Annual Bellevue community drop-off set for the weekend
BELLEVUE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An event people wait all year for is happening this weekend: the Bellevue Community Drop-off.
People bring things they've been wanting to get rid of to the drop-off location. Some of them are thrown away; some repurposed.
It's happening this Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at Bellevue Middle School.
Post Malone opening Broadway bar
Metro Councilmember Sheri Weiner is heading the event. She told News 2 there's always a big turnout and long lines out, so those wanting to participate should plan to come early.
A few of the acceptable items include TVs, furniture, bikes, stoves, sinks, and mattresses.
Items not on the list will not be taken, including carpets, air conditioners, batteries, roofing, construction debris, lumber, landscape, tree refuse, refrigerators, tires and paint.
⏩
The things that are disposable will be disposed of; all electronics are recycled; and papers that people wish to be shredded are shredded on-site.
'Bellevue is lucky to have such engaged and dedicated nonprofit and civic organizations that collaborate year in and year out to make this happen,' Weiner told News 2.
One important note, though, is the event is not open to the full public: it is limited to Bellevue residents only. Volunteers will be checking at the door to ensure those attending actually live in Bellevue.
Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@wkrn.com.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Spring Hill's new fire station approaches completion as population grows
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Construction is more than halfway done for Fire Station No. 4 in Spring Hill, known as the Mitchell Earwood Memorial Station. According to the city, the building will be complete and operational by November. The station is named in honor of Mitchell Earwood, a former Spring Hill firefighter who lost his life in a weather-related incident in 2020. 'Seeing it come to fruition at this time, with the growth of the city itself, is going to absolutely reduce response times in this area,' Spring Hill Fire Chief Graig Temple told News 2. 'We're expecting that, within the first month, we're going to see at least a 25% reduction in response times immediately as soon as the station is opened.' VIDEO: Bodycam footage shows aftermath of Gallatin home explosion Temple said the station's more centralized location will allow for quicker deployments around Spring Hill. 'The city has been behind with needing this station for several years, and we're not going to stop there, obviously. I mean, there's a definite need for a fifth and sixth station because of the city's growth,' Temple added. Based on the city's estimates, about 65,000 people currently live in Spring Hill, which is up from 50,687 in 2020, according to the U.S. Census. Temple said the Spring Hill Fire Department's call volume has been steadily rising about 4% to 7% per year. ⏩ 'As the call volume increases, it actually draws our resources apart because they're handling other emergencies, so having this station here centrally located within the city allows us to go in any direction very, very quickly,' Temple explained. According to Temple, the department's current average response time is 7.5 minutes, but the goal is to hit the 6-minute mark. Officials said the Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve a contract with Chris Woods Construction Company for the new fire station in March 2024. The board approved a total of $10.5 million for the project in July 2024, just a few weeks before city, county, and state leaders gathered for the groundbreaking. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
President Jackson's legacy can be found throughout Middle Tennessee
MADISON, Tenn. (WKRN) — From schools, streets and neighborhoods, it seems like his name can be found on every corner. When you enter the zip code of 37076, it can feel like you're stepping back in time. President Andrew Jackson bought The Hermitage property in 1804. At first, he lived in his log cabin for 17 years before moving into the brick mansion. 'Andrew Jackson was probably one of the most well-known people in the United States of American during his day,' explained Tony Guzzi, Chief Experience Officer at The Hermitage. Andrew Jackson first moved to Tennessee to be the district attorney for the Nashville area. He became the major general for the Tennessee militia in 1802, catapulting Jackson in his career after his victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans and eventually winning the presidential election in 1828. 'It was the first time an American army on its own defeated a British army that decisively…and so there was a great sense of relief and national pride wrapped up in Jacksons story,' Guzzi said. News 2 On Tour | Explore the communities that shape Middle Tennessee That national pride can still be felt today. 'It's one of the reasons we see the Jackson name and version of the Jackson name like Old Hickory or The Hermitage attached to so many different things in Middle Tennessee,' explained Jason Zajac, President and CEO of Andrew Jackson Foundation. From the state Capitol, to Hermitage, streets, neighborhoods, businesses, schools are named after him and his family. Old Hickory was Jackson's nickname. Donelson was the name of Jackson's father-in-law. 'Jacksonville, Florida…Jackson, Mississippi, all connections back to Andrew Jackson,' Zajac said. But when thinking back on his legacy, there were some troubling aspects in Jackson's life and American history. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More Jackson owned more than 300 slaves over the course of his life. News 2 visited several of the slave quarters on The Hermitage property. 'In his political years, he was an architect of Indian removal and relocation which had terrible consequences for the Native American population of course,' Zajac said. Today about 220,000 people visit The Hermitage from across the world to learn the history of the enslaved people and American history, learn about the property and pay their respects to our 7th president. 'Everybody's going to look at Jacksons legacy in retrospect now and they are going to have differing opinions on Jackson's legacy,' Guzzi said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
American Baptist College president retiring after Nashville HBCU's 100th anniversary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In North Nashville, an historic college celebrates a major milestone with its 100th anniversary. A quarter of American Baptist College's legacy had Dr. Forrest Harris, Sr. at the helm. He's now readying for retirement in June after 25 years as president. 'For any institution to exist 100 years, it has built a significant legacy,' he said. 'Producing, in our case, students who lead in areas of social justice. And I'm very proud of that legacy.' The school sits on what's known as the 'Holy Hill' — a small campus towering over North Nashville just above the Cumberland River. 'Beyond those black steel gates is nothing but a big family from the students who stay on campus and share resources to the faculty and staff who will check in on you,' said ABC alumnus Mondale Smiley. 'It's a really vibrant campus but it's one of those hidden gems.' News 2 On Tour | Explore the communities that shape Middle Tennessee He discovered that hidden gem by what can only be seen as divine intervention from an American Baptist College graduate, and his pastor, all the way in Detroit, Michigan. 'I'd heard nothing about American Baptist,' he recalled. 'But as I continued to progress, I just felt like God was really wanting me to give it a try. I tried to submit my security deposit for the other institution several times and it never worked.' He graduated last year and now stands on the shoulders of the school's legendary students. 'The Reverend C. T. Vivian, public intellectual, the Dr. Bernard Lafayette, who was the former president that I took over from,' said. Dr. Harris. One of American Baptist College's most notable alums was Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and late Congressman, John Lewis. From Freedom Rides throughout the South and integrating segregated lunch counters in Nashville, his non-violent fight against social inequality began between classes at ABC. 'They tell a story that he didn't even make it to his own graduation from American Baptist College because he was actively in jail,' said Smiley. 'They have videos of him right behind us on the Cumberland bank telling stories about how he doesn't understand why his family would push up against the grain of him being here.' Well before Lewis' fight during the Civil Rights Movement, American Baptist College opened in 1924 as American Baptist Theological Seminary. It was founded through an unprecedented collaboration between the all-Black National Baptist Convention USA and the all-white Southern Baptist Convention to educate rural Black clergy for leadership in their communities. 'This school's mission is to prepare, educate and train, equip young leaders for Christian service and social justice in the world,' said Dr. Harris, adding that they also do much more than the school's name might indicate. 'We provide the kind of educational experience curriculum that gives them a lens to see whatever vocation they choose, to see the way in which justice factors into their decisions as a professional.' Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More As he passes the torch to the school's next leader, Dr. Harris hopes they can continue their mission in the digital age while helping communities understand the critical roles of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 'Nashville would not be the Nashville it is today without American Baptist College, without the contributions that our students have made and all the other HBCUs in Nashville,' said Dr. Harris. 'If HBCUs cease to exist, the nation will lose a valuable asset for education and development of citizenship, both locally and globally, to advance this country in its vision for democracy.' A Legacy of Leadership Gala event on June 28 will launch a leadership and legacy fund to help sustain of the future of American Baptist College. It's at the Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College. Email roadto100@ for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
