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By JAMES CLARK The historic home on Sparta Street that was formerly owned by Dale Potter has been purchased by local real estate agent Tommy Foster. Despite my urging, Tommy says he’s not going to level the building. On the contrary, he says he’s going to fix it up and see what happens. ‘To me…

By JAMES CLARK I’ve been hearing whispers about the old Bookland location and those whispers involve a store already at the mall, Shoe Sensation. From what I’ve been hearing, Shoe Sensation is very much interested in leaving its current spot, which is sort of tucked in a corner by the new Roses. The old Bookland…

By JAMES CLARK Over the past several months, I’ve fielded a number of questions about the 80 acres on the bypass that’s been getting cleared off. It’s the land located near Warren County High School. The most popular question I’ve received is if the land is going to be home to a new Target. For…

By JAMES CLARK It’s not Thanksgiving but Business Pulse readers can prepare for a feast ‘ a feast of business news. If you only read one Business Pulse column a year (and what’s the fun of only reading one?), this should be that column. Today’s installment could very well be my ‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer.’…

By JAMES CLARK Holly Jones decided to drop soda from her diet and as a result dropped 20 pounds to become the McMinnville Meltdown winner for April. McMinnville Meltdown is sponsored by USA Gym, your place for fitness, and the Southern Standard, your source for local news. ‘I drank six Mountain Dews a day when…

It is often difficult to prepare a nutritious breakfast when your mornings are already short on time. But you may want to think twice before skipping the meal altogether. There’s ample evidence to show that eating a nutritious, balanced breakfast is a must if you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Starting…

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts will open The Artist’s Voice: An Exhibition Featuring Tennessee Artists with Disabilities Friday, May 16, in the Conte Community Arts Gallery. The juried exhibition presents more than 50 paintings, prints, sculptures, digital art and documentary film created by 54 Tennessee artists, who each live with a disability. The…

Betty Lively, chaplain of the Lt. James Sheppard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), retired after 22 years of loyal service. This was announced at the April meeting of the DAR held at the home of Charles Marsh. Betty Lively was named first place in Tennessee State Society of the DAR for…

Birds are beneficial animals to have in and around your yard. They are instrumental in controlling insect populations and can be colorful and pleasant-sounding companions. Providing tasty treats year-round is essential to cultivating a lasting relationship with neighborhood birds. Also, by varying the type of foods offered, you may also attract migrating birds to your…

By Margaret Hobbs This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day celebrations, which began with devoted daughter Anna Jarvis marking the day for both her mother and others in their Philadelphia church congregation with the presentation of white carnations. After soliciting assistance from legislators and businessmen, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in…