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Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.  Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May each year.  This year Memorial Day falls on Monday the 28TH of May.Please join with the Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279 and the Scouts of Cannon County, Troop 1180 (boy, girls, and cub scouts).   They will place 144 American Flags around the Veterans Monument in front of our Courthouse on Friday evening May the 25th, and they will remain there until the evening of Monday evening the 28th which is the actual Memorial Day Observed.
Please remember those brave men and women who gave their lives for this great country and this wonderful freedom that we all enjoy today.   AND, especially remember the 61 men who’s names are engraved on our Veterans Monument.  These are our boys from Cannon County who gave their lives for our Country.  As Brother Tom Nichols always said, “These were young men, 18, 19, 20, years of age.  They never got to enjoy their families, their wives, their girlfriends, their children, or their grandchildren.”   Please give honor to our Boys and all of the men and women who gave their lives for their country.
AND, remember that our young men and women today serving in our military forces have all signed a blank check payable to the United States of America in the amount of up to including their lives, in order to protect our wonderful country and our wonderful freedom.  I encourage all of us remember those who gave their precious lives so that we can enjoy our freedom and this great country.
And, remember those men and women serving today, and especially those from Cannon County, and say THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.   God Bless you, Cannon County, the great State of Tennessee, and the United States of America.
AND, when you remember these great heroes,  also remember a famous saying from President John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

“Shake Rattle & Roll” is a tribute concert to rock and roll legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash. This Special Memorial Day Weekend Event will include 28 songs from the four artists such as Get Rhythm, Heartbreak Hotel, Breathless, Sure to Fall, Don’t Be Cruel, Your True Love, Folsom Prison Blues, Great Balls of Fire, Love Me, and many more! Portraying the roles of the rock legends will be some familiar faces to the Arts Center of Cannon County. Daxton Patrick portrays Jerry Lee Lewis, the Killer. Patrick is a local to Cannon County graduating from Cannon County High School and a recent graduate of MTSU. He has a rock and roll connoisseur for the majority of his life winning a few competitions playing the sort of music you can hear from this show.
Jacob Miller will be playing as Carl Perkins, the King of Rockabilly. Miller brings Carl Perkins to live with his electrifying guitar playing. As a virtuoso, Jacob has mastered instruments such as piano, guitar, bass, and many more. Miller is also a local to the Cannon County area graduating valedictorian from Cannon County High School and recently receiving a bachelor’s degree at MTSU.
Stephen Hardy will be returning to portray the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Hardy is from the South Carolina area graduating from Erskine College in 2016. He has since been traveling mostly around the southeast to play Johnny Cash in several theatres. You will be blown away by his likeness and musical ability to portray such a hard character as Johnny Cash.
With electrifying energy on stage, Justin Foster is returning as the King himself, Elvis Presley. Foster’s journey to Nashville is one of courage and inspiration. Taking the risk of homelessness, Foster moved to Nashville in hopes of becoming a musician. His charisma can be displayed through witty one-liners and jaw dropping dance moves. Foster is an uncanny resemblance to Elvis and his demeanor making you question if the King is reincarnated.
Come out Friday, May 25th to see these four young men in a concert that is a blast from the past. With 28 songs, 4 rock and roll legends, and 1 night only, you’ll want to get your tickets now.

Last week the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department and Woodbury Police Department assisted the Tennessee Highway Patrol with a sobriety checkpoint on Highway 96 in Auburntown at the Marshall Creek intersection. Officers conducted the checkpoint between 9pm and11pm. There were 21 officers present; 13 from the Sheriff’s Department, 5 from the Police Department, and 3 from the Highway Patrol.
During the checkpoint contact was made with 193 cars in the two-hour period. Seven vehicles during the period were detained and one vehicle was searched. There were also six citations and two warnings issued for minor traffic offenses.

Within a two mile stretch on Highway 96 there have been 6 fatalities this year to date, three in Cannon County and three in Rutherford County. The Cannon County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol would like to remind everyone that we are working hard to combat the loss of life on our roadways.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has indicated that they will also be giving this section of the highway additional attention over the Memorial Day weekend.

In effort to broaden the opportunity and impact of the industrial hemp program for farmers and industry, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reopening the application period for industrial hemp grower and processor licenses through June 1, 2018.“This is a proactive effort to assist Tennessee farmers who are looking to diversify, and we want to make sure they have every opportunity to do so,” Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton said. “We are seeing more interest in particular from tobacco growers who recently learned the company that purchases their crops would no longer buy tobacco from the U.S. We look forward to expanding the pilot program by reopening our application period.”
Applicants wishing to participate in the pilot program must submit an application, license fees, and required documentation, including a signed memorandum of understanding. At the end of the growing season, program participants are required to submit an agronomic report regarding the industrial hemp produced.
TDA has approved 170 applications from producers, which is more than double the number of applications approved in 2017. Producers have the option to cultivate up to 3,416 acres of industrial hemp for research purposes in 2018.
“By collaborating with universities like MTSU, TSU, and UT, more information and options are becoming available to Tennessee hemp growers each year,” Templeton said. “As we also see an increase in processors, producers, and available hemp varieties, we expect this sector of Tennessee’s agriculture industry to continue to grow and develop.”
Of the approved applicants, 152 are focused on growing hemp for oil, 9 for fiber, 5 for seed production, and 1 each for tea, greens, protein powder, and health.
In 2017, 79 growers planted 130 acres ofhemp, 64 growers planted 225 acres in 2016, and 44 growers planted 660 acres in 2015.
There are currently 70 licensed processors, with more approvals expected in the coming months. With approximately 83% of hemp processors in Tennessee focusing on extraction oil and 6% focusing on fiber, the other 10% choose to process for educational research, animal feed, seed press, seed cleaning, juicing, or protein supplement.
In 2014, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted Public Chapter 916 tasking the department with development of a licensing and inspection program for the production of industrial hemp in Tennessee. As provided in Sec. 7606 of the 2014 Farm Bill, industrial hemp may only be grown as part of a research or pilot project.
You will find the industrial hemp grower application and more information about Tennessee’s hemp program by clicking here.

The last week of school is full of activities in all schools across the county;Auburn SchoolTuesday, May 22nd, 9 am-Awards, 12:45pm-Kindergarten Graduation, 6:00 pm-8th grade GraduationEast Side School
K and 8th grade graduation at ESS on Tuesday, May 22nd. @ 6:00 PM.Short Mountain School
May 22 @ 6:00 PM – K Graduation
May 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8th Grade Graduation
May 23 @ 9:00 AM – Awards Day Grades 1-7
 West Side School
Graduate parade Tues. May 22 at 1:00. Pre K graduation Tuesday May 22 at 6.
8th grade night May 22 at 6 pm
Awards Day Wed, May 23, Grades 1-3 8:30 Grades 4-7 10:30
 Woodbury Grammar:
May 22 – 8th Grade Recognition Program 7:00pm in Gym
May 23 – Pre K Graduation 8:30am, K Graduation 9:45am
 Woodland School
Tuesday, May 22 Pre-K Graduation 9:00 a.m, Awards Day 12:00 p.m. 1st-4th grade, 1:30 p.m. 5th-8th grade
Wednesday, May 23 8th grade recognition 9:00 a.m.
 Cannon County High School
May 24, 2018 Teacher Work Day, No Students
May 25, 2018 Abbreviated Day 7:40 AM – Report Cards; 9:00 AM – Graduation Practice
 9:15 AM Dismissal from CCHS – 9:45 AM Dismissal from Elementary Schools, CCHS Graduation – 7 PM 
 

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) officials announced Monday that the company will locate its new operations in Manchester. The coffee roaster and distributer will invest $6 million and create 52 new jobs over the next five years in Coffee County.“Tennessee prides itself on creating a business-friendly environment that makes our state the perfect location for companies looking to locate new operations,” Rolfe said. “I appreciate Black Rifle Coffee Company for choosing Coffee County for its new facility and for creating more than 50 new jobs in Manchester.”
Black Rifle Coffee Company is a veteran-owned and operated coffee company that specializes in roasting and distributing premium, small-batch, roast-to-order coffee to its customers around the globe. All Black Rifle Coffee Company blends are available in whole bean and ground varieties. The company also has many roasts for purchase in single-serve coffee rounds.
“As a veteran and general manager for Black Rifle Coffee Company, I am extremely proud to be part of BRCC’s team, its values and culture,” Black Rifle Coffee Company’s Amanda Higgins said. “It’s not every day that you can work alongside some of the most dedicated, hard-working people in America that embody the values that we stand for as a company. There is no other company I would rather work for and no better people we’d like to serve coffee to than the people of Coffee County and Tennessee. We’re so happy that we can call Coffee County home, and we look forward to building a strong relationship with the community.“
With this new location, BRCC will be better equipped to increase production capacity to keep up with growing demand. The company plans on producing roughly seven million pounds of coffee at the new facility.
“It’s great to announce that the Black Rifle Coffee Company will be locating its business in our Interstate Industrial Park. This is a veteran-owned company that will eventually employ up to fifty people over the next five years,” Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell said. “We want to officially welcome them to Coffee County and wish them much success and growth in the future. Thank you so much for locating your business in Coffee County, Tennessee.”
“I’m excited that Black Rifle Coffee Company has chosen Manchester to expand its business and look forward to a long and successful partnership,” Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman said. “I’m always pleased to welcome new industries to our community and are looking forward to working with this veteran-owned business to ensure its success.”
BRCC will be hosting a job fair on Thursday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee of Applied Technology in McMinnville.
The Industrial Board of Coffee County also supported Black Rifle Coffee Company’s new location.

The school year is starting to wind down, and summer is just around the corner. Plans for the beach or a theme park are being made, but University of Tennessee Extension youth development specialist Daniel Sarver encourages parents to consider sending their youth to 4-H camp. 4-H is the youth development program of UT Extension, which cooperates with Tennessee State University and volunteers to deliver quality youth programs throughout the year, including summer camp.With a long tradition of youth development and STEM education, 4-H camps offered across the state are an amazing opportunity. Tennessee 4-H operates camps in Columbia, Crossville and Greeneville and Extension agents in every county are now registering kids and teens for summer adventures.
More than 4,800 Tennessee youth are expected to attend summer 4-H camps in 2018. Any child in the fourth through twelfth grade is eligible to be part of the 4-H camping program, including leadership opportunities for older youth.
“Tennessee 4-H camps are a chance for youth to explore their relationship with the world around them while having loads of fun. Tennessee 4-H camps move by the motto “learn by doing” and also by 4-H’s experiential learning method of ‘Do, Reflect, and Apply.’ Youth are engaged and involved from the time they arrive to the time they depart,” says Sarver.
Besides general 4-H camping, there are also specialty camps that focus on fashion and design, electric energy, and shooting sports. Activities are numerous and varied, including crafts, zip-lining, canoeing, archery, swimming and others, depending on location. Each camp also has its own pool and cabins, as well as a nature center and sports fields.
Tennessee 4-H Camps, which are accredited by the American Camp Association, are directed by caring professionals and volunteers, which include on-site camp staff and county 4-H agents. These adults have worked hard to design a program that is educational, inclusive, rewarding and fun.
If you are interested in your child attending a 4-H camp, please contact the UT Extension Office in Cannon County at 615-563-2554. The mission of Tennessee 4-H is to provide research-based Extension educational experiences that will stimulate young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, and form positive attitudes to prepare them to become capable, responsible and compassionate adults. 
 
 

The Dean’s List for Spring 2018 from Middle Tennessee State University;Catherine Lea Adams Woodbury TN-CANNON
Rachel Elizabeth Alexander Liberty TN-CANNON
Tyler J Bailey Woodbury TN-CANNON
James Keith Bessant Woodbury TN-CANNON
Shelby Grace Burke Woodbury TN-CANNON
Tiana Mae Burke Woodbury TN-CANNON
Joseph W Cawthorn Woodbury TN-CANNON
Shalynn H Clark Woodbury TN-CANNON
Nicole Marie Custer Woodbury TN-CANNON
Ellen Louise Davenport Woodbury TN-CANNON
Christina Michelle Davis Woodbury TN-CANNON
Bobby H Fletcher Auburntown TN-CANNON
Aaron James Franklin Woodbury TN-CANNON
Kirsten R Garrison Auburntown TN-CANNON
Caroline D Gunter Woodbury TN-CANNON
Kaitlynne Cristin Hamlet Readyville TN-CANNON
Katie Margaret Hickman Woodbury TN-CANNON
Sarah Jane Hickman Woodbury TN-CANNON
Leah C Hyatt Bradyville TN-CANNON
Jared K Judkins Woodbury TN-CANNON
Autumn G King Readyville TN-CANNON
Tanner Edwin Lack Woodbury TN-CANNON
Thomas Donnell Mitchell Readyville TN-CANNON
Kaushal Dineshbhai Patel Woodbury TN-CANNON
Daxton Charles Patrick Woodbury TN-CANNON
Kellie Danielle Payne Woodbury TN-CANNON
David B Piper Woodbury TN-CANNON
Victoria E Raines Woodbury TN-CANNON
Halie Davis Rauls Readyville TN-CANNON
Victoria Grace Russell Woodbury TN-CANNON
Benjamin C Schroeder Bradyville TN-CANNON
Elleana Jole Sissom Readyville TN-CANNON
Jeremy Edward Smith Bradyville TN-CANNON
Kaylee A Smith Bradyville TN-CANNON
James D Summers Woodbury TN-CANNON
Allison H Tenpenny Woodbury TN-CANNON
Heather L Vance Woodbury TN-CANNON
Nicholas Michael Vassar Woodbury TN-CANNON
Jason Otis Watson Woodbury TN-CANNON
Rachel Sloan Winfrey Readyville TN-CANNON
Benjamin Ryan Womack Woodbury TN-CANNON
Amy N Young Woodbury TN-CANNON

The entire list:http://mtsunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Deans-List-Spring-2018.pdf

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint May 18, 2018 on State Route 96 in Cannon County.
Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

“One out of ten children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday,” according to Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Zach Sanders.  “This means that everywhere you see children in our community – in schools, daycares, churches, swimming pools, parks, baseball, softball, and soccer fields – there are children who are silently bearing the burden of child sexual abuse alone.”
The Child Advocacy Centers in Murfreesboro and Woodbury, in collaboration with Child Advocacy Centers across the United States, implemented a new nationwide project in September 2012 to train parents, grandparents, and professionals how to prevent their children from being sexually abused and what do if a child reports abuse to them.

The Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors set a goal to train 11,575 adults.  This represents 5% of the adult population of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.  In the last six years, the Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce that over 9,000 adults have been trained in Rutherford and Cannon Counties.

You can bring the Darkness to Light child sexual abuse prevention training to your school, daycare, PTO, non-profit agency, church, civic organization, or business.  The training is free of charge and it teaches you the 5 Steps to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse.  Continuing education credits are available for child care workers, social workers, nurses, and law enforcement.

The next Darkness to Light training that is open to the general public is Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rutherford County Rescue Squad office, located at 1504 West College Street, Murfreesboro.  To register contact the Child Advocacy Center at 615-867-9000.

To bring the Darkness to Light training to your group please contact the Zach Sanders at the Child Advocacy Center at 615-867-9000 or zsanders@cacrutherford.org.