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.
Public opposition to proposed rural resort regulations dominated a Jan. 8 Cheatham County Planning Commission meeting, where residents again raised concerns about environmental impacts and long-term land use as commissioners deferred the issue for the second consecutive month.
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.
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.
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.