s 20-plus years of vol- of networks. He also gives exiting Executive Session as ementary has just over 600 ry rebuilt. The students will unteerism in Wilson County credit back to others when $53,747,077.31. students. be able to watch the prog- and its school systems. Britt he volunteers” said Yvonne Jennings said before the “They will have ample ress. The portables would contributes to Wilson Coun- Kittrell, retired school prin- vote that you had to weigh space,” said Dr. Wright. be leased until the school is ty in a number of ways. Dai- cipal. the number against litiga- There will be two restroom finished. ly, you can find him picking Barger described Britt as tion, which could take an- facilities built, a playground, The move was recom- up food and supplies for a man of his word who has other two years to resolve. and the school will be able mended because of an explo- the Family Resource Center eliminated barriers which “Your schools have been to use the Phyllis Robinson sion of enrollment at Stoner and families throughout the may prevent children in our down long enough,” said Gymnasium for administra- Creek Elementary, Mt. Juliet community. Most weekends, county from being success- Jennings. tion and teacher work space. Middle School and West Wil- he is in the gym volunteer- ful in school, both academi- Jennings said there is still That will give all summer son Middle School. The board ing for the youth basketball cally and socially. money out there because 2021, the 2021-22 school approved it unanimously. league or delivering food. the school system can file a FEMA claim once the demo- Cleanings | Crowns | Veneers | Invisalign | Bridges lition and rebuilding are bid Root Canals | Oral Surgery Cosmetic Dentistry out. The School Board approved the number unanimously. “I’m looking forward to Darian S Horne, Sr., Agent watching those bulldozers 2614 N Mount Juliet Road roll,” said Jennings. Drive Home the Savings with State Farm Board Chair Larry Tom- Mount Juliet, TN 37122 linson echoed Jennings sen- Bus: 615-754-4604 Fax: 615-754-8362 timents later in the meeting. www.darianhorne.com “I wish it could have hap- pened quicker, it didn’t, but I am happy where we are State Farm, Bloomington, IL now,” said Tomlinson. 1211999 After the vote, Director of Schools Dr. Donna Wright Darian S Horne, Sr., Agent made a recommendation Darren Foster, D.D.S. Sarah Moore, D.D.S. 1400 N Mount Juliet Road, Ste 103 that the Board approve a Mt Juliet, TN 37122 615-754-6677 | 631 S. MT. JULIET RD. MT. JULIET “portable village” for Ston- Bus: 615-754-4604 Fax: 615-754-8362 Providence Shopping Center near Publix www.darianhorne.com er Creek Elementary. There Mon, Tues 7-5 | Wed 7-2 | Thurs 7-3 | Fri 8-12 would be 20 portables which State Farm, Bloomington, IL would total 40 classrooms Most insurance plans accepted! Walk-Ins Welcome! 1211999 Page 10, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS • DEADLINE: MONDAY, 5PM • 615-754-6111

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At 8.6 percent, Lake Coun- Wilson County’s unem- Staff Reports caregivers are prepared to in a Crib - to ensure every ployment dropped .3 percent ty had Tennessee’s highest continue adherence to the baby may reach their first in February, giving it the unemployment rate in Feb- TriStar Summit Medical latest American Academy birthday. third lowest unemployment ruary, which was a 0.3 of a Center has been award- of Pediatrics safe sleep “The work in Tennessee rate in the state of Tennessee percentage point increase ed a Milestone Award by recommendations,” says around perinatal health at 3.7 percent. from January. Tennessee Initiative for Suzanne Long, RN, Wom- has never been more im- Unemployment rates for While Cocke County re- Perinatal Quality Care en’s Services Manager. portant. Engaged teams February 2021 dropped in corded the second-highest (TIPQC) for its progress The Tennessee Initia- across the state are show- nearly every county, accord- rate of the month at 7.8 per- in the Safe to Sleep Proj- tive for Perinatal Quality ing remarkable progress ing to new data from the De- cent, that was a 0.7 of a per- ect. This milestone award Care (TIPQC) is the state’s in making Tennessee the partment of Labor and Work- centage point drop from the is based on participation, perinatal quality collab- best state to be born in,” force Development. previous month. Perry Coun- monthly data collection, orative. Hospital teams stated Executive Director Ninety counties experi- ty’s rate of 7.5 percent was crib audits and noted im- volunteer to work on proj- Brenda Barker. enced lower unemployment also down month-to-month provements in their safe ects to improve the care For more information during the month. Four coun- by 0.5 of a percentage point. sleep practices. and outcomes for moth- about how TriStar Sum- ties recorded an increase in Statewide, unemployment “At TriStar Summit, ers and babies across the mit helps our babies sleep unemployment, while Smith dropped to 4.9 percent in our patients receive Safe state. safe, please contact Lind- County’s February rate re- February, down 0.2 of a per- Sleep education and in- TriStar Summit Medical sey Leasure, Director of mained unchanged from the centage point from the previ- struction in addition to Center offers a well-ba- Women’s Services at TriS- previous month. ous month. other resources for both by nursery and a ten-bed tar Summit Medical Cen- Unemployment rates are Unemployment also de- parents and caregivers. NICU (neonatal intensive ter at (615) 316-4246. less than five percent in 39 creased across the United These collaborative efforts care unit) managed by a The Tennessee Initiative of the state’s 95 counties and States during the month. decrease the number of specially trained team of for Perinatal Quality Care under 10 percent in the re- The national February rate sleep-related deaths in nurses and providers car- is funded by a grant from maining 56 counties. was 6.2%, a drop of 0.1 of a Tennessee. Continued ed- ing for over 1,000 births the State of Tennessee Williamson County con- percentage point. ucation, awareness, and in 2020. through the Department tinued to have the state’s There are currently more active modeling of Safe The most recent data in of Health. Its goal is to lowest jobless rate in Febru- than 215,000 job openings Sleep practices strength- Tennessee on sleep-relat- engage providers across ary at 3.1 percent, down 0.1 posted on Jobs4TN.gov. Ten- en the team’s effective- ed deaths in 2019 showed the perinatal spectrum in of a percentage point from nesseans looking for work ness in ensuring that each 103 infants dying due to statewide, evidence-based January. can find programs to help re- baby has a strong start. sleep related deaths. This and data-driven quali- Moore County recorded move barriers to employment This is important while in data shows why it is es- ty improvement projects. the second-lowest rate for the by visiting the virtual Amer- the hospital and especial- sential to follow the sim- Please visit our website at month at 3.4 percent, a 0.4 ican Job Center at www.TN- ly at home as parents and ple ABCs of Safe Sleep – www.TIPQC.org. of a percentage point drop, VirtualAJC.com. Alone, on their Backs, and LOCAL RESTAURANT & DINING GUIDE - SMOOTHIE KING

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