Sumner Shortcuts

Prison Break, Sumner Style!

You know that show Prison Break?  It’s based on recent Sumner County events. Okay, not really.  But there was a sort of prison break in Sumner County recently. After a Sumner County court proceeding, 21-year-old Robert Tice was being transported in a van back to Davidson County… when he escaped!  He somehow got free of his shackles [...]

Hendersonville Vet Formally Charged

Remember the Sumner County veterinarian whose fired employees had gone to the cops about crimes he had allegedly committed?  Remember how a lot of the community came forth in support of Dr. Graham, especially in the comments section on the Tennessean article, angrily defending him and attacking the accusers?  Yeah, well, that guy’s been charged with [...]

We’re All So Very Proud

Did you know they hold actual competitions to see who the best grocery bagger in the state of Tennessee is?  Well they do.  And a Sumner County gal won!  Woo-hoo!  In your face, Williamson County… with your snooty, uppity baggers who aren’t as quick and efficient!  Now, I’ve bagged groceries for a living before (briefly, and a [...]

Vietnam Veterans = Talladega

In the past six days there have been three serious accidents on Vietnam Veterans Parkway during the morning “rush hour” commute.  At least one of these wrecks was fatal.  A major accident every other day is not a good pace to be on.  What is it about this road that’s causing so many wrecks here lately?  [...]

Safety Changes Coming To Vietnam Veterans In Wake Of Fatal Crash

The most recent accidents on Vietnam Veterans Parkway have everyone on edge about safety.  One of the good things that is coming out of these tragedies is a closer look at improving safety on that highway… specifically the sharp curve where last week’s accident took place.  The current talk is about placing cable barriers along that [...]

Traffic Accident & Vietnam Veterans Closure Bring Hendersonville Commute To A Crawl

An awful wreck this morning on Vietnam Veterans (at New Shackle Island Road) has snarled traffic for hours this morning.  Heading through town on Gallatin Road this morning–going toward Gallatin, away from Rivergate–the lanes going opposite mine were bumper-to-bumper standstill traffic.  I knew almost instantly that Vietnam Vets was closed.  From Dodge’s Store all the way [...]