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CCAC clears shelter with ‘Operation Silent Night’
More than 50 dogs and cats went home for the holidays during Cheatham County Animal Control’s (CCAC) Operation Silent Night program. During the month of December, CCAC saw a total of 53 adoptions as a direct success of Operation Silent Night – an effort to get all shelter animals into
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Camp Christmas provides 1,300 meals for Helene survivors
Camp Christmas– a local volunteer effort to provide much-needed holiday cheer for families and children displaced by Hurricane Helene – provided 1,300 hot meals over the course of the weekend, according to the event's Head of Food and Beverage Mike Turpin. Camp Christmas was a collaborative effort spearheaded
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Pegram community holds prayer circle for 9-year-old boy in critical condition
Nearly 50 community members gathered in the baseball field at Pegram Park on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 20 to pray over 9-year-old Alec George and his family. On Dec. 12, the George family – including Alec, his mother Melissa and his older brother Colin – was in a single vehicle crash
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Kingston Springs inducts new mayor after decade
The Town of Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to induct its first new mayor in a decade. Commissioner Todd Verhoven was chosen to lead the town by his fellow board members during their monthly meeting on Dec. 19. Former Mayor Tony Gross did not seek reelection this
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Camp Christmas brings holiday joy to foster children displaced by Helene
A team of local organizers is coming together to provide much-needed holiday cheer for families and children displaced by Hurricane Helene. Camp Christmas, a collaborative event spearheaded by event planner Whitney Gorbett and supported by Kingston Springs community leaders, is set to offer a respite for 80 people from Hendersonville,
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Children’s book ‘Doggie Do’s and Don’ts’ features CCAC animals
A new children’s book intended to teach the next generation the importance of being a responsible pet owner features real dogs from the Cheatham County Animal Shelter (CCAC). All proceeds from “Doggie Do’s and Don’ts” support Charlie's Angels Saving Animals (CASA). CCAC works closely with
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Meet the women who transformed Fred & Mary’s into a ‘collective’
Fred & Mary’s Home opened its doors on Main Street in downtown Kingston Springs just over one year ago, and has since transformed into a collective of local, women-owned businesses. In early September, Fred & Mary’s owner Carolyn Fredericks welcomed four Kingston Springs businesses into her brick and
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The Land's Treehouse transforms into new community event space
The Treehouse at The Land, previously home to Maypop Forest School, is undergoing an exciting transformation. Starting Dec. 7, the space will re-open its doors as a dynamic event venue designed to bring people together through nature-based experiences and creative gatherings. Known for its idyllic, rustic charm, The Land’s
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Fraser Fir Christmas trees back at Wonder Gift & Garden
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by shopping small and supporting local businesses. Kingston Springs' Wonder Gift and Garden at The Land is once again offering its popular Fraser Fir Christmas trees, perfect for adding a
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Creative balloons, local heroes at KSES’s own Thanksgiving parade
Kingston Springs Elementary School (KSES) kicked off the holiday season in style with an unforgettable afternoon at their “Balloons Over Broadway” Thanksgiving parade. Students from every grade level displayed their creativity by designing and showcasing unique balloon creations, adding a burst of color and joy to the event. Inspired by
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