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🌱 Springfield sets hearing on water and fire service rules

Springfield, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Springfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Springfield sets hearing on water and fire service rules
  • South Haven knocks off reigning champions for SEEC football title
  • Torino's inspection flags handwashing and cold-storage problems

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Night: No Appointment Needed Botox, B12, IV Hydration and More and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 37.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Public Notices – Robertson County Connection – November 10, 2026 (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Springfield residents can weigh in November 17 on proposed changes governing unmetered water and fire service lines at a 6 p.m. City Hall hearing. Those wishing to address the board must register at springfieldtn.gov/comment by noon November 16. The notices also announce a December 3 planning meeting on Magnolia Farms plats.
   

2. South Haven Patriots Defeat Four-Time Champions to Claim 2026 SEEC Football Title (smokeybarn.com) — South Haven Christian School ended Freedom's four-year championship streak with a 40–34 win at Springfield's Martin Luther King Jr. Park on November 7. Senior Kade Atkinson rushed for 188 yards and four touchdowns to earn game MVP honors, helping the Patriots finish their championship season 10–1.
   

3. Robertson County restaurant inspections, Oct. 26-Nov. 2 (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Torino's in Springfield scored 80 on its October 29 health inspection, with inspectors citing handwashing and cold-storage problems requiring follow-up. Several issues were corrected during the visit. The county roundup separately lists Torino's lounge at 100, alongside perfect scores for Historic Perk and Ji Baldwin & Son Barbe-Cue.
   

4. Helicopter Used to Replace HVAC Units at Robertson County Jail (smokeybarn.com) — A crane helicopter hovering over Springfield Saturday morning was helping replace HVAC units at the Robertson County jail on Fifth Avenue East. Crews successfully installed the rooftop equipment after coordinating the lift among multiple departments and agencies, according to information released after the operation.
   

5. OBITUARY: Rebecca 'Becky' Ann Shirley (cheathamcountysource.com) — Springfield native Rebecca “Becky” Ann Shirley died November 8 at 66, surrounded by family. A residential house cleaner, she cherished her son and was remembered for making sure others had enough to eat. Her funeral is November 11 at 1 p.m. at Cheatham County Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday November 12
  • Mahjong 101 at The Storybook Cottage →
    The Storybook Cottage, 2443 US 41, Greenbrier
    6:00 pm
  • People's Choice Night
    Greenbrier High School Greenbrier, TN 37073
    6:00 pm
  • City of Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Meeting
    Massie Chambers Goodlettsville City Hall, 105 S. Main Street, Goodlettsville
    6:30 pm
    • Friday November 13
  • Teen Karaoke Night →
    Delmas Long Community Center > Program Room, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looks like they are thinning out and the acorns are about gone!
    Two of the better video's of last night. Have a great day today. (Nextdoor Coopertown)
  • Hello everybody!
    If you have any junk laying around the house like old couches, tv's, lamps, and more that you want to get rid of give me a call! I am currently… (Nextdoor Coopertown)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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