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Signups are officially open for songwriters to take part in the seventh annual statewide Tennessee Songwriters Week. Songwriters of all genres can sign up to perform in qualifying rounds all over Tennessee and compete for a chance to play their original music at iconic venues across the state, including The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. In celebration of the craft that helped put Tennessee on the map, Tennessee Songwriters Week begins […]

Due to the extensive damage and loss of life caused by the opioid crisis that was brought on by the unethical and over-prescribing of opioid medications, the state of Tennessee will be receiving over $1 billion over the next 18 years in settlement funds from several large corporations. Giles County has been allocated a portion of these funds, which will be received in annual payments. The County has established the […]

The National Weather Service in Nashville is reporting a high confidence of accumulating snowfall for Friday. Due to the uncertainty of timing and actual snowfall for our area, all schools in Giles County will be closed Friday, January 10th, 2025. The Giles County Board of Education Central Office will also be closed.

This note from Giles County Executive Graham Stowe, All Giles County offices & facilities will be closed Friday due to anticipated hazardous weather. Committee meetings have been rescheduled for January 14th, 2025 @ 9am.

A reminder from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, winter weather can play havoc on our vehicles. Do you have your vehicle prepared for the cold? It is a good idea to check your car's battery, fluids, wipers, and tires before the extreme cold, snow, and ice arrive. Have your vehicle stocked and prepared for the unknown. Items to include in your vehicle for winter weather includes...a first aid kit, rope, water, […]

The Giles County UT /TSU Extension is offering a Master Farm Manager Class, Wednesdays beginning January 15th in Pulaski from 8am until 1 pm. The class will continue January 22nd in Lawrenceburg and conclude January 29th in Spring Hill. The cost is $125. This class primarily focuses on the business part of operating a farm and will include topics concerning insurance, tax planning, farm leases, market outlook, farm transitioning and […]

As the New Year gets into full swing, the Giles County Senior Center would like to welcome new director Samantha Reynolds. Reynolds will take over the day-to-day duties of supervision and daily activities at the center. The Walk with Ease exercise classes from UT Southern is being held at the Senior Citizens Center now....Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Other events for the month of January include a visit from SPIRAS Health on […]

The Tennessee Department Of Transportation’s plan for this weather event as of now, is that they will only plow and salt one lane in each direction of each state route. To clarify, they have been instructed to plow and salt only the “slow lane” or right lane on all interstates and primary state routes first. After that they will concentrate on secondary state routes, salting and plowing only the “slow […]

A Community RFD Pop-Up Food Distribution will be today (Wednesday, January 8th) from 1pm until 3pm or supplies run out at the Old Sharp Motor Company building 216 N 2nd St Pulaski. We will be distributing- bananas, asparagus, bread, pastries, milk, potatoes, yogurt, sweet potatoes and other food items. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:30am and stay until 3pm. With the cold weather we will be having the line […]

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH in effect now through Friday Evening. Here’s what to expect...Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches possible. This is possible for A portion of Middle Tennessee, from Friday morning through late Friday night. You should be prepared for slippery roads and difficult travel conditions. The hazardous conditions […]