Ashland City Times

A Cheatham County school bus driver received a three-day suspension after a student brought a beer he had stolen from a local market on the bus. Full Story »

Frigid temperatures didn't stop hundreds of people from gathering on the Cheatham County Courthouse lawn Saturday morning to pray for the county's school leaders. Full Story »

On a brisk Sunday morning the Cheatham County Courthouse lawn was bustling with family, friends and well-wishers saying goodbye to more than 130 troops with the 278th National Guard unit in Ashland City. Full Story »

A home invasion on Gossett Road in Henrietta Tuesday night resulted in the arrest of four Cheatham County residents, who led authorities on a chase before being captured. Full Story »

An elderly Dickson County couple was killed and one man was injured in a wreck that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Highway 49 near the Cheatham-Dickson county line, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Full Story »

Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon on Highway 49 near the Cheatham-Dickson county line, authorities said. Full Story »

Ashland City will usher in the Christmas season on Saturday with a parade, while Pegram is hosting a huge holiday celebration in Pegram Park. Full Story »

John Rankin, whose company helped develop the Braxton condominiums and Harpeth Shoals Marina in Ashland City, has been indicted by a Cheatham County grand jury on a felony worthless check charge. Full Story »

Everyone is all geared up for Christmas and the love, fun and sharing that goes with it. It’s no different here at the Cheatham County Public Library. We’ve got a month full of giving just for you. Full Story »

Ground was officially broken Thursday on the new VantagePointe Homes at Marrowbone Heights apartment community on Highway 12 South in Ashland City. Full Story »

Three months after Danny Holder announced he was parting ways with General Motors and changing the name of his dealership to Danny Holder Automotive, there’s yet another change at the Ashland City business. Full Story »

PLEASANT VIEW — Longtime Cheatham County educator Lisa Barron is about to embark upon a new chapter in her life. Full Story »

William Henry Wall, age 91, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at his home in Pleasant View, Tenn. Full Story »

Carleen Willie Sloan, age 82, of Coopertown, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at her home. Full Story »

Mary Alice Nicholson Lawson, age 82, of Pleasant View, Tenn., died Nov. 30, 2009. Full Story »

Thomas D. Gupton, age 61, a shop foreman for the Cheatham County Highway Department, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Centennial Medical Center in Ashland City, Tenn. Full Story »

KINGSTON SPRINGS — Harpeth coach Jamie Wilson readily admits that he’s impressed by the speed of Sycamore as the visitors topped the Indians 72-55 last week. Full Story »

KINGSTON SPRINGS — The Sycamore Lady War Eagles dominated county rival Harpeth 57-36 in a non-district contest Dec. 4. Full Story »

The Cheatham County Lady Cubs won close games last week against Greenbrier and Rossview to improve to 4-2 on the season. Full Story »

The Cheatham County Cubs fell to 0-6 on the season last week with non-district losses to Greenbrier and Rossview. Full Story »

KINGSTON SPRINGS — Kayla Durham, catcher for the Lady Indians of Harpeth High School, signed to play softball for the Lady Wildcats of Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. Full Story »

Editor’s note: Ryan Stack is a 1994 graduate of Cheatham County Central High School. He is the son of former Pleasant View residents Bobby and Margene Stack, who now live in Crockett, Texas. Full Story »

A Cheatham County inmate who switched identities with another inmate and was released Sunday from the county jail was captured early Tuesday morning in Franklin, Ky. Full Story »

Ashland City voters re-elected incumbents Rick Johnson and Tommy Nicholson and elected newcomer Jim Yates to the City Council during Saturday’s election. Full Story »

After nearly a year and a half of debate, the Cheatham County School Board approved a controversial five-year plan Monday night. Full Story »