Carroll County News-Leader

06/16/2026

Nights on Broadway, this Thursday, June 18th 7-9 p.m. with the Backroad Truckers band. Come out and enjoy a great evening of music. Remember there are three (3) wonderful restaurants across the street with a variety of foods to choose from! See you there

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Scheduled performers:
Chelsea Fuller Brown
Mitchell Brown
Steve Morris
Dana Olsen
Jon Eaton and family
Dana Bell Wyatt
Larry Bullion
Brittany Martin
Isaac Stephen
Mayor Ryan Griffin
Danny Stover

It's going to be a great evening of entertainment and art!!

06/15/2026

Mark Anderson II Runs Over 100 Miles in 24 Hours for Mental Health Awareness

Ken Atkinson
Staff Writer

McKenzie resident Mark Anderson II recently completed a 24-hour running challenge, the RunLight Collective 24 at Paul Ward Stadium in Huntingdon, covering more than 103 miles while raising funds for local mental health organizations.
“On a run last year, I felt like God kind of told me those two words, Run Light,” Anderson said.
Anderson said close to 100 friends and family members came out to run with him during the event that ultimately raised $5,000 to benefit Carroll Counseling of Carroll County and the Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network.
Anderson said he drew inspiration for the RunLight initiative from Matthew 5:14, which states “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Over time, the idea developed into something bigger than running. Anderson said the phrase carries both spiritual and practical meaning.
“Life gets kind of heavy, but we’re intended to run light,” Anderson said. “We’re supposed to go through this journey depending on God and putting those burdens on Him.”
Anderson said while the event was rooted in fitness, the initiative also focuses heavily on mental health awareness, a cause Anderson said is deeply personal.
“It’s a big reason why I run,” Anderson said. “It helps my mental health way more than my physical health.”
Anderson said running provides mental clarity, helps him process challenges and allows him to push himself in positive ways.
Anderson said mental health remains a topic many people are uncomfortable discussing despite affecting nearly every community.
“There’s always a stigma with mental health,” Anderson said. “Those two words really make people uncomfortable because they don’t really know what to say or what to do.”
Anderson noted that mental health encompasses a wide range of conditions and challenges, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, eating disorders, body dysmorphia and su***de prevention.
Anderson said he partnered with Carroll Counseling of Carroll County and the Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network because he believes they are both crucial services that help people who are dealing with those problems.
“Those two organizations already make an impact in our community,” Anderson said. “I thought if I could help them in any form or fashion, I would love to do that.”
Anderson said the support he received during his 24-hour running event was tremendous.
“It was very overwhelming,” Anderson said. “It was humbling, to say the least, to see that many people come out and support it and donate.”
Anderson said he had originally hoped to raise $1,000 for each organization. Instead, he said, the event generated enough funds to provide $2,500 to each group.
“My goal was $1,000 apiece,” Anderson said. “We were able to multiply that. That blew my mind.”

06/10/2026

***Atwood Regular Board Meeting Thursday***

Town of Atwood Regular Board Meeting June 11, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Atwood City Hall

Agenda

Call to Order – Establish Quorum by Mayor

Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer

Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting, May 14, 2026

Public Comments

Approve Financials

Old Business

Tabled Business

New Business

8-A. Resolution for Call Election

8-B. Request for Bids to Remove Dead Trees at the Ball Park

8-C. Dorothy Bell, whom has applied for temporary clerk position

8-D. Date for Special Called Meeting to Pass the Budget

8-E. Request made by Alderman Tommy Polinski

Request to Place Ordinance Amendment on Agenda

Requested Agenda Item:

Consideration and vote on amending the ordinance to allow Atwood BP to obtain a beer permit by revising the distance requirement to one hundred feet (100'), measured from the main entrance of the business to the main entrance of the church or school.

Purpose of Request

This request is submitted so the Board may consider a reasonable amendment to the current distance requirement. A 100-foot standard would still provide a clear and meaningful buffer for churches and schools while allowing fair consideration for local businesses that contribute to the Town of Atwood's economy and tax base.

Reason for Proposed Amendment

While the current ordinance uses a 300-foot standard, the practical difference between 100 feet and 300 feet is limited. Both distances remain short walking distances, and reducing the requirement to 100 feet would not create any material harm or meaningful change in effect on a church or school.

This modest adjustment would continue to respect nearby churches and schools while creating a more practical and workable standard for local businesses.

Comparable Tennessee Examples

A 100-foot standard is also not unusual in Tennessee. For example, the current Lobelville Municipal Code uses a 100-foot rule for beer permits, and the current Dover Municipal Code uses a 100-foot rule in its alcohol regulations.

Proposed Ordinance Language

"No permit authorizing the sale of beer shall be issued to any establishment located within one hundred feet (100') of any church or school. The distance shall be measured in a straight line from the main entrance of the place of business to the main entrance of the church or school."

This proposed amendment would create a clear and workable standard and would allow the Board to consider this matter in a fair and reasonable manner.

Respectfully submitted,

Anas Salah
Atwood BP

Adjourn