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Voters across Cheatham County and South Cheatham communities will decide dozens of local, county and state offices in 2026, with races scheduled for May, August and November and several key seats opening due to retirements and expiring terms.
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The Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 18 to move forward with repairs to the town’s wastewater lagoon liner, approving a $1.64 million construction contract while continuing to explore the potential sale of the town’s sewer system.
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Former Kingston Springs Mayor Tony Gross launched a new community wellness initiative, Keep Fit Kingston Springs, on Jan. 1, marking its debut with the ninth annual First Day 5K run.
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The Cheatham County Animal Shelter closed out 2025 with one of its most successful years yet for its cat program, placing 813 cats into homes or partner rescues and entering the new year with just two adoptable cats remaining in its free-roaming cat room.
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Former Pleasant View Mayor Perry Keenan has announced his candidacy in the Republican primary for Tennessee House District 78, setting up a contested race to succeed retiring Rep. Mary Littleton.
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Kingston Springs commissioners voted Dec. 5 to move forward with a $560,000 manhole rehabilitation project, the least expensive of the options before them, after a split board ultimately agreed to repair only about 60% of the town’s failing manholes to meet a Dec. 15 state deadline. The vote
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After a six-week hiatus, Cheatham County’s Planning Commission revisited the idea of creating a “Rural Resort District” at its Dec. 4 meeting. The discussion lasted about 45 minutes and involved a review of a draft zoning amendment prepared by the Greater Nashville Regional Council. Michael Hayes, CEO of C.
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Cheatham County Animal Control is once again aiming to “clear the shelter” this holiday season with its second annual Operation Silent Night, running Dec. 20 through Jan. 4. To match last year’s success — when the initiative resulted in 53 adoptions and 42 animals spending Christmas in foster homes — the
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The Cheatham County School District has received $20,000 in education grants for the 2025–2026 school year through a partnership between A.O. Smith and the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. Sixteen educators across the district were awarded funding through the Chamber of Commerce following a competitive application process
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For families in Kingston Springs, picking out a Christmas tree has become more than a shopping trip — it’s a local holiday tradition.
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The Greer House and local realtor Jack Mahoney welcomed neighbors for a Holiday Open House and community benefit on Saturday, Dec. 6, gathering donations for The Ark and kicking off the season with live music and festive treats.
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Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election by a narrow margin on Dec. 2 and has been sworn in to serve the remainder of the term through 2026, when he will be required to run again in the regular election cycle. Van Epps’ victory follows