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Kingston Springs takes up rural resort zoning after county debate stalls
Town officials spent several hours this month working through a proposed zoning ordinance that would create a new planning tool for large-scale rural resort developments.
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Kingston Springs’ Camp Horizon continues 40-year mission of supporting children with cancer
When Russell Tyree first arrived at Camp Horizon in Kingston Springs as a child, he was carrying more than a sleeping bag and a suitcase. He was a cancer survivor still recovering from the treatments that had reshaped his childhood.
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Kingston Springs advances temporary moratorium on high-resource facilities while studying data center regulations
The Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners voted July 16 to approve on first reading a temporary 12-month moratorium on applications for "high resource usage facilities," giving town officials time to develop permanent zoning regulations for projects such as data centers.
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Kingston Springs settles Riverkeeper lawsuit as sewer sale decision remains on hold
After nearly two years of litigation over its troubled wastewater system, the Town of Kingston Springs has reached a settlement with Tennessee Riverkeeper, ending one chapter in the town's ongoing sewer saga while officials continue weighing whether to sell the utility altogether.
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'Unearth a Story' draws record participation to South Cheatham library
Dinosaurs, fossils and a love of reading helped make this year's Summer Reading Program one of the biggest in recent memory at the South Cheatham County Public Library.
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Kingston Springs election filing period opens as growth, sewer issues dominate town agenda
Two seats on the Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners are up for election this year: those currently held by Mayor Todd Verhoven and Vice Mayor Mike Hargis.
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Cheatham County school meal prices to increase for first time in four years ahead of Aug. 7 start
Families in the Cheatham County School District will pay more for student meals when the 2026-27 school year begins Aug. 7, marking the district's first meal price increase in four years.
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What South Cheatham voters need to know before the Aug. 6 election
South Cheatham County voters will head to the polls next month to cast ballots in a number of local, state and federal races, including contested primaries for the Tennessee House of Representatives and local offices in Pegram.
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Pegram approves $2.4M loan for sewer plant expansion
The Pegram Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a low-interest loan June 29 to finance a major upgrade to the town's wastewater treatment system, a project officials say will improve reliability and nearly double treatment capacity for future growth.
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Cheatham County Recovery Court to celebrate five new graduates July 13
The Cheatham County Recovery Court will celebrate five more graduates on July 13, marking another milestone for the county's growing program that helps individuals overcome addiction while reducing repeat offenses.
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Pegram approves $1.19M budget, keeps property tax rate steady
The Pegram Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the town's $1.19 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget, keeping the property tax rate unchanged while adopting a modest increase to sewer rates that took effect July 1.
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Benefit 5K raises $3,000 for beloved Pegram Elementary custodian battling cancer
Nearly 100 community members gathered Saturday morning, June 27, to support one of South Cheatham's most familiar faces, raising $3,000 during a benefit 5K for longtime Pegram Elementary School custodian Quinten Gordon.