Williamson County Conservative Examiner

New mass transit option for Williamson County

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:59:42 -0700

Although I disagree with the use of federal monies to subsidize this venture. I hope it succeeds, having full and plentiful riders and no more federal, state, county, and city monies. Williamson County cities have new transit option S...

A 'call' to action with Congressman Blackburn

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:04:32 -0700

Blackburn at 2008 Victory Celebration. (Photo by Truman Bean)Yesterday afternoon, while waiting to pick up our daughter from Lipscomb, I participated in a conference call with Congressman Marsha Blackburn. I sat in my truck, with the windows ope...

Franklin Aldermanic Election Results

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:42:50 -0700

Not any unexpected results, nor any upsets to report. A pretty fair turn-out for a local city election, one that had little splash or fanfare of political theater.In the midst of a very slow revenue time in Franklin government, these Alderman will ha...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure race event,Saturday Brentwood, TN

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:17:50 -0700

Brentwood Mayor Betsy CrossleyA great cause and a very fun event that will bring the Brentwood community, business and residents, out to show their common support.Please come by or support one that is participating.12,000 Expected for Race“We&r...

Saturn's fate is revealed

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:09:58 -0700

Very bad news for Spring Hill families and small business owners.I am sure that both have striven to hold on until Saturn's fate was decided, now that it has been announced, many will close down their shops and families will be forced to sale their h...

Mike Looney shows hubris during contractual talks with school board

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:36:46 -0700

During a very rough time for many Williamson county citizens, where cuts have been made to government budgets and individuals have taken pay cuts and even lost their jobs, Mike Looney shows plenty of hubris in his recent dealings with the school...

Williamson County GOP Governor's Race Forum

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:04:57 -0700

Williamson County GOP Governor's Race ForumThis past Wednesday, I attended the Republican Women's Williamson County First Ever, Tennessee Governor’s Race, Candidates’ Forum!A fine event with a very timely Question And Answer session with ...

Franklin TN Recess Rally

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:02:59 -0700

Recess Rally in Franklin TNA gathering of a few hundred slowly massed in Franklin, TN this morning to protest against Obama's Healthcare reform.Varying in age, the protesters were united in the need for their Congressional representatives to heed the...

Recess Rallies planned for Blackburn and Davis

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:52:52 -0700

I received this e-mail from the American Liberty Alliance on Monday. If the organizers can schedule rallies and or protest at the Blue-Dog Congressmen’s offices, the recess time can indeed be an opportune time in order to get the legislat...

Brentwood home burglaries arrest made, Henry Gates not involved

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:06:42 -0700

I received this automated warning on our answering machine Sunday...(Very effective and efficient!) Automated call warns west BW residentsCity residents who live near Brentwood's western border received automated phone notifications Sunday eveni...

Franklin Alderman Candidate Fundraising

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:28:04 -0700

Franklin's Ward 4 hopeful leads in fundraising By Kevin Walters THE TENNESSEAN Franklin candidate Margaret Martin has an early financial lead among her fellow challengers in the race to become one of Franklin's next aldermen. Martin, who ...

Williamson County School Super Interviewing Part 2

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:30:12 -0700

After all is said and done, what are the odds that the local boy will loose the interim title for the one more permanent. Who will it be? Heath among five superintendent finalistsBy Donna O'Neil "After deliberating about the meri...

No guns allowed in parks in Williamson County, Brentwood

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:03:26 -0700

I have been a tad bit ambivalent on this issue, hoping that our Constitutional 2nd Amendment rights would be protected. Restrictions indeed make sense for some venues and reasons.What frustrates me, is how the media and along with some of our conserv...

Brentwood says "No Thanks" to Williamson County Visitor Bureau

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:48:03 -0700

Brentwood says thanks...but no thanks to larger county organization.Brentwood will promote itself, thanksLeaders say visitors bureau isn't focused on city By Harriet Vaughan • THE TENNESSEAN • June 30, 2009 BRENTWOOD — B...

Mayor Crossley practices the service of a public servant!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:21:39 -0700

Now this is an example of a public servant that has not forgotten the service function of the entrusted office, contrasted to the previous post.Kudos to Mayor Betsy Crossley! Mayor Betsy Crossley Mayor found time to speak with Scouts To th...

Greenie Suggestion Box...."Brentwood's Environmental Czar"

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:18:56 -0700

Go to BrentWord for a very thorough report on Brentwood's recent "Hugs for Good Greenie Idea Forum"....."Green' forum brings golden ideasNew city slogan? 'The City Without Cars'Promote use of rain barrels and other rainwater collection...

Did Spring Hill GM Plant dodge a bullet?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:23:32 -0700

Initially reactions were that the Spring Hill GM plant dodged a bullet, now it is growing more unsure.....Spring Hill workers torn between buyout offer, GM plant's uncertain futureTennesseanThe clock is ticking as General Motors moves to cut its work...

Franklin Tour of Homes; Today 1 - 5 PM

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:33:04 -0700

Franklin Tour of HomesA great way to spend a beautiful weekend day strolling through Franklin's rich history.One day left, today 1 to 5 PM.The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County will host its 34th annual Town & Country Tour of ...

06.01.09 Sen. Corker Comments on Spring Hill and the GM Bankruptcy Filing

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:09:21 -0700

Senator Corker responds to the announcement that General Motors (GM) will idle its Spring Hill facility in Tennessee as part of its bankruptcy filing.

Senator Lamar Alexander proposes to give GM stock back to Taxpayers

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:24:46 -0700

I like the idea of giving it back after the fact, but I don't like the idea of giving all taxpayers the same amount regardless of their payments. Does this make it easier for President Barak Obama to redistribute future private sector assets?Ov...