Hazel Lillie Hobbs, Terry Roger Smith, Lorelle Ware, Fuzz Martin, Thelma Jane Stewart Hudgens, Carrie Elaine Beach Hazel Lillie Hobbs, 71McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Hazel Lillie Hobbs, 71, died July 28 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.A homemaker and a member of the Christian Fellowship, she was the daughter of the…

TO THE EDITOR: In regard to the editorial, July 14: Since when does attending or not attending a debate either qualify or disqualify a person for the office? Also, what authority does the newspaper have to tell people how to vote?I did listen to the debate, but it did not “really make an impact” as…

To the Editor: I can’t believe it. Someone actually said it doesn’t matter about qualifications or the ability to answer questions. The county executive is only a PR person. A $51 million budget is just a matter of public relations? Then why are so many people talking about the ways our tax dollars are spent?I…

TO THE EDITOR: I attended a forum presented at the administrative office building which included the political candidates for the 4th District U.S. Congress, which included Mike Greene, Janice Bowling and John Bumpus.Bill Zechman, Col. Thomas Vaughn and Amy Satterwhite formed the panel which presented questions of both the panel and the meeting’s attendees.As a…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist Like most kids, back when I was growing up I had chores to do around the house. One of those chores was washing the dishes — a chore I really hated more than any other for some reason.So, given this disdain for the feel of ivory liquid on my hands,…

Our Viewpoint It’s once again time for the Standard to echo a familiar refrain: Get out and vote.Tomorrow is election day and there are two crucial races which remain too close to call.The office of county executive appears to be a hotly contested battle between incumbent Carol Hamblen and Democratic challenger Kenneth Rogers. In fact,…

Our Viewpoint All three of the underage Westwood Warriors were ordered to pay restitution by Juvenile Judge Larry Ross this week — or at least their parents were ordered to pay.It would be fitting justice to make the kids pay themselves but considering two of the children are 13 — and one is a mere…

Exhibitions of photographs and sculptures by renowned British artist Andy Goldsworthy and Inuit stone carvings from the collection of Nashvillians Clara and Nelson Davenport opened July 26 in the Upper Level Galleries at Frist Center for the Visual Arts.“Andy Goldsworthy: Mountain and Coast Autumn into Winter” will remain on exhibition through Oct. 27. “Animating Stone:…

Imagine an animal with a horse-like head; a long snout; a looping prehensile tail and bony plates of armor. While that may sound like something out of a fairytale, seahorses are not mythical beings, but beautiful, living creatures that can be found in habitats all over the world.Explore the worlds of seahorses, seadragons and pipefish…

The Arts Center of Cannon County is offering a beginning class “Escape From Tie Dyeing” taught by Maggie Sunsera using an ancient Chinese technique. This class will be held Sat., Aug. 3 starting at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately 2-3 hours.You may buy a furnished silk scarf or a garment of your choice. Be sure…