The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet

01/17/2026

Mt. Juliet girls basketball handed rival Green Hill its first loss of the season on Friday -- and captured sole possession of first place in the District 7-4A standings in the process -- with a 53-48 win over the Hawks.

Clutch plays and shots down the stretch by sophomores Aaliyah Holman and Addy Osborne propelled the Golden Bears to victory:

In a back-and-forth battle, it was the clutch fourth-quarter performances by Aaliyah Holman and Addy Osborne that gave the Golden Bears (16-6, 5-0) the 53-48 upset victory over the Hawks and sole possession of first place in the District 7-4A standings.

01/15/2026

The Café at Thistle Farms not only has healthy food filling its menu but also it supports the Thistle Farms services for women.

• Café at Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Ave. Social enterprise is a term used for nonprofits who find a way to make money using a mechanism that’s closely tied to their humanitarian mission. The greatest example is Goodwill Industries. Goodwill was not founded to be a thrift store for savvy sho...

01/14/2026

🌟 Woman of Wilson: Tabitha Clemmons 🌟

Learn how the Watertown resident balances career, family and community with dedication and heart.

👉 Read her story, sponsored by TriStar Summit Medical Center:

Tabitha Clemmons of Watertown stays busy between work and family. She works one full-time job at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance in Lebanon for Dr. Christopher Cook and Kathy and part-time as a flex beauty advisor at Sephora in Mt. Juliet. "As different as these jobs are from one another, essentially....

01/14/2026

Christian Engelhardt, who lives with his parents in Mt. Juliet part-time, will be on the TPAC stage this month in the production of "Les Miserables."

Christian Engelhardt can visit his part-time home and his parents in Mt. Juliet when the national tour of “Les Miserables” hits the stage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center on Jan. 20-25. Engelhardt, 23, lives with his parents Chris and Donna Engelhardt in Mt. Juliet when he has not been travel...

01/14/2026

Best of Taste of Nashville

Today, we’re highlighting the incredible Omni Nashville team who help make Music City shine.

Real people. Real stories. Real Nashville flavor.

01/14/2026

MAKING IT IN MT. JULIET - JAN. 14, 2026
Home is where the heart is. For two Mt Juliet business leaders planting roots in their hometown was always the plan. This week's " Making It in Mt. Juliet" features Prysm Corporation and Move It TN and the desirable qualities Mt. Juliet offers developing businesses. Also, learn what your local non profit Wilson Rides offer and what volunteer opportunities await. Mt. Juliet is a budding metropolis with history to intrigue all ages. Where you can travel back in time can be found noon Wednesday. Thank you to our Title Sponsor Two Rivers Ford and Busy Bee Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning.

01/14/2026

Green Hill girls basketball coach Cody King was plain and direct to star sophomore KT Tolbert in the fourth quarter on Tuesday.

"Go out there and deliver," King said.

Tolbert responded by scoring or assisting on 13 straight points to keep the Hawks' unbeaten season alive at District 7-4A rival Lebanon:

Tolbert scored or assisted on 13 straight points in the fourth quarter to help Green Hill keep its perfect season alive at Lebanon.

01/14/2026

For as poorly as the Predators began the season, their ongoing turnaround has been equally impressive. Tuesday night provided the latest reason to believe.

Roman Josi had almost nothing left in the tank. The Nashville Predators captain was nearing the two-minute mark of his second shift in overtime Tuesday night when opportunity struck. He broke free behind the Edmonton Oilers defense and reached the puck at the same time as goaltender Tristan Jarry, l...

01/14/2026

Dr. Mark Kestner writes about a common health issue - magnesium deficiency - and a good way to treat it.

That statement applies to approximately 80% of readers. Even if you have had blood tests that indicate you have normal blood levels of magnesium, you may still be deficient in cellular levels.  This important distinction is explained below. Do you have any of the following symptoms: muscle cramps; ...

01/14/2026

Vanderbilt University announced that it plans to open a campus in San Francisco, giving it a presence in a third major national city outside of Nashville.

Vanderbilt University announced Jan. 13 plans to establish an academic campus in San Francisco beginning in 2027. According to a news release from the school, Vanderbilt’s planned San Francisco campus expects to serve about 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university had previously a...

01/13/2026

The state of Tennessee saw a dip this season in its harvested deer total compared to the 2024-25 season.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency reported 151,490 deer checked in this season -- down by almost 9,000 from the previous year:

The past season’s deer harvest declined about 9,000 from the previous season, with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reporting 151,490 deer checked in.

01/13/2026

Jamie and Tony Bates are boosting the economy and visibility of DeKalb County one town at a time.

The Lebanon wife-and-husband duo of Jamie and Tony Bates have been going to town in DeKalb County. Last Sept. 2 they opened the doors to Mercantile Markets on the Alexandria square to great fanfare from the locals and outsiders. The business sits in what once was the Alexandria Library and boasts ab...