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Director Moorehead addresses Planning Commission

Director of Schools Chad Moorehead spoke to the Planning and Zoning Commission at May’s meeting to give an update on school enrollment. Though enrollment has seen a steady increase in recent years, this year’s enrollment jumped by 44 students. Though that number may not seem like a lot, with average class sizes running between 65 and 75 students from year to year, that number is close to a whole new graduating class.

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RenFest back for 40th season

The Tennessee Renaissance Festival launched its 40th anniversary season in Williamson County near Triune during the month of May and has already showed strong momentum—ticket sales were up 66% over opening weekend last year, with more than 19,500 attendees.

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How Sleep Benefits Mind and Body, and How You Can Get More of It

Waking up after a good night's sleep can prepare people to take on a new day and all the challenges it has to offer. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a poor night's sleep can contribute to physical and mental fatigue, and even have an adverse effect on the immune system, making people more vulnerable to illness. Perhaps that's one reason why the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke contends sleep is as important to a person's survival as food and water.

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