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At 9:30 PM in Williamson County, the weather is clear with a current temperature of 27.7°F. Winds are subdued, moving at 6.8 mph, and there is no precipitation. Earlier today, the area experienced a high of 40.3°F and a low of 23.4°F. Conditions remained overcast throughout the day, with a maximum wind speed of 11.7 mph. The chance of precipitation was zero percent, and no precipitation occurred. Looking ahead, tonight is forecasted to be partly cloudy with a low expected around 25.7°F. Wind speeds will decrease slightly, reaching up to 8 mph. There remains no likelihood of precipitation during the night. Overall, local residents can anticipate a calm and partly cloudy evening with cold temperatures persisting. Be sure to dress warmly if venturing outdoors. Today's Details High 40°F Low 23°F Wind 12 mph Humidity 52% UV Index 3.5 (Moderate) Precip 0% chance · 0 in Now 28°F · feels 19°F Sunrise 6:55am Sunset 5:00pm 7-Day Forecast Day High Low Conditions Monday 40°F 23°F Overcast Tuesday 38°F 16°F Clear sky Wednesday 47°F 31°F Drizzle: moderate Thursday 48°F 38°F Drizzle: light Friday 37°F 22°F Overcast Saturday 26°F 20°F Snow fall: slight Sunday 27°F 15°F Snow fall: slight The post 1/19/26: Clear Evening in Williamson County, Chilly at 28°F appeared first on Williamson Source.

United Communications, Middle Tennessee’s leading fiber broadband provider, announced the launch of its new 8 Gig Certified Community program. The program recognizes Middle Tennessee communities that offer the region’s fastest residential internet speeds—helping support economic growth, education, careers, and small business development. Williamson County was named the region’s first 8 Gig Certified County during a county commission meeting on Monday. United Communications has invested more than $60 million to build a fiber network across Williamson County, reaching more than 28,000 homes and businesses. The City of Fairview also recently received its 8 Gig certification at a town council meeting in late 2025. “Earning the title of an ‘8 Gig Certified Community’ is about more than just a number on a speed test—it’s about opportunity,” said William Bradford, president and CEO of United Communications. “It’s about giving families the bandwidth for remote work and online learning and giving local businesses the infrastructure to compete globally. It’s about bridging the digital divide to create opportunities for everyone, regardless of where they live.” Broadband access plays a key role in Williamson County’s continued growth. Reliable, affordable high-speed internet helps businesses expand, supports remote work, gives students more learning options, and makes telehealth more accessible for families across the county. “I’m grateful to Chris Jones and the Middle Tennessee Electric board for believing that they could make this happen and to William Bradford and United Communications for actually making this happen,” said Mayor Rogers Anderson. “We appreciate the work they do very much.” United Communications plans to recognize additional communities through the 8 Gig Certified Community program in the coming months. The company’s fiber network now connects more than 125,000 locations across Middle Tennessee. Through the Project UNITE initiative, United partners with local governments to expand access, help bridge the digital divide, and keep communities connected. United’s 8 Gig Premier internet plan is Middle Tennessee’s fastest residential and small business internet offering, built for families, gamers, remote workers, content creators, and entrepreneurs. With up to 80 times the bandwidth of a standard 100 Mbps connection, 8 Gig Premier supports smooth streaming, online gaming, video calls, and large uploads—even with many devices online at once. The plan includes a next-generation Wi-Fi 7 router for whole-home coverage and low latency. Customers also receive built-in cybersecurity tools, parental controls, and real-time threat protection, along with priority customer support and fast response times. To learn more or sign up, visit United.net or call 931-364-2227. MORE NEWS The post Williamson County, Fairview Named Middle Tennessee’s First Official “8 Gig Certified” Communities appeared first on Williamson Source.

Donald Wayne Steele, 80, of Brentwood, passed away on January 12, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee Wayne was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina to Paul Edward and Ruth Kistler Steele on September 6, 1945. He graduated in 1963 from Garner High School in Garner, North Carolina. After High School, Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served active duty for three years before transferring to the Naval Reserve for an additional three years. Wayne graduated from Campbell University. While in college, Wayne sold books and served in management for Southwestern Company. After graduation, Wayne began selling custom apparel for Tom James Company, where he advanced into Executive Management until his retirement in 2007. Among his many interests, Wayne especially loved hunting fishing and ballroom dancing. He was an outdoorsman who bow hunted, but especially enjoyed bird hunting and his passion, fishing. Wayne spent many hours taking lessons in ballroom dancing and relished the time he spent with the Nashville Swing Dance Club and the people he knew there. Wayne is proceeded in death by his father, Paul Edward Steele and his mother, Ruth Kistler Steele. He is survived by his brother, Barry G. Steele (spouse Chris) and his life partner, Susan Saunders. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2PM Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Belmont United Methodist Church in Ferguson Chapel with a reception to follow. Arrangements are being handled by Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Source: Williamson Memorial​​ Click For More Obituaries The post OBITUARY: Donald Wayne Steele appeared first on Williamson Source.

As the 49ers clear out their lockers this week following a Divisional Round exit at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks, they can reflect on a memorable season for which they deserve great credit. San Francisco showed outstanding resilience throughout the campaign to go 12-5 and claim a playoff win in a season in which its roster was continually affected by injuries. Given the level of adversity the Niners faced, it is fair to say they surpassed expectations. Yet for a regime that is desperate to deliver a championship, there is a difficult reality to face as they look to build on an encouraging campaign. The 49ers getting as far as they did in the postseason represents a success. However, it’s a success that came despite their roster featuring several obvious holes amid their relentless injuries. And the cold, hard truth is that those plentiful issues need to be addressed if San Francisco is to have any chance of seriously contending for the Super Bowl next season. 49er offense in need of a retool A position of tremendous strength as recently as the 2024 campaign, the 49ers now have serious issues at wide receiver, with Brandon Aiyuk bound for the exit door and Ricky Pearsall struggling consistently with injuries. Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne and Skyy Moore all pending free agents and, while the 49ers will likely be motivated to make an effort to re-sign Jennings and special teams standout Moore, there is a clear need for more difference-makers at a position where the Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins have seen precious little playing time. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! George Kittle’s Achilles injury brings tight end into greater focus. The 2025 season was another in which the 49ers’ inability to find an effective backup tight end was laid bare — even with Jake Tonges impressing as a pass-catcher — and the possibility of Kittle missing the start of 2026 places more emphasis on San Francisco to find his potential long-term successor who can ensure the drop-off when he is not on the field is not quite so precipitous. The interior of the offensive line is serviceable but prone to being emphatically exposed as it was in the blowout loss to Seattle. With Spencer Burford and Ben Bartch both pending free agents, an investment in the guard position is likely to be necessary. The tackle play was the strength of the O-Line but, though Trent Williams has already committed to another year, the 49ers can’t ignore the need to find his heir apparent forever. D-Line still deficient Defensively, the 49ers got considerable contributions from young players in 2025. Defensive tackles Alfred Collins and CJ West produced plenty of encouraging signs that they can become integral pieces on the D-Line, but the 49ers still looked woefully short as a pass-rushing collective this season. Further additions on the interior and on the edge are sure to be high on the 49ers’ wish list. With Upton Stout finishing his rookie year strong, the Niners have reason to feel good about their top three at cornerback, but a lack of depth that has led to Darrell Luter Jr. getting sporadic snaps remains a concern. More pressingly, the 49ers need to decide what the long-term plan is at safety. Malik Mustapha, Ji’Ayir Brown and Marques Sigle all had their ups and downs this season, and it would be no surprise if a desire for stability at the position led San Francisco to seek more experienced assistance at the position. In short, the 49ers need help at the skill positions and on the offensive line and, considering the injuries they have endured at linebacker, there’s a case to be made that every level of the defense requires reinforcement. The 49ers, per Over The Cap, have just under $30million in cap space for 2026, and have the opportunity to increase that amount by designating Aiyuk a post-June 1 release in…