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State Rep. William Slater, R-Gallatin, and State Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, last week announced new discounts available to veterans of the United States armed forces at Tennessee state parks. “The United States continues to prosper and enjoy unrivaled freedoms thanks to the tens of millions of men and women who have … Read More

Portland city leaders eagerly gathered in Richland Park on Nov. 5 with state officials for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the long-awaited beginning of the Highway 109 bypass. Phase 1, the northern section of the project, will eventually create a new segment of State Route 109 that will bypass the … Read More

Northern Phase to be Completed by Spring 2028 Wednesday, November 05, 2025 | 02:35pm Nashville, Tenn. – Joined by state and local leaders this morning, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) marked the beginning of construction of the new State Route 109 Portland Bypass in Sumner County. Awarded to Scotty’s Contracting & … Read More

State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin), along with State Representatives Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville), William Lamberth (R-Portland) and William Slater (R-Gallatin), recently helped award grants to five local volunteer fire departments in Sumner County and delivered grant checks awarded through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Volunteer Firefighter Grant Program. The … Read More

New website launched to connect families with food assistance and volunteer opportunities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) is sharing important resources for Tennesseans who may be affected by the federal government shutdown and potential interruptions in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new website www.FeedTN.org provides … Read More

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