CELEBRATING OUR 40th YEAR AS THE LEADING NEWSPAPER IN MT. JULIET & WEST WILSON COUNTY 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 sec- ond 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 develop- ment 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 work- ed 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. Praise & Worship • Outdoor Games • Dress-Up Days • Field Trips • Swimming & More! BBIIGG FFIISSHH SUMMERSUMMER CAMPCAMP SUMMMEMERR DADAYY CCAAMPMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! www.CampBigFish.org • Call for more info: 423-504-1622 Grace United Methodist Church • Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 14, 2021 Page 3 WILSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.