Jim Gibbs's Blog (5)

The mission of the Tennessee Education Association (TEA) is to promote, advance and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of its members. They are Tennessee's largest professional organization representing over 55,000 elementary and secondary teachers, school administrators, education support professionals, higher education faculty, and students preparing to become teachers. TEA actively advocates learning without limits, and their work centers around… Continue

Early fall 2008 semester numbers indicate Middle Tennessee State University once again is headed for a record enrollment. Totals collected from the Office of Records showed 23,771 students registered for classes as of August 27th. With the campus only 20 miles from Woodbury, MTSU is often the college of choice for local students. Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Services Sherian Huddleston said, "Compared to the same date in 2007 when 23,221 were registered, there are 550 more students sig… Continue

Millie Webb was burned over 70 percent of her body and her 4-year-old daughter was killed, all at the hands of a drunken driver 37 years ago. Her 19-month-old nephew also died that day when the driver slammed into the rear of the family's car. "I want other families to be spared our pain," said Webb, former national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. To deter drunken driving, Woodbury police plan to beef up their presence for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Cannon County Constable Ji… Continue

Have you seen the CannonWire? Finally, Cannon County has a little daily news that seeks out more than just the dull old press releases and the CannonWire is available at the click of a mouse. Trust me – even the smallest of news on a daily basis is a major job to print on paper or online and my heart goes out to Kim Davenport who has taken the lead with CannonWire. Years ago I published (printed) the Cannon County Magazine. My intentions were for a nice monthly magazine about life and business… Continue

The much anticipated four-lane highway connecting Woodbury to McMinnville will not become a reality anytime in the near future, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. A lack of Federal funding has caused the Department to significantly shorten the length of the highway and it will not even come close to reaching Woodbury. Cannon and Warren County residents have anticipated the construction of the highway for the last several years and its completion would have meant a much eas… Continue