Ivan Aronin

Mount Juliet

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Manager and editor of media content, award winning fraternity man, adoption supporter, lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and aspiring DGD

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Articles

Susan Steen: Controlling people disrupts society’s harmony

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Susan Steen

“They should be good servants … They would make fine servants … With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.” — Christopher ColumbusSubjugate: to bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. Words matter and subjugate isn’t a word I remember hearing much in my life.
Mt. Juliet expects significant property tax hike

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

Mt. Juliet residents may see a significant property tax hike with a proposed 400 percent increase per $100 of assessed property in the 2025-26 budget that passed first reading by the Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners on June 9. The second reading is scheduled for Monday, June 23 for the budget that would go into effect on July 1. The proposed property tax bill rate hike would raise the current 11 cents per $100 of assessed property value to 44 cents.
MT JULIET MOVER: Julie Cowan, owner of Mellow+Ivy plant shop

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

Please tell us a little about yourself. “I was born in Gallatin, but from 6 months old-16 years old I grew up in Florida with my mom. She was a single mom who hustled and provided for me and seeing her bust her butt for me definitely helped with my motivation today. I now live in Lebanon with my husband and baby boy named August.”Current career? “I am opening the absolute dream shop for plant lovers called Mellow+Ivy.
MT. JULIET ROAD MAP: Railroad crossing on Clemmons Road

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

LAURIE EVERETTMain Street MediaStatus: The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with R.J. Corman Railroad Company for the construction of crossing improvements on Clemmons Road at their June 9 meeting. This is connected to the road widening improvements that are required by the Lynwood Station development.
Susan Steen: The Dad Definition starts with role model

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Susan Steen

“Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating…too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.” ― John Wooden, “Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court”I’ve heard it over and over, in conversations with friends, in passing remarks from strangers. Not every father was a daddy. And that is heartbreaking. For many, even the idea of “God the father” feels cold, not comforting.
MCS approves flooring work at Mitchell-Neilson

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Angie Mayes

ANGIE MAYESThe Murfreesboro PostMitchell-Neilson Elementary School is scheduled to receive a flooring renovation after a unanimous vote by the Murfreesboro City Schools board on June 10. Romach Inc., of Murfreesboro, is scheduled to complete the work by July 21, according to the contract. Romach will be paid $232,578 for the work.
Rocky Lee resigns as Mt. Juliet Parks Director

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

Angered by budget cuts; says last day is June 13LAURIE EVERETTMain Street MediaMt. Juliet Parks Director Roger “Rocky” Lee confirmed Tuesday morning he resigned on Monday night effective at the end of this week after the Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners voted to eliminate the Deputy Parks Director of Administration position as a cost-cutting move despite Lee’s public opposition.
‘Biking Librarian’ Sally Robertson gets some new wheels for reading

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

LAURIE EVERETTMain Street MediaJust in time for schools’ summer break and bike riding season, long-time librarian Sally Robertson has purchased a new “Book Bike” and plans to expand her story time in the community with even more peddle power. The Mt. Juliet resident was a librarian for four decades and retired as Nashville State Community College’s librarian last July. She previously worked in Cumberland University’s library. Her love for books and promoting reading still is her passion.
MT. JULIET MOVER: Bryan Neely, owner of Billy Goat Coffee Café

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

Please tell us a little about yourself. “I was born in San Diego, California, but moved every three years of my life as a Navy brat and naval officer. I’ve lived on the East Coast, West Coast, in the south, up north, and in the Midwest, as well as in Hawaii; but, as a Clarksville High School graduate, Tennessee is where I have called home. Currently, I live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, but I have family in Clarksville and spread out across the United States.”Current career?
MT JULIET ROAD MAP: Robinson Family Park reopens

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Laurie Everett

LAURIE EVERETTMain Street MediaProject: Robinson Family Park sewer line construction and paving of the walking trail which caused the closure of the park for about four months. The park is located at N. Mt. Juliet Road behind Dairy Queen and near the Valley Center shopping area. The certified wildlife habitat has a paved walking trail, outdoor fitness equipment and several benches. Status: Project is 100 percent completeContractor: Cumberland Pipeline, LLC.