The Connection – White House awarded funds for pickleball courts

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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

The Portland Sun – Tennessee’s sales tax holiday is this weekend

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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

Gallatin News – Gap plans $58M added investment to Gallatin facility

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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

Opinion: Smart investments benefit our community

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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

Gallatin News – Legislators provide update at Chamber Breakfast

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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

Gallatin News – Shalom Zone receives $500K in state funding for legacy gym

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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

The Hendersonville Standard – Ashley’s Place thanks legislature for investment in child protection

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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