“It is better to be FAITHFUL than FAMOUS.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Two Williamson County commissioners lose seats in May 3 primaries
The results are in: 20,550 vote in county primary
Mary Smith Kicks Off Williamson County Commissioner Grassroots Campaign
Williamson Families endorses candidates for county commission, school board in effort to ‘take our county back’
Williamson Families’ endorsements for school board & county commission (tennessean.com)
Mary Smith - Williamson County Commissioner
Be The Change!! Real progress begins when informed citizens band together and take action!!
Glad to see our Bill of Rights upheld. May we never take our freedoms or the sacrifices that protect those freedoms for granted
Coach Fired For Praying At Football Game Reinstated To Old Role, Gets Nearly $2 Million Settlement
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— News —Coach Fired For Praying At Football Game Reinstated To Old Role, Gets Nearly $2 Million SettlementBy Ben Zeisloft•Mar 21, 2023 DailyWire.com•FacebookTwitterMailWin McNamee via Getty I...Mark your calendars!!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Prayers for the Helper Family 🙏
Kim Rene Helper Obituary 2023 - Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services
www.williamsonmemorial.com
View Kim Rene Helper's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook.
For my dad…a perfect example of faithfulness, kindness and humility.
A Constitutional Republic is to protect the people from government not to protect the government from the people.
Wanted to share this important news and to please watch for reopening date. #bestofd5 #supportlocal
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.D5 well represented at State Championship!! Good luck Tre McTorry of Nolensville and Ronan O’Connell of Page!!
State Championship Wrestling: Meet the 9 WillCo finalists
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FRANKLIN – The 2023 TSSAA State Wrestling Championships will conclude Saturday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. Of the 72 Williamson County-based wrestlers that advanced to the state stagePlease attend if you want to learn more about the proposed election systems for our county.
Williamson County commissioner to host town hall meeting to discuss voting integrity
www.williamsonherald.com
For Williamson Countians who have long wondered about the security of the voting machines on which we vote and the processes surrounding them, Williamson County Commissioner Christopher Richards is pr...
And this is why small businesses matter. #supportlocal #bestofd5Not gonna lie… this wasn’t planned out!
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I’m in this business because I love people. Everything else just followed suit. My first job was working in a dry cleaner, trying to memorize what starch people liked. My second job was waiting tables and that morphed into bar tending. I moved to Nashville at 19 and I waited tables until I got my first bar gig. From there I bounced around a bit and landed in mall retail. I played that card until it was played out. In the early part of 2015 I stepped foot in the Arrington store and my heart grew three sizes that day (like the grinch). I knew that wasn’t the end of the road for me. I’ve been here ever since. This isn’t everything that I’d dreamed of… but working with you all is everything that I’ve ever wanted!
#nashvillesmallbusiness #homedecorstore #shoplocalnashville #shopsmall #antiquestore #vintagestore #giftshop #vintage #antique #nashville #franklin #franklintn #arrington #murfreesboro #mercantile #mercantile1858 #homedecor #homedecorstore
FYI...Williamson County residential growth in 2022
Williamson County Families,
Do you know someone interested in teaching or in the field of education? Are you thinking of returning to the education field to be on your child's schedule? Consider a job with Williamson County Schools! We are hosting a Career Fair for the following positions:
Elementary Teachers (Certified - All subjects)
Secondary Teachers (Certified - All subjects)
School Counselors
504 Coordinators
Special Education Teachers
School Psychologists
Speech Language Pathologists
School Administrators
WHEN: Saturday , March 4th 2023
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Ravenwood High School - 1724 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027
You can also see our career openings at WCS Career Openings.
Thank you,
David Harries | Recruiting Manager - Field Experience Coordinator
Williamson County Schools | Department of Human Resources
david.harries@wcs.edu | Phone: 615-472-4075
If you are passionate about election integrity and want to hear more about the future of our county voting systems, mark your calendars...
It’s official…Arrington Elementary School will be the name of our new D5 school on Cox Rd.It's official! The district's two newest schools now have names.
At its February 20 meeting, the Williamson County School Board unanimously approved the names Arrington Elementary School and Amanda H. North Elementary School for the new schools on Cox Road and Wilkes Lane, respectively.
The new elementary schools are scheduled to open for the 2023-24 school year. Amanda Fuller is the principal of Arrington Elementary, and Jill Justus is the principal of Amanda H. North Elementary School.
Both elementary schools have websites that will be updated in the coming months with more information for incoming families and their students. Visit the Arrington Elementary and Amanda H. North Elementary websites below to see messages from the principals, school name history and more.
*Arrington Elementary - www.wcs.edu/ARES
*Amanda H. North Elementary - www.wcs.edu/ANES
For more information about the ongoing construction process, visit the WCS Facilities and Construction page at www.wcs.edu/domain/1219.
A great way to hear about the strategic plans being made for our schools...
Two sessions remaining:
February 21: Fairview High
February 23: Mill Creek Middle
News / Strategic Planning Community Meetings Begin Tonight
www.wcs.edu
The first community input meeting in the WCS strategic planning process is happening tonight, February 7, at Independence High.
These are the heroes we ALL rely on. They need the FULL support of our county government. Thank you Arrington Fire & Rescue, Station 19 for all you do!!
Election Commission meeting
February 15th @ 4:30pm
405 Downs Blvd
#YourVoteMatters
Meet BOLO…The newest addition to Williamson County Sheriff's Office TN! He’ll be visiting WCSchools over the coming months to serve as a therapy dog for our students. So Be On the LookOut! I think he likes me!😀 Thank you Nashville K-9, NashvilleK9.com!!
So honored to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony this past week for the new Rolling hills Community Church Nolensville Tennessee. They exemplify servant leadership at its best. Congratulations and God Bless!!
Call to Action!! Be sure to review these pivotal bills currently working their way through state legislative committees. This is a great way to share your views with our state elected officials.
tennesseestands.org
Tennessee Legislative Priorities for 2023 Public drag queen performances. Obscenity and Pornography – Creates an offense for a person who engages in an adult cabaret performance on public property o...Something we can always strive to remember…We are not perfect but we are loved!! #behumble #beaccountable #youareloved
It's Super Bowl weekend ... Sheriff Dusty Rhoades and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office urge you to celebrate responsibly. Get a designated driver. Don't drink and drive.
ICYMI...
Williamson County Schools gets first therapy dog
www.wkrn.com
Williamson County school resource officers have a new tool working to help troubled kids and anxious students.
If you have a favorite, please email your school board members:
www.wcs.edu/domain/1163
Final vote is February 20th
I'm here for you if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Best ways to contact me:
Email - mary.smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Phone - (615)640-1273
For more information about what's going on in the county, please sign up for my newsletter at:
www.votemarysmith.com/contact/
More Williamson County news…
Williamson County voting machine questions linger, some seek paper ballot return
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Williamson County voting machine questions linger, citizens seek paper ballot return
Thank you to Ondrea Johnson for taking the time to give me a tour of the Williamson County Animal Control and to tell me about all of the services your department provides to our community. You have an amazing staff and passionate volunteers. Please check out their social media and website to learn more about the WCAC.
www.adoptwcac.org/
DID YOU KNOW…
the 1986 movie “At Close Range” was primarily filmed in Williamson County? With scenes filmed at the square in downtown Franklin and at, what is now, the old Page High School building.
Did you know there is a tax relief program for property owners age 65 and over, Veterans and widows of veterans who qualify?
Please see link below:
williamsonpropertytax.com
The Williamson County Trustee's Office collects property taxes for Williamson County, the Franklin 9th Special School District, and the cities of Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville, and Thompson's Stati...
Still time to submit your suggestion for the new school on Cox Rd
Please Email
Newschoolcoxroad@wcs.edu
I will be submitting any previous ideas
Did you know?
According to Tourism Economics, Williamson County receives an estimated $89,000,000 in tax dollars from tourist dollars. This is 13% of our tax revenue and gives each household a tax savings of $1100. The primary tourist attraction for our county is downtown Franklin.
ICYMI…further details on the tax situation with downtown Franklin…
www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2023/01/12/some-williamson-leaders-opposed-tax-bre...
Williamson Co. commissioners on helping downtown Franklin amid rising property taxes
fox17.com
A business owner in downtown Franklin fears the landscape of downtown will change as rising property taxes could force small businesses to leave.
PSA from WCSOCHILD ALERT from WCSO
If anyone sees a child who appears to be alone in the area of Old Natchez Trace Rd and Moran Rd ... call Williamson County Sheriff's Office TN 911 immediately. A caller reported a child, a white male about 8 yrs old, was seen with a white blanket around his shoulders.
Great morning with the family visiting with the parishioners at Trinity Methodist Church for their pancake breakfast. Beautiful building, wonderful people and exceptional breakfast!! Baby E’s first pancake breakfast🥰
Please see below for job openings for Williamson County Schools...
Williamson County Families,
Would you like to have a job that matches your child(ren)'s schedule? Consider a job with Williamson County Schools. We are hosting a career fair for the following positions:
Department assistants
Attendance secretaries
Bookkeepers
Teaching assistants
Bus drivers
Cafeteria
School aged child care
and others
WHEN: Thursday, January 12th
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: WCS Central Office - 1320 West Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
You can also see our career openings at WCS Career Openings.
Thank you,
David Harries | Recruiting Manager
Williamson County Schools | Department of Human Resources
david.harries@wcs.edu
Important Message from Sheriff Dusty Rhodes
Two gun related incidents reported to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has made us aware that gun safety practices need more attention.
Safe firearm shooting begins with each and every shooter and we ask that everyone follow the basic 4 rules of shooting regardless of the type of gun.
1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. Never point a firearm at anything you do not want to destroy.
4. Always know what is behind and beyond your target.
Remember, some bullets may go more than one mile beyond their intended target. Always be sure and know what is behind and beyond your target.
We want everyone to enjoy their firearms, but we must practice gun safety. Safe shooting is your responsibility.
For my dad…a perfect example of faithfulness, kindness and humility.
If you are looking for ways to serve the community, this is a great resource.
https://www.justserve.org/
Meet BOLO…The newest addition to Williamson County Sheriff's Office TN! He’ll be visiting WCSchools over the coming months to serve as a therapy dog for our students. So Be On the LookOut. I think he likes me. 😀
So honored to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony this past week for the new @rhccnolensville. They exemplify servant leadership at its best. Congratulations and God Bless!!
Something we can always strive to remember…We are not perfect but we are loved!! #behumble #beaccountable #youareloved
Congratulations to @vitahlmed for your new location in College Grove!!
If you have a favorite, please email your school board members:
https://www.wcs.edu/domain/1163
Final vote is February 20th
Thank you to Ondrea Johnson for taking the time to give me a tour of the @wcanimalcenter and to tell me about all of the services your department provides to our community. You have an amazing staff and passionate volunteers. Please check out their social media and website to learn more about the WCAC.
http://www.adoptwcac.org/
DID YOU KNOW…
the 1986 movie “At Close Range” was primarily filmed in Williamson County? With scenes filmed at the square in downtown Franklin and at, what is now, the old Page High School building.
© 2022 Mary Smith for County Commissioner
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