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NASHVILLE - Two million dollars in Nash tourism dollars is headed into the coffers of the City of Rocky Mount, earmarked for roof and window repairs at the Imperial Centre.
The money was raised through a 2 percent occupancy tax, or "hotel/motel room tax," currently levied by state statute and designated specifically for use by the City of Rocky Mount

NASHVILLE - The first of three budget-related meetings for the town of Nashville took place in streamlined fashion April 2, with figures presented on property tax revenues and projections for same based on the number of new homes anticipated over the next three years.
"This is the meat of it," said Randy Lansing, town manager, at a council budget retreat, stating that the overall framework would allow town council members to set priorities based on established goals.

NASHVILLE - Appreciation for those who make Nashville a better place and the value of community: those were two themes during the well-attended 33rd Annual Distinguished Citizen Awards Ceremony and Reception, presented April 3 by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and the Nash Arts Center.
Shawn Holland was named the 2025 Distinguished Citizen, receiving his award from his boss, John Seegars of Seegars Fence Company.

SPRING HOPE - The concept of being part of a proposed Southern Nash County Regional Wastewater System was either outright rejected, questioned, or met with reservations on the part of Spring Hope commissioners, who broached the topic at their April 7 town board meeting. Present at the meeting and questioned was Jonathan Boone, Deputy Manager for Nash County.
No official action was taken by the board, with several members feeling that it was too early to do so and stating that they needed to have a better idea of costs involved.

SPRING HOPE - A special "in-season" Little League tournament, "The Spring Hope Sandlot Showdown," is planned this Saturday at the Spring Hope Community Park at 401 McLean Street, starting at 9 a.m. with the last game to start at 6 p.m.
Sponsored by the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce, the first-ever invitational event will involve competition by six teams of 7-8 year-old participants registered in the Nash County League.

Eleanor Mize of Middlesex is pictured with her goat, dressed as a fairy godmother with "Bippity Boppity Baaa." Eleanor won first place in the costume contest for Goats.

Nashville Parks and Recreation will host Eggciting Saturday, a community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 10 a.m. sharp at Stoney Creek Environmental Park, 455 W. Washington Street, Nashville. Rain or shine, the event is for children ages 0-12. Special activities from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nashville Parks and Recreation will also host a Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on April 12, 2025 , from 2-4 p.m. at 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville. Sensory-friendly pictures with the Easter Bunny, indoor Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and games.

The annual Nash County Master Gardener Plant Sale will again be the site for WPTF's Weekend Gardener program, whivh will broadcast the day of the sale from 8-11 a.m.
Nash County Extension Master Gardeners have been planting and planning for weeks to get ready for the annual plant sale on April 26, which will be held at the Nash County Agriculture Center in Nashville from 9 a.m. - noon.