Meth Offender Registry Added To Resources Section

I've added the Meth Offender Registry to the list of Resources on the left hand side. I've looked at Rutherford County and it would appear that there are only two Meth Offenders in our area. Thank goodness that is pretty low.

Middle Tennessee Blogger Meet-Up

As January winds to a close and the calendar page turns, the next meeting of the Middle Tennessee Bloggers and Podcasters Meet-Up is fast apporaching. This month's meet-up will be Feb. 11th at 2 p.m. at Espresso Joe's in Smyrna.

This month, we're going to try and do a podcast from the meet-up. But we promise not to make you talk on the record if you don't feel compelled to do so.

The meeting is open to all the middle Tennessee bloggers and podcasters and their friends and family.

So, who's coming?

Espresso Joe's Coffee Co is located at:
901 Rock Springs Rd.
Smyrna, TN
615-220-2870

She Stoops To Conquer

Smyrna Assembly's LampLighter Theater will present "She Stoops to Conquer" on Feb 10-12 and 17-19. Shows on Feb 10, 11, 17, and 18 are at 7 p.m. and shows on Feb 12 and 19 are at 4 p.m.

Smyrna Assembly is located at 14119 Old Nashville Hwy in Smyrna. Ticket information can be found at 615-459-3421.

I've been to a couple of LampLigher's productions since I moved to Smyrna and they're always quite good. Their production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" last year was great.

I feel like I've heard about "She Stoops to Conquer" at some point in my high school or college background, but I can't for the life of me recall what it's about.

Ham Breakfast!

The Smyrna Rescue Unit, located at 200 Front Street, will be having a ham breakfast on Feb. 25th from 7 - 11 a.m.

One was held last weekend and I missed it. I believe the cost is $5.00 but don't hold me to that.

Come on out for some good food and to support the Rescue Unit. Another breakfast is scheduled for March, but I'm not sure of the exact date. More information as it becomes available (aka I drive by the Rescue Unit's sign again)

Great Clips Sale on Hair Cuts!

The new Great Clips on Sam Ridley near Publix is having a sale on haircuts through Friday. For only $5.99 you can get your locks trimmed.

Just felt I should pass that along...

Looking For Something to Do Tuesday Evening?

Like music? Make the short trip to Nashville to see my friend, Newton Dominey, Rebecca Loebe and Faith Gilmore at the basement in Nashville on Tuesday night at 7PM. Yes, that is the basement.

Newton is a very talented musician in the Nashville area. He is a fine person to boot.

The basement is located at:
8th Ave. just south of Wedgewood
Nashville, TN

Cost? FREE

Tags: Looking for a Drummer, Drummers, Bands, Musicians, Talent, Promote Musicians, Promote Drummers, Musicians in Nashville

Smyrna Family On Television

The wonderful realtor, Kathy T. (who I plan to use when I buy my house - so all you other real estate agents...BACK OFF:)), says that Doug, who you may know from Trading Spaces, is coming to Nashville to select three families to feature on a program called "Moving Up".

I would suppose that this would be about selling your house and moving into another. But check with Kathy for more detail. If you are planning on selling your home and buying another, consult with the number one real estate agent serving Rutherford County, Kathy. Okay, that last part was purely my opinion, but it is my blog and I can write whatever I like.

I encourage all you Smyrna residents to look into it. Perhaps you could represent our lovely town on national television.


Tags: TV Pilot, Be on TV, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents In Rutherford County

Live Blogging From First Baptist Church In Smyrna, TN

I'm blogging from First Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN. I'm sitting in the coffee shop, the World Cup Cafe.

First Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN has free wireless internet - oh, yeah.

The 9th Graders are having an off-site gathering tonight at the Smyrna Bowling Alley. The 10th Graders are having their off-site at Pizza Hut in Smyrna, TN.

Busier tonight than usual. I'll give a much more in-depth post next week. Gotta run.

Tags: Smyrna,TN; First Baptist Church

Smyrna Public Library

My friend, the Big O, is pretty excited about the Smyrna Public Libary. He has this to say:

Yes, it was the new Stephen King book, Cell. Yes, it was in before it hit the streets (I stopped by a book store Saturday just to check and be sure I wasn't dreaming). And yes, I was reading it before it came out. I felt almost like some kind of book royalty as I got it. I wanted to run through the library and declare that I had the book before anyone else did and ha, ha, I was going to start reading it that very day. Thankfully, common sense (and the desire to not have cute reference desk lady remember me as that guy) returned and I didn't.

The Smyrna, TN Public Library is located:
400 Enon Springs Road, West
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-459-4884

Smyrna High School Winter Guard Shines Over Weekend

Chip over at Chip Manor has this to say about the Smyrna High Winter Guard:

Smyrna High’s winter guard is huge this year! They have about 20 members I guess. Anyhow, the more I thought about the trip and how many miles I’d be putting on my bus if I just dropped them off and came home and then went back to pick them up, I decided to have some stuff brought to me. I ended up staying the night, I’m so glad I did. I had so much fun! Hearing the kids talk about stuff I talked about when i was their age.

Find out exactly how they did.

Tags: Smyrna,TN

Become A Storm Spotter

It's been all you've thought about since you were a child... becoming a storm spotter.

Well, my friend, here is your golden opportunity to turn that dream into a reality. There will be several free training sessions on storm spotting between now and April. I believe the cost is free but you've got to register.

More On Teacher Suspension At Smyrna High

Bob Krumm has some information to share with you regarding the investigation of a Biology Teacher at Smyrna High...

Career Fair in Rutherford County - January 30th

The Rutherford AM printed on Wednesday that The Middle Tennessee Career Center and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will host a career fair on January 30th.

According to the article, businesses such as State Farm, Asurion, Verizon Wireless and Interstate Warehousing will all be present and hiring. The pay ranges from $6.00/hr. to $60,000/yr. The career fair will be held:

Monday - January 30th
10 AM until 2 PM
521 Mercury Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN

So, all you Smyrna, TN residents who are unhappy with your current positions, here's your chance to make a change.

Tags: Smyrna, TN, Jobs in Smyrna, TN

The Big O Is Having A Birthday!

Stop on over to our friend Michael's blog (Big Orange Michael - Big O for short) to wish him a happy birthday. Michael is a sometimes author on the Smyrna Blog and I consider him to the local authority in Smyrna, TN on Sports and Television Programming.

Darn, now I'm really late.

Tags: Smyrna,TN; Smyrna, TN Sports Authority

Kudos To FBC for Being Extraordinary

Paul over at Chasing the Dragon's Tale points out that what I did yesterday is pretty extraordinary or at least exceptional considering the statistics.

Kudos to First Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN for being leaders in this area.

Now, away with me, for I am late for my Tang Soo Do class - I'm thinking podcast for this...

Tags: Smyrna,TN; First Baptist Church

Blogging From First Baptist Church

It is Wednesday night and tonight is the night that my kids like to go to First Baptist Church to particpate in the youth programs. I'm sitting in the coffee area, I don't know what the official name of the area is but this church has a coffee bar, a book store and wireless internet service.

Super cool for a connected mom, like me...

The closed circuit (I guess) televisions are broadcasting the service that is taking place in the multi-purpose center so I can still get my weekly dose of Christianity while multi-tasking...

I've sat down to tend to other matters online when I discovered a leaflet on the table which contains some programs that I think would be nice to share with you. Seems they have two seminars going on in February aimed at parents.

February 5th
"How to Talk to Your Teen about Sex & Sexuality"
9:00 AM in the Multi-Purpose Center

and

February 12th
"How to Help your Student Build a Healthy Self-Image"
9:00 AM in the Multi-Purpose Center

You can learn more about First Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN at their website: www.fbcsmyrna.org or call (615) 459-3311.

Tags: Smyrna,TN; First Baptist Church

Biology Teacher Suspended at Smyrna High

Yikes, The Tennessean is reporting that Biology Teacher, Kenneth Anderson, was arrested for sending racy messages to a female student.

I think I may recall this fellow from orientation, but I'm not quite sure. I have a student at Smyrna High. She did not have Mr. Anderson but said that was all the talk today.

Mr. Anderson, according to the Tennessean, is 37 years old.

I wondered what society would have thought about a relationship between an 17 or 18 year old and a 37 year old, say 50 years ago? My mind never fully comprehended relationships between someone much older and someone so much younger, even those that were back in the 1800's, etc... It just never seemed right to me. I'm not 37 yet but would never dream of a relationship with someone that young.

It will be interesting to learn all the details.

Job Openings in Smyrna, TN

I post on this subject from time to time to remind businesses that if you they have job openings, they can get that information posted right here. Simply email me at dailydiablogger@gmail.com with your vacancy information and I will communicate your message on this blog.

Oh, did I mention that I'm offering this service for free?

My goal is to make Smyrna a great community for all of us and this blog is where I'll begin.

Good Eye Doctors In Smyrna, TN

I need to go to an eye doctor for my glasses. I have been going to Pearle Vision in Hickory Hollow but have recently thought about going to someone local. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good eye doctor in Smyrna, TN?

Comments greatly appreciated.

Tags: Smyrna,TN; Eye Doctors; Opthamologist

Follow Up to the Middle Tennessee Blogger and Podcaster's Meet Up

I'll be brief because I have another destination this evening...

Today's meeting we discuss Gizoogle, Dual Boot for Linux/Windows, Knitting, Canning, the Rocky Top Brigade and podcasting.

Next month, The Big O will bring his mircrophone and we will do a short podcast.

Today's session was attended by Bad Bad Ivy, Chip Talks, Big OrangeMichael, TN Girl, Gunner and Harelip Frog.

Our next meeting is set for February 11th, 2:00 PM at Espresso Joe's in Smyrna, TN.

Espresso Joe's Coffee Co is located at:
901 Rock Springs Rd.
Smyrna, TN
615-220-2870

A big thanks to everyone who came out. To all the new attendees, it was a pleasure to meet you. To all the returning folk, thanks for your continued interest in being a part of the monthly Middle Tennessee Blogger and Podcaster's Group Meeting.

Tags: Smyrna,TN; Technology; Middle Tennessee Blogger and Podcaster's Group