Laurie Everett

Mount Juliet

Mt. Juliet Writer at Wilson Post

Works at Wilson Living Magazine and The Wilson Post, plus other stuff

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Articles

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.
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.
Tatum Academy teacher Cynthia Kirkwood still leads students during her chemo treatments

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

Barry Tatum Academy teacher Cynthia Kirkwood (left) and her husband, Nate, have spent a lot of time the past few years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville while Cynthia was being treated for two types of cancer and a blood disorder. SUBMITTEDSailing through life in a perfect trajectory was awesome for Barry Tatum Academy teacher Cynthia Kirkwood as she found her passion as a Wilson County teacher. Then cancer – two kinds – and a third illness stomped on the brakes of her life.
MT. JULIET MOVER: Dwight Belew, co-owner American Jewelry Company

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

Please tell us a little about yourself. “I was raised in Lawrence County and lived in Mt. Juliet for 45 years.”Current career position? “Husband of the owner.”Married, children? “Married 59 years with three kids.”Education? “Graduated Lawrence County High School in 1960.”What was your first job? “US Army.”What did you do before opening American Jewelry Company in 1974? “Manager of a new car dealership.”Where was your first store? “Madison.
MT. JULIET ROAD MAP: S. Rutland Road closure

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

LAURIE EVERETTMain Street MediaProject: Closure of S. Rutland Road from Providence Trail to Central Pike. The indefinite closure is so road improvements can be made. The planned road improvements include reconfiguring S. Rutland Road’s alignment along the proposed Waterford Park residential development. Developer: Beazer HomesMt. Juliet Public Works Director of Engineering Shane Shamanur says: “The alternate route is Providence Trail.