Tag Archives: Warren

McMinnville has found a new Parks and Recreation Director in Justin Scott. Scott has been working for the city since 2005. He said that he hopes that in his new role, he’ll be able to better the wellness and parks experience of the McMinnville community. “Mostly just enhancing the health and wellness of our patrons and through our parks, recreation, ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Safety Committee wants to explore a centralized police headquarters as part of its new safety plan for 2022. Safety Committee Chair Zach Sutton said that this year’s strategy also includes implementing a plan for updating policies, a plan for acquisitions, and a plan for budgets. “Our police department is located there in city hall, yet the officers have their ... Read More »

Warren Arts is inviting the community to see its latest production, “The Outsiders,” opening this weekend. Director Chad McGee said that the play is based on the 1967 novel written by S.E. Hinton about teens growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma in rough circumstances. “And it kind of explores the conflict between the Greasers, the kind of kids of who are ... Read More »

Warren County is set to honor McMinnville native and country music legend Dottie West Monday. A Tennessee Music Pathways marker dedication will be held on the steps of McMinnville’s Chamber of Commerce. Tourism Development Board Chair Sarah Cantrell said that marker will allow the legend of West to live on in McMinnville. “For us to have a marker in Warren ... Read More »

Warren County High School is now offering a dual enrollment class in machine technology for its sophomores, one of few in the state. Executive Principal Clark George said typically the courses are only for juniors and seniors, but that the opportunity came about from a partnership with Citizens for Progress and TCAT. George said the opportunity will be instrumental in ... Read More »

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office awarded Warren County the award for Tennessee’s Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station of the Year. The work was a partnership between the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, McMinnville Police, and McMinnville Fire. Police Lieutenant Mark Mara said that they received the award for their commitment to child passenger safety during the pandemic. “What we had done ... Read More »

Friday night’s football game between DeKalb County High School and Warren County High School has been postponed due to COVID-related concerns. The tentative makeup date is scheduled for Friday, October 8th. Tickets for Friday’s game may be redeemed at the rescheduled game. Read More »

McMinnville’s Yellow Dot Program event last week got such positive results, McMinnville Police want to do it again. The program provides information on an individual’s medical condition to be kept in the car’s glove compartment. McMinnville Police Lieutenant Mark Mara said that he heard from many people about their relief at becoming a part of the life-saving program.  “It’s a ... Read More »

Main Street McMinnville has found a new president in Raven Young. Young joined the board about a year ago. She said that the group’s mission to revitalize the downtown area began some 20 years ago, and that it is excited to refocus and continue its work. “And we want to really maintain what has been done in downtown,” Young said. ... Read More »

Warren County Animal Control reporting a record number of animals at its facility with 23 in one day last week. The shelter was built to hold 15 dogs and 20 cats, a total of 35 animals. As of Friday, the shelter population includes 36 cats and kittens. Director Sherri Bradley said the reason comes from a reluctance to spay or ... Read More »