Tennessee
More than a schoolhouse: A Tennessee community fights to restore a Rosenwald School
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Located along historic Zieglers Fort Road in Sumner County, the Cairo Rosenwald School was built in the 1920s to educate African American students.
The school closed in 1959, but for many in the community, it has continued to stand as a symbol of education and resilience.
Now, more than a century after it first opened, there is a renewed effort to restore the historic building — though significant upgrades are still needed.
After standing for decades, the structure is showing its age.
Cairo Improvement Club Chairperson Velma Brinkley is determined to preserve the school’s legacy.
“Eight different grades were taught in this space, if you can imagine — which I doubt that you can,” Brinkley said.
Built in 1922, the school served African American children from first through eighth grade for more than 35 years. Brinkley said her father-in-law, Hutch Brinkley, was the last teacher at the school before it closed.
“My father-in-law, Hutch Brinkley, was the last teacher in this school before it closed,” she said.
Even after its closing, pieces of the building’s history remain.
“The folding doors you see missing are actually in storage,” Brinkley said.
About 10 years ago, a grant helped secure a new foundation for the building. However, Brinkley said another $90,000 is needed to repair the roof and prepare the space to reopen to the public.
“One of the things we are desiring to do is restore it and return the school to its original design,” she said.
Plans for the space go beyond preservation. The Cairo Improvement Club hopes to restore the school as both an educational site and an event venue.
“We want people to come and do a walkthrough,” Brinkley said. “We are going to have the history of this school from 1920 through 1959, when it closed, on the walls — artifacts in clear glass display cases around the room.”
The organization is asking the community for support. Donations can be made online, here. The club is also seeking contractors and volunteers to assist with restoration efforts.
Brinkley hopes the school will once again flourish and serve as a cornerstone of the Cairo community.
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Tennessee
Tennessee woman arrested after allegedly trying to drown one of her children in backyard pool
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A Tennessee woman was arrested this week after authorities said she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool.
Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, of Johnson City, was charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect following the July 15 incident, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on Cochran Road around 5 p.m.
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Mikaylee Rae Beirne was charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect after authorities said she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool in Johnson City, Tennessee. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Witnesses told deputies Beirne was in the backyard pool with multiple children while another adult was inside the home.
According to investigators, one of the children ran inside to alert the adult that Beirne was allegedly forcing another child underwater.
The adult rushed to the pool and demanded that Beirne release the child, but she refused, authorities said.
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Mikaylee Rae Beirne was arrested after authorities alleged she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool in Johnson City, Tennessee. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
The adult then pulled Beirne away and helped the child out of the water. Officials said another adult arrived at the home and briefly interacted with Beirne before deputies arrived. Beirne left the scene before law enforcement responded.
The children were taken inside the home while emergency personnel were called. Authorities said the child suffered minor injuries and bruising.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said a Tennessee woman was arrested after allegedly trying to drown one of her children in a backyard pool. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies located Beirne a short time later and took her into custody.
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She is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.
See inside L.L.Bean’s first Tennessee location at Franklin mall
L.L.Bean has officially opened the doors to its inaugural Tennessee location at Cool Springs Galleria Mall.
The boot has arrived. After months of anticipation, L.L.Bean opened its inaugural Tennessee location at Cool Springs Galleria mall in Franklin July 17.
To celebrate and spread the word, L.L.Bean’s 13-foot-tall Bootmobile boot-shaped vehicle made appearances throughout the Franklin area, including stops at The Franklin Butchery, Hank’s Coffee Station, Leiper’s Fork Distillery and a Nashville Sounds game.
“For generations, Tennesseans have shopped with L.L.Bean through our catalog and online channels, and we’re excited to finally bring the brand experience to life in Franklin,” said L.L.Bean District Manager Kenon Mitchell. “With its strong outdoor culture and growing community, Franklin is a natural home for L.L.Bean. We look forward to deepening our connection with longtime customers while introducing the brand to new audiences through our legendary service, quality products and outdoor expertise.”
Some fans of the Maine-based outdoor gear store arrived for the opening before dawn.
First in a line of about 150 people was Paul Smith, who got there at 3 a.m.
“We are super excited for this,” Smith said. “We always go up to their headquarters in Maine, so we know what L.L. Bean is and we love them.”
Smith was most excited to purchase some more of their equipment: “Their outdoor equipment is really great. Their backpacks are well known for being waterproof and long-lasting.”
L.L.Bean also made a $10,000 contribution to the Franklin Family YMCA. Since 2022, L.L.Bean has contributed more than $2.25 million to YMCA Summer Camp scholarships.
“We’re an all-American outdoor lifestyle program,” Mitchell said. No matter if you’re walking your dog, playing with your kids, or you’re hiking around, we’re providing the gear that helps to make that experience better. We’ve been around for 114 years and our stuff is really well crafted, that people have loved for years. We’re happy to bring this store to our current fans while bringing our store to more people.
L.L. Bean is located at 1800 Galleria Blvd. Suite 252 at Cool Springs Galleria. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
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