Disconcerting crunching sounds as you walk up hills. Unpredictable swelling that makes it uncomfortable to move. Chronic pains that leave you laid up and reliant on ice packs and pain medications. Knee pain is, without a doubt, one of the most common and painful conditions an adult can go through. It can affect every aspect of your daily life, from picking up the kids from soccer practice to staying on a regular workout routine so you can remain healthy and active.
If you're suffering from knee pain, you're not alone - the American Academy of Family Physicians tells us that almost 25% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from some type of knee pain. In fact, diagnosed knee pain has risen almost 65% over the last couple of decades, adding up to nearly four million visits to primary care doctors annually. That's a lot of chronic knee pain that needs to be addressed.
Unfortunately, many doctors recommend prescription pain pills and invasive surgeries as knee pain treatments instead of non-invasive alternatives. But if you're looking for a way to avoid the need for a knee replacement and pain pills, there's good news to share. QC Kinetix's regenerative medicine in Oak Gove, TN, is an all-natural, effective way to help heal prevalent issues like knee arthritis and knee pain without painful surgeries or long recovery times.
Whether you have been fighting through osteoarthritis for years or you've only recently suffered a knee injury, you're probably wondering how regenerative medicine for knee pain works. Regenerative medicine is a revolutionary field of medical science that taps into the body's innate ability to heal and renew itself.
Its main objective is to restore the function and structure of damaged or diseased tissues and organs by either boosting the body's own repair mechanisms or creating new healthy cells to replace the sick ones. For instance, in regenerative ophthalmology, doctors are using retinal progenitor cells to replace damaged retinal cells and combat some causes of blindness.
Regenerative medicine aims to provide a viable alternative to conventional treatments that often involve invasive procedures or long-term medication use. These treatments can cause significant pain and harm to the patient, leading to complications, excessive scarring, and drug dependency. In contrast, regenerative medicine seeks to treat degenerative diseases, injuries, and age-related deterioration by activating the body's natural healing processes and prioritizing the body's inherent capabilities.
Regenerative medicine for knee pain can provide a long list of benefits for men and women who deal with daily pain and discomfort. Some of the symptoms that knee pain can help reduce may include the following:
The benefits of regenerative medicine have been proven through numerous scientific studies and clinical trials. Patients who have undergone regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell treatment have reported substantial relief from chronic pain, according to a study published in The Journal of Pain Research.
Today, regenerative medicine treatments are being pursued by prestigious institutions like Harvard and the Mayo Clinic. In fact, the National Institute of Health recognizes the field of regenerative medicine as holding great promise for treating and even curing various injuries and diseases.
Regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, maintain strict oversight of regenerative therapies to ensure they adhere to high safety and efficacy standards. Additionally, professional organizations such as the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) promote ethical practices and ongoing advancements in the field of regenerative medicine.
The benefits of regenerative therapies for issues like knee pain are both promising and exciting, and can alleviate symptoms without:
The knee joint is made up of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Bursae, which are small sacs filled with fluid, help cushion the moving parts of the knee and prevent friction. Knee pain can occur due to various reasons like injury, aging, repeated stress, wear and tear on the joint, or inflammation of the bursa. Knee bursitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the bursae and leads people to seek knee pain treatments.
Sports activities are a common cause of knee injury as they exert tremendous force on the knee joint. Although the knee can usually handle this stress, it can also cause painful injuries. Some athletes may need knee surgery to repair the damage, while others may delay surgery for years until arthritis develops due to the injury and becomes unbearable. The same goes for average men and women whose minor sprains eventually lead to osteoarthritis and other issues. Fortunately for both parties, regenerative medicine in Oak Gove, TN represents a more cost-effective, non-surgical solution for knee pain.
Because of the knee joint's complexity, it is susceptible to a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common knee injuries include the following:
Degeneration and inflammation can impact the knees with chronic and debilitating pain, as seen in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Surgery may be used in severe cases, but for many, finding ways to manage the pain is the only option. However, there is hope in regenerative knee pain therapy, which can provide authentic pain relief, enhance mobility, and lead to a more active lifestyle. Contact QC Kinetix today to learn more about our revolutionary regenerative medicines for knee pain.
Severe pain in the knee may result from the patella ( the kneecap), the connecting thigh bone, or one of the shin bones being fractured. Such fractures are usually caused by abrupt, high-energy impacts like falls from high altitudes or car accidents. The usual treatment for these injuries is to physically reset the broken bone. In some cases, plasma-rich growth factors can be used to help speed up the healing process associated with fractures.
Excessive strain on the knee tendons through activities such as running, jumping, or cycling can result in the tendons becoming inflamed (tendonitis). While rest, ice, knee brace compression, and elevation are commonly used to treat tendonitis, there are other non-surgical and proactive options available for knee pain treatment in Oak Gove, TN.
When the bones in the knee shift out of place due to a traumatic fall, twisting of the knee, or high-impact collisions, it causes an injury called dislocation. It is essential to put the dislocated knee back into place, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
Injuries to the knee can result in the tearing of the cartilage or meniscus, which serves as a cushioning pad and shock absorber. Although conventional treatment options are restricted to wearing braces or undergoing surgery, regenerative knee pain therapy can be a promising solution for this type of injury.
When the ligaments or tendons in the knee are overstretched or torn, it can result in a knee sprain or strain. This kind of injury is usually caused by sudden twists and can be quite painful. It often results in swelling and makes it difficult to walk. To help alleviate the pain, it's recommended to apply ice, elevate the knee, and rest. Another option for treatment is regenerative knee pain therapy.
Our non-surgical knee pain treatments can resolve your pain and restore your mobility, so it's worth exploring your options with us. During your Request Appointment, we will assess your current condition and needs with the utmost care and consideration. We understand the impact of pain, and we don't want to prolong your discomfort with ineffective treatments.
If we determine that surgery is the best option for you, we will advise you accordingly to avoid any delays in your recovery. However, if we believe that our regenerative knee pain therapy is a good fit for your needs, we will discuss your options with you in detail.
If you're under the impression that a total knee replacement is the only answer to your knee pain problems, think carefully about these potential downfalls first:
When people experience chronic knee pain, they often turn to knee replacement surgery as a solution. However, there are cases where the surgery can actually exacerbate the pain. Research has revealed that a substantial number of patients experience mild pain after the procedure, while others suffer from pain that is either equal to or more intense than their previous chronic knee pain. In some cases, patients have reported that their pain worsens even years after having undergone knee replacement surgery.
Reports suggest that those who are above 60 years old are at a greater risk of experiencing a heart attack after undergoing surgery. But why? The truth is that the stress and trauma that come with knee replacement surgery can be quite intense, which leads to an increased possibility of heart attacks. If you have heart disease, have had a heart attack, have a history of heart disease in your family, or are over the age of 60, it might be time to consider regenerative medicine.
After undergoing knee replacement surgery, there is a risk of wear particles causing harm to your body. These particles are small fragments of plastic, metal, or ceramic that break off from the replaced joint and can cause irritation to the surrounding tissue. In some cases, wear particles can even enter your bloodstream and lead to metal toxicity or the formation of pseudotumors at a genetic level.
Maintaining strong and healthy knees is essential for everyday activities such as walking, running, standing, or even just getting up from a seated position. Unfortunately, knee pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like bathing or dressing oneself.
Furthermore, it can prevent people from participating in enjoyable activities like hiking, biking, or gardening. It can even keep them from getting a good night's rest. Although knee surgery is a painful and extensive process, regenerative knee pain therapies can often provide relief without the need for surgery. These non-surgical treatments are accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking relief from knee pain.
At QC Kinetix, we offer patients several regenerative medicine options to help treat and ultimately eliminate knee pain symptoms. Some of the most popular therapies our patients choose to help with knee pain like osteoarthritis include the following:
You can think of plasma therapy as preparation for the other regenerative treatments we use to treat knee pain. As part of a non-surgical regeneration plan, plasma contains incredible growth healing factors that can help decrease inflammation in your knees and across your body. Once inflammation goes down, your pain is reduced, and you become more receptive to additional forms of regenerative medicine in Oak Gove, TN.
Research indicates that A2M has the ability to alleviate knee pain by disabling particular enzymes that have the potential to deteriorate cartilage cells. When the cells in the cartilage of the knee begin to break down, the bones that combine to form the knee joint are subjected to greater friction during movement, leading to the inflammation of tissues and irritation of nerves.
BMAC is a concentration of regenerative cells obtained from the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of bones, called your marrow. Marrow is often found in areas such as the hips or pelvic bone. These specialized cells can replicate themselves into various types of tissues and promote tissue growth, boosting the body's natural healing abilities to speed up the healing process. By allowing your treatment area to heal naturally and more rapidly, you can find relief from knee pain quickly and more effectively.
In order for the body to heal an injury, it requires blood flow to provide the necessary cells and nutrients. Unfortunately, certain areas within the body have limited blood flow, making it more challenging to heal when injured. This is particularly true when it comes to the meniscus and cartilage in your knees, which have poor blood flow. So, how can you enhance the healing potential of tissues with inadequate blood flow? One option is to utilize PRP, which involves injecting concentrated platelets that contain high volumes of growth factors and proteins. This signals and drives the body's natural healing responses. When used as part of a personalized non-surgical regeneration plan by QC Kinetix, PRP therapy is often an MVP in regenerative medicine treatments.
Many of the physicians and regenerative health providers at QC Kinetix have a background in sports medicine, where they worked with professional athletes to mend broken bones and repair torn ligaments and tendons. It can be incredibly fulfilling to help these individuals recover, but unfortunately, many people - not just athletes - are eager to return to their activities before they have fully healed from surgery. This can be problematic because surgery can often cause more harm than good, leading to a long and painful recovery period.
Regenerative medicine for knee pain takes a different approach by tapping into your body's own healing and repair abilities to address knee pain and damage. During your free consultation, we will assess your current condition and needs and recommend the best course of recovery for your unique body. We prioritize effective treatments and minimizing pain, so if surgery is the best option, we will let you know upfront. However, if our regenerative knee pain therapy is a good match for your needs, we will explain your options in detail, so you can get relief as soon as possible.
If you're sick and tired of your knees holding you back on a daily basis, it's time to reduce your pain and reclaim your mobility. Contact QC Kinetix today to take the first step toward reclaiming your life.
The Oak Ridge Boys were the latest Tennessee-based musicians to receive a Tennessee Music Pathways marker. The dedication ceremony took place on November 20 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban were there to represent the band.However, Golden and Sterban weren’t alone for the occasion ...
The Oak Ridge Boys were the latest Tennessee-based musicians to receive a Tennessee Music Pathways marker. The dedication ceremony took place on November 20 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban were there to represent the band.
However, Golden and Sterban weren’t alone for the occasion according to Music Row. Family members of former Oak Ridge Boys members Wally Fowler and Lon “Deacon” Freeman were also in attendance. Additionally, Tennessee Representative John Reagan and Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch were on hand during the unveiling.
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The Oak Ridge Boys formed in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. Originally, they were a Southern Gospel vocal group. Then, in the early 60s, they shifted focus and became a country group. The band has seen several lineup changes over the years. However, the current lineup of Golden, Sterban, Duane Allen, and Joe Bonsall is responsible for the group’s most popular output.
“It was a special day. Being part of this remarkable group is something I never take for granted,” Golden said. “Our journey has been uniquely blessed and one that very few have had the opportunity to achieve.” Then, he added, “I am thankful to Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, and Richard Sterban for their contributions to the Oak Ridge Boys, along with our band and co-workers.”
“I can’t think of anywhere I would rather have been than at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge with the kind folks at the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development who worked so hard to design this marker,” Sterban said. “The Oak Ridge Boys as a group goes back 80 years to the original members, Wally Fowler, Lon “Deacon” Freeman, Curly Kinsey, and Johnny New. We have never forgotten them or their contributions. It has been a privilege to build on that,” he added.
Tennessee Music Pathways, an initiative by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development celebrates the musical history of the state. The markers honor people, places, and events that impacted the state’s musical legacy.
Seven genres call Tennesse home: blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly, and rock ‘n’ roll. Each has a dedicated Pathway as well as hundreds of historical markers. Learn more about the initiative, where to find the markers, and more on the Music Pathways website.
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Editor's Note: This is the third story in an ongoing series highlighting the growing music scene in Clarksville.When 14-year-old JoJo Marchal steps up to the microphone in his home recording studio, a quiet confidence comes over him.The lyrics flow. The beat bounces. And, for the artist at the center of it all, the rap is old school, blending words with sound. It's his passion. One day, he hopes it will be his life.JoJo is one of a few artists trying to make it in the hip-hop world in Middle Tenne...
Editor's Note: This is the third story in an ongoing series highlighting the growing music scene in Clarksville.
When 14-year-old JoJo Marchal steps up to the microphone in his home recording studio, a quiet confidence comes over him.
The lyrics flow. The beat bounces. And, for the artist at the center of it all, the rap is old school, blending words with sound. It's his passion. One day, he hopes it will be his life.
JoJo is one of a few artists trying to make it in the hip-hop world in Middle Tennessee, something he says can be a task.
“It’s not about where you are, it’s the amount of work you put into it,” JoJo said. “You could be anywhere.”
Middle Tennessee may be known as the music capital of the world, but is mostly known for country music, a genre that dominates the night life scene in the bars along Nashville's Broadway.
For many Clarksvillians and other Middle Tennesseans living outside Nashville, the city can be a beacon as they look to live out their dreams in an area that grows every day with musicians.
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As the music scene grows, so, too, does the hip-hop footprint, according to Macéo Ali, owner and operator of Kultral Recordz, an independent record label in Nashville.
A military veteran once stationed at Fort Campbell, Ali said Clarksville's hip-hop scene is booming more than Nashville's as the city continues to add more culturally-diverse residents.
It's also a younger city, less defined by it's musical history.
In Nashville, he said the sounds of Johnny Cash and other country music legends who've called the city home make it more difficult for artists hoping to break into the hip-hop genre.
For Tennessee, Memphis is considered the epicenter of hip-hop, Ali said, noting quickly that it could change if more Middle Tennessee artists worked together to cultivate unity over individuality.
The gap is closing as Middle Tennessee continues to see urban growth.
JoJo knows the region has deep country music roots, but he says the area includes artists from all walks of life, and they all have one thing in common. They're all trying to make in Music City.
From hip-hop to soul, sludge metal and jazz, Clarksville has an eclectic sound that is growing.
And no two artists are the same.
Some dream of arena tours. Others just want to make a comfortable living playing shows at local bars.
JoJo's father, Joe Marchal, said any future is possible, and that's especially true for aspiring hip-hop artists like his son.
One of the drivers for success in music is the social media scene, which offers expanded opportunities for artists to produce their own music and send it out to the masses, Ali said.
Gone are the days of making a demo tape, sending it to a music label and hoping they sign you.
But, easier access can be a double-edged sword.
The market can become oversaturated with artists trying to find fame, Ali said.
And the financial responsibilities that come with self-funding a music career with quality-sounding tracks can force people to stop.
"The best way to come up is through a label," Ali said. "Having someone to front you or be your investor is the best way."
Studio equipment can cost thousands of dollars, an investment many artists cannot afford to make as they try to break into the industry.
As an independent label, Ali said his goal is to get singles played on the radio, which can lead to an artist partnering with a larger label to get albums made and touring opportunities. The independent label would then act as the artist's manager, Ali said.
"A lot of people just focus on music, but there is no music without the business," Ali said. New artists have to focus on both.
And taking criticism is part of the business process, Ali said.
All great artists have had songwriter help and a label to help with decision-making, he said.
In the past, hip-hop artists would come from notable cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
That, too, is changing.
The south continues to produce major hip-hop artists, with Atlanta becoming a destination for artists and music producers to lay roots with artists like Outkast, Ludacris, Gucci Mane and T.I.
Middle Tennessee can be the same for artists like JoJo.
Joe Marchal has a music production degree from Full Sail University in Florida. He's been molding JoJo's taste in music since he was 3.
"It all started in cars. He would be rapping to himself," JoJo said of his father. "When I was like 4 or 3, I caught on to it, so I started freestyling with him."
Now, the music can happen anywhere, Joe Marchal said.
"The world has kind of opened up. We're seeing how things have changed and people are accepting of other cultures," Joe Marchal said. "But I think there's a lot of opportunity there."
For years, JoJo knew he wanted to produce rhymes. It took him that long to hone his craft, find his voice and create a unique style.
JoJo's mom, Alex Marchal, has years of recording saved up, from when JoJo first began singing to now. Most of the recordings come with a squeaking voice as JoJo grew and matured.
He wanted to make a splash in music when he arrived on Clarksville's scene.
Earlier this year, JoJo competed in the Clarksville Idol kids edition, besting more than a dozen singers to take home second place. Most of his competitors sang mostly current hits, classic songs, power ballads and pop songs, but JoJo stood out, the judges said, rapping one of his original songs and freestyling.
"I knew I was going to be the only rapper, so I used that as an advantage," JoJo said of Idol. "And I was prepared for it."
The success at Clarksville Idol inspired JoJo to write more and spend more time honing his craft.
His style mirrors that of Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z and Eminem, he said, noting that he likes to focus on the problems of the world and his personal experiences in his writing.
"I tried to have the word play of J. Cole with the flow of Kendrick Lamar," JoJo explained.
He hopes to record and release his first album this year.
Reach reporter Craig Shoup by email at cshoup@gannett.com and on Twitter @Craig_Shoup. To support his work, sign up for a digital subscription to TheLeafChronicle.com.
A $200 million facility is promising to bring Vegas vibes to Oak Grove and put the small Kentucky town just north of Clarksville and right outside Fort Campbell on the map as a mecca of entertainment.Now, just a week before it opens to the public, a sneak peek inside the Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel facility offers a glimpse of sleek, mahogany-clad interiors, upscale dining and drinking options, multiple entertai...
A $200 million facility is promising to bring Vegas vibes to Oak Grove and put the small Kentucky town just north of Clarksville and right outside Fort Campbell on the map as a mecca of entertainment.
Now, just a week before it opens to the public, a sneak peek inside the Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel facility offers a glimpse of sleek, mahogany-clad interiors, upscale dining and drinking options, multiple entertainment venues, and a neon-lit 100,000-square foot gaming floor packed with more than 1,300 historical horse racing machines.
The facility will open Sept. 18, nearly a year and a half after its groundbreaking by Churchill Downs Inc. in partnership with Keeneland Association.
Initially, they'll open the gaming facility, four restaurants and an event facility, according to senior director of marketing Jerry Abner, who said they expect to attract a diverse crowd.
"The crowd I think we'll get includes those right across the street at Fort Campbell, and then Clarksville and Oak Grove and Hopkinsville, which are growing. Then we're just an hour from Nashville, so we think we'll get folks from there," said Abner.
One of the main draws is the gaming floor, featuring more than 1,300 historical horse racing machines, which Abner said are unlike other area gaming machines.
"What's unique about our machines is that Churchill Downs went to the gaming manufacturers and said we want to have to the best games. We want to be able to have our customers do the same themes they play when they go to Vegas on a different number generator. So to do that, it took some math and some science and some work on the manufacturer's part. So we have a variety of themes. All these machines you would see if you went into any casino on the strip in Vegas," said Abner.
"That's a lot of what sets us apart. We have a lot of machines that you're not going to be able to play anywhere else here."
Abner said despite their similarities with Las Vegas slot machines, these pari-mutuel wagering machines are legal in Kentucky. Where they differ from slots is that these gaming machines use a pool similar to live horse racing — where players are actually betting against other players. It's all controlled by an algorithm based on the results of old horse races, pulled from a database of tens of thousands of historical races.
"You're betting against everyone else playing in the virtual pool, not against the house like you'd have in Vegas," he said, noting people can place bets ranging from 50 cents up to $50, and can take advantage of perks through the Player's Club.
What they can't do, however, is play table games like poker and blackjack, which — like slot machines — are illegal in Kentucky.
Another highlight is the Garrison Oak Steakhouse, a 146-seat fine dining restaurant featuring steak and seafood menu options such as a 32-ounce tomahawk ribeye steak and the famed Patagonia Verlasso salmon.
"The texture and flavor of that salmon is phenomenal," boasted executive chef Phillip Winkler.
Winkler said he and his his culinary team have sourced the finest beef, pork, chicken and seafood, relying heavily on local ingredients. He said local foods comprise at least 75% of the menu, and they're putting adventurous twists on many dishes.
"You'll see some wild things on the menu," he promised.
He said they've also hired two pastry chefs, who'll create such sweet southern treats as homemade bourbon butter pecan ice cream.
"We're really pushing local ingredients at Garrison Oak," said Winkler.
Those local flavors also extend to the three other onsite restaurants: the O' Dark Thirty Coffee House, The Lucky Lime Tex Mex eatery and Sgt. Peppers Burgers & Po'Boys, which offers more casual, New Orleans-inspired fare like the Double Down Burger.
Guests also have their pick of several bars and lounges, including the Peek-A-Boo Lounge in the lobby looking out onto the gaming floor. There's also the the sports bar on the gaming floor that sits below a massive 32-foot television and live entertainment stage, as well as a private bar in the upscale VIP Lounge.
The hotel will open in mid-October, featuring 128 rooms including 12 suites and a 2,200-square-foot Presidential suite with its own pool table, said Abner.
"It's bigger than my own house," he chuckled.
Yet another big draw is the live harness racing, which starts Oct. 14 and runs through mid-November on a 5/8-mile harness racing track.
As they're getting out of the gate, Abner said, they'll run races in the afternoon Mondays through Wednesdays. He anticipates at least 8-10 races per day, each featuring 6-8 horses. But he added they expect that schedule to grow.
"Our races will be simulcast to other states and to other off-track betting facilities," he said, noting there's a simulcast room for guests to wager on races from around the country.
He said they expect to attract horses from all over and have constructed several large stables to house them.
The raceway opening will be followed by the opening of an outdoor amphitheater in late fall, which includes around 850 fixed seats and 2,000 lawn seats.
"We're looking forward to — when the time is right — throwing some concerts out there next year," said Abner of the amphitheater, positioned right in the middle of the racing track.
Overlooking both are the hotel and the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Grandstand Event Center, which Abner said seats up to 800 people and will be available for bookings when they open.
They expect to open the nearby equestrian center in the late fall, which Abner said will be a large indoor facility — around the size of a football field — and will hold around 3,000 people for events like horse shows and rodeos.
Right now, however, Abner said all their facilities will need to operate at around 50% capacity to comply with COVID-19 health measures, and will have modified hours.
"The health and safety of our guests and teammates, that's the number one thing," he said.
Abner said they'll do daily deep cleans and have a special team going out hourly and disinfecting surfaces like the gaming machines and chairs.
"It's what needs to be done to keep all our guests safe," he said.
He added they're asking guests to get a temperature check and answer a COVID-19 questionnaire at the property entrance, as well as to wear masks and social distance inside the facility. He said guests may be asked to wait if they're at their limit of 1,000 guests, around 50% of total capacity.
"There will certainly be times when we hit those capacity marks, and you may have to wait to come in," said Abner.
But Abner and his team believe the entertainment experience they're offering will be worth the wait.
"The highlight is all the different things available to do in one place. We really refer to it as an entertainment facility," said Abner. "We've got gaming machines, but if you're not into that, we've got restaurants. We're going to have live entertainment. You can watch sporting events on the big screen TV's. We'll have the hotel. We'll have harness racing. Eventually, we'll have live concerts and the equestrian center."
"When folks walk in here, there's nothing like this in the nearby area. We want people to come in here and have a good time," said Abner, adding they want people to see them as being on par with a Vegas experience.
"That's why we promote the Vegas vibes," said marketing manager Andra Ruffier.
For information, visit Oak Grove Racing & Gaming online at oakgrovegaming.com or call 270-713-8027. Reservations for Garrison Oak Steakhouse can be made on OpenTable. Job opportunities can be found on on their website under the careers tab.
Reach Jennifer Babich at 931-245-0742 or by email at jbabich@gannett.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — People, organizations and businesses continue to do what they can to support tornado victims across Middle Tennessee, and we want to make sure you are aware of the help that is out there.
Wednesday morning in Gallatin, one local clothing store is giving away free clothes to anyone in Middle Tennessee impacted by the tornadoes.
Marie Nicole Clothing is a kids clothing company, but at its warehouse on Commerce Way children and adults can pick up free clothing.
Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or while supplies last, MNC will give every child two new outfits and a plush dog.
Adults will also receive two items of clothing each.
People can drive up and they will be asked what sizes they need. The clothes will be brought to their car.
Another way people can get help, U-Haul locations near Madison and Clarksville will offer 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box containers to tornado victims.
This will provide a safe space for any items people are able to salvage from their homes as they rebuild.
The Hendersonville U-Haul store was actually damaged by the tornado that hit there. People's belongings impacted at that location are being moved into U-Box containers.
So, U-Haul said it knows firsthand of the need.
Six stores total are available for all Middle Tennesseans impacted:
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Clarksville712 Providence Blvd.Clarksville, TN 37042(931) 647-8028
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Wilma Rudolph2830 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.Clarksville, TN 37040(931) 648-0500
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Madison121 Moving Center CourtMadison, TN 37115(615) 868-5081
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rivergate (U-Box only)1515 Gallatin Pike N.Madison, TN 37115(629) 221-2502
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Nashville506 Fesslers LaneNashville, TN 37210(615) 736-5231
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Mt. Juliet (U-Box only)14535 Lebanon RoadOld Hickory, TN 37138(615) 754-6246
U-Haul Storage of Oak Grove8475 Pembroke Oak Grove RoadOak Grove, KY 42262(270) 605-5172
People are going without food. Legislators call out Tennessee for SNAP backlog.
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"Local journalism is important – case and point Alexandra Koehn's persistent work to shine a light on the massive backlog of SNAP benefit applications. Lawmakers took notice and started asking questions. The problem isn't solved yet, and we're still asking questions. I hope lawmakers are too."
-Carrie Sharp
Oak Grove Mayor Theresa Jarvis stepped up to the speaker’s microphone at Tuesday’s Christian Fiscal Court meeting to tell county officials about some of the plans for growth in her community.Then she dropped this nugget:“I don’t know if anybody has heard but a Buc-ee’s is coming to Oak Grove — 145 gas pumps and 300 employees,” she said.Oak Grove, which borders Interstate 24 and U.S. 41-A, apparently would be the t...
Oak Grove Mayor Theresa Jarvis stepped up to the speaker’s microphone at Tuesday’s Christian Fiscal Court meeting to tell county officials about some of the plans for growth in her community.
Then she dropped this nugget:
“I don’t know if anybody has heard but a Buc-ee’s is coming to Oak Grove — 145 gas pumps and 300 employees,” she said.
Oak Grove, which borders Interstate 24 and U.S. 41-A, apparently would be the third Buc-ee’s location in Kentucky. The Texas-based company, privately held by Arch Aplin III and Don Wasek, operates huge convenience stores with gas stations in the South.
There is a Buc-ee’s under construction at Richmond that’s expected to open by this summer, and another is planned at Smiths Grove near Bowling Green. The first Tennessee Buc-ee’s is under construction in Crossville.
A company spokesman declined to confirm Buc-ee’s plans to develop a site in Christian County. But Jeff Nadalo, general counsel for Buc-ee’s, said the company is looking at Kentucky sites in addition to the Richmond and Smiths Grove locations.
“Ordinarily we will not release any specific site information until we have completed all due diligence and secured all approvals,” Nadalo told Hoptown Chronicle in an email.
Featured in a Jan. 30 segment on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Buc-ee’s is known as a cultural phenomenon. The stores are larger than many grocery stores.
Customers can get homemade fudge, jerky and brisket prepared on site, and the stores feature a slew of clothing options emblazoned with the company’s buck-toothed beaver mascot.
The Buc-ee’s restrooms — which the owners brag are “spacious and private” — are also a draw.
The first Buc-ee’s, a typical-sized convenience store, opened near Houston in 1982. The company’s first large store opened in Luling, Texas in 2003.
The Buc-ee’s model is to be a “highway oases,” for long-distance travelers, Texas Monthly wrote in a 2019 cover story headlined “Buc-ee’s: The Path to World Domination.”
The company has not yet publicly announced plans for the Oak Grove store. The website lists 41 locations currently open in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Texas.
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