The Connection

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...

01/15/2026

Last month, visitors and staff gathered at Stokes Brown Public Library in Springfield to celebrate the 16th birthday of Dewey, a male red-footed tortoise who has lived at the library over the past decade.

Last month, visitors and staff gathered at Stokes Brown Public Library in Springfield to celebrate the 16th birthday of Dewey, a male red-footed tortoise who has lived at the library over the past decade. Over 75 visitors were present throughout the event to celebrate Dewey’s special milestone, wh...

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

Following a strategic merger that became effective on Jan. 1, South Central Growers Inc., a wholesale greenhouse located in Springfield, will now operate under the Metrolina Greenhouses brand.

Following a strategic merger that became effective on Jan. 1, South Central Growers Inc., a wholesale greenhouse located in Springfield, will now operate under the Metrolina Greenhouses brand. According to a press release issued by the two companies last month, the South Central Growers name and its...

01/14/2026

Springfield boys basketball got 22 points from Jalen Chapman and 15 from Elijah Barbee in a 66-53 home win over Greenbrier.

The final score did not fully reflect the grind of Tuesday night’s intra-county rivalry, as Greenbrier forced Springfield to earn every basket in a physical showdown. Springfield clung to a one-point lead after the opening quarter as Greenbrier unveiled a new starting lineup following its first wi...

01/14/2026

Taleah Patterson and Shemauria Pope combined for 49 points in Springfield girls basketball's 77-46 win over Greenbrier.

Springfield girls basketball leaned on depth, defense and discipline Tuesday night, wearing down Greenbrier late as the Yellow Jackets pulled away for a convincing 77-46 win. Taleah Patterson set the tone early, scoring Springfield’s first five points as the Yellow Jackets jumped out quickly. Shem...

01/14/2026

Kirkwood boys basketball's revamped offense has raised the Cobras' ceiling and helped lead them to a 59-55 win over White House Heritage on Tuesday.

John Stigall’s No. 1 priority this offseason was finding a way to improve an offense that only scored 60 points per game a year ago.  Despite its 25-7 record, District 13-4A championship and Region 7-4A runner-up finish last season, Stigall wanted to see more production on the offensive end.  He...

01/14/2026

Kirkwood girls basketball tied its single-season win record with a 47-27 home win over White House Heritage on Tuesday.

Kirkwood girls basketball tied its single-season win record in its first season under head coach Tenisha Lockridge following a 47-27 home win over White House Heritage.  “It's very important,” Lockridge said of playing well this time of season. “We struggled in the beginning, but we knew that...

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; ...

01/13/2026

The City of Springfield will begin streetscape maintenance at several locations in the downtown area starting Wednesday, Jan. 14, which includes the removal of trees along the north side of the square on 5th Avenue.

The City of Springfield will begin streetscape maintenance at several locations in the downtown area starting Wednesday, Jan. 14. The project includes the removal of trees along the north side of the square on 5th Avenue as part of ongoing sidewalk and streetscape maintenance. Replacement trees will...