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    The Fairview Observer – Wed Dec 9, 11:31 am ET  

    Nashville TN News - tennessean.com is the home page of Nashville TN with in depth and updated Nashville local news. Stay informed with both Nashville TN news as well as headlines and stories from around the world. Full Story »

  • Titans coach gives refs some blame

    The Fairview Observer – Tue Dec 8, 5:16 pm ET  

    Titans Coach Jeff Fisher is angry. He's angry because he thinks officials made a number of calls "incorrectly" or not at all in last Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Colts, and because his players contributed to the defeat with a handful of mistakes. Full Story »

  • Midnight strikes on Titans' playoff chances

    The Fairview Observer – Mon Dec 7, 2:31 pm ET  

    INDIANAPOLIS — So much for that improbable 10-game winning streak to close out the season. Full Story »

  • Fairview High Lady Jackets hit the hardwood

    The Fairview Observer – Mon Dec 7, 10:01 am ET  

    Meet the 2009-10 Lady Yellow Jackets. Regular season play started November 24 against Santa Fe High School. The next home game will be Monday, December 7 against Columbia Academy at 6 p.m. with the boys game following. Full Story »

  • Colts beat Titans, 27-17

    The Fairview Observer – Sun Dec 6, 4:16 pm ET  

    INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans today, 27-17. The Titans (5-7) saw their five-game winning streak snapped. The Colts (12-0) remained undefeated. Full Story »

  • Colts lead Titans, 27-17

    The Fairview Observer – Sun Dec 6, 4:01 pm ET  

    INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Colts have a 27-17 lead over the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Full Story »

  • Tougher TN smoking ban may be on the way

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 7:31 pm ET  

    Two years after the General Assembly passed a bill to ban smoking from most workplaces, including restaurants, supporters say the law is working and should be extended to include places such as over-21 venues that are now exempt. Full Story »

  • West TN mayor: Obama blocked 'Peanuts' Christmas special on purpose

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 3:01 pm ET  

    ARLINGTON, Tenn. — The mayor of a suburban Memphis city accused President Barack Obama of deliberately timing his speech about the war in Afghanistan this week to block the airing of the "Peanuts" Christmas television special. Full Story »

  • Byrd's Eye View - BMI Christmas Tree Lighting

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 6:46 am ET  

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  • Ralph Emery to serve as grand marshal in Fairview Christmas Parade Saturday

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 6:46 am ET  

    Country Music Hall of Famer Ralph Emery, the popular country music disc jockey and television host, has graciously accepted an invitation to serve as grand marshal for the 28th Annual Fairview Christmas Parade, coming up this Saturday, December 5. Full Story »

  • Fairview Soccer Association team wins tourney

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 6:46 am ET  

    The Fairview Soccer Association was well represented at the Bash in the 'Boro soccer tournament, held on October 23-25 in Murfreesboro. The FSA Heat Academy 01 team won the Boys U9 white division by defeating the Murfreesboro Strikers 01 Blue team 5-2 in the division final. Full Story »

  • FHS Yellow Jackets jump into basketball season

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 6:46 am ET  

    The Fairview High School Yellow Jackets’ basketball season is underway - but the Jackets have some ground to make up with an 0-2 start. Under the direction of new head coach Steve Shipley, the Yellow Jackets are making steady gains. Full Story »

  • Tennessee executes Cecil Johnson

    The Fairview Observer – Sat Dec 5, 1:46 am ET  

    In the end Cecil Johnson Jr., convicted in the fatal shooting of three people – including a 12-year-old boy — in 1981, was only forgiven by his son who is in prison. Full Story »

  • Vince Young winning over vocal ESPN critic

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 6:46 pm ET  

    ESPN analyst Merril Hoge isn't ready to put Vince Young in the Hall of Fame, but he's no longer calling the Titans quarterback a bust either. Hoge said Young has made significant strides since taking over as starter Nov. 1. Since then, the Titans have won five straight games, including a dramatic, come-from-behind, 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Full Story »

  • Fernvale Community Church holds Sunday dedication

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 6:46 am ET  

    It’s a day that the members of Fernvale Community Church have been looking forward to for almost two years. This Sunday, December 6, the congregation will be dedicating their brand new church building. Full Story »

  • Evelyn Jenkins Nash

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:18 am ET  

    Evelyn Jenkins Nash, age 89. Passed from this life on November 6, 2009. She was born in Lyles on July 25, 1920. Preceded in death by husbandJoe Nash, Mrs. Nash was a long time resident of Fairview who relocated to Kalispell, Montana a few years ago to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Full Story »

  • Wendell G. Bradford

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:18 am ET  

    Wendell G. Bradford, age 62 of Fairview, died on November 17, 2009. Mr. Bradford was a long time resident of Fairview. Graveside services were conducted on November 19, 2009. Full Story »

  • Robert Richard Briggs

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:18 am ET  

    Robert Richard Briggs, age 62 of Fairview, died on November 15, 2009. He was retired from U.S. Marine Corp and Unites States Air Force with 29 1/2 years active service, 26 years with Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Bachelors of Science from University of Memphis. Full Story »

  • Virginia Rose Hudgins Harrison

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:18 am ET  

    Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Rose Hudgins Harrison, age 75 of Fairview, were conducted Thursday, November 19 at Old Path Baptist Church with Brother Thomas Sullivan officiating. Place of rest is in Hudgins Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home. Full Story »

  • Brandon Sullivan

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:18 am ET  

    Brandon Sullivan, age 33, passed away November 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Sullivan; children, Levi Sullivan, Hannah Sullivan; parents, Wilson and Rita Sullivan; brothers, Barry (Melanie) Sullivan, Brian (Tamara) Sullivan, Britt (Crystal) Sullivan; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Carter; brothers-in-law, Tim (Tresa) Carter, Kevin Carter, Jason (Karen) Carter ... Full Story »

  • Yellow Jackets drop the ball in Memphis playoff game

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:17 am ET  

    The Fairview High School Yellow Jacket football team boarded a bus and traveled 192 miles to the west to face off against Memphis’ Oak Haven in the first round of the TSSAA state playoffs. Full Story »

  • Step back in time with "The Christmas Post"

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:17 am ET  

    The music ministry at Harpeth Heights Baptist Church will present The Christmas Post, written by Deborah Craig-Claar and Robert Sterling, on Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m. nightly with a special 3:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Full Story »

  • 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes coming December 6

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:17 am ET  

    The Friends of the Fairview Library will again be sponsoring a Christmas Tour of Homes. This year’s event will take place December 6 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Full Story »

  • High School Cheerleaders offer Moms chance to shop

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:17 am ET  

    The holiday season is here and many parents may find it difficult to complete all their shopping with the little ones tugging on their shirt tail. Just in the nick of time, the Fairview High School Cheerleaders have a great idea that will ease any parents’ shopping trip. Full Story »

  • Board requests itemized change orders on city's new fire station project underway

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:17 am ET  

    “We have no documentation showing why we are approving that amount of money,” Fairview Vice Mayor Stuart Johnson emphasized to the remaining members of the city commission at the November 19 board meeting. Full Story »

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