Xavier Smith

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Stray dog Stetson from Wilson County becomes drug detection K9 trainee in Virginia

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITHMain Street Media Wilson County Animal Control Director Steve Gatlin (middle) holds Stetson for a photo before the one-time stray dog goes to Virginia to be trained as a drug detection dog for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office with Capt. Shannon Zimmerman (left) and Sgt. Keith Hall (right). SUBMITTEDA former stray black Labrador retriever recently became a drug detection K9 trainee after Wilson County Animal Control officials recognized his potential.
Retirement next road for Lebanon’s Jeff Baines

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

Longtime City of Lebanon Public Works Commissioner Jeff Baines recently retired after a 35-year career that helped shape the city over the last three decades. Baines held several titles since former Mayor Bobby Jewell hired Baines in 1990 as a city engineer, and his responsibilities throughout the years included engineering, planning, building inspection, stormwater, utility, sanitation, street department, garage, cemetery, Lebanon Farmers’ Market, and the Lebanon Municipal Airport.
December crash on Lebanon Square leads to DUI charges

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITHMain Street Media A Murfreesboro man has been charged with two counts of DUI for his role in a December 2024 crash on the Lebanon Square that injured two people and damaged multiple businesses. Brandin Veloz, 21, was also charged with speeding and reckless endangerment. Lebanon Police arrested Veloz on May 30 and he was released on bond the same day. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. when a vehicle entered the Lebanon Square from W.
Registration open for 22nd Sherry’s Run

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

Registration is open for the 22nd annual Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk set for Saturday, Sept. 13 in Lebanon. Sherry’s Run is the leading fundraiser for Sherry’s Hope. Participants can go to sherrysrun.org and click on the “Register” button at the top of the page. A registration form can be printed from the website. Team registration is also available on the website. Starting July 15, Sherry’s Run green bows will be available for display across Wilson County.
Lebanon City Council approves $250 million budget, including $4 million in employee raises

2 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITH Main Street Media The Lebanon City Council gave its initial approval during its June 3 meeting to a $249.8 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which included nearly $4 million for employee salary increases and more than 30 new positions in departments and agencies.
Susie Eakes, first female EMT at WEMA, dies

3 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITH Main Street Media Susie Eakes, the first female EMT hired by the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency, died last month. She was 77. Eakes died May 11 at her Watertown home. Eakes was the first paid female EMT for WEMA and started in the agency in 1981 when it was named the Civil Defense. She worked as an EMT, firefighter and lieutenant until her retirement in December 2009. “She was probably one of the sweetest women you’d ever meet,” WEMA Division Chief Shannon Cooper said.
Lebanon proposes annual $240 sanitation fee

1 month ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

Lebanon will look to implement sanitation fees to offset the rising costs of garbage pickup services after the Lebanon City Council divided its vote on the issue. The council voted, 4-2 during its May 20 meeting to implement the fees with Camille Burdine and Geri Ashley the “no” votes. A second reading is scheduled for the Tuesday, June 3 meeting and if approved, the fees will take effect July 1.
Discussion about Lebanon’s Fred Burton Park upgrades stopped

1 month ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITH Main Street Media Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell pulled an ordinance aimed at upgrading the Fred Burton Park in Ward 2 during the May 20 Lebanon City Council at the request of some church leaders in the city. The Church of God Board of Bishops, which oversees the Lebanon Church of God, requested to remove the ordinance from city council consideration, according to Bell.
Mt. Juliet Planning Commission approves Tate Lane subdivision

1 month ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITH Main Street Media The Mt. Juliet Planning Commission approved the master development plan for a previously approved development on Tate Lane during its monthly meeting last Thursday. The commission approved plans for the Reserve at Tate Lane, a medium-density development on about 18 acres on Tate Lane north of the Victory Baptist Church property. The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners previously approved a preliminary master plan for the development as Lynnhaven Phase III in 2014.
Wilson County welcomes Run for the Wall riders

1 month ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Ivan Aronin |Xavier Smith

XAVIER SMITHMain Street Media More than a dozen participants in the annual Run for the Wall veterans event ride to the Wilson County Veterans Plaza on Monday for lunch from Mission BBQ on their way to Washington. XAVIER SMITHMore than a dozen military veterans riding motorcycles stopped at the Wilson County Veterans Plaza in Lebanon on Monday during the annual Run for the Wall event.