The Gallatin Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Update took place at the monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, May 16. State Sen. Ferrell Haile and Reps. William Lamberth, Johnny Garrett and William Slater appeared to speak about the most recent legislative session, which concluded on April 22. Haile was introduced by Chamber … Read More

House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, and Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, announced last week they have secured $12 million for critical water infrastructure in north Sumner County.

Gallatin’s Shalom Zone is $500,000 closer to its goal of renovating the Union High School historic gymnasium. On Thursday, April 17, State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) stopped by Shalom Zone to inform Executive Director Bethany Sullivan and other board members that $500,000 in funding had been appropriated into the state … Read More

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, Ashley’s Place (Sumner Child Advocacy Center) recognized and thanked the 114th Tennessee General Assembly for passing unprecedented funding to strengthen the state’s response to child abuse. In a historic move, lawmakers approved a significant increase in funding dedicated to Children’s Advocacy Centers across the state, … Read More

The first session of the 114th General Assembly adjourned on Tuesday, April 22nd. Check out our overview for a glimpse of what we accomplished this Session!

Tennessee has become the latest state to enshrine conscience rights for medical professionals into law. Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 955 into law Thursday. Lee’s approval of the bill follows its passage by the Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate in a 27-3 vote and the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives … Read More

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center proudly recognizes and thanks the One Hundred Fourteenth Tennessee General Assembly for passing unprecedented funding to strengthen the state’s response to child abuse. In a historic move, lawmakers have approved a significant increase in funding dedicated to Children’s … Read More

Tennessee Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile and House Majority Leader William Lamberth spoke at the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Conversations on April 4, 2025. The subject of the conversations was the state’s $59.7 billion budget. The meeting was held at the new home of the Chamber. President/CEO of … Read More

A resolution prohibiting the Tennessee General Assembly from establishing a statewide property tax passed the State Senate on Wednesday. All but six state senators voted for Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 1 by State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin).

The Gallatin Chamber of Commerce hosted its Good Morning Gallatin, a monthly breakfast event, with guests and State Reps. William Lamberth and William Slater, along with Sen. Ferrell Haile, on Friday, Feb. 28. Rep. Johnny Garrett of Sumner County’s 45th District also made a brief appearance before departing for a … Read More