Event for tomorrow

A local free music event that you might find interesting.

Ensemble 1720, a newly formed MTSU School of Music faculty period-instrument group, will make its debut Friday in the University's Hinton Music Hall inside the Wright Music Building.

The special 7:30 p.m. performance will be free and is open to the public.

1100 jobs to be filled in Smyrna

Looks like there is going to be another mass call out for job applicants for the new Nissan expansion.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Yates Services LLC will host a job fair Wednesday, Nov. 2, to help Nissan fill more than 1,100 positions at its Smyrna vehicle-production facility.

Good luck. Just in the last few days the gov announced that unemployment was up slightly in our county.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

Good morning this lovely Monday morning. Here are for your convenience the job listings for local municipalities.

Smyrna...nadda

laVergne...remember that these open a PDF document and are not webpage links.
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Water Laborer 2011 (Posted 9/12/2011 until 9/26/2011)

Murfreesboro...these also open PDF documents.
Information Technology Director
Fire Trainee / Firefighter
Crew Leader – Maintenance
Part-Time Mini Bus/Van Driver

Rutherford county has for you thr following.
Domestic Violence Court Assistant
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

I wish I had more to share. Good luck.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

This is likely the worst I've seen for the weekly roundup for open positions in local governments. To start Smyrna has nothing to offer job wise. The hiring freeze is understandable, and seasonal jobs that had the summer looking good are now gone.

LaVergne does have a few.
Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/24/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)

Murfreesboro has about the same number as last time.
FULL-TIME
Information Technology Director

Fire Trainee / Firefighter

Crew Leader – Maintenance

PART-TIME
Part-Time Mini Bus/Van Driver

Rutherford County proper just has 2 openings.
Animal Control Officer
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

I wish there were more openings, but the pickings are slim this week.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

Here is a roundup of the jobs being offered by local municipalities.

Smyrna....all listed are past the filing deadline. Rather depressing.

LaVergne has 4 for you.

Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/24/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Storm Water Laborer 2011 (Posted 8/24/2011 until 09/07/2011)

Murfreesboro

FULL-TIME
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION
Information Technology Director

Accountant

PART-TIME
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Mini Bus/Van Driver

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Football Official

Rutherford County

PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Animal Control Officer

Ambulance Service
Communication Supervisor

PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Well that is it for the local governments. Good luck.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

Everybody works on Monday and here are the local government openings that might interest you.

Smyrna has NO jobs listed as open on their Human Resources page. A real let down for those who desire short commutes.

LaVergne has the following

Payroll Clerk
2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Seasonal
Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Storm Water
Laborer 2011 (Posted 8/24/2011 until 09/07/2011)

Murfreesboro is a hint short this week.

FULL-TIME
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION
Information
Technology Director

Accountant

PART-TIME
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time
Mini Bus/Van Driver - $13.11 hourlyCDL with P endorsement required
PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Football Official - $27.80 per game

Rutherford county has pretty much the same as last weeks listing.

PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Animal
Control Officer
Ambulance Service
Communication
Supervisor
Soil Conservation
Part-Time
Soil Conservationist District Assistant
Trustee Office
Part-Time
SeasonalDeputy Trustee
PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time
Kennel Attendant

This weeks listings are a bit short, and I do hope that next week there is more to offer you.

Music right down the road

It really is okay to admit it. While Smyrna does have a talented field of musical performers, the direction most look to is Nashville. Smyrna, outside of a few bars and high school performances, is real short on live music. I myself enjoy listening to the classics so the Fall season at MTSU really looks good this year.

MTSU has a well developed music program and with that comes a certain amount of student recitals, visiting performers, and faculty recitals. Below is the listing for the month of September and these quality performances are just a short trip down the road. There is everything from vocal to wind instruments to choral events scheduled for this year. Now some do cost money, but for the most part they are free...yes I said free. They also are not just for students, but for anyone who wants to hear music that is live, not-pop, and performed by skilled individuals.

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are in the T. Earl Hinton Music Hall of Wright Music Building on the MTSU campus.

Most concerts are FREE (we have tried to note the few that aren't).
Jazz Artist Series $15 and large Choral Events $10 for non-MTSU personnel.
All concerts listed here are open to the general public.

Here are the listings for the month of September so you can have time to make arrangements if you wish. While the student recitals might have a few rough edges, a little good music can go a long way.

09/08/11 - Deanna Little faculty flute recital - 8:00 p.m.
09/09/11 - Celine Thackston guest flute recital - 6:00 p.m.
09/09/11 - Ryan Stewart senior vocal recital - 8:00 p.m.
09/12/11 - Todd Waldecker faculty recital - 8:00 p.m.
09/15/11 - Ryan Fogg guest piano recital - 8:00 p.m.
09/16/11 - MTSU Opera Performance 7:30 p.m. (Tucker Theater) ($10)
09/17/11 - MTSU Opera, Into the Woods - 7:30 p.m. (Tucker Theater) ($10)
09/18/11 - MTSU Opera, Into the Woods - 3:00 p.m. (Tucker Theater) ($10)
09/19/11 - David Loucky faculty low brass recital - 7:30 p.m.
09/20/11 - Lei Weng guest piano recital - 8:00 p.m.
09/21/11 - Maya Stone (bassoon)/Spencer Lambright (composer) faculty recital- 8:00 p.m.
09/23/11 - MTSU Wind Ensemble - 7:30 p.m.09/26/11 - Honor Choir (all day)
09/27/11 - Christine Poythress faculty voice recital - 8:00 p.m.
09/28/11 - Paul Osterfield composition studio recital - 8:00 p.m.

I hope you get the chance to go and have a good night of music and dinner...but no fast food. That would just be wrong.

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday

It's Monday — everybody works on Monday so for those who need work here are some local government jobs that are open if you're interested.

Smyrna has two listed as being open, but one closes today so I'm just listing the one with time remaining.

Police Officer Trainee
Police
Full time
Deadline 08.26.2011

LaVergne has a nice number open giving you a wide range of options.

Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/08/2011 until 08/23/2011)
Parks and Recreation Director 2011 (Posted 8/11/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Public Works Director 2011 (Posted 08/03/2011 until Until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Sewer Supervisor 2011 (Posted 7/21/2011 until Filled)

Murfreesboro also has a nice number to fill.

FULL-TIME
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Business and Finance Manager - $5,860.27 - $6,570.85 monthly DOQ&E

PART-TIME
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Transit Operator - $13.11 hourlyMust have CDL for public passenger transport valid in TN.
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Nurse Assistant for the Nurse on Duty Program - $10.30 hourly
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Part-Time Range/Cart Helper - $7.55 hourly

Rutherford county itself has fewer jobs then you would expect for a whole county.

Soil Conservation
Part-Time Soil Conservationist District Assistant
Trustee Office
Part-Time Seasonal Deputy Trustee
Chancery Court
Part-Time Chancery Court Clerk - 5th Floor
PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Good luck if you're hunting for work.

Its Monday — everybody works on Monday

Here are the known community job listing that might interest you.

In Smyrna we have some good listings including police.

Senior Accountant (Analyst) Finance
Accounting Clerk Finance
Accounting Clerk Finance
Network Administrator Info Technology
Police Officer Trainee Police

In LaVergne

Assistant Treasurer 2011 (Posted 8/10/2011 until Filled)
Library Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 08/08/2011 until 08/23/2011)
Parks and Recreation Director 2011 (Posted 8/11/2011 until Filled)
Payroll Clerk 2011 (Part-Time) (Posted 8/12/2011 until Filled)
Public Works Director 2011 (Posted 08/03/2011 until Until Filled)
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laboror (Temporary) (Posted 8/02/2011 until filled)
Sewer Supervisor 2011 (Posted 7/21/2011 until Filled)

In Murfreesboro

FULL-TIME
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Business and Finance Manager

PART-TIME
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Transit Operator -
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Nurse Assistant for the Nurse on Duty Program -
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Part-Time Range/Cart Helper

For Rutherford county the pickings are slimmer.

Circuit Court
Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk II
Trustee Office
Part-Time Seasonal Deputy Trustee
Chancery Court
Part-Time Chancery Court Clerk - 5th Floor
PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Services)
Part-Time Kennel Attendant

That is it for this weeks job listings for government jobs. I'm looking into finding job listings for the state, but their system has some issues. Good luck to all that apply.

Its Monday — everybody works on Monday

In 1993 the movie 'Dave' had a line I always liked. "Its Monday — everybody works on Monday" was something that always stuck with me. Here in Smyrna the economy simply sucks as much as the rest of the USA, and it's hard to find a job. With that in mind I'm asking you to take a moment if you have the need and look at these job openings from the town of Smyrna.

Maintenance Laborer Parks Seasonal
Operator III (Midnight Shift) WWTP Full time
Equipment Operator Water & Sewer Full time
Mechanic Supervisor Vehicle Maintenance Full-time
Senior Accountant (Analyst) Finance Full time
Accounting Clerk Finance Part time
Accounting Clerk Finance Full time
Network Administrator Info Services Part time

In Murfreesboro they have the following openings. Note that the Murfreesboro links open a PDF file and does not go to an individual webpage.

FULL-TIME
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Business and Finance Manager
Lead Water Plant Operator
PART-TIME
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Part-Time Transit Operator
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
Part-Time Nurse Assistant
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Office Assistant

Rutherford county has just 2 positions open and their links also go to PDF files.

Health Department
Community Outreach Representative Part Time
P.A.W.S.
PT Kennel Attendant

Getting a job does not just mean a paycheck, it also means benefits, dental, life insurance, and all the other items that remove some of the stress of daily life. I'm not sure if anyone will get hired by this blog post and the following ones each Monday...but I'll try.

Dave: If you've ever seen the look on somebody's face the day they finally get a job, I've had some experience with this, they look like they could fly. And its not about the paycheck, it's about respect, it's about looking in the mirror and knowing that you've done something valuable with your day. And if one person could start to feel this way, and then another person, and then another person, soon all these other problems may not seem so impossible. You don't really know how much you can do until you, stand up and decide to try.

Good luck in your job hunting.

Event reminder - Next week.

There is going to be a seminar locally for those interested in starting your own business. Reservations are required to call now.

Starting Your Own Business
Date: 7/7/2011
Time: 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

3050 Medical Center Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Phone:
615-898-2745

Event Description: Middle Tennessee State University’s Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with the Small Business Administration, will conduct a free seminar on starting your own business on July 7, 2011,from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce n Murfreesboro. The purpose of this seminar is to provide individuals interested in starting a business a broad overview of the many things they will be confronted with in doing so. It will introduce attendees to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the services available, and how it can assist in the development of their business venture. Sources for information gathering,research and databases available are also discussed. This seminar is intended for persons who have never been in business. There is no charge to attend the seminar, or for one-to-one counseling which is available, by appointment, after attending the seminar. Reservations are required and available on-line at www.tsbdc.org or by calling 615-898-2745. Please arrive and sign in 10 minutes prior to the startup of the seminar. Accommodations are available for the handicapped.

Good luck and I hope you remember me when you're filthy rich.

Local Gunshow

For those interested there is going to be a gunshow in Murfreesboro and with this coupon you can get $1 off the entrance fee.

Helping you start your own business

There is going to be a seminar locally for those interested in starting your own business. Reservations are required to call now.

Starting Your Own Business
Date: 7/7/2011
Time: 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

3050 Medical Center Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Phone:
615-898-2745

Event Description: Middle Tennessee State University’s Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with the Small Business Administration, will conduct a free seminar on starting your own business on July 7, 2011,from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce n Murfreesboro. The purpose of this seminar is to provide individuals interested in starting a business a broad overview of the many things they will be confronted with in doing so. It will introduce attendees to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the services available, and how it can assist in the development of their business venture. Sources for information gathering,research and databases available are also discussed. This seminar is intended for persons who have never been in business. There is no charge to attend the seminar, or for one-to-one counseling which is available, by appointment, after attending the seminar. Reservations are required and available on-line at www.tsbdc.org or by calling 615-898-2745. Please arrive and sign in 10 minutes prior to the startup of the seminar. Accommodations are available for the handicapped.

I'll repost this a week or so before the event so you can still make your reservation if you want to attend.

Hiring at Nissan....NOW!

It looks like the hiring phase of the plant and new production line going online next year is now happening.

Jobseekers in Rutherford and neighboring Middle Tennessee counties are invited to apply to Yates Services, LLC, for positions located at Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna.

The job fair will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Murfreesboro Career Center, 1313 Old Fort Parkway.

Good luck.

Gun Show near us

This weekend for those inclined, we have two gun shows happening nearby.

In Mufreesboro we have on Mar 19-20 at the Mid-TN Expo Center, 1209 Park Ave the RK Show. The RK shows were in Smyrna for a short time before the VA center closed the expo center in Smyrna.

In Nashville we have the Bill Goodmans Gun and Knife show at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Pictures show how it looks, and the last time I went to one of theirs I helped my brother pick out his first handgun...a Ruger P345.

If this is what you count as fun, and I do, then this coming weekend looks like it will be busy for you.

I welcome our robotic overlords

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is hosting an exhibit based upon the nature of robots.

Robotic Zoo Exhibit

Date: 2/1/2011 TO 5/8/2011
Time: 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

The Robot Zoo is a traveling exhibit that reveals the biomechanics of giant robot animals to illustrate how real animals work. Nature's engineering and human technology converge in this exciting exhibit featuring giant robot animals and more than a dozen hands-on activities!

There is a small admission, but the joy a kid would receive compared to a movie is worth it.

Admission
Adults & Children: $6.00
Children under two are FREE!

DNJ roadshow

The main county newspaper, the Daily News Journal, is going to have one of their open editorial meetings in a week and have invited the community to come by and visit with them.

"The DNJ Editorial Board is set for its second “road show.” The board will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Jeff’s Family Friendly Restaurant on Hancock Street in Murfreesboro. The public is invited to attend."

I'll report this and their invitation for people to apply to be on that same said editorial board in a week or so to remind you of the event.

Daily News Journal Editorial Board

The DNJ is giving us another chance to have a say in our community and the time is now for those who might be interested.

Anyone interested in serving on The Daily News Journal Editorial Board should contact Opinion Editor Sam Stockard at 615-278-5165 or send an e-mail to stockard@dnj.com. The board is responsible for forming editorials published each day in The DNJ and on dnj.com. Roundtable meetings are held each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and last about one hour. If you have questions, call or send an e-mail.

Getting involved is fun...it's that simple.

Sparks to run

It is now official. Michael Sparks has announced that he is going to run for the 49th state district seat currently held by Kent Coleman.

Commissioner Mike Sparks plans to file papers in the coming days to serve as state representative for District 49. The seat is currently held by state Rep. Kent Coleman, a Democrat, who was elected in 2002.

Sparks was elected to represent county District 11, which covers central Smyrna, in 2002. He defeated then-incumbent Jimmy Woods. A lifelong resident of Smyrna, Sparks said he was approached by the Republican party to run for the state seat that same year.

“I didn’t feel lead to run for it at that time. Since then, I’ve been on the county commission, the Smyrna Municipal Planning Commission and I’ve been a business owner. I feel like I’ve gotten some good experience,” said Sparks, 39. “I feel like now I can bring another conservative voice to the state legislature.”

That leaves Chris Deal as the only contender for Mike Sparks county seat.



House 49