Cantrell To Become Next Director At Magness Library
Morrison Elementary Principal Kim Cantrell will retire from education this week, set to become the next director at McMinnville’s Magness Public Library. Cantrell said she has spent over 30 years in education. Cantrell said the career change was unexpected, as when she applied for the job, she did not realize that the position needed to […]
Free Legal Clinic Comes To McMinnville May 13
The Tennessee Justice Bus will be providing a free legal clinic at the Magness Library in McMinnville Monday. Justice Bus Coordinator Alyvia Bush said there will be a volunteer attorney there to give legal assistance, resources, and advice on any civil matters. Bush said she feels some people avoid the bus in fear that it […]
McMinnville Library Putting Spotlight On Local Authors Saturday
The Magness Library in McMinnville celebrates the men and women who create books with a Local Authors Day Saturday. Assistant Director Merissa Chapman said the event is a great way for authors to showcase their works to local readers. Chapman said people at the event can get to know the authors, buy their books, and […]
McMinnville Library To Upgrade Communications System With Grant
McMinnville’s Magness Library will upgrade the building’s public internet and phone connection, thanks to a new grant. Library Director Brad Walker said that the Technology Opportunities for the Public grant will allow the repair of the library’s outdated cabling. He said that the grant allowed the library to end up paying a fraction of the […]
McMinnville Planning Wants Community Input On Downtown Streets And Sidewalks
McMinnville wants to create more user-friendly streets and sidewalks in its downtown area. These are the final days for community input on the community development draft. Community Planner Katie Kemezis said they want the plan to reflect the needs and wants of the community. “This ensures that whatever recommendations are actually implemented by the city […]
Magness Library Starts Adult Book Club
McMinnville’s Magness Library has started a new book club focused on books for adults. Assistant Director Merissa Chapman said she came up with the idea after wanting to create a group to independent of other book clubs. “I have like three different book clubs on Facebook that I follow, and I just, I love it,” […]
McMinnville’s Magness Library Open to Public
McMinville’s Magness Library has reopened with the majority of services now available. Magness Library Director Brad Walker said the library board’s decision is based on Warren County Schools returning to in-person learning after Fall Break. Guests can now browse the books and use the computer lab, which Walker said is essential to his community. “Everybody […]
