By TODD HERZOG Pictured are Edward Jones employees, from left, Beckie Foy, Dave Wideman and Tanya Bess. David Wideman is the area manager for Edward Jones, located at 124 E. Main Street in downtown McMinnville. Who or what is Edward Jones? “Fortune” magazine voted Edward Jones as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Whatever kind of trouble you might get into on the road, Absolute Towing and Recovery, located at the back of 207 Beersheba St., can probably take care of your problem.Owner and operator Zeke Newby says Absolute Towing and Recovery is there to help, and…

KNOXVILLE — The Allman Brothers Band have a 36 year tradition of blending the new and the old… playing the songs that stir our souls because they bring back so many great memories, casting classic blues tunes in a new light, and then hitting us with something completely fresh and new that is destined to…

NASHVILLE — “HERE’S TO YOU TOUR 2005” with special guests Blake Shelton & Keith Anderson!

NASHVILLE — After saving the world, a super family needs a super vacation and Disney On Ice has got it with their new super-sized show, Disney presents Pixar’s The Incredibles in a Magic Kingdom Adventure! Join Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack, as they meet Mickey, Minnie and other Disney friends while enjoying…

NASHVILLE — Featuring: John Cena, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Kane, Chris Jericho, Carlito, Christy Hemme, RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff & many more!!!

MURFREESBORO — Aron Ralston, author of Between A Rock And A Hard Place, will be the keynote speaker opening MTSU’s 95th academic year at the University Convocation held on August 28th at 2 p.m. in Murphy Center. Ralston, gave up a career as a mechanical engineer and moved to Colorado, where among other things he…

BEERSHEBA SPRINGS — Considered one of the most popular resort areas in the South in the late 19th century, Beersheba Springs Historic District is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The Great Stone Door and entrance to the South Cumberland State Park can also be found here. The arts and crafts fair has…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Randy Starks didn’t do too badly for himself in his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans. But the guy who didn’t turn 21 until last December is expecting much more from himself in his second year. “Right now I expect myself to be a factor, not just be a body out there…

NASHVILLE (AP) — Adam “Pacman” Jones is happy to finally get his NFL career under way. The Tennessee Titans reached a deal with their top draft pick Wednesday night, ending their longest contract holdout since relocating to the state of Tennessee. Jones had hoped to have a contract that would allow him to join the…