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A colorful stock car races on a short oval track on a sunny afternoon.

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Johnson family ends 34-year racing run at Nashville Fairgrounds

Mt. Juliet's Andy Johnson has dissolved his racing team after 34 years, ending a father-son partnership at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway that produced a track championship, 20 top-division wins and the youngest division champion in the track's history.

Orange prescription pill bottles and blister packs of tablets on a white surface.

Community

Mt. Juliet ER hosts free drug take-back event Saturday

TriStar Mt. Juliet ER will accept unused or expired medications for free, anonymous disposal Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of HCA Healthcare's national Crush the Crisis initiative.

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Yellow pickleball and paddle on a blue outdoor hard court.

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Pickles for Pups fundraiser returns Oct. 3 in Mt. Juliet

The fourth annual Pickles for Pups pickleball tournament takes over Charlie Daniels Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, with doubles play at all skill levels, food trucks, raffles and a silent auction raising money for Mt. Juliet Animal Care & Control.

Pies, cakes, and cookies arranged on a table indoors.

Community

Mt. Juliet Chamber seeks bakers for 21st Sweet Tooth Auction

The Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce's 21st Annual Sweet Tooth Auction takes place Thursday, Oct. 29, at Crye-Leike Realtors, with all proceeds split between the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center and the Mt. Juliet Help Center.

Bowl of spaghetti with marinara sauce, salad, and bread on a wooden table.

Community

Mt. Juliet spaghetti fundraiser returns Oct. 15-16 for 55+ center

The annual Jacque Benton Memorial Spaghetti Days fundraiser returns Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, to the former Mt. Juliet Police Station on Charlie Daniels Parkway, with $20 plates benefiting the MJ 55+ Activity Center.

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