Hickman County Earns Photo Op With Governor Bredesen

According to Daryl Phillips, the director of the Hickman County Economic & Community Development Association, Hickman County once again earned the three-star certification from the state. This certification is given to communities that meet certain criteria that the state deems necessary for economic growth. According to Matthew Kisber the "ECD is proud to support Hickman County in its dedication to long-term economic growth and success.”

This is great! However, for several years in a row, Hickman County has received this certification and I have not seen very many changes that have been brought about because of meeting this criteria. While surrounding counties seem to grow without limits, we have changed very little in the last 20 years and very little because of meeting state criteria. But, at least Mr. Phillips had the opportunity to have his photo taken with the Governor.

You can read Mr. Phillips blog here: http://blog.hickmantn.org/2009/09/hickman-county-earns-three-star.html

Ed Bruce to Perform at Grinder's Switch Music & Arts Festival

Ed Bruce, co-writer of Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys, will perform at the Grinder's Switch Music and Arts Festival in Centerville, TN in Hickman County on September 12. He is scheduled to perform at 5:00 p.m.

The festival, which is always the Saturday after Labor Day, features many local and regional acts and begins at 10:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies. At 11:00 is the Grinder's Switch Hour, which is a local radio program that is live each Saturday morning.

There will also be plenty of fun and games for everyone to enjoy. So come on out to the Grinder's Switch Music & Arts Festival and enjoy the music.

Grinder's Switch is the place that Minnie Pearl always talked about in her Grand Ole Opry act.

Hickman County Bulldogs and East Hickman Eagles Football Schedule

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GO EAGLES!


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Paul Taylor, Realtor
Crye-Leike, Realtors
(931) 670-5316
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Who Woudda Thunk It?

The Revitalization Project of the Centerville, Tennessee Square is almost complete. For those of you that don't know, the square, in Hickman County, has undergone a complete transformation. No longer does one have to go around the square to get to the other side. Recently, Hwy 100 has been rerouted straight across the West side.

TDOT has also put up - not one, but two - traffic lights. One is located as you come up on the square from the Nashville side and the other is directly opposite. At first, it was a bit confusing, but as you get used to it, it is OK. According to the Hickman County Times, new lights were placed around the Centerville Public Square that makes it easier to see at night. The traffic lights were turned on last Thursday.

I remember when there was a traffic light in Centerville. It was many years ago and it seems that someone was always shooting it out. That was way back when Minnie Pearl had a restaurant there.

I like the way that the traffic is routed now. It makes it easier to get around Centerville; however, having owned a business on the Square, I think that rerouting may prove the death of small businesses there. Businesses had a hard enough time getting people to shop when they had to go around the square. Now people don't even have to look at the businesses on the East side. But, around here, small businesses have always had a hard way to go

Winner of Memorial Day Promotion Announced

Karen Dodson of Lyles won a gas grill from the Crye-Leike, Realtors Office in Fairview. The office had a Memorial Day Promotion in which participants entered to win the grill.

Shown with Mrs. Dodson (2nd from right) are Realtors Paul Taylor, Sheree Rudd and Donna Hudson. The agents are planning to do other promotions in the future.

www.HickmanCountyRealEstate.com Created

I have created a website for anyone that would like to buy or sell Real Estate in Hickman County. You can compare your house with others to see how much your house may be worth or you can find your dream home. You can also search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) by location, price, or many other items. You can also sign up to receive updates when something new comes on the market that you may be interested in. Just click the link to be taken to http://www.HickmanCountyRealEstate.com and experience the ease with which you can now find the house that you want.

Minnie Pearl Statue Removed From Centerville

The Minnie Pearl Statue was removed from the Centerville Square. According to the original agreement, the statue could only be removed for repairs to the statue. The square is undergoing renovations and the statue needed to be removed and the one that spearheaded the campaign to have Minnie placed there, removed the statue to a nearby county. Most citizens hope that it can be worked out to bring the statue back to the square after the renovations are completed.