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McMinnville Hiring Lifeguards for Summer

You can get paid to spend your summer at the pool by applying to be a lifeguard with McMinnville Parks and Recreation. Wellness Coordinator and Pool Manager Mari-Lynn Wilson said in addition to being at the pool, lifeguards gain valuable experience that can further them in life. “Being a lifeguard is so rewarding–it is a good first step for people ... Read More »

“Back to the Strip” Comes Back to McMinnville May 1st

“Back to the Strip” makes its return to the McMinnville downtown scene this year. The car show and cruise-in is an annual charity event that benefits Meals on Wheels. Event organizer Mary Lee Walker said the best part is the community coming together to give back. “We have an amazing community and everyone pulls together to help us raise money ... Read More »

McMinnville Sets Short-Term Goals For Long-Term Projects

McMinnville has identified several long-term project goals for city officials to work on. City Administrator Nolan Ming said a planning session was with MTAS helped identify priorities for the 2021-2022 budget. Ming said among the areas to consider, a consolidated economic development board and an analysis of employee compensation. “Not everyone agrees with the four final ideas,” Ming said. “But ... Read More »

Warren School System Keeps Four-Day In-Person Schedule

The Warren County School System will not return to a 5-day in-person schedule. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said he anticipates finishing the year with schools in-person four days a week. Swallows said this is not the preferred method for learning but the system still have roughly 800 students fully virtual. “Many of our teachers are teaching virtually and in-person,” ... Read More »

McMinnville Names New Alderman

Zachary Sutton has been named as the newest Alderman in McMinnville after being appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night. Sutton will serve a two-year term, filling Mayor Ryle Chastain’s spot. Chastain was elected as the new mayor of McMinnville during the November election, leaving a vacancy on the board.   Read More »

McMinnville’s New Rec Center Looking for Teachers

McMinnville is looking to make education courses available to the community when the Milner Recreation Center opens in 2021. McMinnville Recreation Program Coordinator Kyle Clyde is beginning the work now to recruit locals to teach things like guitar, second-languages, photography and more. Clyde said the recreation center is looking for teachers who can provide a skill that’s missing in the ... Read More »

McMinnville Rec Center Expected to Open January 2021

McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the Milner Recreation Center should be complete by mid-January, and open for use by the end of the January. Ming said subcontractors and their employees getting COVID has been the biggest thing slowing down the project. Ming said the $150,000 contingency fund has been exhausted on this project, but said the recreation center should ... Read More »

McMinnville Opens City Hall and Police Department in Downtown

McMinnville has opened its City Hall and Police Department all in one location on East Main Street. Mayor Ben Newman said nearly everything residents need will be available on the first floor and the outside teller window. Newman said with moving, the people using city hall, the police department and city court will benefit McMinnville’s downtown. “Hopefully they’ll do some ... Read More »

Warren County Adds New Airport Manager

The Warren County Memorial Airport has a new manager in John Baugh. Baugh said he wants to continue focusing on safety, services and maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Baugh said he also hopes to strengthen the assets the airport has to offer as an alternative to Nashville. “As we grow we want to grow our capabilities and our market share,” Baugh ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Magness Library Open to Public

McMinville’s Magness Library has reopened with the majority of services now available. Magness Library Director Brad Walker said the library board’s decision is based on Warren County Schools returning to in-person learning after Fall Break. Guests can now browse the books and use the computer lab, which Walker said is essential to his community. “Everybody thinks everybody has an iPhone ... Read More »