The Connection

01/01/2026

Ms. Cheap writes about the attraction of prices of many items at thrift stores, especially after the first of the year.

It is common knowledge that donations to thrift shops surge at the end of the year as people clean out and try to take advantage of year-end charitable giving deductions for tax purposes. Goodwill of Middle Tennessee, for example, just reported that from Dec. 26-31 the number of donations at Goodwil...

01/01/2026

Following initial approval by the Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen last spring, the Robertson County Commission settled on an economic impact plan for the commercial and residential Vesper Village development, establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan over a 15-year period for $27.5 million, plus interest.

Following initial approval by the Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen last spring, the Robertson County Commission has settled on an economic impact plan for Vesper Village, the 3,000-unit commercial and residential project set to be built in Springfield over the next two decades. In a 17-5 vote...

12/31/2025

KICKOFF WITH CASEY - DEC. 31, 2025
Main Street Media of Tennessee sports reporter Casey Patrick shares his final thoughts on this year’s college football season in the last episode of Kickoff with Casey for 2025.

12/31/2025

As he heads into the final year of his second term, Robertson County Mayor Billy Vogle was recently honored with a major award from the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC).

As he heads into the final year of his second term, Robertson County Mayor Billy Vogle was recently honored with a major award from the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC). At their Annual Partner Appreciation and Awards Reception on Dec. 3, Vogle was named as the recipient of the GNRC’s 202...

12/31/2025

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET: SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE - DEC. 31, 2025
In the final episode of Mornings on Main Street Southern Middle Tennessee, publisher and host Scott Stewart, along with local reporters Andrew Pearson and Chandler Harmon, update you on the latest headlines in Maury, Giles and Lawrence County. Plus, sports with Main Street Media Southern Middle Tennessee Regional Sports Editor Maurice Patton.

12/31/2025

Nine Robertson County basketball programs competed on Day 3 of the Big M Christmas Classic at East Robertson, with four coming out with wins.

Let's take a look at all the final scores and top performers from the tournament's final day.

Nine Robertson county basketball teams hit the hardwood for the third and final day of the Big M Christmas Classic at East Robertson on Tuesday.  Four of them took home a win while the other five left with losses.  East Robertson boys, Greenbrier girls and White House Heritage boys and girls nearl...

12/31/2025

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - Dec. 31, 2025
For our final episode, we look back at a segment we did with one of our favorite columnists, Catherine Mayhew. We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us over the last three years—thank you, and Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

Main Street Sports Today - Dec. 30, 2025
2025 Guest Highlights - For our final episode, we’ve gathered the best Fall 2025 moments from some of our favorite recurring guests. We also have a final word from lead host Maurice Patton. https://youtube.com/live/l0ADUbUKv5A

12/30/2025

A man recently released on bond for first degree murder in Shelby County was arrested by officers with the Greenbrier Police Department after a DUI stop on Christmas Eve.

A man recently released on bond for first degree murder in Shelby County was arrested by officers with the Greenbrier Police Department after a DUI stop on Christmas Eve. According to police, officers conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation on the evening of December 24. D...

12/30/2025

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - Dec. 30, 2025
This morning we share a classic Tennessee Traveler segment! Tom Adkinson takes us inside the nostalgic Sun Drop Shoppe and Luncheonette in Tullahoma. https://youtu.be/fZVwbhcXXcI

12/30/2025

Don’t wait until the last minute — New Year’s Eve is almost here and Exile is live tomorrow night at Harken Hall!

🎶 Classic hits • 🎤 Live music
🕡 Doors: 6:30 PM
🎸 Show: 7:30 PM

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12/30/2025

The City of Springfield recently honored a number of their employees across multiple departments earlier this month for their continued dedication and commitment to public service.

The City of Springfield recently honored a number of their employees across multiple departments earlier this month for their continued dedication and commitment to public service. A total of 35 employees from nine city departments were recognized for their years of service to the local community at...