This Is Smyrna, TN

It looks like a good week for the town government as they have two meetings planned, but one will be "fun" to experience.

Next Town Council Workshop is: May 29, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Front Street Historic District Expansion Workshop May 27th 2008 - 5:30 PM (Smyrna Assembly Hall)

I have commented on the Front Street Expansion already on This is Smyrna, TN. and my column this week will also make a "few" barbed statements on the issue. I do wish that something this important was broadcast for the whole town to view. They do have mobile cameras and recording this for later broadcast or archiving would be the proper course of action. When a government is taking such a large step on placing more control over your property, then the rest of the town should see them in action. If they allow vocal feedback from the audience during this workshop then it may go from "fun" to delightful.

In the local area and in town there are a few items of note.

More soldiers will be returning from the sandbox Monday and we gladly welcome them back.

It was all smiles, hugs and kisses as the guard members stepped off the bus to see their families.

This is just the latest in a wave of National Guard soldiers returning home. Monday 100 soldiers are expected to arrive in Smyrna.

There will be a lot of happy family members today.

For kids there is a play being offered.

May 30, 2008 - June 01, 2008
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown": 7:30 p.m., on stage: Lamplighters Theater, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. $8 adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for ages 4-12. 615-534-0148.

This sounds better then having your kids watch TV all of the time.

If you want to expose your kids to something different then Nissan has tours.

Nissan auto plant in Smyrna, where they have free tours for ages 10 and older at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. It's best to have a reservation. 615-459-1444

Well that is pretty much it for your Monday informational roundup.