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

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

Published June 5, 2025 As a strong believer in conservative principles of limited government, economic growth and responsible investment, I want to highlight two recent developments that exemplify smart, strategic public policy. First, Mark Ezell, Tennessee’s Commissioner of Tourist Development, recently presented to the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce the impressive … Read More

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