75-100 Volunteers Needed at Pegram Elementary School 7:30 A.M. Thursday, July 29

Posted by kingstonsprings on July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

From The Pegram Elementary School PTO: Pegram Elementary PTO is happy to announce that our school has brand new flooring throughout the building as well as a fresh coat of paint! However, we need major help on Thursday morning at 7:30am. There are 6 pods outside that hold the classroom furniture and they all need … Continue reading →

Category Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, Needed Today, News Updates, Rebuilding, Volunteer opportunities

It’s Time to Rebuild KSES: NBC’s School Pride Makeover Begins Filming Thursday, July 22

Posted by kingstonsprings on July 21, 2010 · 1 Comment 

WSMV – News Channel 4 Nashville “Flooded School Gets Reality Makeover.” Special thanks to Dale McCarver and all the KSES students, teachers, and parents involved in the making of “Once in a Thousand Years.” (audition video submitted to NBC’s School Pride.) The production team for NBC’s School Pride has arrived in Kingston Springs to makeover … Continue reading →

Category KSES, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates, Rebuilding

Two Months After The Flood: The Devastation Behind Acorn Court Remains

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 noon update: From Kingston Springs, Tennessee Facebook page: This whole Acorn Ct. problem was solved this afternoon. After determining that the property in question did not belong to Mr. Hall, Karl Francis, the actual property owner, and Vice-Mayor Campbell went on site this afternoon. Mr. Francis was not aware of this … Continue reading →

Category History Project, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates

Best of South Cheatham Dog Show Saturday, June 26 9AM-12PM

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

From Facebook: Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Location: Pegram City Park City/Town: Pegram, TN The Harpeth Band of Blue Booster Club has rescheduled the 1st Annual Best of South Cheatham Dog Show for Saturday, June 26. Meet at Pegram Park on the lawn near the tennis court, playground area and fire … Continue reading →

Category Local charities, Local Stories, News Updates

Chely Wright’s Reading, Writing, & Rhythm Benefit Concert Turns Out The Stars for KSES. UPDATE: Chely Wright to Present Music Supplies & Resources to KSES August 19th, 1:30 P.M.

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 UPDATE From KSES Music Teacher Miss Mary Combs: On August 19, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. Chely Wright will present to Kingston Springs Elementary School music supplies and resources for their music program from the Reading, Writing, and Rhythm benefit concert held on June 8, 2010. The assembly will be held at … Continue reading →

Category Featured, History Project, KSES, Local charities, Local Stories, News Updates

Casework Management Training Thursday & Friday June 10 & 11 at Harpeth Middle School

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

UMCOR case-management training will be offered at Harpeth Middle School, 170 Harpeth View Trail in Kingston Springs on Thursday & Friday June 10th & 11th. Click here to register. From the UMCOR website: Deadline:  Class size limited, deadline Wednesday at Noon; If class size gets too large, some participants may be asked to attend a … Continue reading →

Category Long Term Recovery, News Updates, Rebuilding, Volunteer opportunities

KSES Chosen For NBC School Pride Makeover

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 8, 2010 · 3 Comments 

Click here to watch WSMV-TV News Channel 4 Nashville’s coverage “School To Get Reality Show Makeover” NBC announced today they have chosen Kingston Springs Elementary School for a School Pride Makeover.  NBC School Pride Spirit Team members Kym Whitley, Tom Stroup, Jacob Soboroff, and Susie Castillo broke the news to hundreds of emotional and cheering KSES … Continue reading →

Category Featured, History Project, KSES, Local Stories, News Updates, Rebuilding, Volunteer opportunities

Nominations Needed for Flood Victim to Receive Free Flooring

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

From Artisan Wood Products website: Nashville, TN, hardwood flooring wholesaler Artisan Wood Products seeks nominations for flood victims who are in need of flooring after the Nashville Flood of 2010. The company will donate hardwood flooring and supplies to a deserving family whose recovery needs weren’t met by FEMA or flood insurance. To nominate an … Continue reading →

Category Housing & Shelter, News Updates, Rebuilding

Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Cheatham County Monday, June 07

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The deadline for Cheatham County residents to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is today; Monday, June 07, 2010. From The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) unemployment benefits are available for workers in 45 Tennessee counties as a direct result of severe storms, … Continue reading →

Category Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates

Nashville Sounds Host Special Night for KSES June 18th

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

From The Kingston Springs Elementary School website: The Nashville Sounds will be hosting a special night for Kingston Springs Elementary on June 18th.  All families who want to attend should address all ticket inquiries to Heather Colvin at 615-242-4371 x. 117 or via email at heathercolvin@nashvillesounds.com. She will work with families to replace tickets from … Continue reading →

Category KSES, Local charities, Local Stories, News Updates