The Tennessee High School senior academic honors breakfast, hosted by the Rotary Club of Bristol, took place this morning at Viking Hall.
A total of 134 members of the senior class were recognized as honor students. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam was the guest speaker and provided timely words of wisdom and encouragement to these high-performing students.
Immediately following the event, the entire Tennessee High student body was assembled to witness the ceremonial signing by Governor Haslam of new legislation regulating the sale and use of synthetic drugs. A number of area legislators and other key criminal justice officials were in attendance to underscore the significance of passage to the public health, welfare, and safety of Tennesseans.
Thanks to our own Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey and Representatives Jon Lundberg and Scotty Campbell for supporting this key legislation - and congrats to the seniors.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Indy
Are you an Indiana Jones fan with a quest for knowledge?
If so, you need to tune to BTN-TV16, the city's governmental channel, to view the hit show "Steele Creek Park Explorer."
In this episode you'll learn about the geology of Steele Creek Park and get to witness how knowledgeable and capable city employees are in doing their jobs, including Nature Center Manager Jeremy "Indy" Stout and co-producer/director/editor Scott Evans.
For those of you outside the BTN-TV16 viewing area, click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPhhGzHCwOk&feature=plcp
If so, you need to tune to BTN-TV16, the city's governmental channel, to view the hit show "Steele Creek Park Explorer."
In this episode you'll learn about the geology of Steele Creek Park and get to witness how knowledgeable and capable city employees are in doing their jobs, including Nature Center Manager Jeremy "Indy" Stout and co-producer/director/editor Scott Evans.
For those of you outside the BTN-TV16 viewing area, click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPhhGzHCwOk&feature=plcp
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Focus
Past, present, or future - where is your focus?
Hopefully you checked all of the above.
The present is the world in which we contend with its real life challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
The future is where we're headed - plan for it to make it the best.
And the past is where our experience is gained - context and valuable lessons learned.
A city is like that too - in order to know where we're going, we have to know from where we've come - all while doing things in the best way each and every day.
Hopefully you checked all of the above.
The present is the world in which we contend with its real life challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
The future is where we're headed - plan for it to make it the best.
And the past is where our experience is gained - context and valuable lessons learned.
A city is like that too - in order to know where we're going, we have to know from where we've come - all while doing things in the best way each and every day.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Fresh
Saturday was opening day of the State Street Farmers Market with a nice group of vendors and customers in attendance to usher in the 2012 season.
The market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon through October 27. Wednesday market hours will also be held at the Downtown Center during the peak growing season.
While you're there, don't forget to pick up a free poster commemorating the 2012 season. A total of six posters will be available - one for each month of the season.
Limited supplies are available - so hurry on in. You'll be glad you did.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
I'll Have Another
It takes 2 minutes to win the most prestigious horse race in the world - the Kentucky Derby.
But it takes 3 years for a horse to achieve that two minutes of fame.
Keep in mind how important time and preparation are to attain your objective - it can be slow and grueling.
But the payoff is worth it - just ask I'll Have Another.
But it takes 3 years for a horse to achieve that two minutes of fame.
Keep in mind how important time and preparation are to attain your objective - it can be slow and grueling.
But the payoff is worth it - just ask I'll Have Another.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Beethoven
As the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol has a long and rich musical heritage that will be underscored with new interactive art for budding and accomplished musicians alike - outdoor play instruments.
Three outdoor play instruments will be installed at the new Beaver Creek Plaza on Shelby Street including chimes, drums, and a xylophone.
Seven aluminum chimes ranging from 7 to 9 feet tall (pitched one octave below middle C) will be accompanied by five tuned hand drums and a metallophone made with 23 resonated aluminum bars in the key of C major and A minor.
These interactive instruments will add a play feature to the new plaza that is being built as part of the flood reduction project for Beaver Creek, and will be located in the heart of downtown.
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tschaikowsky the news.
Three outdoor play instruments will be installed at the new Beaver Creek Plaza on Shelby Street including chimes, drums, and a xylophone.
Seven aluminum chimes ranging from 7 to 9 feet tall (pitched one octave below middle C) will be accompanied by five tuned hand drums and a metallophone made with 23 resonated aluminum bars in the key of C major and A minor.
These interactive instruments will add a play feature to the new plaza that is being built as part of the flood reduction project for Beaver Creek, and will be located in the heart of downtown.
Roll over Beethoven and tell Tschaikowsky the news.
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