On this day in 1845, the Tennessee State Legislature officially recognized St. Patrick’s Day as a holiday, making it one of the earliest states to do so.
Hope that you enjoyed the first two opinion articles of the day from The New York Times. They are working hard build a wedge between the current admin and the populus and they picked a good subject in vaccinations. One that I wrote a paper many, many years ago took on that subject in favor of vaccinations but since that time the government has added several vaccines to mix that may, or may not, be required by the public so that the trust factor has sadly diminished.
Now around the state:
Fentress County: Photos taken during and after Saturday’s severe weather show damage and cleanup efforts from flooding and strong winds. (More)
Bedford County: An EF-1 tornado struck Bedford and Rutherford counties Saturday, with the National Weather Service confirming 95 mph winds and a width of 300 yards.
Murfreesboro: Four people were rescued from a vehicle that drove into a flooded roadway Saturday, with emergency officials warning that just six inches of water can stall a vehicle.
Nashville: The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about an increase in financial scams during tax season, indicating that scammers are impersonating bank officials and stealing account numbers.
Kingsport: The Exchange Place, a living history farm listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will open March 26, showcasing mid-19th century farm life in Northeast Tennessee.
