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  • Finally?

    I have been keeping an eye on the FedJobs website looking for a cpac job listing locally and today finally 21 positions opened up....I think.

    I say 'think' because I have yet to see anything listed as Smyrna and I did look under CPAC. Here it is if [...]
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    Posted: December 14, 2009, 2:14pm EST

  • Bart Gordon to step down

    Breaking news.
    Rep. Bart Gordon, the dean of the Tennessee congressional delegation, announced Monday morning that he will retire at the end of next year.The field is now open.
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    Posted: December 14, 2009, 12:16pm EST

  • Spam in comments

    There has been a slight increase in spam in the comments. Nothing major, but I am going to try to head it off a little by turning on the word verification setting. I'm sorry if this is a problem for anyone using Linux or other systems. I'm trying to [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 1:42am EST

  • Getting a VA job

    The VA job center has gotten me several emails on how to apply through my column and through this website. The process is really easy on the surface.

    1. Go to USAJOBS as applications are only online
    2. Search for the 37167 zip code.
    3. Refine search by [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 12:07pm EST

  • A historical holiday

    This sounds like it would be fun for many.Turn of the Century Christmas Exhibit
    December 01, 2009 - December 31, 2009
    Held at the Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, Tennessee. By the end of the Victorian era, the Davis Family Home was elegantly decorated for Christmas [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 12:04pm EST

  • SIMA wants you to think of ...

    SIMA wants you to think of them in thesse economic times, and to think locally.The Smyrna independent Merchants Association is urging the citizens of Smyrna to unchain themselves on Nov. 21—to do any business they plan to do on that day only at local independent businesses. Smyrna Unchained! is [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:31pm EST

  • I finally got my hotdog

    if you have ever seen a street scene of a movie shot in new York you would be hard pressed to miss the pushcart vendors selling hot dogs and other victuals. When I first moved to Smyrna there were several "Taqarias" around town selling massive burritos and other south [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:12pm EST

  • Need Holiday cash?

    The very nice ladies over at World Finance have moved into their new location over on Sam Ridley and Old Nashville hwy and they wanted me to let everyone know that they are doing new loans. Anywhere from a started loan of $200 to a loan up to $2000. They [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:43am EST

  • 3 fundraisers this weekend

    This is a busy weekend for causes and for those who care.

    For a young girl
    Fundraisers will be held Friday and Saturday for a 5-year-old girl diagnosed with Stage IV cancer shortly after being adopted.
    ...
    Sigma Beta Xi, a community-based sorority dedicated to mothers of which [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:22am EST

  • Art and the city

    In just a few moments Christina Cudworth will hopefully join a growing rank of people who will become a more visible site in Smyrna. Activists. People with ideas and a mission. Hers is based upon art and she is addressing the town council tonight. She has given me permission to [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:51pm EST

  • Art and the city

    In just a few moments Christina Cudworth will hopefully join a growing rank of people who will become a more visible site in Smyrna. Activists. People with ideas and a mission. Hers is based upon art and she is addressing the town council tonight. She has given me permission to [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:51pm EST

  • 2010 Citizens Police Academy

    As an alumni of this academy I can say it is a learning experience and worth the time. SPDCPA class for 2010 is gearing up. We will begin class on Thursday, January 14, 2010. The class will run 12 weeks and we will have our final class on Thursday, April [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 3:01pm EST

  • Restricted

    In many ways...many cruel ways I enjoy telemarketers. If they are polite and speak slowly enough to let me interrupt with questions I'll take the time to honestly listen to them. If instead they come on and speak at a speed that would make an auctioneer proud, or to use' [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:25pm EST

  • Job Fair in Smyrna TODAY

    I slipped and never got to post this.Putting America Back to Work, a national job fair event, will make a stop today in Smyrna from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Smyrna Town Centre, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway West.

    There is no charge to attend the fair, which will provide [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:57am EST

  • The reason for the season....

    It is that time of the year, the time to think of others who might not be having a great holiday and what you can do to help. One great way is assisting the Smyrna Fire Department in their annual food drive. Smyrna Fire Department’s 8th Annual Food Drive
    Fire [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:27pm EST

  • Rated R [for Religion] II

    In September I posted on a new church that was coming to Smyrna with the idea of renting space in the Malco Theatre for their services. I loved the idea of this merging of two services and how they can gain from each other. I'm impressed such a merger' [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:40pm EST

  • The first one has opened

    When the referendum passed last year it took time for the game of politics and feedback to get the final ordinance to the council for a vote. With the codes in effect the businesses jumped to it and just in time for the holidays we have our first package liquor [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 12:32am EST

  • Fundraiser for kids

    Found this on facebookThis Friday & Saturday there will be an adoption fundraiser yard sale taking place at Almaville Fire Department on One Mile Lane. Proceeds going toward assistance for Dick & Leslie Overby's adoption expenses for two little boys. Bring items, or come and shop..also, swing around the corner' [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 4:01pm EDT

  • Smyrna Tennessee 2009 Halloween In The Park Robot


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    Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:50pm EDT

  • Soldiers and Horses in Tennessee

    This looks like fun that any kid would love...and a lot of adults.Seventh Tennessee Cavalry
    October 24, 2009 - October 25, 2009
    Held at the Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro. Visitors may see the mounted arm of the Army of Tennessee drill and learn [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:48am EDT

  • Halloween in the Park TODAY!

    HIP 09
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:46am EDT

  • Smyrna Airport

    The Smyrna Airport aithority has a video out about the airport for new customers and business interests. The video is well made and includes history, capacities and facts that are not well known.



    They did say at 3:55 that the airport is only a "short 10 minute" [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:40am EDT

  • Smyrna has been picked.....

    As the economy has fallen into disarray we have all wondered if there will be jobs coming back to our area. Well my good friends of Smyrna, I have some wonderful news that was just released today in the Daily News Journal. The Expo center over on Hazelwood dr [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 11:25am EDT

  • Food instead of fees

    The library here in Smyrna is having a food for fees program for the community.Linebaugh Public Library System wants to help you take care of your overdue fines -- while giving you an opportunity to help your neighbors, too. During October 18-24, all LPLS branches will offer Food for Fines. [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 2:20pm EDT

  • WTH!

    I drop by the town website regularly to see what's up and was shocked to see the following notice.LEGAL NOTICE

    Notice is hereby given that the Town of Smyrna Beer Board will conduct public hearings at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at' [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 2:06pm EDT

  • For our favorite Smyrna beekeeper

    Brooklyn's Urban Beekeepers: Breaking The Law For The Planet (Part I) from SkeeterNYC on Vimeo.



    Enjoy vidad.
    ' [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

  • Depot Days meets Chicken Wednesday

    Gerry Houser, his daughter, myself and my wife went to Depot Days with three of his chickens to stand as representatives of an idea for urban food production. With Pamphlets saying we were "Sustainable Smyrna Initiative" we had our chickens, we had our pamphlets, and we had fun.

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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 9:59am EDT

  • Getting to know your neighbors

    In my last post I mentioned that Smyrna was the home to a mosque, but the term mosque might be misleading. The term mosque normally leads you to think the term "Muslim Mosque" but in this case the situation is incorrect for many reason. A little searching through WIKI found [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 9:32am EDT

  • MASJID MAHMOOD - SMYRNA , TENNESSEE


    MASJID MAHMOOD - SMYRNA , TENNESSEE
    Originally uploaded by Citizen of Two WorldsI was looking on FLICKR for any pictures that people might have posted from Depot Day. I found instead this image. It seems that Smyrna might have a Mosque [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 10:25pm EDT

  • Animal care clinic


    I have a new pug puppy that is 9 months old and was needing to get her groomed but Petsmart wouldn't groom her until she had her shots so Saturday I called around to see who was the cheapest as for my money is tight right' [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 12:55pm EDT

  • Jason vs. Smyrna?


    Jason from friday the 13th seemed to have visited Smyrna.Police received a call from Dr. Joyce Brown’s Wolverine Trail office around 11:15 a.m. Oct. 7. According to a dispatch log of the call, one man came in with a box over his head carrying a [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2009, 10:15am EDT

  • Car show this weekend

    Microsoft Power Point - FIRE and ICE
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 3:19pm EDT

  • What did he call them?

    "Sneaky bastards" seems so harsh a term to be used for the Smyrna police department speed enforcement units.



    video 2 and 3 are also fun to watch including him regretting the fact in one of them that he recorded himself breaking a traffic law. Oops!
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 11:30pm EDT

  • Eat, drink, and do good for the town

    Lori, from Smyrna Tennessee History and stuff asked me to share this with our readers.RCCRA Pancake Breakfast

    When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 6:30-9:30 am
    Where: Smyrna Rescue Squad building - 203 Front Street in Smyrna

    Tickets are $5.00 (all you can eat- pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice)

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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 5:29pm EDT

  • Vandalism in Smyrna

    Three businesses suffered vandalism in the same night.Gil’s Ace Hardware, Rockin’ Chair Cafe and Krystal on Nissan Drive had glass broken out of their windows and doors around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, said Ginny Williams, who operates the hardware store. Her family owns the Gilsville center where the hardware store [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 2:08pm EDT

  • Today!

    I tried to contact the church to get permission to post this, but received no reply in the short time. I figured this was public as they asked to get the word out, so here it is. September 26, this Saturday is the Community Fish Fry at Smyrna First United [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 2:35pm EDT

  • Lotus Blossom Photography contest

    Amber is a frequent commenter here at This is Smyrna and I noticed that her blog for Lotus Blossom Photography has a contest going on called "Money Saving Monday contest!!!" .I’m very excited to announce our first Money Saving Monday contest!! Simply leave your best money-saving tip for weddings [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2009, 11:12pm EDT

  • Benefit this Saturday

    This is a fundraiser that the fisherman fisherperson in your life might be interested in. An employee of the town is having a hard time and the Murfreesboro Bass Association is hosting this event to help him.Kenny Davis, who works in our Vehicle Maintenance Department, has been battling cancer. He [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 3:52pm EDT

  • When being in the top sucks

    This might sound like a post to create fear in parents but you need to note one phrase first. Chemicals most responsible for the toxicity outside this schoolThese are the chemicals we all breath in.

    The USA Today did a report and by using the numbers based upon air [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 3:21pm EDT

  • Depot Day

    It is coming and they still have a lot of open spaces to rent out to YOU. Rhonda Allen emailed me and asked me to pass this along.Please tell everyone you know about Depot Days, Smyrna's only community-wide festival. Years ago this event was as celebrated as the Main Street [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 3:18pm EDT

  • Rated R [for Religion]

    I like recycling and multi-use buildings. One thing that has always impressed me about the town government here is that fact that the Town Hall, and now the Justice Center were recycled medical buildings. instead of building from the ground up they re purposed them.

    Multi-use is also a [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 2:52pm EDT

  • They did WHAT!!!!

    The Smyrna Am has been posting the police reports online for a bit and I will admit a bit of voyeuristic pleasure in reading them.Sept 18th
    An unknown caller at the Shell gas station at the corner of Sam Ridley and StoneCrest parkways called police around 6:30 p.m. Thursday [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 2:45pm EDT

  • Stringing words together

    The last few weeks I have had to force myself to do what little writing I have done. My enthusiasm for blogging is at a low of late and I hope to pick things up. Right now stringing words together is a labor.
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 12:56am EDT

  • a loss for the chickens.



    Article link
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 2:56pm EDT

  • A Smyrna Get-together

    The bloggers in the area once in a blue moon get-together to talk and say hi, but it is a rather small tight group.

    I'd like to throw an iddea out to ALL readers. If I can convince our intrepid co-blogger that works at a local bowling lane' [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:22pm EDT

  • The freshest eggs

    This is a step above backyard chickens. Your local restaurants having their own layers. That's so cool!Reporting from Oakland - When the chickens arrived, clucking and pecking, in the rush of Saturday dinner hour -- Witch, Bootsy and five layers to be named later -- they transformed Pizzaiolo restaurant [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 4:19pm EDT

  • Fish Fry

    The wings of Freedom Fish Fry is this weekend.

    Be there.
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 3:29pm EDT

  • On stage in Smyrna

    The Lamplighter's Theatre Company here in Smyrna might have some competition in the future according to this small DNJ article
    New theater group putting on production
    Consider This Productions will present "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7 :30 p.m. Sept. 24-26. An additional performance will be held' [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 3:03pm EDT

  • Question

    What do the readers here think of the Minami Japanese Steak Seafood & Sushi. I'm thinking of taking my wife there tonight and I've NEVER been to a sushi joint
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 8:44am EDT

  • Google map of Smyrna Liquor Applications


    View Package Liquor Applications - Smyrna in a larger map

    This is a map of the applications for stores to sell package liquor in Smyrna. I'll update it monthly as the agendas go up and color code it as to voted for or against. As of right' [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 1:25pm EDT

  • Dinner

    Dinner tonight was Episcopalian Squash with non-denominational chicken thighs.....the bread refused to declare a preference.
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 12:57am EDT

  • Local Farmers market

    In 2006 the All Saints' Episcopal Church of Smyrna almost ceased to exist. A schism over the ordination of clergy in their church led to the congregation splitting into two groups. The one group that did end up with the building might be considered by many to be the' [...]
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    Posted: August 29, 2009, 10:48pm EDT

  • Chickens in the neighborhood.

    Hi all
    Remember when Gunner went before our town council over a year ago with a proposal to develop codes to allow chickens within town limits? At that time the council responded (besides a few wise cracks) that because no other communities around Smyrna had codes permitting chickens, Smyrna did [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 9:25pm EDT

  • Split level dreams

    My column today might bother some people, but I hope they pause and think about the growth issues that Smyrna is going to go through. There is not enough affordable housing for lower income people in Smyrna. Just look at the cost of houses.

    I specifically brought up a [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 10:52pm EDT

  • The Market artist

    The Market is not just going to be a place to host tables for sales, but also will have "feature display"s during some days....such as Olga Alexeeva.Born and raised in Russia, Olga came to USA in 1991. Former actress, mother of a 11-year old son, she had the [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 10:33pm EDT

  • Co-ops Home to Urban Coops

    Co-ops Home to Urban Coops is a good video to watch and enjoy.
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 6:00pm EDT

  • Only a few more days left to vote.

    I really want to win people.


    REMEMBER
    VOTE EARLY
    VOTE DAILY    VOTE FOR ME
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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 4:44pm EDT

  • Drudge supports us....sort of.

    Front page of Drudge Report

    Here is the link. Seems people are doing it against the wishes of bullheaded governments in Indiana. I find humor in this article as I came across it just as I am about to leave and meet up with [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 8:00pm EDT

  • Small Business does survive in our town.

    As I was out doing my errands this morning I stopped by one of my favorite local eateries. I was told by the owner that tomorrow August 19th will be her 5th year in business. I am so happy she moved down from Ill. and opened this business up. I [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 11:56am EDT

  • Opening day

    "The Market" had their Grand Opening and it looks like it has gotten off to a good start. Their blog has pictures and information and one thing worth noting. The Market is not just inside, they also had fresh vegetables and farm produce being sold outside.

    I wish [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 12:00am EDT

  • Child safety

    From the town websiteOn August 19th from 3PM to 6PM the Smyrna Police Department will be performing child safety seat checks at the Smyrna Justice Center on Enon Springs Road. The Smyrna Police Department will check to make sure your child safety seat is securely installed in your vehicle. This [...]
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    Posted: August 16, 2009, 2:52pm EDT

  • REMEMBERVOTE ...


    REMEMBER
    VOTE EARLY
    VOTE DAILY    VOTE FOR ME
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 11:47am EDT

  • New Retail coming to downtown Smyrna area.

    As I enjoy my day/night off I look through ads online and found this one website. It looks to me that there is some new retail coming to the area.

    I started this blog to spread the word about what's coming next...The Market - a much needed [...]
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    Posted: August 12, 2009, 11:31am EDT

  • REMEMBERVOTE ...


    REMEMBER
    VOTE EARLY
    VOTE DAILY    VOTE FOR ME
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 8:35pm EDT

  • The Empty Chair

    With Tony Dover moving from the position of Vice-Mayor to Mayor a position on the council is opening up. This position will be filled with tomorrow night when they get to "New Business" and deal with items 'I' and 'J'. i. Consideration of appointment of Vice-Mayor.
    j. Consideration of appointment [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 8:10pm EDT

  • My Huge Organic Smyrnian Garden

    When I first moved to my little house in Smyrna, I did my darndest to grow a few things. I had only a tiny bit of luck. Having grown up in South Florida, I was used to sand... not clay and chunks of rock.

    Now, a few years and [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 4:00pm EDT

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    Posted: August 06, 2009, 9:28pm EDT

  • New Business in town

    Lee Brothers Concrete Services are new to town. These guys have lived in the Smyrna area for years and have started up a new business. They do concrete and other handy man things around the house. I am using them to install outside electrical outlets for the house and recommend [...]
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    Posted: August 06, 2009, 6:17pm EDT

  • Here, there, and everywhere.

    This month the package liquor board of Smyrna had only one application for a store so I feel maybe things will be slowing down. I decided to play with Google/maps and created an interactive map showing all the applications, owners, application dates, and addresses.

    Here's' [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 11:32pm EDT

  • Our chicken movement

    Two things happened today that have made me think, “What else can be done to bring chickens back to Smyrna”? The first of these was an article in Tuesdays Tennessean that I found this morning. The story was by Jenny Upchurch entitled “Urban chicken coops spark zoning conflict”([www.tennessean.com]). The [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 6:44pm EDT

  • Chicken Wednesday - Others also fight

    Chickens are not allowed within Salem's residential areas and Dana Matthews of Chickens in the Yard is hoping to persuade Salem city council to revise it's ordinance to allow residents in Salem to keep a few backyard hens, for eggs and as pets. This item from living culture also features [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 5:37pm EDT

  • It's carnival time once again

    It's carnival time once again in Smyrna. Starting on Wed this week the carnival is in town and will be here for at least 4 days and maybe more if people support it. The location is on Weakley lane across the street from the Smyrna Bowling center so come on [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 11:20pm EDT

  • Feedback

    I'm doing an article on guns in the parks. I would like your opinion no matter which side you fall on. Understand that the people that would be allowed are ones with permits and have been trained, vetted, and okay'd by the police.

    If you wish you could email [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 4:34pm EDT

  • Smyrna is on eBay

    The town of Smyrna has entered the modern age by starting to sell items on eBay. Yes now you can buy stuff like a...The Town of Smyrna has switched from an NEC 2000 IPS PBX to Cisco CallManager and is auctioning the NEC equipment. Some equipment is used and [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 4:23pm EDT

  • Oh dear. Not more news.

    Remember last week the 'kidnapping' story that was commented on nicely here. In the Smyrna Police reports it looks like the fun never ends at some places.A mother called police around 2 a.m. Saturday after her teenage son was in the shed in the backyard of their Hicks Lane [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 4:19pm EDT

  • Parks and Recreation August 2009 newsletter

    Newsletter August 2009
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 1:31am EDT

  • National Night Out America's Night Out Against Crime

    This coming Thursday Smyrna will have their annual Night out against crime. 2009 National Night Out America's Night Out Against Crime

    Neighborhoods throughout Smyrna are invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 to participate in the 2009 'National Night Out' from 5pm to [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 1:25am EDT

  • I'm going to be what! Finale

    I received what will likely be the last email from MRMASHPOTATOESMOOTH. He requested for these people that the video be removed because it was causing them problems and no charges were being filed. Since this request seemed sincere I removed the initial post and consider the matter closed.
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 11:38am EDT

  • Swearing-In Ceremony

    The Swearing-In Ceremony for Tony Dover as Mayor will be at 3pm at the town hall and will be aired on local cable Channel 3 or viewed online here.

    UPDATE
    Screen Captures of the ceremony


    Tony Dover, family and Judge Keta Barnes
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    Posted: July 30, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

  • I'm going to be what! PART 2

    I replied to MRMASHPOTATOESMOOTH and asked him if he was in the video, and that I did not feel I had anything to worry about being "prosecuted". I also was courteous to send him the link to this website. I'm nice that way. This afternoon I received the following email' [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2009, 9:40pm EDT

  • Mayoral Updates

    Here are links and a small quote about the resignation of Mayor Bob Spivey.

    "I am proud of our accomplishments since my election as Mayor in 2001, and I leave office knowing that in some small way, Smyrna is better because of my efforts,"Spivey wrote, citing the construction and [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2009, 9:08pm EDT

  • Breaking News....

    This just in from WKRN our mayor has resigned because of health problems. more to come later when I know more!
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    Posted: July 29, 2009, 7:12pm EDT

  • Smyrna police investigating kidnapping

    Last night near dowtown Smyrna there was alot of police traffic around 10pm. Well come to find out this is what was going on.

    According to a transcript of the dispatch call, a woman living on Hicks Lane called police around 10 p.m. after her family received a call [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 4:10pm EDT

  • Pimping myself...and others

    The 2009 Ruthies are up and it was brought to my attention that this year I am in the running in the category of "Best Newspaper Columnist"

    There are several specific categories for the Smyrna/LaVergne area

    Favorite Place for a Quick Lunch - Smyrna/LaVergne
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 3:50pm EDT

  • I'm going to be what!

    I posted last week a video of a crime that occured in the local Subway Shop here in Smyrna Tennessee. I did it as a service and did not think much more of it.

    This morning I get an email through YouTube that says this.MRMASHPOTATOESMOOTH

    your [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 12:25pm EDT

  • Guest column

    Hello and welcome to a new guest columnist on This is Smynra. Mike Sparks is the 11th District county commissioner for Rutherford county. He has agreed to do some semi-regular columns for us on subjects that effect Smyrna and the local area. So give him and [...]
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    Posted: July 26, 2009, 5:43pm EDT

  • Gardening Success!



    See? I grew a cabbage. Sauerkraut time!

    Of course... this rich Smyrna soil has yielded up a lot more than that. I pulled in baskets of potatoes yesterday... and the tomatoes and cucumbers just keep coming.

    Today I planted beets and cabbage again, [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 7:55pm EDT

  • I was right and I wish I wasn't

    A couple of weeks ago I noticed a 'For Sale' sign in the windows of Swafford Sporting Goods. My wife and I debated wheather it meant "For Sale" the property or "For Sale" the store entity.

    Sadly it looks like it might have been a belated attempt to save [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 10:28pm EDT

  • Cars

    While not in Smyrna, it is closeTire World/La Vergne Rotary/DARE Car Show July 25, 2009
    Held at Veteran's Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine. Contact: Baker Raborn, (615) 459-4145 Sounds like fun.
    [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 10:22pm EDT

  • Do not read this post

    This is a bad idea and I do not recommend it to anyone.....snort!What’s the one thing that every home has? A garbage can! We don’t pay attention to them, which is the strength of this design: it’s unlikely to be noticed even in the most nosy, urban area. For [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2009, 3:53pm EDT

  • Car Wash

    The Smyrna High School Band is hosting a car wash to earn money for new uniforms Car Wash Fundraiser for the Smyrna High School Band
    Where: A&W/Long John Silvers in Smyrna
    When: Saturday, July 18,2009
    Time: 9:30am-1:00pm.
    Cost: $5.00 per car
    Any Donations would be greatly appreciated as well because [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 6:44pm EDT

  • Housing Numbers for Smyrna

    My pal Gunner asked me to provide an update on the housing numbers for Smyrna like I do for the LaVergne site. First - and I won't pull any punches - it's been a difficult year for real estate in Smyrna (heck, for all of' [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 5:48pm EDT

  • Busy, busy, busy

    This weekend has a lot of things that could keep you busy.Parks and Recreation will host a screening of Kung-Fu Panda at Rotary Soccer Park, off Mayfield Drive. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $1 per person. Movie begins at dark, but inflatables and concessions will be avaialble [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 3:57pm EDT

  • Smyrna Crime Stoppers

    This video is posted on one of the Smyrna Police websites and I thought it should be shared with you.


    [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 10:47am EDT

  • Meeting that you might want to attend

    With the issue of Nissan in the air the company and Department of Energy will have a meeting tonight you might want to attend.The U.S. Department of Energy will conduct a meeting Thursday to obtain public comments regarding preparation of an environmental assessment for its proposed action of issuing a [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 10:44pm EDT

  • A big heartfelt Thank You......


    I am a new home owner as most of you already know and last month during a storm here in Smyrna we had winds that split a tree that is in the right of way near my back yard. The tree split where the big branches [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 10:32am EDT

  • And they're off!!!

    Tonight is a big night for the package liquor board with their applications and we have three contenders.Certificate of Compliance Applications:
    1. Smyrna Wine & Spirits, 800 Isabella Lane (Lee Tashie Partners)
    2. Sam Ridley Wine and Spirits, Inc., 611 President Place (David Lee Nettles)
    3. Smyrna’s Divine Wines & [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 10:03am EDT

  • And they're off!!!

    Tonight is a big night for the package liquor board with their applications and we have three contenders.Certificate of Compliance Applications:
    1. Smyrna Wine & Spirits, 800 Isabella Lane (Lee Tashie Partners)
    2. Sam Ridley Wine and Spirits, Inc., 611 President Place (David Lee Nettles)
    3. Smyrna’s Divine Wines & [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 10:03am EDT

  • Interesting viewpoint

    A Tennessean news article says that the large number of possible jobs might not be as glorious as some are hyping.Nissan's plans to create up to 1,300 jobs to build electric cars and batteries don't necessarily mean more overall employees at the Smyrna factory.

    More than 5,000 workers,' [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 9:59am EDT

  • Interesting viewpoint

    A Tennessean news article says that the large number of possible jobs might not be as glorious as some are hyping.Nissan's plans to create up to 1,300 jobs to build electric cars and batteries don't necessarily mean more overall employees at the Smyrna factory.

    More than 5,000 workers,' [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 9:59am EDT
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