Main Street Media of Tennessee (2024)

Fess Parker turned Disney’s ‘Davy Crockett’ role into international fame

Fess Parker turned Disney’s ‘Davy Crockett’ role into international fame

By Ivan Aronin | on August 09, 2024

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Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, Greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so’s he knew ev’ry tree, Kilt him a b’ar when he was only three, Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier! Those born in the early years of the mid-20th-century likely will remember Walt Disney’s “Disneyland,” a television anthology series that […]

Sign Ordinance Hearing Set for Tuesday

By Cary Malone | on August 09, 2024

By Adrienne Forte, Staff Writer

The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen has set a public hearing regarding changes to the sign ordinance for Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 12:05 p.m. The proposed change to its zoning ordinance adds restrictions on signage, expressly regarding which signage will be permitted and exemptions. This comprehensive ordinance addresses various aspects, including distance from the road, illumination and placement […]

The Shelter Needs Supplies

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By Cary Malone | on August 07, 2024

By Sandi Mashburn, Main Street Media

The Shelter Inc. has released a list of items that are needed to ensure that the needs of its clients are met during the month of August. The Shelter Inc. is a safe haven for victims of domestic violence, serving residents of Giles, Lawrence, Wayne and Lewis counties, providing on-going support and counseling for victims and families who often face […]

AAA: Tennessee gas prices rise one penny

Tennessee is sixth least-expensive state in nation for gas prices

By Ivan Aronin | on August 06, 2024

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Tennessee gas prices moved more expensive over last week, but began declining again over the weekend. We’re starting the week only a penny more expensive than last week.TheTennessee Gas Price averageis now $3.07which is 10cents lessexpensivethan one month ago and 40 cents lessthan one year ago. “We saw some volatility in our state gas prices over last week, but it’s […]

Mr. Magnifico Takes Red Carpet Championship Class

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By Cary Malone | on August 06, 2024

Mr. Magnifico, exhibited and trained by Drew Graves, wins the Doug Wolaver Championship Class at Pulaski Rotary Club’s 84th Annual Red Carpet Horse Show of the South. Owned by Judy Case, Mr. Magnifico took the championship class at the show, held each year at the Giles County Agri Park. Giles County Honor Guard members (from left) Maxie Trotter, Steve Walls […]

Political Forum Set for Saturday

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By Cary Malone | on August 06, 2024

The public is invited to a forum for political candidates set for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Pulaski Event Center, 410 N. First St., Pulaski. Among candidates or their representatives likely to attend are: Victoria Isabel Broderick, running for the United States House of Representatives District 4; James Dallas, Tennessee State Senate District 28; and Jason Luttrell, […]

The Shelter Releases Needed Items List

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By Scott Stewart | on August 05, 2024

By Sandi Mashburn
Lawrence County Advocate

The Shelter, Inc., has released a list of items that are needed to ensure that the needs of its clients are needed during the Month of August. The Shelter, Inc., is a safe haven for victims of domestic violence, serving residents of Lawrence and surrounding counties, providing on-going support and counseling for victims and families who often face […]

Practice Safety As Kids Return To School

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By Scott Stewart | on August 02, 2024

By Sandi Mashburn
Lawrence County Advocate

The 2024-25 school year is fully underway, and officials are urging the public to practice safety to ensure that everyone experiences the best school year possible. The Tennessee District Attorney General Conference is reminding motorists that any use of cellphones in school zones is strictly prohibited. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises drivers to […]

Quiet Election Night in Giles County

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By Cary Malone | on August 02, 2024

By Scott Stewart, Publisher

With several uncontested races across the board, the Aug. 1 election in Giles County provided very little in terms of drama as the results came in. Just one county race was contested with Carman Brown’s 202 votes topping incumbent Tammy Mathis’ 75 in the race for a District 7 unexpired term on the Giles County Commission. Incumbent Assessor of Property […]

Here’s the Beef Fest Offers a Week of Down Home Fun

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By Cary Malone | on August 02, 2024

By Emmylou Williams, Staff Writer

Get ready to be wowed right in your own backyard. Ag Week and the Here’s the Beef Festival are Aug. 5-10, and the Giles Chamber’s Ag Business Council has planned a “Thank a Farmer or Don’t Eat” theme. Giles Chamber CEO Jessie Parker said it brings everyone together for a simple reason. “We all have a connection to agriculture simply […]

Pulaski Exchange Club Salutes Students, Teachers

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By Cary Malone | on August 01, 2024

The Pulaski Exchange Club paid tribute to local educators and students recently. Club members recognized their Students of the Year, Sara Emma Woodard from Richland and Xiatong Jian from Giles County High. Both were at the top of their graduating classes and were very involved in school activities. In addition, club members, on a suggestion from member Jeff Bain, expanded […]

‘Belonging With Back Packs’ Set for Saturday

FREEAll-Day Event Features Free School Supplies, Music, Vendors and More!

By Cary Malone | on July 31, 2024

By Margaret Campbell, Staff Writer

We are all shaking our heads in amazement that the start of the school year is just around the corner in Giles County. But the Pulaski Parks and Recreation Department is there to help. Pulaski’s Sharewood Park will host “Belonging With Back Packs” this Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. “We all come from different places, but that does […]