Members of the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center gathered for an annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4, and also held a recognition ceremony for local legislators who supported the Savannah Grace Copeland Act. Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) provide services to children who are victims of abuse and non-offending family … Read More

Tennessee Kids Belong has partnered with the city of Hendersonville and the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce to launch Foster Friendly Hendersonville, a recognition of the city’s efforts to become a “foster-friendly community.” Hendersonville businesses, community members, churches, nonprofit organizations and foster families gathered in Memorial Park on Aug. 28 … Read More

A one-mile stretch of Albert Gallatin Avenue has been officially renamed the Danny Randolph Memorial Mile in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Danny Randolph, a Tennessee Army National Guard pilot who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2023. A dedication ceremony was held at the Gallatin Civic Center … Read More

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — A stretch of Albert Gallatin Avenue will now bear the name of a Tennessee Army National Guard veteran who died in a 2023 helicopter crash. Friends, family, and lawmakers gathered Thursday in Gallatin to honor Danny Randolph with the dedication of the Danny Randolph Memorial Mile, … Read More

Tennessee students will have to limit their phone use as they return to classes in a few weeks. HB 0932, a law requiring all Tennessee public school districts to ban the use of cell phones, laptops, smart watches and other devices, went into effect July 1. As previously reported by the Tennessean, Tennessee joined several … Read More

Robertson and Sumner County state lawmakers on Tuesday announced recently $704,000 in state grants have been awarded to the city of White House for three new lighted pickleball courts, fencing, and restrooms. The award is part of $22 million approved by the 114th General Assembly in the 2025-26 state budget … Read More

House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, Majority Whip Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, State Rep. William Slater, R-Gallatin, and Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, are encouraging citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend, designated by the Tennessee General Assembly, begins Friday, July 25 at 12:01 a.m. and ends … Read More

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation announced on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, that $3.5 million in state grants have been awarded to the city of Hendersonville for park improvements and future site development. The total $5.9 million project includes major improvements to Drakes Creek Park, … Read More

It took a riot and multiple indictments, but the chorus of calls is growing to boot the state’s private-prison operator out of a Hartsville correctional center … Ferrell Haile of Gallatin said he and other lawmakers, as well as constituents, are “fed up” with the problems at Trousdale Turner, according … Read More

Gap Inc. announced last week a $58 million multi-year capital investment at its Gallatin campus as part of the company’s strategy to double down on U.S. investments to support its portfolio of iconic American brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. The investment will create 100 new jobs … Read More