Top Middle Tennessee Stories of the Week: January 23, 2023

Here are our top stories from across Middle Tennessee, from January 23 to January 27, 2023.

Cheatham County Source

• Middle Tennessee Lane Closures January 26 – February 1, 2023
  Middle Tennessee Scheduled Lane Closures for January 26 – February 1, 2023. Read more.

• More Than 100 People Participate in Cheatham County Polar Plunge
  More than 100 people took the plunge at the Cheatham County Polar Plunge over the weekend at Riverbluff Park in Ashland City, the county said in a Facebook post. Read more.

• Nashville’s Weekly Most Wanted as of January 24, 2023
  Here is the latest Top 10 most wanted in Nashville as of January 24, 2023, provided by Metro Criminal Warrants Division. Read more.

Davidson County Source

• YouTuber Buys $1.5 Million Fire-Damaged Tennessee Mansion
  Mike Thakur, content creator/YouTuber, has purchased one of the most talked about home listings, reports WSMV. Read more.

• Serial Robbery Suspect Terrance Turner Charged with 7 Nashville Dollar Store Robberies
  An investigation spanning nearly a month into a series of armed robberies at Nashville area dollar stores culminated Sunday night with the arrest of ex-con Terrance Turner, 43, who, through surveillance, was taken into custody shortly after robbing Dollar Tree at 2806 Smith Springs Road. Read more.

• Mark Your Calendar for the 7th Annual Nashville Wine in the Winter This February
  The 7th Annual Nashville Wine in the Winter is an experiential tasting with 100+ wines, beer, spirits and savory selections. Read more.

Dickson County Source

• Sandra Rodriguez Wanted by Dickson County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation
  The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Sandra Rodriguez who is wanted for violation of probation. Read more.

• Tennessee High School Wrestling Poll for January 23, 2023
  Votes are cast by a state-wide panel of high school wrestling coaches and are based on a maximum Power Ranking of 120. Read more.

• Dickson County Schools Director Received Unauthorized Pay
  The annual audit of Dickson County government by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office includes five findings that outline issues of noncompliance and lack of internal controls within the government. Read more.

Maury County Source

• Red Lobster Welcomes Back Lobsterfest
  Of course, no Lobsterfest entrée is complete without warm, buttery Cheddar Bay Biscuits^® served with every meal. Read more.

• Nicole Kidman is Filming a Movie in Middle Tennessee – Here’s How to be an Extra
  Actress Nicole Kidman will be filming an upcoming feature for Amazon Studios called Holland, Michigan. Read more.

• 2023 Events at FirstBank Amphitheater
  FirstBank Amphitheater is an outdoor venue in Franklin, TN located at Graystone Quarry. It opened in 2021 with performances that are held from May until October. Read more.

Robertson County Source

• Deja Moo Creamery & Coffee Co. to Open in Springfield
  What’s better than coffee and ice cream? We can’t think of anything! And Deja Moo Creamery & Coffee Co offers just that, and they are opening soon in Springfield! Read more.

• Ascend Federal Credit Union Announces CEO Succession Plan
  Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced that Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel plans to retire on April 7 and Executive Vice President Matt Jernigan will assume CEO duties the next day. Read more.

• Coming to Prime Video in February 2023
  This February, romance is in the air and Prime Video is bringing you all the series and movies you’ll love. Here is what is coming to Prime Video in February 2023. Read more.

Rutherford Source

• Murfreesboro Named as One of Top 25 Cities for a Sandwich
  Recently Lawn Love ranked the Top Cities in America for Sandwiches in 2023. They looked at the highest number of establishments serving sandwiches per square mile, highest average consumer rating for establishments serving sandwiches, the highest share of high consumer ratings and the highest number of Google searches in a city for sandwiches. Read more.

• Ribbon Cutting: Dunkin’ in Murfreesboro
  Dunkin’ held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 5619 Franklin Road, B1 in Murfreesboro. Read more.

• New Dunkin’ Opens in Murfreesboro
  Dunkin’ hosted the grand opening celebration of its newest Next Generation restaurant in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, January 24th. Read more.

Sumner County Source

• Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Results in More than a Dozen Arrests
  A multi-agency investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and agents with the 23rd Judicial District Drug Task Force, with the assistance of multiple additional law enforcement partner agencies, has resulted in the arrest of 13 people on a variety of drug-related charges. Read more.

• BOLO: Suspects and Vehicles Involved in Gallatin Vehicle Burglaries
  Please BOLO for the vehicles and subjects, they were involved in vehicle burglaries on 1/20/23. Read more.

• Suspect Wanted by Gallatin Police for Vandalism of a Vehicle
  On January 23, 2023, Shea Allen Simpson, committed vandalism of a vehicle at 323 S. Cemetery Ave. Gallatin TN 37066. Read more.

Williamson Source

• New Korean Restaurant to Open in Franklin
  A new Korean restaurant is opening in the Cool Springs area called MI Kitchen. It is located at 9050 Carothers Pkwy #104, Franklin, TN 37067. Read more.

• Iconic Saturn 1B Rocket in Alabama to be Taken Down
  For Tennesseans who travel down I-65 South headed to the beach, you’ve probably seen the Saturn 1B rocket and stopped at the Alabama Welcome Center that sits adjacent to the rocket. Read more.

• Luxury Home for Sale in Governor’s Club: 15 Torrey Pines Way
  If you’re looking for a luxury home for sale in Governor’s Club, 15 Torrey Pines Way is a must-see. Read more.

Wilson County Source

• Lebanon Police Arrest 17-year-old for Shots Fired Call in Weatherly Estates Subdivision
  As a result of the investigation this evening, Detectives were able to locate a potential suspect vehicle. Read more.

• Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Phone Spoofing Scam
  We recently had an elderly resident who became victim to a scam of $3500 through a spoofing method using our non-emergency phone line. Read more.

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  Boundless Boutique hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 13th to celebrate their new location. Read more.