News 2016

The Tennessee Hay Directory is a valuable resource for people who need to buy or sell hay.
Many areas of Tennessee are currently affected by lack of rain or drought. As a result, many farmers and livestock owners have been forced to feed hay earlier than expected. Early demand can create a challenge when sourcing hay for the winter.
The Tennessee Hay Directory provides information on hay for sale in Tennessee. The listings are arranged by county and include types of hay available and contact and delivery information. More than 60 producers are currently listed.
“With dry conditions persisting in Tennessee, pastures just can’t offer the nutrition livestock need,” Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton said.  “The Tennessee Hay Directory connects producers with consumers, easing the process of finding high quality hay close to home.”
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation have partnered for more than sixteen years to offer this free service.
You will find the Hay Directory and more information at http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/article/ag-farms-hay
 

Tennessee Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips announced last week the Tennessee preliminary unemployment rate for September was 4.6 percent, up two-tenths of a percentage point from the August revised rate of 4.4 percent. The U.S. preliminary rate for September was 5.0 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month.
Economic Summary
Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased from 5.6 percent to 4.6 percent while the national rate declined from 5.1 percent to 5.0 percent.
Total seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment increased 14,800 jobs from August to September. The largest increases occurred in government, professional/business services and health care/social assistance.
Over the year, nonfarm employment increased 71,300 jobs. The largest increases occurred in healthcare/social assistance, professional/business services and trade/transportation/utilities.
 

The Tennessee Wars Commission and Tennessee Historical Commission announced  that grant applications will now be accepted for 2017. The program provides funding to protect and interpret Tennessee’s historic military sites ranging from the French and Indian War through the American Civil War era.

“Eligible projects for funding include planning grants, archaeological surveys, trail signage and land acquisition,” said Tennessee Historical Commission Executive Director Patrick McIntyre. “Since 1994, this program has helped protect over 7,000 acres of endangered battlefield property in Tennessee, preserving the heritage and history of this state.”

Previous projects that have received funding include an archaeological survey at the Civil War Battle of Franklin Cotton Gin site, interpretive signage for the War of 1812 Camp Blount Memorial Park in Fayetteville, and recovery and forensic investigation of remains from the Mexican-American War.

Grant applications can be obtained by contacting Timothy Hyder, program director of the Tennessee Wars Commission at tim.hyder@tn.gov, (615) 770-1095 or via mail at 2941 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. Completed applications must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2016.

For more information about the Tennessee Wars Commission, please call (615) 770-1097.
 

No individual entertainer in the history of music may have been more electrifying than the King of Rock ‘n Roll, the late Elvis Presley. And while there will never be another Elvis, his music will continue to live on through the many performers he inspired throughout his career and afterwards.
The Arts Center of Cannon County welcomes a little slice of the King in the form of Elvis Tribute Artist, Tom Duggin, who will bring From Memphis To Vegas: A Tribute To Elvis Live to the Arts Center stage. Duggin performs a 1970’s style Elvis concert, with the accompaniment of a full band, the legendary Rangers Quartet, one of the longest running group names in gospel music history, as well as the Soul Sistas, who all combine to bring to life the great hits of the Elvis live era. You’ll rock to classic oldies like Blue Suede Shoes, Teddy Bear, Don’t Be Cruel and Hound Dog, while rolling to great Elvis concert classics like Burning Love, Suspicious Minds and Polk Salad Annie. Elvis himself may have left the building, but his music never will!
A native of DeKalb County, Tom Duggin is a life-long Elvis fan, who has performed the King’s hits since he was a teenager. Duggin has performed in concert multiple times with Elvis’ 1970’s backup group, The Stamps Quartet, and has performed in several venues throughout the Southeast. While considering himself a “tribute artist” rather than an “impersonator,” Duggin feels honored to carry on the legendary music of Elvis Presley. “There’s only one Elvis, and I’m not him,” Duggin tells his audiences. “I don’t wear jumpsuits and sideburns, but rather focus on the remarkable music and the energy that truly made the Elvis Presley concert experience. It’s more than an honor for me to perform his great songs in front of his many, many fans.”
Saturday’s show has been sold out.  However there are still tickets available for Sunday’s matinee show at  2:00.  Tickets are available by calling 615-563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com
 

A Bradyville man was arrested in Murfreesboro over the weekend after being caught shoplifting at the South Rutherford Blvd Walmart.  According to Murfreesboro Police reports, Officers arrived at the Walmart to talk with Walmart staff.  They waited till police arrived because the suspect, 22 year old Jared R. Mullins  was armed with a knife.   Mullins was stopped for concealing $48.17 worth of merchandise.  A local warrant check revealed a violation of probation on file out of Cannon County.   Mullins was arrested and charged with theft under $500.  He will answer to that charge in Rutherford County General Sessions Court on January 18th 2017.
 

Cannon County 4-H Member, Faith Womack, participated in the Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition by each showing market lambs and breeding ewes.   The lamb project assists young people gain skills in animal care, nutrition, responsibility, grooming, and showing.  She came away from the State Sheep Expo and the Central Region Livestock Show with several ribbons and a great experience. 
At the Central Region Sheep Show, Faith won 1st in her class with the senior yearling breeding ewe. After winning first in her class, Faith’s lamb competed against other breeding ewes to receive Champion of the Katahdin Breed at the Central Region Sheep Show.  At the Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition for the state contest, Faith won Grand Champion Market Lamb in the Katahdin Breed. Congratulations to Faith Womack for her hard work and dedication to the 4-H Sheep Program. 
The 4-H Sheep Project is open to any 4-H member in grades 4-12 that wishes to participate. If you have any questions about the 4-H Lamb Project or any other project in the 4-H Program, please call the Cannon County Extension Office at (615) 563-2554.

A Coffee County man is in trouble with the law after he was caught selling parts from a Caterpillar Skidder logging machine recently.  According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department Reports Deputies were dispatched to take a report of theft.  Victim stated that he was doing a job on some property near Frank Holt Road when his logging skidder caught fire and was left disabled there.  After speaking with the property owners about the issue, he informed them that he would return for the machine, and they agreed to let him keep the machine there.
He later returned to the area where he left the disabled skidder, and found it to be gone from that location, he later through 3rd party info, tracked the skidder to be in the possession of Bobby Baker from Manchester.  Victim stated that people had told him Baker was selling Caterpillar parts.  The victim went to investigate this and noticed that the parts he was selling was from his skidder.  He then notified the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office fo the incident, he states deputies came out but were unable to do anything because the skidder was not entered as stolen into NCIC.  He then returned to Cannon County to file reports.  Baker has been arrested and charged with felony larceny.
 

Early Voting in the November 8th Federal and State General Election along with the Woodbury and Auburntown Municipal Election begins today.  State Law requires a Tennessee State or Federally Issued Government Photo ID to Vote.  The Cannon County Election Commission will conduct Early Voting for any eligible voter to cast a ballot by personal appearance at the Election Office at 301 West Main Street.  Early voting hours from October 19th through November 3rd are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8A-1P
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-7P
Saturdays from 9A-2P and November 3rd from 8A-7P
The Official Ballot shows 8 candidates for President and Vice President of the United States
3 Candidates for the United States House of Representatives 6th Congressional District, 2 Candidates of the Tennesseee House of Representatives 46th Representative District
On the local level, two candidates are running for Mayor of the Town of Woodbury while 9 candidates are running for six seats of the Woodbury Aldermen position.  1 candidate is running for Town of Auburntown Mayor while three are running for aldermen in the Town of Auburntown.
Once again the Cannon County Election Offices are located at 301 West Main Street Office hours of the office is Monday through Friday from 8A-4P.  Phone 615-563-5650 for more information.
 

Middle Tennessee Electric is celebrating its 80th Anniversary of providing power to its members with appreciation events at each of its offices this week.
“For the last 80 years, the members of our cooperative have reaped the benefits of owning their own, not-for-profit electric business — Middle Tennessee Electric” said Chris Jones, MTEMC president and CEO. “They not only enjoy rates 20 percent below the national average, they also have a voice in how their cooperative is run through their elected Board of Directors. And, of course, they have a team of dedicated, local employees who serve them 24/7.”
Members are encouraged to stop by the Woodbury Office today from 8A-11A for donuts and juice.  The office is located at 911 West Main Street.  If you miss the celebration this morning, the Murfreesboro office will be serving fresh popped popcorn and bottles of water in the lobby located at 326 St. Andrews Drive from 1-4.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling all 5th graders from across the state to participate in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2017 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest by entering at the state level for a chance to be selected as the national winner and awarded a free trip to Washington, D.C. The purpose of the contest is to demonstrate America’s united effort to bring missing children home safely, while highlighting the importance of proactive education programs.
The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Child Protection Division, sponsors an annual Missing Children’s Poster Contest for 5th grade students to develop artwork that represents America’s united goal to bring missing children home safely. The poster contest provides teachers and parents with tools to educate children about safety and the prevention of child abductions. It also allows for peer education and students can explore the importance of the contest’s theme “Bring Our Missing Children Home.” The National Missing Children’s Day ceremony will be held on or around May 25, 2017. The ceremony will be a time to recognize people who work to bring missing children home safely and remember the children who remain missing.
Fifth graders in Tennessee can enter the poster contest by submitting them to TBI, where a panel of staff members will select a state winner to enter into the national contest.
Tennessee entries and completed applications should be mailed to:
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Catherine Levins, Criminal Intelligence Unit
901 R.S. Gass Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37216
TBI must receive entries by January 13, 2017 for consideration. The state winner will be notified soon after and the entry will be submitted to the national contest. The national winner will be selected and notified in April 2017.

Links to Parental Consent Forms, Fact Sheets and Teachers Guides

http://tn.gov/assets/entities/tbi/attachments/2017-App-Consent.pdf

http://tn.gov/assets/entities/tbi/attachments/2017-Fact-Sheet.pdf

http://tn.gov/assets/entities/tbi/attachments/2016-Poster-Contest-Activi…