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šŸŒ± Dickson woman faces May court date in serious elder abuse case

Greetings Dickson! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Dickson woman faces May court date in serious elder abuse case
  • State funds headed to improve Dicksonā€™s regional livestock market facilities
  • Why Dicksonā€™s Republican representative is pushing back on voucher expansion

Also on today's calendar: Herb Society of Nashville Annual Herb and Plant Sale and 3 more events.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Dickson or nearby? Post it to the Dickson calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. šŸ“…

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Dickson County woman charged with elder abuse (mainstreetmediatn.com) ā€” A Dickson woman has been charged with aggravated domestic assault and aggravated abuse of an elderly person after deputies found an older woman injured at a home near Tennessee City. According to court records, the victim reported being struck with a club, and the case is now set for a May 25 court date in Dickson County General Sessions Court.
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2. Recipients of Livestock Market Improvement Cost Share Announced (morningagclips.com) ā€” Dickson Countyā€™s own Dickson Regional Livestock market is receiving state cost-share funding to upgrade its facilities, alongside markets in several other Tennessee counties. The Livestock Market Improvement Initiative aims to boost safety, animal welfare, and efficiency at markets that connect local producers to the broader livestock industry.
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3. Republican amendment would cut proposed new school vouchers by 5,000 (wjhl.com) ā€” A state school voucher expansion now faces a proposed cut from 40,000 to 35,000 scholarships, and Dicksonā€™s own Rep. Jody Barrett is one of the loudest Republican critics questioning the plan. Lawmakers are wrestling over costs, limited private-school capacity, and the lack of outcome data as the House Finance Subcommittee prepares to debate the bill this week.
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4. Jayden Gaylor's two-way dominance powers Rossview baseball past Dickson County (mainstreetmediatn.com) ā€” Dickson Countyā€™s baseball team was shut out 4-0 by Rossview in the Donny Everett Baseball Classic, with Rossviewā€™s Jayden Gaylor starring on the mound and at the plate. The Cougars managed only two hits and one other baserunner, as Rossview used aggressive baserunning and timely hitting to avenge an earlier preseason loss.
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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Bruzer was LOST on March 29, 2026 in Dickson County, TN 37055 near Near municipal airport For the latest information or to contact the owner, viewā€¦ (Nextdoor The Goat Ranch)
  • Clean Cut Lawn Care is out mowing all week in the Dickson, Hickman, and Fairview areas!
    If your yard needs a fresh, clean cut, Iā€™ve got you covered. Iā€™m offering FREE quotes, quick scheduling, and dependable service. Whether itā€™s a oneā€¦ (Nextdoor Iron Hill / Nails Creek)
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Dickson. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Dickson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dickson here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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