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  • Vince Young winning over vocal ESPN critic

    The Fairview Observer – 2 hrs 33 mins ago  

    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 »

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

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 6:01 pm 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 »

  • Byrd's Eye View - BMI Christmas Tree Lighting

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 5:16 pm ET  

    Byrd\'s Eye View - BMI Christmas Tree Lighting | tennessean.com | The Tennessean Full Story »

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    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 1:46 pm ET  

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  • 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 »

  • New county map now available at county chamber office

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:16 am ET  

    A new, detailed Williamson County map is now available at the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce. The 2009 edition includes indexed roads and streets in Franklin, Brentwood, Fairview, Nolensville, Thompson’s Station, Spring Hill and the county. Full Story »

  • Santa to visit Craft Show at Fairview Rec Center Dec. 5

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:16 am ET  

    Make plans to do your holiday shopping at the 14th annual Christmas Craft Show, Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. This event is filled with holiday gift ideas for the whole family! Full Story »

  • Area Santa's Mailbox promises personal response from Mr. Claus

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:16 am ET  

    Each year children all over the world write letters to Santa but being the busy Jolly Old Elf that he is, he rarely has time to respond. This year, something very special is happening in Williamson County - Santa is writing back! Full Story »

  • Fairview Middle wrestling update

    The Fairview Observer – Fri Dec 4, 3:16 am ET  

    Congratulations to the Fairview Middle School Falcon Wrestling Team with their team win against Battle Ground Academy on November 19. The young men of Fairview then hit the road on November 21 to compete in the county-wide WMAA Tournament at Sunset Middle. Full Story »

  • TN health insurance plans stop enrolling needy

    The Fairview Observer – Thu Dec 3, 1:16 am ET  

    As state funds run dry, Tennessee has cut off enrollment for two health insurance programs for low-income people, leaving the state at risk of a crisis, advocates say. Full Story »

  • Titans still have slim shot at playoffs

    The Fairview Observer – Tue Dec 1, 2:31 pm ET  

    When the Titans started 0-6, mention of the "P" word might've made Coach Jeff Fisher pull a Jim Mora. Full Story »

  • Vince Young leads Titans on drive for five

    The Fairview Observer – Mon Nov 30, 1:46 pm ET  

    Double Option, X and Z Post. With the game on the line, the Titans called a play they hadn't run all season. In fact, they hadn't practiced it since offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger's first stint with the team ended in 2004. Full Story »

  • Crye-Leike cooking up fun

    The Fairview Observer – Mon Nov 30, 3:16 am ET  

    Crye-Leike Fairview agents recently prepared their 'homemade best' for a tough panel of hungry judges. Sweet Potato Casserole, Chicken Salad and Broccoli and Rice were voted the very best. Full Story »

  • Titans stun Cardinals, 20-17

    The Fairview Observer – Sun Nov 29, 8:01 pm ET  

    Vince Young outdueled Matt Leinart again with yet another spectacular winning drive. Young hit a leaping Kenny Britt for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Full Story »

  • Vince Young heads home a changed man

    The Fairview Observer – Sun Nov 29, 3:01 am ET  

    HOUSTON — Vince Young was on top of the world the last time he played here in his hometown, a hero who delivered in the clutch just like everyone suspected he might. Full Story »

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